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Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
Read full article: Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction blockFreddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block.
Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longer
Read full article: Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longerAaron Boone has one regret about his pitching decisions during Game 1 of the World Series Friday night.
Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slam
Read full article: Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slamNestor Cortes was so happy to reach the World Series, he was willing to sacrifice his elbow and perhaps millions of dollars.
Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic opener
Read full article: Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic openerFreddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in a drama-filled opener.
Nestor Cortes expects to be on Yankees World Series roster, even if it's a long-term health risk
Read full article: Nestor Cortes expects to be on Yankees World Series roster, even if it's a long-term health riskNestor Cortes expects to be on the New York Yankees’ World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing two innings of batting practice and pronouncing himself recovered from an elbow injury that has sidelined him for more than a month.
Nestor Cortes goes on injured list with ailing elbow in a blow to Yankees' postseason rotation
Read full article: Nestor Cortes goes on injured list with ailing elbow in a blow to Yankees' postseason rotationYankees pitcher Nestor Cortes has a strained flexor in his pitching elbow and was put on the 15-day injured list in a blow to New York’s rotation heading into the playoffs.
15 and counting: Yankees' starting staff sets major league record limiting runs and going at least 5
Read full article: 15 and counting: Yankees' starting staff sets major league record limiting runs and going at least 5Even without last year’s AL Cy Young Award winner, the New York Yankees starting staff has put together a run for the record books.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won't throw for 3 to 4 weeks due to elbow nerve irritation and edema
Read full article: Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won't throw for 3 to 4 weeks due to elbow nerve irritation and edemaNew York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won’t throw for three to four weeks because of nerve irritation and edema in his throwing elbow.
Yankees pitcher Cortes emerges pain-free from first spring training start after injury-marred 2023
Read full article: Yankees pitcher Cortes emerges pain-free from first spring training start after injury-marred 2023New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes emerged pain-free from his first spring training appearance.
Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to $37 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to $37 million, 2-year contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $37 million, two-year contract.
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.
Alonso has a big night and Verlander pitches the Mets past the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway Series
Read full article: Alonso has a big night and Verlander pitches the Mets past the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway SeriesPete Alonso homered twice and drove in a season-high five runs, Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 9-3 in their Subway Series opener.
Yankees star Aaron Judge headed to injured list for 2nd time this season
Read full article: Yankees star Aaron Judge headed to injured list for 2nd time this seasonAaron Judge is headed to the injured list for the second time this season after the New York Yankees star hurt his right toe making a spectacular catch at Dodger Stadium.
Frazier, Henderson power 8-run 7th, Orioles win 9-6, stop Yanks' 5-game win streak
Read full article: Frazier, Henderson power 8-run 7th, Orioles win 9-6, stop Yanks' 5-game win streakAdam Frazier hit a three-run homer and pinch-hitter Gunnar Henderson had a go-ahead, two-run double in an eight-run seventh inning that rallied the Baltimore Orioles over the Yankees 9-6 and stopped New York’s season-high, five-game winning streak.
Judge homers twice, Yankees overcome 6-run deficit, beat Rays 9-8
Read full article: Judge homers twice, Yankees overcome 6-run deficit, beat Rays 9-8Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run homers, Anthony Volpe broke Joe DiMaggio’s team record for consecutive stolen bases at the start of a career and New York overcame a six-run deficit for a 9-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Spotlight turns to baseball and Padres' weighty expectations
Read full article: Spotlight turns to baseball and Padres' weighty expectationsJust hours after confetti fell on the NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, Arizona, the sports spotlight shifted to baseball as pitchers and catchers who will play in the World Baseball Classic began reporting to spring training complexes throughout the Phoenix area and in Florida.
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.
Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series again
Read full article: Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series againYordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman delivered big hits and the Houston Astros advanced to the World Series again, finishing a four-game sweep of New York in the AL Championship Series with a 6-5 victory aided by another defensive gaffe from the Yankees.
Cortes hurt, leaves after tying 3-run HR in ALCS Game 4
Read full article: Cortes hurt, leaves after tying 3-run HR in ALCS Game 4Yankees All-Star pitcher Nestor Cortes left Game 4 of the AL Championship Series with an injured left groin after allowing a three-run homer to Houston’s Jeremy Pena in the third inning.
