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Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says
Read full article: Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Clay Holmes and the New York Mets have agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract.
A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contract
Read full article: A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contractAthletics general manager David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home.
The A's clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium
Read full article: The A's clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadiumThe Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved the lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a stadium on the Strip and bring Major League Baseball to the expanding sports market.
Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources say
Read full article: Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources sayTwo people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that right-hander Luis Severino and the Athletics have agreed to a $67 million, three-year contract.
After Severino misplays a pair of comebackers, Mets in need of NLCS comeback against Dodgers
Read full article: After Severino misplays a pair of comebackers, Mets in need of NLCS comeback against DodgersPitcher Luis Severino twice misplayed grounders, leading to a pair of unearned runs in the second inning that put the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead for good in an 8-0 romp that gave them a 2-1 NL Championship Series lead.
Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch
Read full article: Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitchLuis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch.
Luis Severino's no-hit bid for Mets broken up in 8th inning by Cubs
Read full article: Luis Severino's no-hit bid for Mets broken up in 8th inning by CubsLuis Severino’s bid for a no-hitter has been broken up with nobody out in the eighth inning when Dansby Swanson singled for the Chicago Cubs against the New York Mets’ right-hander.
Hoskins has 4 RBIs in Brewers' contentious 7-6 win as Mets' Ramírez ejected for throwing behind him
Read full article: Hoskins has 4 RBIs in Brewers' contentious 7-6 win as Mets' Ramírez ejected for throwing behind himRhys Hoskins drove in four runs, a day after his hard slide into Jeff McNeil caused dugouts to empty, and Yohan Ramírez was ejected for throwing behind the Milwaukee designated hitter’s back the Brewers’ 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
Yankees turning attention to 2024 in the midst of `a disaster' season
Read full article: Yankees turning attention to 2024 in the midst of `a disaster' seasonA win ended the New York Yankees' first nine-game losing streak in 41 years but left them 9 1/2 games out of the American League's last playoff spot.
Red Sox win 4-1, 6-2 to sweep Yankees in doubleheader and series
Read full article: Red Sox win 4-1, 6-2 to sweep Yankees in doubleheader and seriesAlex Verdugo scored on a catcher’s interference to break a fourth-inning tie and then scored again in the fifth after reaching on a dropped popop and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 4-1 to complete a doubleheader and series sweep of their AL East archrivals.
Betts hits 2 HRs, Kershaw beats Yankees for 1st time in Dodgers' 8-4 win
Read full article: Betts hits 2 HRs, Kershaw beats Yankees for 1st time in Dodgers' 8-4 winClayton Kershaw beat the Yankees for the first time with nine strikeouts over seven innings of four-hit ball, and Mookie Betts hit two more homers in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 8-4 victory over New York.
Kiner-Falefa's 10th-inning single helps Yankees overcome Tatis HR in 3-2 win over Padres
Read full article: Kiner-Falefa's 10th-inning single helps Yankees overcome Tatis HR in 3-2 win over PadresIsiah Kiner-Falefa hit a game-ending single with one out in the 10th inning as the New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 3-2.
Judge's 4th hit puts Yanks ahead in 7-4 win over Reds after Hicks cut
Read full article: Judge's 4th hit puts Yanks ahead in 7-4 win over Reds after Hicks cutAaron Judge had a go-ahead single in the 10th inning for his fourth hit of the game, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 after cutting Aaron Hicks with $27.6 million on the outfielder’s contract.
Stanton goes deep, Judge also backs Brito as Yanks blank SF
Read full article: Stanton goes deep, Judge also backs Brito as Yanks blank SFGiancarlo Stanton smashed a titanic home run, Aaron Judge also went deep and Jhony Brito won his major league debut as the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0.
Carlos Rodón, newly shaved, puts on Yankees pinstripes
Read full article: Carlos Rodón, newly shaved, puts on Yankees pinstripesCarlos Rodón appeared without beard at a Yankee Stadium news conference, a day after his $162 million, six-year contract was announced, complying with the team grooming rules.
Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0
Read full article: Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0Alex Bregman hit an early three-run homer, Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and the Houston Astros edged the New York Yankees 3-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS
Read full article: Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCSJustin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener.
Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1
Read full article: Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1Oscar Gonzalez singled in the go-ahead run with Cleveland’s second straight bloop hit in the 10th inning, and the Guardians overcame a two-run deficit to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 and even their best-of-five AL Division Series at one game apiece.
