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Rookie Paul Skenes finishes 11-3 with 1.96 ERA, retires 6 straight batters in Yankee Stadium debut
Pittsburghโs Paul Skenes ended an impressive rookie season by retiring six hitters in order, including strikeouts of New York stars Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in his Yankee Stadium debut.
Yankees win AL East title with 10-1 victory over Orioles behind Judge, Stanton and Cole
The New York Yankees won the AL East title for a first-round bye in the playoffs, dispatching the Baltimore Orioles with a 10-1 victory behind Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole.
Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2
Aaron Judge drove in four runs in his first two at-bats, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and 200th of his career, and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth with an 11-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Judge halts longest HR drought of career with go-ahead grand slam to lift Yankees over Red Sox 5-4
Aaron Judge ended the longest home run drought of his career with a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning that rallied the New York Yankees past the Boston Red Sox 5-4.
Aaron Judge ends longest HR drought of his career with a go-ahead grand slam for the Yankees
Aaron Judge has ended the longest home run drought of his career with a go-ahead grand slam for the New York Yankees against the Boston Red Sox.
Wells hits go-ahead three-run homer, drives in four as Yankees beat Royals 10-4
Austin Wells hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning and added an RBI double in the eighth as the New York Yankees pulled away for a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night and widened their lead in the AL East.
Judge hits MLB-best 48th homer, Cole allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Yankees blank Guardians 6-0
Aaron Judge hit his major-league leading 48th homer and Gerrit Cole allowed one hit in six innings to become the fourth active pitcher to reach 150 career wins as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.
Guardians outlast Yankees 9-5 in 12 innings to win longest MLB game this season
Pinch-hitter Lane Thomas delivered a tiebreaking double to spark a six-run 12th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 in the longest major league game this season.
Meadows wins it in 10th as Tigers edge Yankees 3-2 in MLB Little League Classic
Parker Meadows set off fireworks with a 10th-inning single that brought hundreds of Little Leaguers to their feet and scored Zach McKinstry on a headfirst slide to give the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.
Yankees and Tigers are kids for a day, mingling among Little Leaguers
The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees were like kids again as they mingled with Little Leaguers ahead of the Major League Baseball Little League Classic on Sunday night.
Yankees' Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 300 homers, reaching in 955 games to Kiner's 1,087
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 300th homer, reaching that milestone faster than any other player when he connected against the Chicago White Sox during a 10-2 victory.
Jazz Chisholm borrows Aaron Judge's bat and homers
Aaron Judgeโs bat worked just fine in a pinch for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm hit his second homer of the game for the New York Yankees when he borrowed Judgeโs bat for a late at-bat against the Phillies.
Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguers
Looking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustรญn Ramรญrez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramรญrez.
Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
The oddsmakers say Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseballโs MVP awards.
Jarren Duran's 2-run HR gives AL a 5-3 win over NL in All-Star Game started by rookie pitcher Skenes
Bostonโs Jarren Duran, the All-Star MVP, hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning and the American League beat the National League 5-3 for its 10th win in the past 11 All-Star Games.
Paul Skenes says `I feel like Iโm one of them' after hitless inning against All-Stars
Paul Skenes became the fifth rookie to start an All-Star Game, retiring Steven Kwan, Gunnar Henderson and Aaron Judge for the National League in a hitless first inning.
Aaron Judge sets Yankees record with his 34th home run before the All-Star break
Aaron Judge has set a franchise record for the New York Yankees on Saturday with his 34th home run before the All-Star break.
Benches clear in the 9th inning as the Yankees top the Orioles in a matchup of slumping contenders
Benches cleared in the bottom of the ninth inning in Baltimore after Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was hit in the helmet by a 97 mph pitch from New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes.
Harper and Schwarber return from injured list to start Phillies' series opener against Dodgers
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are back in the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies just in time for a series against Los Angeles in a matchup of National League division leaders.
Ben Rice becomes 1st Yankees rookie to hit 3 homers in game in 14-4 rout of Red Sox
Ben Rice became the first Yankees rookie to homer three times in a game and drove in seven runs as New York snapped a four-game slide with a 14-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
Shohei Ohtani has become the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games.
Judge, Harper elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters in 1st round of fan balloting
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper were elected to start in the July 16 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep
Francisco Alvarez went 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, Tyrone Taylor added a three-run drive and the surging New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-2 for a two-game Subway Series sweep.
Orioles use big 2nd inning against Gil to rout Yankees 17-5 and win 22nd straight series vs. AL East
Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer to spark a six-run second inning, Gunnar Henderson reached base four times and the Baltimore Orioles knocked out rookie pitcher Luis Gil early in a 17-5 rout of the New York Yankees.
Aaron Judge out of Yankees' lineup against Orioles, one night after getting hit on hand by pitch
Aaron Judge was out of the New York Yankeesโ lineup against the Baltimore Orioles, one night after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch.
