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Punishments Announced Following Yankees-Rays Incident
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays exchanges words after the final out in the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 01, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Pitcher Aroldis Chapman, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash received suspensions from MLB Wednesday. The punishments stem from Tuesday night’s game where the benches cleared following the final out of the game.
Oakland A's Acquire Mike Minor
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 04: Mike Minor #36 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 4, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) The Oakland A’s bolster their starting rotation Monday with a trade for right-handed starting pitcher Mike Minor. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports the team is sending two prospects to the Texas Rangers for the 2019 All-Star.
Luke Voit Homers Again As Yankees Ends Losing Streak
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees celebrates a grand slam with Luke Voit #45 during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on April 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) After enduring a stretch of futility the franchise has only seen five times since in 24 years, the New York Yankees can finally exhale.
By the Numbers: Evaluating New Yankee Addison Russ
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 4: Addison Russ #69 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers during a spring training game against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field on March 4, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) The New York Yankees acquired relief pitcher Addison Russ from the Philadelphia Phillies Friday. Jeff Passan of ESPN broke the news of the trade, and the Yankees are sending David Hale to the Phillies.
Zack Britton Heading to Injured List
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Zack Britton #53 of the New York Yankees reacts against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in game six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) The New York Yankees placed relief pitcher Zack Britton on the injured list Thursday. Britton grabbed at his left hamstring as he left Wednesday’s game, and an MRI reveals a strain of the muscle.
Luke Voit Finds Success in New Lineup Spot
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Luke Voit #45 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring a run at home plate against Jonathan Lucroy #21 of the Oakland Athletics off of Didi Gregorius #18 sac fly during the sixth inning in the American League Wild Card Game at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) From August 11th to August 17th, Luke Voit recorded a hit every night.
Early Surprises Found Across MLB in 2020
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 06: Starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc #23 of the Baltimore Orioles throws to a Miami Marlins batter in the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 06, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) The 2020 MLB season is one of the most unique seasons in the long history of baseball. Teams will play 60 games instead of 162, double headers will last seven innings rather than nine, and extra innings start with a runner on second base.
Aaron Judge Stays Locked In, New York Yankees Sweep Boston Red Sox
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a 2-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on August 02, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Yankees 9, Red Sox 7 If one bad stretch can be the demise of a team in a 60-game season, then one good stretch can be the building blocks for success.
James Paxton Struggles Again in Second Start of Season
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 02: James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees in action against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on August 02, 2020 in New York City. New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-7. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) The New York Yankees benefited greatly from the start of the season being delayed because it allowed their injured players to get healthy. That time to recoup health has been great for players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
New York Yankees Offense Showing Resiliency
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 29: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Gleyber Torres #25 after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 29, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) If nothing else, the New York Yankees offense is deep, and it’s depth makes it daunting.
New York Yankees Leave Baltimore with Two Historic Win Streaks Intact
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 30: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a three run homer against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 30, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Despite blowing a late-inning lead, the assumption was that the New York Yankees beating the Baltimore Orioles was inevitable. That is the way it has felt, and that feeling has held true.
Tyler Wade Impact on Full Display During Opening Day
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 14: Tyler Wade #14 of the New York Yankees watches his hit fly out to Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees during an intrasquad game during summer workouts at Yankee Stadium on July 14, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) If 2020 played out as usual, Tyler Wade may not have made the New York Yankees Opening Day roster.
New York Yankees Defeat Washington Nationals in Rain Shortened Opener
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against Kurt Suzuki #28 of the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning in the game at Nationals Park on July 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) With no fans in the stands, the beautiful sounds of the pop of a mitt and crack of a bat were expected to amplify throughout MLB stadiums.
New York Yankees Finish Exhibition Games Ready for Unique Season
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 06: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees during summer workouts at Yankee Stadium on July 06, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) It is human nature that motivation comes differently to different people. For some, pains of the past leave a strong yearning to reach a goal in the future. For others, it is simply the prospect of attaining that future goal that fuels the desire to get there.
New York Yankees Tie Philadelphia Phillies After Ninth-Inning Comeback
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates his two run home run in the sixth inning against the New York Mets during Summer Camp play at Yankee Stadium on July 19, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Thairo Estrada scored on the play. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Yankees 2, Phillies 2 Joe Girardi and Didi Gregorius returned to Yankees Stadium as the the New York Yankees tied the Philadelphia Phillies Monday night.
Yasiel Puig Will No Longer Sign With Atlanta Braves
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians takes the field against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on September 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Report circulated on Tuesday that the Atlanta Braves agreed to bring outfielder Yasiel Puig on board for 2020. On early Friday, Puig announced that he tested positive for Covid-19.
Kansas City Royals Season Preview 2020
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 09: Players warm up during Kansas City Royals summer workouts at Kauffman Stadium on July 09, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Nothing is normal about the 2020 MLB season. With only 60 games and no MiLB season, any team in the Kansas City Royals shoes has decisions to make about the future.