Yankees' Chapman ruled out for ALDS after skipping workout
Read full article: Yankees' Chapman ruled out for ALDS after skipping workoutYankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has been ruled out for the American League Division Series after he skipped a mandatory workout, leading to a fine and likely ending the All-Star’s seven-year tenure with New York.
Judge still at 61 HRs, Severino 7 no-hit innings for Yanks
Read full article: Judge still at 61 HRs, Severino 7 no-hit innings for YanksAaron Judge remained at 61 home runs with three games remaining, and Luis Severino pitched seven no-hit innings before the Texas Rangers broke through against New York’s bullpen in the Yankees’ 3-1 win.
Yanks' Judge heads on road still at 61 homers; 4 games left
Read full article: Yanks' Judge heads on road still at 61 homers; 4 games leftAaron Judge won’t break the American League home run record at Yankee Stadium, remaining at 61 as New York headed on the road for its final four regular-season games after a 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
Judge stays at 61 homers on 61st anniversary of Maris' 61st
Read full article: Judge stays at 61 homers on 61st anniversary of Maris' 61stAaron Judge went 0 for 2 with two walks and was hit by a pitch, remaining at 61 homers on the 61st anniversary of Roger Maris setting the American League record, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0.
Judge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2
Read full article: Judge stuck at 60 HRs as Yankees rout Pirates 14-2Aaron Judge disappointed fans by staying stuck at 60 homers but doubled twice and scored on Oswaldo Cabrera’s first-inning grand slam that started the New York Yankees to a 14-2 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Judge's 60th homer sparks 5-run 9th, Yanks stun Pirates 9-8
Read full article: Judge's 60th homer sparks 5-run 9th, Yanks stun Pirates 9-8Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run and Giancarlo Stanton followed minutes later with a game-ending grand slam, completing the New York Yankees’ stunning five-run, ninth-inning rally to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8.
Judge, Yankees start with 7 straight hits, rout Kluber, Rays
Read full article: Judge, Yankees start with 7 straight hits, rout Kluber, RaysLeadoff man Aaron Judge singled twice during a six-run first inning off Corey Kluber as the New York Yankees started with seven straight hits for the first time since 1990 and routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-3.
Ohtani's 30th HR rallies Angels to 3-2 victory over Yankees
Read full article: Ohtani's 30th HR rallies Angels to 3-2 victory over YankeesShohei Ohtani became the first player in major league history to hit 30 home runs and record 10 pitching wins in the same season as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees.
Judge hits 51st HR as Yankees snap skid, top Angels 7-4
Read full article: Judge hits 51st HR as Yankees snap skid, top Angels 7-4Aaron Judge hit a three-run shot for his 51st homer of the season, and the New York Yankees snapped their three-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Judge 48th HR, Yanks beat Mets 4-2 to sweep Subway Series
Read full article: Judge 48th HR, Yanks beat Mets 4-2 to sweep Subway SeriesAaron Judge hit a 453-foot drive halfway up the bleachers for his 48th home run and added an RBI single during a seventh-inning rally, boosting the Yankees past the Mets 4-2 for a two-game sweep in a Subway Series both teams hope was a World Series prelude.
Cole, Yanks miffed with Jays' Manoah, 10th win in 30 games
Read full article: Cole, Yanks miffed with Jays' Manoah, 10th win in 30 gamesAndrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees got a win they desperately needed, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 to avoid a four-game sweep.
Cole's frustration shows as scuffling Yanks fall to Jays 5-2
Read full article: Cole's frustration shows as scuffling Yanks fall to Jays 5-2Yankees ace Gerrit Cole twice banged on the dugout roof, shouting in frustration and getting booed as scuffling New York lost for the 15th time in 19 games, beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Yankees get OF Bader from Cardinals for LHP Montgomery
Read full article: Yankees get OF Bader from Cardinals for LHP MontgomeryThe Yankees acquired Gold Glove-winning center fielder Harrison Bader from the St. Louis Cardinals for left-hander Jordan Montgomery ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, a surprising deal aimed at improving defense.
Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark
Read full article: Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home markAaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer game and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in a series opener between teams bulking up for the postseason.
Judge hits grand slam for 41st HR, Yanks rally past Royals
Read full article: Judge hits grand slam for 41st HR, Yanks rally past RoyalsAaron Judge became the first big leaguer with 40 homers this season, smashed a grand slam for No. 41 and robbed a home run in right field as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5.
