SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Jasson Dominguez plays outfield for first time in Yankees’ rehab assignment

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jason Dominguez accomplished another goal Wednesday as he continued his return from Tommy John surgery. The 21-year-old Yankees was limited to designated hitter during the first two weeks of his rehab assignment, but played five innings in center field for Double-A Somerset and made his first appearance as an outfielder. Dominguez, a […]

Yankees’ Juan Soto a franchise-boosting ‘centurion’: Scott Boras

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Juan Soto needs little help promoting himself ahead of looming free agency: His top-tier talent speaks for itself. But his agent, Scott Boras, added a new line to Soto’s biography: “Centurion,” meaning one of the top 100 players in baseball history. “Any team, a Centurion player is not considered a cost to […]

Yankees blow lead after Anthony Rizzo misplay in loss to Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Yankees’ starting pitchers set new records Tuesday night, but the bullpen and defense couldn’t keep up their promise and translate it into a win. After a defensive error by Anthony Rizzo extended the eighth inning (later ruled a hit), Clay Holmes came to the mound with a runner on second to […]

How Yankees starters have thrived without Gerrit Cole

ANAHEIM, Calif. — It’s no good just holding the fort. The Yankees’ starting rotation has been dominant in the absence of Gerrit Cole, a role that has played a key role in the team’s recent success, and now they’re on the offensive. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Yankees starting pitchers have pitched at least […]

Yankees keeping Anthony Volpe in leadoff spot once DJ LeMahieu returns

SAN DIEGO — DJ LeMahieu, who manager Aaron Boone initially expected to be his leadoff hitter this year, is finally set to make his season debut. But Anthony Volpe and his 19-game hitting streak aren’t moving anywhere. The Yankees have been entrenched at the top of the lineup with their batting ability working well, and […]

Yankees unravel in four-run sixth inning, fall to Padres

SAN DIEGO — The Yankees spent most of the weekend suffocating the Padres offense. And what happened to Schmidt in the sixth inning on Sunday isn’t Clark Schmidt’s fault. Against Schmidt and two relief pitchers, the Padres managed to rally for four runs using an error, a fielder’s choice, two walks and three singles (one […]

Michael King ‘disappointed’ he won’t face Yankees in this series

SAN DIEGO — About 10 days ago, Michael King started combing through the Padres schedule to see if he could actually play against his old team. King might have gotten that exact wish hadn’t rained out in Atlanta last weekend, disrupting the rotation and delaying his start by a day. Instead, King was looking to […]

Red-hot Aaron Judge, Marcus Stroman propel Yankees past Padres

SAN DIEGO — Who’s hotter: Aaron Judge or the Yankees starting rotation? Judge may indeed regain his composure or return to normal at some point, and the Yankees’ starting pitcher may even give up a run or three at some point. However, until further notice, they both remain giant balls of red flame. Aaron Judge […]