Toronto Blue Jays Season Preview 2020
TORONTO, ON - JULY 09: The Toronto Blue Jays play an intrasquad game at Rogers Centre on July 9, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) For a team that finished with the fifth-worst record in MLB in 2019, the Toronto Blue Jays have a lot of excitement around the team in 2020. 2019 was a season to transition into the future for Toronto. A Blue Jays season preview for 2020 should show more development with a glimmer of hope to contend.
Buster Posey Opts Out of 2020 MLB Season
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants looks on from home plate during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on September 29, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey informed the team Friday that he does not intend to play during the abbreviated 2020 season.
New York Yankees Injury Update 7/4
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Masahiro Tanaka #19 of the New York Yankees is checked after he was hit by a batted ball during summer workouts at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) As June turned to July, MLB finally started its second iteration of Spring Training 2020. As the week progressed, fans learned the latest about both injured and sick players as teams prepare for the abbreviated season.
New Extra-Inning Rules Bring Mixed Feelings
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics runs safely towards third after getting caught in a run-down at second base in the fifth inning after a flyout by Matt Olson #28 at T-Mobile Park on September 27, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) A lot of changes are coming to MLB in 2020. It was expected that the season would look different than usual although there are some unexpected changes.
New York Yankees To Be Without Domingo German in 2020
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 06: Domingo German #55 of the New York Yankees pitch sin the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 6, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) As MLB prepares for a 60-game 2020 season, there will be a lot of changes to the game. The shorter season specifically impacts the New York Yankees and right-handed pitcher Domingo German.
2020 MLB Opening Day Matchup Revealed
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals warms up before the spring training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 22, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) The abbreviated schedule for the 2020 season has yet to be finalized. However, it appears that one MLB Opening Day matchup is set.
2020 Kansas City Royals Draft Review
SURPRISE, AZ - MARCH 08: The Kansas City Royals logo on the field before the spring training MLB baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Texas Rangers on March 8, 2020 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) It is no secret that the Kansas City Royals are rebuilding following their run of success in the middle of the 2010s decade.
2020 Baltimore Orioles Draft Review
SARASOTA, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: A general view of the orioles logo before a spring training game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium on March 20, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) June 10th and 11th were big days for the Baltimore Orioles. As the franchise progresses through a rebuild, the 2020 MLB Draft was an integral means of replenishing their farm system.
Andrew Abbott 2020 MLB Draft Profile
KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 10: A bucket of baseballs as seen before a Major League Baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Kansas City Royals on April 10, 2019, at Kaufmann Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) College relievers have gone in the first round before, illustrating a perceived value by general managers.
Victor Mederos 2020 MLB Draft Profile
CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Baseballs are seen prior to the start of a spring training game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles at Spectrum Field on February 24, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Later in the 2020 MLB draft sits a true wild card. Victor Mederos has a ton of potential although he has not been seen too much because of injuries and the Covid-19 pandemic. The right-handed pitcher has a good frame.
AJ Vukovich 2020 MLB Draft Profile
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 04: The bats of Michael A. Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals sits on the bat rack during batting practice before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 4, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Some draft prospects are not hard to project. They have great talent as seen through their tools, and they appear polished enough make for a wise selection. Others draw interest more for their projected abilities.
Jake Vogel 2020 MLB Draft Profile
BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 23: Baseballs are seen stacked in the grass before the start of the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 23, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) In 2017, Huntington Beach High School in Southern California saw Nick Pratto get drafted in the first round. In 2020, they have another potential high draft pick. Jake Vogel, a right-handed hitting outfielder, will not go in the first round.
Kyle Harrison 2020 MLB Draft Profile
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 08: A general view of a group of official Major League Baseball Spring Training baseballs as pictured in the visitors dugout, during the game between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals on March 8, 2020 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images) The beauty of baseball is that it takes a full team to win. Sometimes, the best players do not always get to display their skills in the most important games.
Cam Brown 2020 MLB Draft Profile
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 22: Detail shot of a bat and glove on the field before the Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins game at SunTrust Park on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) Flower Mound High School in Texas produced two second-round picks in the 2005 MLB Draft. 2020 could be the year they have another player taken in that particular round.
2020 MLB Draft Central
LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 01: A detailed view of a pair of official Rawlings Major League Baseball baseballs with the imprinted signature of Robert D. Manfred Jr., the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, sitting in the dugout prior to the Spring Training game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 1, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Yankees 10-4.
Tyler Soderstrom 2020 MLB Draft Profile
JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: A detail of Franklin batting gloves prior to a Grapefruit League spring training game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets at Roger Dean Stadium on February 22, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The old adage of “like father, like son” rings truer now more than ever. Turlock High School’s Tyler Soderstrom looks primed to be a first round pick in the MLB Draft.
MLB Season Re-Start Still Up In The Air
HYDES, MARYLAND - MAY 23: A recreational baseball field is seen empty because of lockdowns due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on May 23, 2020 in Hydes, Maryland. While Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan enacted Phase One of reopening Maryland last week, which allowed some businesses such as barbershops and retail stores to reopen with restrictions - sports leagues from youth, recreational, high school, college, and pro all have remained canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.