Judge's 3rd walk-off HR of year lifts Yanks over Royals 1-0
Read full article: Judge's 3rd walk-off HR of year lifts Yanks over Royals 1-0Aaron Judge hit his third walk-off homer this year, his major league-leading 39th home run of the season, to lift the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 1-0.
Judge, Carpenter HR twice, Yanks pound Red Sox 14-1
Read full article: Judge, Carpenter HR twice, Yanks pound Red Sox 14-1Aaron Judge homered twice to match Roger Maris’ franchise record of 33 before the All-Star break, Matt Carpenter also connected twice and drove in seven runs, and the New York Yankees throttled the Boston Red Sox 14-1.
Birthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6
Read full article: Birthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6DJ LeMahieu capped his 34th birthday by sliding across the plate on Alexis Díaz’s second straight wild pitch in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 and stop a three-game losing streak.
Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0
Read full article: Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0Aaron Judge hit a grand slam for his major league-leading 30th home run and the New York Yankees routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-0 to split their two-game interleague series.
Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2
Read full article: Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2Rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski hit his 14th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Jameson Taillon’s return to PNC Park with a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees.
Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3
Read full article: Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered to fuel the New York Yankees’ major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0
Read full article: Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to send New York to its first three-game losing streak this season.
Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak
Read full article: Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streakJustin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop New York’s 15-game home winning streak.
Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
Read full article: Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdownAaron Judge lined a game-winning single on the eve of his salary arbitration showdown, capping a four-run ninth inning that included Aaron Hicks’ tying three-run homer off closer Ryan Pressly in the New York Yankees’ 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros.
LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees PedersonFreddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.
Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home win
Read full article: Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home winAnthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 for their 14th straight home win.
Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0
Read full article: Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Yanks' Cole loses perfect game night after Taillon's bid
Read full article: Yanks' Cole loses perfect game night after Taillon's bidGerrit Cole pitched perfectly into the seventh inning a night after teammate Jameson Taillon lost his bid in the eighth, Aaron Judge homered and had four hits on his bobblehead night, and the New York Yankees thumped the Detroit Tigers 13-0.
Kluber, Cole duel, Rays end Yankees' 4-game winning streak
Read full article: Kluber, Cole duel, Rays end Yankees' 4-game winning streakCorey Kluber and Gerrit Cole dueled evenly for six impressive innings before the Tampa Bay Rays scored a pair of late runs to beat the Yankees 3-1, ending New York’s four-game winning streak.
Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings as Yankees beat White Sox 5-1
Read full article: Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings as Yankees beat White Sox 5-1Nestor Cortes pitched a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees took advantage of Michael Kopech’s one wild stretch by beating the Chicago White Sox 5-1.
Judge hits 3-run HR in 9th to give Yanks 6-5 win over Jays
Read full article: Judge hits 3-run HR in 9th to give Yanks 6-5 win over JaysAaron Judge hit a mammoth three-run drive in the ninth inning for his first walk-off home run in the major leagues to give the New York Yankees a 6-5 comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
LEADING OFF: Verlander pitches as Astros face Twins, Correa
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Verlander pitches as Astros face Twins, CorreaJustin Verlander and the Astros try for their eighth straight win when they visit Joe Ryan and the first-place Twins in a matchup of American League contenders with identical 18-11 records.
Cortes takes no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rangers 1-0
Read full article: Cortes takes no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rangers 1-0Nestor Cortes took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before Eli White singled, and Anthony Rizzo doubled in a run in the bottom half to lift the New York Yankees over the Texas Rangers 1-0 for their sixth straight series win.
Rizzo's 3 HRs, Judge's B-day bash lift Yanks over O's 12-8
Read full article: Rizzo's 3 HRs, Judge's B-day bash lift Yanks over O's 12-8Anthony Rizzo homered three times to take over the major league lead, Aaron Judge connected on his birthday and Joey Gallo ended the longest home-run drought of his career as the New York Yankees outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 12-8.
Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issues
Read full article: Cole, Yanks sweep Guardians in series blighted by fan issuesGerrit Cole bounced back from the shortest start of his career, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offensive barrage and the New York Yankees pounded the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 to complete a three-game sweep in a series marred by fan misbehavior.
Guerrero slugs 3 HRs despite gash on hand, Jays beat Yankees
Read full article: Guerrero slugs 3 HRs despite gash on hand, Jays beat YankeesVladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 6-4.
