Gerrit Cole was just too much for the Orioles on this night. The ace of the staff was fantastic with a 13-strikeout performance to propel the Yankees to a 7-2 victory, at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees clinched their first series win of the year after winning the first two games against Baltimore, they improve to 3-2 on the season. Cole scattered four hits over seven … [Read more...] about Gerrit Cole too much for Orioles, Yankees win
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Yankees acquire Rougned Odor from Rangers
The Yankees announced Tuesday they have acquired infielder Rougned Odor, and cash considerations, from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league outfielders Antonio Cabello and Josh Stowers. The move give the Yankees an opportunity to increase their infield depth. “Hopefully we can help him get that talent out that we’ve seen flashed over the years,” manager Aaron … [Read more...] about Yankees acquire Rougned Odor from Rangers
Michael Conforto, up for an extension, is right to keep focus on baseball
When Michael Conforto and the Mets finally take the field, four days will have passed since the postponement of their 2021 Opening Day. That's a lot of time to sit around and think. The Mets, after a four-day layoff, are ready to play some baseball. They'll open their season Monday in Philadelphia. For Conforto, he enters his final year before free agency. But just like … [Read more...] about Michael Conforto, up for an extension, is right to keep focus on baseball
Domingo German struggles in return, Yankees loss
Domingo German hadn't pitched in a Major League Baseball game since September, 2019. He struggled in his first start of 2021 and it proved to be too much for the Yankees to overcome. German allowed three runs in three innings and the Yankees continued to struggle with run support. Home runs by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Randal Grichuk fueled the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-1 … [Read more...] about Domingo German struggles in return, Yankees loss
Yankees’ decision to rest Giancarlo Stanton causes a stir
Aaron Boone didn’t have Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup today for the Yankees’ rubber game matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. The decision to give Stanton a day off, this early into the season, created a stir within the fan base on social media. “Just wanted to get a lefty in there,” Boone said. “This is probably the best day to do that. I’m not going to play G probably … [Read more...] about Yankees’ decision to rest Giancarlo Stanton causes a stir
