Aaron Judge’s brilliance adds new layer as Yankees beat Nationals

WASHINGTON — Aaron Judge instituted a new rule Monday night: If he can't hit a home run, opponents can't hit one either — at least not while he's in charge. The Nationals did the seemingly impossible by keeping Judge in the park, so the Yankees center fielder returned the favor by wowing them with his […]

Juan Soto discusses Yankees future as Nationals fans push for reunion

WASHINGTON — Nearly everywhere Juan Soto goes these days, questions are asked about his future. But looking back on Monday, Soto found himself back where he made his major league debut in 2018, won a World Series in 2019, became one of the game’s best players and ultimately turned down a lucrative contract extension offer, […]

Yankees fans plead with Juan Soto t sign for long haul

Whatever pleas the fans were shouting, whether their rhythmic chants included “Sign Soto” or “Stay with Soto” or “Re-sign Soto,” Juan Soto, the man in right field in the top of the eighth inning, was listening. Aaron Judge put his right hand to his ear and asked for more. Soto even smiled. The Yankees’ two […]

Yankees DFA Michael Tonkin in ‘tough’ move, call up Phil Bickford

Michael Tonkin was undrafted for the fourth time this season, but this time it came after a solid stretch of appearances. This marks the third-longest stretch of MLB appearances of Tonkin’s career, behind 45 games with the Braves last year and 65 games with the Twins in 2016. So, “it was a tough choice,” manager […]

Nationals top prospect set for MLB debut vs. Yankees

The Nationals called up two rookies for the game against the Yankees. Washington’s top prospect Dylan Cruz is scheduled to make his MLB debut on Monday against the Bronx Bombers at Nationals Park. According to MLB Network Radio’s Grant Paulsen: The Nationals will announce the news three days in advance, similar to how they recalled […]

DJ LeMahieu takes ball to the face during Yankees warmups leaving status murky

The status of infielder DJ LeMahieu, who was hit in the face by a ball while warming up, was unknown hours before Friday’s game. LeMahieu was working at first base during infield drills and caught another ball while being hit by a hit. LeMahieu clutched his face and ran to the dugout, where he collapsed […]