Donaldson lifts Yankees to opening win over Red Sox in 11th
Read full article: Donaldson lifts Yankees to opening win over Red Sox in 11thJosh Donaldson capped his Yankees debut with an RBI single in the 11th inning, lifting New York over the Boston Red Sox 6-5 for its first walk-off win on opening day since Yogi Berra crossed the plate in 1957.
Stanton's slam lifts Yanks to 5-3 win, WC tie with Red Sox
Read full article: Stanton's slam lifts Yanks to 5-3 win, WC tie with Red SoxGiancarlo Stanton hit a go-ahead grand slam over the Green Monster in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat Boston 5-3 to tie the Red Sox for the top spot in the AL wild-card race.
Guerrero, streaking Jays drop sliding Yanks from top WC spot
Read full article: Guerrero, streaking Jays drop sliding Yanks from top WC spotVladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 41st home run and the streaking Toronto Blue Jays knocked the slumping Yankees out of the AL’s top wild-card spot, beating New York 6-3.
Judge's single sends Yankees past A's for 12th straight win
Read full article: Judge's single sends Yankees past A's for 12th straight winAaron Judge hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning, Giancarlo Stanton homered for the third consecutive game and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6 for their 12th straight victory and longest winning streak in nearly 60 years.
Cole pitches streaking Yanks past Twins; Sunday's game PPD
Read full article: Cole pitches streaking Yanks past Twins; Sunday's game PPDGerrit Cole struck out Josh Donaldson with the bases loaded to end the fifth inning and got through the sixth throwing shutout ball, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnestoa Twins 7-1 for their season-high ninth straight win.
Yanks overtake Red Sox for wild card with doubleheader sweep
Read full article: Yanks overtake Red Sox for wild card with doubleheader sweepLuis Gil posted his third straight scoreless start to begin his career, Luke Voit and Giancarlo Stanton homered, and the New York Yankees beat Boston 2-0 to sweep a doubleheader.
Cole sharp in return from COVID-19, Yanks top Angels 2-1
Read full article: Cole sharp in return from COVID-19, Yanks top Angels 2-1Gerrit Cole pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning and struck out nine in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, and Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer as the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1.
Gallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSox
Read full article: Gallo homers twice, Judge goes deep again, Yanks top ChiSoxJoey Gallo hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning for his second homer of the game, Aaron Judge went deep again and had four RBIs, and the New York Yankees outlasted the Chicago White Sox 7-5 in another back-and-forth thriller.
Odor, Yankees rally in 8th, end Boston's 4-game win streak
Read full article: Odor, Yankees rally in 8th, end Boston's 4-game win streakRougned Odor’s two-run double highlighted a four-run rally in the eighth inning after his two errors helped Boston build an early lead, and the New York Yankees beat the Red Sox 4-3.
Altuve HR caps 6-run rally in 9th, Astros shock Yankees 8-7
Read full article: Altuve HR caps 6-run rally in 9th, Astros shock Yankees 8-7Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer to cap a startling six-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning, setting off a frenzied celebration and lifting the Houston Astros over the New York Yankees 8-7.
Frazier's 11th-inning HR lifts slumping Yankees over Rays
Read full article: Frazier's 11th-inning HR lifts slumping Yankees over RaysClint Frazier hit a game-ending, two-run homer with two outs in the 11th inning after making a game-saving catch in the eighth, and the slumping New York Yankees beat the rival Tampa Bay Rays 5-3.
Rays win for 16th time in 17 games, Hill beats Yankees 3-1
Read full article: Rays win for 16th time in 17 games, Hill beats Yankees 3-1Rich Hill finished May with the lowest monthly ERA in 75 years of a pitcher in his 40s, and the Tampa Bay Rays won for the 16th time in 17 games by keeping up their domination of the reeling Yankees with a 3-1 victory.
Altuve's birthday HR answers boos, Astros top Torres, Yanks
Read full article: Altuve's birthday HR answers boos, Astros top Torres, YanksJosé Altuve responded to jeering fans by marking his 31st birthday with a go-ahead, three-run homer off Chad Green in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 7-4 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Yanks' Germán pitches 2 innings in 1st game since suspension
Read full article: Yanks' Germán pitches 2 innings in 1st game since suspensionFILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German throws to first in a pickoff-attempt during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in New York. German has started the process of talking to teammates about his domestic violence suspension that has kept him off the mound since September 2019. “Exciting to be back on the field, be back with my teammates,” Germán said. Germán missed the final nine games of the regular season and all nine of New York’s playoff games. AdBack with the Yankees for the start of spring training, Germán spoke with his New York teammates last week and issued a public apology the next day.