Willie Mays Appreciation: The 'Say Hey Kid' inspired generations with talent and exuberance
Long after his iconic โCatchโ and his 660 home runs, and the daring runs around the bases with his hat falling off, Willie Mays could command a room like no other.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says scans negative for breaks after he was hit on hand by 94 mph pitch
Yankees star Aaron Judge says X-rays and a CT scan were negative after he was hit on the left hand by a 94 mph fastball from Albert Suรกrez, forcing the slugger out of New Yorkโs 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Grisham's 3-run homer, Judge and Cabrera solo drives lift Yankees over Dodgers 6-4 to prevent sweep
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera also went deep and the New York Yankees rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to prevent a three-game sweep in a series billed as a possible World Series preview.
Teoscar Hernรกndez powers Dodgers to 11-3 win over Yankees
Teoscar Hernรกndez homered twice and drove in six runs, including a grand slam that helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Yankees 11-3 for their second consecutive victory in this marquee matchup.
Teoscar Hernรกndez hits 2-run double in 11th, lifts Dodgers over Yankees 2-1
Teoscar Hernรกndez broke up a scoreless game with a two-run double in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Yankees 2-1 to stop New Yorkโs season-best eight-game winning streak in a matchup viewed as a possible World Series preview.
Yankees slugger Juan Soto exits game with left forearm discomfort, will undergo imaging Friday
Yankees slugger Juan Soto was removed from a game against the Minnesota Twins with left forearm discomfort.
Soto homers twice, including go-ahead shot in 9th, as streaking Yankees rally past Giants 7-5
Juan Soto homered twice, including a go-ahead drive in a four-run ninth inning against All-Star closer Camilo Doval, and the New York Yankees rallied past the San Francisco Giants 7-5.
Aaron Judge caps huge May by hitting 2 more homers to lead the Yankees past the Giants 6-2
Aaron Judge capped a spectacular May by homering twice in his first game ever in San Francisco and the New York Yankees beat the Giants 6-2.
Shohei Ohtani lost sleep after translator was accused of stealing millions of dollars from him
Shohei Ohtani says he lost sleep after his translator was accused of stealing millions of dollars from the two-way baseball star.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge ejected for first time in his career
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career when he argued a called third strike by plate umpire Ryan Blakney in the seventh inning of Saturdayโs game against the Detroit Tigers.
Crew chief says Judge should have been called for interference on slide during Yankees' rally
Crew chief Andy Fletcher says Aaron Judge should have been called for interference for his slide on a botched double-play attempt that sparked New Yorkโs winning rally in the Yankeesโ 15-5 victory at Milwaukee.
Joey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue Jays
Joey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Yankees made a vintage Steinbrenner move to land Juan Soto after a lousy 2023
Juan Sotoโs arrival is a sign the New York Yankees want stars to help them rebound from their worst season in three decades.
Shohei Ohtani, baseball's 2-way star, becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP
Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, became the first two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League honor.
Steinbrenner consulted with players over whether Boone should return as Yankees manager
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says he consulted with current and former players along with staff on whether to keep Aaron Boone before deciding the New York manager will return next year.
Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees and tie Cubs for 2nd wild card
Kevin Ginkel blew the last of the Arizona Diamondbacksโ three leads in a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday, dropping them into a tie with the Chicago Cubs for the National Leagueโs second wild card.
Judge hits 3 home runs, becomes first Yankees player to do it twice in one season
Aaron Judge became the first New York Yankees player to hit three home runs in a game twice in one season when he connected in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Yankees turning attention to 2024 in the midst of `a disaster' season
A 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.
Derek Jeter to attend Yankees' Old-Timers' Day for first time as retiree on Sept. 9
Derek Jeter will attend Yankeesโ Old-Timersโ Day for the first time since his retirement when New York honors the 25th anniversary of its 1998 World Series championship team on Sept. 9.
Aaron Judge has a homer and 3 hits in his 2nd game back to help the Yankees top the Orioles 8-3
Aaron Judge homered and singled twice in his second game back from the injured list and the New York Yankees topped the Baltimore Orioles 8-3.
Aaron Judge slugs 442-foot homer in 2nd game back for Yankees from toe injury
Aaron Judge homered for the first time since returning from a toe injury, sending a 442-foot drive over the wall in center field in the third inning against Baltimore.
Santander hits 9th-inning homer to give the Orioles a 1-0 win in Judge's Yankees return
Anthony Santander homered off Tommy Kahnle in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 1-0 win over New York, spoiling Aaron Judgeโs return for the Yankees.
Aaron Judge draws 3 walks after coming off injured list for Yankees at Baltimore
The New York Yankees reinstated Aaron Judge from the injured list before opening a weekend road series against the Baltimore Orioles.
Aaron Judge is in Tampa playing simulated games. The Yankees don't rule out a return this weekend
Aaron Judge is playing simulated games at the New York Yankeesโ training complex in Tampa, Florida, as he gets closer to returning from a toe injury.
Judge on possibility of Ohtani breaking his AL home run mark: 'Records are meant to be broken'
Aaron Judge says it would be exciting if Shohei Ohtani approaches the American League season home record the New York Yankees star set last year.
