Anthony Rizzo delivers RBI double in Yankees long awaited return
Anthony Rizzo returned to the Yankees lineup on Sunday after missing more than two months with a fractured right forearm, expressing optimism that he can make an impact late in the innings. The first baseman hit two balls with force, including an RBI double the other way in the bottom of the fifth inning of […]
Yankees still have time to promote Jasson Dominguez when it matters most
The lineup the Yankees roll out on Monday night in Texas will be far less important than the lineup they'll play in the first game of the playoffs, whether that's in a best-of-three wild-card round or a best-of-five division series. So it may be best to hold back any anger over the decision by higher-ups […]
Yankees’ Juan Soto commits several defensive miscues in forgettable outfield day
Juan Soto isn't going to be one of the most coveted free agents of all time this offseason because of his defensive prowess, but he had a particularly tough game in Sunday's 14-7 loss to the Cardinals, misplaying several balls in right field. That may have been partly down to the wet field, but Yankee […]
Yankees do little right in unsightly loss to Cardinals with AL East lead in jeopardy
It was supposed to be a good start to September. The Yankees began the final month of the regular season with an ugly, sloppy and unsightly 14-7 loss to the Cardinals in the Bronx on Sunday. To make matters worse, they are trying to hold onto their lead over Baltimore in the American League East […]
Yankees call up outfielder Duke Ellis over Jasson Dominguez
The Yankees promoted an outfielder from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, but it wasn't Jasson Dominguez. Instead, when rosters were expanded to 28 players before the series finale against the Cardinals in the Bronx, the team's top prospects remained in the minor leagues and the Yankees recalled Duke Ellis, the 26-year-old speedster they acquired on waivers […]
Anthony Rizzo’s return means murky Yankees future for DJ LeMahieu
On Saturday, St. Louis had another right-hander on the mound and Oswaldo Cabrera started at first base, forcing DJ LeMahieu to once again sit on the bench in a 6-5 loss in the Bronx. Anthony Rizzo is expected to return to the Yankees' lineup on Sunday and Jazz Chisolm Jr. is expected to solidify his […]
Yankees send Ben Rice back to Triple-A amid prolonged struggles
Ben Rice's initial tenure with the Yankees has come to an end. With Anthony Rizzo due to return from a rehab assignment, the Yankees optioned the rookie first baseman to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals. The 25-year-old Rice made his MLB debut on June 18 against the Orioles and hit three […]
Yankees ‘likely’ to get Anthony Rizzo back for Cardinals series finale
At least a few new faces are expected to join the clubhouse on Sunday, expanding the roster to 28 members, although one of them will not be on the Sept. 1 date. Manager Aaron Boone said after Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals that Anthony Rizzo is finally on track to return from a fractured […]
Jasson Dominguez questions loom for Yankees with roster expansion coming
Jason Dominguez is the backup quarterback. If you're a Yankees fan, you're growing to hate the starter and what you don't know is more important than what you do know, so he's the answer. In this case, Dominguez is better than Alex Verdugo. I know, I know you're familiar with Dominguez, since he hit four […]
Oswaldo Cabrera takes pitch-clock violation at worst time for Yankees
Oswaldo Cabrera's second pitch clock violation of the season came at the worst possible time for the Yankees. With the Yankees trailing the Cardinals by one run in the top of the ninth inning, leadoff batter Cabrera caught the ball to make the count 3-2. He came out of the batter's box. He was fiddling […]