Seattle CEO's words stoke fire, frustration for players, PA
Read full article: Seattle CEO's words stoke fire, frustration for players, PAFILE - In this Aug. 3, 2018, file photo, Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather stands on the field before the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Seattle. There’s teams that manipulate service time. There’s teams that do it all the time. The collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball and the union expires Dec. 1, raising the possibility of a work stoppage next spring. NEW ADDITIONSFreddie Freeman isn't reporting with the Atlanta Braves’ position players Tuesday after the birth of his twin sons.
Yankees view Kluber and Taillon as high risk, high reward
Read full article: Yankees view Kluber and Taillon as high risk, high rewardFILE - In this July 9, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers pitcher Corey Kluber throws during an intrasquad game in Arlington, Texas. The New York Yankees reached a deal with Kluber worth $11 million for one year, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Happ to become free agents, signed Kluber to an $11 million, one-year contract and acquired Taillon from Pittsburgh for four prospects. To drop payroll below the $210 million luxury tax threshold, Cashman traded right-hander Adam Ottavino to rival Boston, saving $7.15 million. New York enters spring training with a projected rotation of Gerrit Cole, Deivi García, left-hander Jordan Montgomery, Kluber and Taillon.
Tanaka leaves Yankees, rejoins former team to pitch in Japan
Read full article: Tanaka leaves Yankees, rejoins former team to pitch in JapanFILE - New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka, of Japan, delivers a pitch during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in New York, in this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, file photo. Former New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has signed a two-year contract with the Rakuten Eagles in Japanese baseball, the club said Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)TOKYO – Masahiro Tanaka is returning to pitch for his former team in Japan after seven seasons with the New York Yankees. The Rakuten Eagles of the Pacific League said Thursday the 32-year-old free agent had signed a two-year contract. “I have decided to return to Japan and play for the Rakuten Eagles for the 2021 season,” Tanaka wrote on Twitter.
Yankees get Jameson Taillon from Pirates for 4 prospects
Read full article: Yankees get Jameson Taillon from Pirates for 4 prospectsFILE - In this April 25, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the trade talks tells The Associated Press the New York Yankees made the second addition to their starting rotation of the offseason, agreeing to acquire right-hander Taillon from the Pirates for four prospects. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)NEW YORK – The Yankees made another high-risk offseason addition to their starting rotation, acquiring right-hander Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday for four prospects. Taillon, 29, has not pitched since May 1, 2019, following his second Tommy John surgery. Taillon was 2-3 with a 4.10 ERA in seven starts during the 2019 season, when he started on opening day for the Pirates.
Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals
Read full article: Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money dealsLindor, the star shortstop acquired last week by the New York Mets from Cleveland, got the largest of the deals at $22.3 million. Bellinger and Seager got big raises after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win their first World Series title since 1988. He asked for a raise from $8 million to $12.5 million, and the Astros offered $9.75 million. Ace pitcher Walker Buehler asked for $4.15 million and was offered $3.3 million, and catcher Austin Barnes asked for $2 million and was offered $1.5 million. Also exchanging were New York Mets third baseman-outfielder J.D.
Tanaka doing well; Yanks to air intrasquad game Monday
Read full article: Tanaka doing well; Yanks to air intrasquad game MondayThe opener carried a somber feel after Stantons comebacker drilled Tanaka in the right side of his head in the third at-bat of the session. Tanaka was released from the hospital Saturday night after a CT scan came back negative, and he is in concussion protocol. Chapman threw a bullpen, and Snchez took live at-bats against Paxton, who looked sharp in his first simulated game of this camp. The big left-hander walked Snchez to start, then struck out Miguel Andjar, Tyler Wade and Snchez successively. That predator once crashed into the protective netting along the first base line shortly before a game while hunting a pigeon.
Franco one of several top prospects picked for player pools
Read full article: Franco one of several top prospects picked for player pools(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Top prospect Wander Franco is part of the Tampa Bay Rays' 60-man player pool, and the Detroit Tigers are including their most heralded young pitchers as baseball gears up for its abbreviated season. Sunday was the deadline for teams to submit player pools, although additions can be made later. Pitcher Brendan McKay and infielder Vidal Brujan, two other top Tampa Bay prospects, also made the pool. They are some of our more advanced prospects," Rays general manager Erik Neander said. He's in their player pool, along with Matt Manning, Tarik Skubal, Alex Faedo and Franklin Perez.