Justin Lange 2020 MLB Draft Profile
NEW YORK - JULY 08: A detail view of a bucket of baseballs before a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets on July 8, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Dodgers 5-4. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Sportschrome/Getty Images) A live arm always draws the attention of scouts. That is precisely what Justin Lange, the 57th-best prospect according to MLB.com, possesses.
Kevin Parada 2020 MLB Draft Profile
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 13: Pink bats belonging to the Philadelphia Phillies in the bat rack before a Mother's Day game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on May 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) Loyola High School in California features a well-known quantity in this year’s MLB Draft. Kevin Parada is a right-handed-hitting catcher that scouts feel can blossom into a well-rounded player.
Jordan Westburg 2020 MLB Draft Profile
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 24: A stack of Rawlings baseballs in the Texas Rangers' dugout before a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 24, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Rangers defeated the Yankees 8-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) One of college baseball’s best double-play combinations featured two players that went undrafted out of high school. The Mississippi State University duo features Jordan Westburg at shortstop and Justin Foscue at second base.
Drew Romo 2020 MLB Draft Profile
JUPITER, FL - MARCH 07: A Franklin batting glove and Wilson glove in the dugout of the St. Louis Cardinals during a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 7, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. The Cardinals defeated the Astros 5-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) The Woodlands High School in Texas has produced five MLB players.
Max Meyer 2020 MLB Draft Profile
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: Rawlings baseballs in a bucket before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park on April 23, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) Although he has received consistent at bats in the University of Minnesota lineup, it is clear that Max Meyer‘s future is on the mound. Meyer, a right-handed pitcher, has shown versatility, filling the role of both closer and starter at high levels in college.
Jordan Walker 2020 MLB Profile
DUNEDIN, FL - FEBRUARY 23: A detailed view of a group of baseball bats in the dugout rack prior to the Spring Training game between the Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Dunedin Stadium on February 23, 2019 in Dunedin, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Blue Jays 4-0. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Jordan Walker has worked his way to the status of best corner-infield prospect among draft-eligible high school players.
Emerson Hancock 2020 MLB Draft Profile
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 23: Baseballs stacked on the field for the game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Minnesota Twins on May 23, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) The best prep prospects are always worth keeping an eye on entering the MLB Draft. Some are taken in the first round and swayed to forgo college and become professionals.
Cade Horton 2020 MLB Draft Profile
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 14: Chicago Cubs bats in the rack during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) The two-way player is becoming more prominent in MLB. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is one example, but there are others such as Michael Lorenzen of the Cincinnati Reds, and Brendan McKay of the Tampa Bay Rays who have also made appearances as batters and pitchers in MLB.
Dax Fulton 2020 MLB Draft Profile
CLEARWATER, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Baseballs are seen prior to the start of a spring training game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Baltimore Orioles at Spectrum Field on February 24, 2020 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) At this time last year, Dax Fulton was projected to be one of the best high school arms in the 2020 MLB Draft. Unfortunately, an elbow injury required Tommy John surgery, and his draft stock took a hit.
JT Ginn 2020 MLB Draft Profile
VARIOUS CITIES, - MARCH 12: A detail of baseballs during a Grapefruit League spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 12, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Many professional and college sports are canceling or postponing their games due to the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
New York Yankees James Paxton Provides Injury Update
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees in action against the Houston Astros in game five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Astros 4-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) New York Yankees left-handed pitcher James Paxton says he is healthy. Paxton recently spoke with the YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits on the network’s YES We’re Here program.
Carson Montgomery 2020 MLB Draft Profile
MAY 19: An official Rawlings Major League Baseball for the 2020 Major League Baseball season showing the red stitching and markings and the signature of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on the19th May 2020 (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Thanks to a display of great potential, Carson Montgomery committed to play his college baseball at Florida State University two years ago. Now, it is possible that he never toes the rubber for the Seminoles.
Seth Lonsway 2020 MLB Draft Profile
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - JUNE 04: A bucket of NCAA tournament baseballs. The West Virginia University Mountaineers played the University of Maryland Terrapins on June 4, 2017, at David F. Couch Ballpark in Winston-Salem, NC in NCAA Division I College Baseball Tournament Winston-Salem Regional Game 5. West Virginia won the game 8-5.
Tanner Burns 2020 MLB Draft Profile
AUBURN - OCTOBER 16: Photo of the Auburn University logo at the top of Jordan-Hare Stadium during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Auburn Tigers on October 16, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) Auburn University has a history of developing good pitchers. Most recently in 2018, Casey Mize concluded his dominant career as the first-overall pick in the MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers.
Bryce Jarvis 2020 MLB Draft Profile
TORONTO, ON- MARCH 22 - A busted up baseball sits on a field, sights around the Great Toronto Area as the COVID-19 shuts down more options around the city in Toronto. March 22, 2020. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) It is possible that no one displayed more dominating stuff on the mound in the abbreviated 2020 NCAA baseball season than Bryce Jarvis. The Duke University right-handed pitcher threw a perfect game and flirted with another one in four starts.
Reid Detmers 2020 MLB Draft Profile
VARIOUS CITIES, - MARCH 12: A detail of baseballs during a Grapefruit League spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 12, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Many professional and college sports, including the MLB, are canceling or postponing their games due to the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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