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Are the New York Yankees for real? What you should — and shouldn’t — believe
The Bronx Bombers rode an 11-game winning streak into this current series with the Oakland A’s, one of their chief rivals for an American League wild-card spot. It was their longest winning streak since 1985, and, along the way, they had swept a series with the Red Sox to pass Boston in the AL East […]
Continue readingThe New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are going in opposite directions
Ten takeaways from the doubleheader, which leaves the Yankees at 68-52 (.567 winning percentage) and the Red Sox at 69-53 (.566) — and both teams in a tie with the Oakland Athletics (68-52) for the two wild cards. 1. It’s always fun to see the hometown broadcasters react to games like this. The Red Sox […]
Continue readingAnthony Rizzo, Aroldis Chapman return in New York Yankees’ win
Rizzo, acquired in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on July 29, started at first base and batted second in the Yankees’ 5-2 win. He went 1-for-4 with two RBIs and combined with substitute shortstop Andrew Velazquez on a terrific defensive play for the dramatic final out. “This is the time of year when you […]
Continue readingSurging New York Yankees, ‘a different team than early in the season,’ complete doubleheader sweep of rival Boston Red Sox
NEW YORK — It took the New York Yankees just over six weeks to erase a 10½-game gap between them and the Boston Red Sox. With roughly six more weeks left in the regular season, the longtime rivals are practically in a dead heat — although it sure feels like the Yankees are getting a […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday
It’s a good day to add an extra start or two to your week’s ledger with several solid candidates. This is also a great time to find batters with many recent callups receiving significant playing time, so we don’t have to keep regurgitating the same names. Here are Tuesday’s featured pitchers and hitters, with everyone […]
Continue readingAnthony Rizzo latest New York Yankees player to test positive for COVID-19
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has tested positive for COVID-19, manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday. Boone said Rizzo, who turned 32 on Sunday, is experiencing some symptoms but “is doing all right.” Rizzo was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list. Rizzo tested positive after Saturday’s game, in which he went 0-for-4 in the […]
Continue readingSurging New York Yankees place closer Aroldis Chapman on injured list with left elbow inflammation
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Chapman experienced a little inflammation last weekend in Miami but an MRI came back clean. Boone said it will be a few days of no throwing for the hard-throwing lefty. Jonathan Loaisiga pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save to close out Saturday’s 5-4 win over Seattle. Chapman didn’t […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday
The Sunday schedule renders a risky supply of arms but more reliable bats to fortify your lineup. Here they are, each available in at least half of all ESPN leagues. Luis Gil (R), rostered in 16% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners: The Yankees pitching has been ravaged with Gerrit Cole and […]
Continue readingNew York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Tuesday start
NEW YORK — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not make his scheduled start Tuesday, the latest virus setback for the team. New York manager Aaron Boone made the announcement after Monday night’s 7-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. He said he was told of the positive […]
Continue readingBoston Red Sox end Domingo German’s no-hit bid in 8th inning, storm back to beat New York Yankees
BOSTON — Domingo German was simply dominating the Boston Red Sox. Never more so than in the seventh inning, when the New York Yankees right-hander struck out stars J.D. Martinez, Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and rookie Jarren Duran. As German walked off the mound then with a no-hitter intact and a solid lead, there was […]
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