Stanton homers twice as Yankees rebound with 6-3 win over Cubs
Giancarlo Stanton hit a mammoth homer in the first inning and added a two-run homer after a video review in the fifth and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 Saturday.
Texas Rangers have 5 All-Star starters after Garcรญa added along with Baltimore's Hays
Texas will become the first team in 47 years to have five position players start in the All-Star Game after the Rangersโ Adolis Garcรญa and the Baltimore Orioles Austin Hays were picked to join the American League lineup as injury replacements.
One month into toe injury, Aaron Judge begins hitting off a tee but says he's unable to run
One month into his recovery from a torn ligament in his right toe, Aaron Judge has started hitting off a tee but said Tuesday he is still unable to run.
Mike Trout elected to 11th All-Star Game, 4 Texas players chosen to start
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout has been elected to his 11th All-Star Game and four Texas Rangers were chosen by fans for the American Leagueโs lineup for the July 11 game at Seattleโs T-Mobile Park.
Aaron Judge says toe ligament is torn and he's not ready for baseball activities
Two days after the New York Yankees said Aaron Judge possibly could start baseball activities this weekend, the slugger said he has a torn ligament in his right big toe and is not quite ready.
In its push for more Black US players, MLB hopes results are on the horizon from grassroots efforts
The percentage of Black players in Major League Baseball has been on the decline for decades, but prospects at MLB's Draft Combine this week think that may soon change.
Ohtani's 2nd HR leads off 12th as Angels rally for 9-6 win at Rangers
Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the 12th inning, going deep for the second time in the game as the Los Angels Angels beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 9-6.
Yankees star Aaron Judge headed to injured list for 2nd time this season
Aaron 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.
Yankees score runs in final 3 innings for 4-1 victory over Dodgers
Anthony Rizzo scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on a grounder and the New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in what was a pitchers' duel for six innings between Domingo Germรกn and Bobby Miller.
Yankees' Judge knocks open bullpen door while making running catch
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge knocked open the door of the visiting bullpen at Dodger Stadium while making a spectacular running catch in the eighth inning.
Kiner-Falefa's 10th-inning single helps Yankees overcome Tatis HR in 3-2 win over Padres
Isiah 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
Aaron 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 outfielderโs contract.
MLB warns teams that batters may not try to trick pitchers into clock violations
Teams have been warned by Major League Baseball that batters may not attempt to deceive pitchers into quick-pitch violations.
What's pitch tipping, what's sign stealing, and when are they illegal?
A few sideways glances by New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge this week have put pitch tipping and sign stealing back in baseballโs spotlight.
Germรกn ejected, Judge booed as cheating allegations swirl around Yankees
Domingo Germรกn insisted he only had rosin on his hand, but umpire James Hoye said he felt something stickier on the fingers of the New York Yankees right-hander.
Walls tiebreaking grand slam lifts Rays over Yanks 8-7 for 4-game split
Taylor Walls hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth inning, Jose Siri caught Aaron Judgeโs fly in front of the center-field wall for the final out and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 8-7 for a four-game series split.
Judge homers twice, Yankees overcome 6-run deficit, beat Rays 9-8
Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run homers, Anthony Volpe broke Joe DiMaggioโs 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.
Yankees put Aaron Judge on injured list with hurt hip
Yankees captain Aaron Judge is going on the injured list because of a strained right hip, joining Giancarlo Stanton, Harrison Bader and third baseman Josh Donaldson on the sidelines.
Yankees still unsure whether Judge will go on injured list
-Yankees captain Aaron Judge missed his third straight game with a mild hip strain, and New York wonโt decide until Monday at the earliest whether he will go on the injured list.
Judge drives in 3, helps Yanks top Twins 12-6 to avoid sweep
Aaron Judge had three hits and three RBIs and dodged an injury scare on his eventful 31st birthday, helping the New York Yankees avoid a sweep and beat the Minnesota Twins 12-6.
Judge takes home run away from Ohtani in MVP robbery
Aaron Judge robbed fellow AL MVP Shohei Ohtani of a home run Wednesday night, leaping above the center-field fence at Yankee Stadium to keep the ball in the park before snatching it on the way down with his bare hand.
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
The average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press.
Stanton goes deep, Judge also backs Brito as Yanks blank SF
Giancarlo 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.
Judge HR, Cole Ks lead Yanks over Giants 5-0 on opening day
Aaron Judge followed his record-setting 2022 by homering on his first swing as Yankees captain, starting New York to a 5-0 opening day win over the San Francisco Giants.
Twins trade batting champ Arraez to Marlins for Pablo Lรณpez
The Minnesota Twins have traded reigning American League batting champion Luis Arraez to the Miami Marlins for a three-player package featuring starting pitcher Pablo Lรณpez.
Baker's World Series title among best sports moments of 2022
Dusty Baker finally got his elusive championship with the Houston Astros, garnering his first World Series ring in 25 years as a manager in one of the most memorable moments of the year in sports.