ALCS Game 4 between Astros, Yankees underway after delay
Read full article: ALCS Game 4 between Astros, Yankees underway after delayWith the Houston Astros one win from reaching the World Series again, Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees has started after an 84-minute delay due to the threat of rain.
Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead
Read full article: Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS leadCristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped flyball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees 5-0 to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead.
Stanton, Judge HR, Yankees beat Guards, into ALCS vs Astros
Read full article: Stanton, Judge HR, Yankees beat Guards, into ALCS vs AstrosGiancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees rocked past the Guardians 5-1 in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant.
Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on Tuesday
Read full article: Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on TuesdayThe decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees has been postponed by rain after a 2 1/2-hour delay and rescheduled for Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. Both teams took batting practice ahead of the scheduled 7:07 p.m. start.
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.
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.
Arozarena's early homer sends Rays past skidding Yankees 3-1
Read full article: Arozarena's early homer sends Rays past skidding Yankees 3-1Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer off Nestor Cortes in the first inning and the Tampa Bay staff made it stand up, leading the Rays over the skidding New York Yankees 3-1.
Santana's homer rallies Mariners for 4-3 win over Yankees
Read full article: Santana's homer rallies Mariners for 4-3 win over YankeesCarlos Santana snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a go-ahead two-run homer during Seattle’s three-run seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied to beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-3.
Judge homers again as Cortes, Yankees roll past Orioles 6-0
Read full article: Judge homers again as Cortes, Yankees roll past Orioles 6-0Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 37th home run, fellow All-Star Nestor Cortes pitched six sharp innings and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0.
LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in Toronto
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Royals down 10 unvaccinated players in TorontoThe Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, AstrosLos Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5
Read full article: Donaldson, Carpenter lead Yanks over Red Sox 12-5Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in a four-run first inning, Matt Carpenter homered among three hits in his first start in left field in a decade and the New York Yankees beat Boston 12-5 for their 10th win in their last 11 games against the Red Sox.
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from Guards
Read full article: Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from GuardsAnthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton blasted consecutive homers, Nestor Cortes shut Cleveland down for six innings and the New York Yankees continued their torrid winning pace by beating the Guardians 6-1 to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 days
Read full article: Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 daysAaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against Houston in four days, and the New York Yankees recovered after nearly being no-hit for the second consecutive game, beating Houston 6-3 to split a four-game series between the AL’s best teams.
Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win
Read full article: Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th winGerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 for their 50th win.
Carpenter hammers Cubs; 2 HRs, 7 RBIs in Yanks' 18-4 rout
Read full article: Carpenter hammers Cubs; 2 HRs, 7 RBIs in Yanks' 18-4 routMatt Carpenter homered twice and tied his career high with seven RBIs, powering the New York Yankees to complete a weekend sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 18-4 rout for their 11th win in 12 games.
Yanks' Cortes says Kaat apologized for offensive nickname
Read full article: Yanks' Cortes says Kaat apologized for offensive nicknameYankees left-hander Nestor Cortes says Minnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat reached out and apologized after referring to New York’s breakout pitching star as “Nestor the Molester” during a broadcast Thursday night.
Broadcaster Kaat uses offensive nickname for Yankees' Cortes
Read full article: Broadcaster Kaat uses offensive nickname for Yankees' CortesMinnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat referred to New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes as “Nestor the Molester” during a broadcast Thursday, the second offensive remark in the past year by the 83-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher while calling a game.
Taillon loses perfecto in 8th, Yanks rally to sweep Angels
Read full article: Taillon loses perfecto in 8th, Yanks rally to sweep AngelsJameson Taillon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, then fell behind before the New York Yankees rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on a clutch swing by pinch-hitter Anthony Rizzo.
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.
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.
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.
Cortes, Yankees bullpen combo on 3-hitter, blank Astros 4-0
Read full article: Cortes, Yankees bullpen combo on 3-hitter, blank Astros 4-0Nestor Cortes and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and Brett Gardner and DJ LeMahieu drove in two runs each to lead the New York Yankees to a 4-0 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.