Anthony Volpe’s defensive gem secures Yankees’ win
TORONTO — On the day Anthony Volpe’s red-hot bat cooled, he turned the spotlight on his glove. The Yankees shortstop had a great play on Wednesday to end a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays. He came up to center field on a hard grounder from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., made a sliding stop, and hit […]
Effective Immediately: John Sterling, The Voice Of The New York Yankees For 36 Seasons, Retires Due To Health Issues
An absolute icon! Legendary New York Yankees radio voice actor John Sterling has retired due to health issues. The Yankees announced Monday that Sterling will retire after 36 seasons with the team. His retirement is effective immediately. The Yankees will honor Sterling this Saturday during a pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium. The 85-year-old was known […]
Trent Grisham adjusting to role as Yankees’ fourth outfielder
TORONTO — Trent Grisham had more than 500 at-bats in each of the past three seasons before becoming a Yankee. Monday was his second start in three days, but his fourth start in the Yankees’ 17th game of the season, a 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays. As the Yankees’ fourth outfielder, Grisham has had […]
John Sterling tributes pour in after Yankees voice’s retirement
Tributes continue to pour in for Yankees broadcaster John Sterling after he announced his retirement on Monday. From the Islanders to the governor’s office, everyone wanted to show Sterling some love. Sterling hung up his headphones after an illustrious hockey-driven career that started with calling games for his former NBA team, the Washington Bullets. baseball. […]
Yankees fall to Blue Jays, suffer consecutive losses for first time this year
TORONTO — The Yankees played north of the border on Monday, but the offense appeared to be stuck in customs. In the series opener Monday night at Rogers Center, Chris Bassitt silenced Yankees batters for 6 1/3 innings, leading the Blue Jays to a 3-1 victory. Former Mets right-hander Bassitt allowed just one run and […]
Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe cherish John Sterling’s calls
TORONTO — Whenever the Yankees acquired a new player or called up a player from the minor leagues, the conversation on the team bus often revolved around one question. What will John Sterling’s new home run call be? “What is John going to come up with this time?” Judge Aaron said on Monday. “What is […]
Derek Jeter congratulates John Sterling on ‘amazing career’ after Yankees retirement news
Derek Jeter paid tribute to John Sterling. The Yankees legend and Baseball Hall of Famer congratulated Sterling on his broadcasting career, which ended Monday. Sterling officially announced his retirement after serving as the Yankees’ spokesperson since 1989. Derek Jeter had kind words for retiring John Sterling. Robert Szabo of the New York Post “Congratulations to […]
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo struggles with rare two-error game in loss
CLEVELAND — Anthony Rizzo committed four errors in 92 games last season and is typically a static first baseman. But the Yankees veteran, a four-time Gold Glove Award winner, had an unusual day Sunday, making two defensive errors in an 8-7 loss to the Guardians at Progressive Field. This brings his total to four errors […]
Yankees’ Anthony Volpe tallies three more hits in loss
CLEVELAND — In the heat, Emmanuel Clase hit a game-tying double in the ninth inning with a 160 mph cutter. Anthony Volpe is the latter. Anthony Volpe, 11, celebrates with Jose Trevino during the Yankees’ loss to the Guardians on Sunday. Getty Images The Yankees’ second-year shortstop continued his strong start to the season Sunday, […]
Yankees cough up 10th-inning lead with shaky defense in loss
CLEVELAND — The Yankees dominated a doubleheader on Saturday and came within two outs of winning a three-game series Sunday. But the Guardians had the last laugh. After Anthony Volpe tied it in the ninth inning and Anthony Rizzo gave the Yankees a two-run lead in the top of the 10th, the Guardians fought back […]