Clint Frazier Delivers Game-Winning Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and a two-run homer in Tuesday's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Frazier's fingerprints were all over this Yankee win, as he made a lunging catch in the eighth inning to save a run, then clubbed a walk-off two-run homer in the […]

Domingo German Fans Five In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Tampa Bay Rays. German tossed five innings of three-run ball, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out five batters. The 28-year-old registered 13 whiffs, eight of them on his curveball, and a strong 30 percent called […]

Mike Ford Optioned To Triple-A

New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Tuesday night's win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Ford posted just a .561 OPS with three homers, though he recorded seven barrels in 37 batted ball events alongside a 15.3 percent walk rate. The Yankees are expected to announce a corresponding move […]

Michael Pineda Dealing With Mild Forearm Tightness

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (forearm) dealt with some forearm tightness during Tuesday's start against the Baltimore Orioles. Pineda allowed five runs to the Orioles a week after shutting them down, exhibiting decreased velocity on each of his pitches. Manager Rocco Baldelli described the injury as "very mild"- and that it contributed to Pineda's […]

Kyle Garlick Goes Yard

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick clubbed his fourth homer of the year in Tuesday's loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Garlick also walked and scored a pair of runs. The veteran outfielder smashed a 410-foot homer off of Bruce Zimmerman. The blast left his bat at an exit velocity of 107.2 MPH, as Garlick continues to […]

Alex Kirilloff Drives In A Pair

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Kirilloff supplied half of the offense against Baltimore, collecting an RBI double in his first at-bat and an RBI single in his second. The 23-year-old is batting .333 over his last four games, […]

Michael Pineda Hit Hard In Loss To Orioles

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda struggled in Tuesday's loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Pineda lasted just three innings, allowing five runs on seven hits with one strikeout against no walks. The veteran right-hander shut down this same Orioles' lineup last week but wasn't fooling any hitters with only five whiffs and an average exit […]

Byron Buxton Able To Sprint On The Basepaths

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) has resumed sprinting on the bases, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Buxton attempted to open things up on the bases last week, though he had trouble decelerating, and the Twins opted to hold him back from a rehab assignment. The team wants to see how his body responds […]

Luis Severino To Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino is slated to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday. The 27-year-old will either pitch for Double-A Somerset or Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, per manager Aaron Boone. Severino, who last pitched in 2019, touched 97 MPH on the radar gun in a recent three-inning sim game, as he's poised to return […]

Gleyber Torres Not In Tuesday's Lineup

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Torres is in the midst of a slump at the dish and had a rough day in the field during Sunday's contest, with manager Aaron Boone saying he "felt like giving Torres a day." Gio Urshela, […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resting Tuesday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is getting a rest day on Tuesday. Stanton has appeared in three games since returning from the injured list, going 0-for-12 with eight strikeouts. Manager Aaron Boone said that the slugger is off as part of a buildup program, given that he didn't participate in any rehab games […]

Jorge Polanco Swats Fifth Homer

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco drove in a pair of runs in Monday's victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Polanco drove in the first run of the contest on a fielder's choice, then added an insurance run in the 10th inning with a solo homer. The solo blast registered an exit velocity of 101.2 MPH […]

Miguel Andujar Goes Yard In Monday's Loss

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Andujar hit a 108.8 MPH single, then later put the Yankees on the board with a 365-foot, 102.2 MPH solo home run. The 26-year-old has gotten extra run in the outfield with Aaron Hicks […]

Jameson Taillon Fans Five In Losing Effort

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon took his fourth loss of the season on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Taillon went five innings, surrendering three runs on five hits along with five strikeouts compared to three walks. The veteran righty induced nine whiffs but was hit rather hard by the Rays' offense, as […]

Jose Berrios Pitches Season-High Eight Innings In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios put together a strong outing in Monday's no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles. Berrios pitched a season-high eight innings, allowing one run on five hits with six strikeouts and no walks. The 27-year-old registered only seven whiffs but induced eight groundball outs thanks to an average exit velocity of 84.5 […]

Gary Sanchez Sitting Monday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is sitting for Monday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez is 5-for-10 with a home run and two RBIs over his last four games, though he'll cede the catching duties to Kyle Higashioka, who will bat eighth against Rays' lefty Rich Hill.

Benjamin Rortvedt Goes Yard Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Benjamin Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Rortvedt hammered the first pitch he saw of the day 417 feet into the left-center field seats at an exit velocity of 105.8 MPH for his first long ball of the season. The 23-year-old owns […]

Matt Shoemaker Charged With Sixth Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker was saddled with his sixth loss of the season in Sunday's defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Shoemaker allowed five runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings pitched. He fanned five batters compared to one walk issued. Shoemaker registered 10 whiffs and an average exit […]

DJ LeMahieu Extends Hitting Streak To Four Games

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu recorded a pair of hits in the 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers Sunday. LeMahieu's second hit of the day registered an exit velocity of 101 MPH. He came around to score on a Gleyber Torres RBI base hit in the eighth inning for his team-leading 32nd run scored […]

Gary Sanchez Has Two-Hit Day

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Sanchez rapped a pair of singles for his second multi-hit game in the last four contests. Despite the strong effort, his batting average still stands at a paltry .202- and the expected metrics […]

Gleyber Torres Drives In One Sunday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Tigers. Torres got the scoring started for New York in the eighth inning with an RBI single. Each of his batted balls were hit at exit velocities of 93 MPH or greater, though his solid […]

Michael King Takes Loss Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King was charged with the loss on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. King pitched just 2 1/3 innings, surrendering four runs, two earned, on two walks with a pair of strikeouts. He allowed just a 79.5 MPH average exit velocity, though he was plagued by some shoddy defense behind […]

Yankees Seeking Second Opinion On Corey Kluber's Shoulder

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) had a dye-contrast MRI performed in the hopes of getting a second opinion on his shoulder injury. Kluber was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain last week and won't be able to throw for four weeks, though the Yankees- likely thinking of last season's season-ending shoulder injury- […]

Luke Voit Expected To Miss At Least A Few Weeks

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) is expected to miss at least a few weeks as he recovers from a Grade 2 oblique strain. Voit was recently placed on the 10-day injured list, though he will certainly be forced to miss more than the minimum time with the ailment. The slugger will be […]

Kenta Maeda Dealing With Arm Soreness

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (groin, arm) is dealing with some general arm soreness. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Maeda's groin injury is basically healed but that he's continuing to deal with some soreness that he has pitched through this season. The Twins said yesterday that the veteran right-hander will be out longer than […]

Max Kepler Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Kepler has been dealing with a sore hamstring for over a week and was removed from Saturday's contest after the ailment worsened. The Twins recalled Benjamin Rortvedt from the minors in a corresponding move. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the Twins "plan […]

Luis Arraez Could Be Out For At Least A Couple Of Weeks

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez (shoulder) could miss "at least a couple of weeks" with a partial dislocation of his right shoulder, per manager Rocco Baldelli. Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list three days ago, though he'll apparently be forced to miss more time than the team initially thought. Arraez's absence should mean […]

Michael King To Start Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King will take the mound on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. King has pitched to a 2.29 ERA in 19 2/3 innings, though his 1.22 WHIP, 4.60 expected ERA, and 43.2 percent hard-hit rate paint a different picture. Still, the 26-year-old will have a chance to make his case […]

Deivi Garcia Charged With Second Loss, Optioned To Triple-A

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia was saddled with his second loss of the season on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Garcia pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts. The 22-year-old earned a solid 30 percent CSW, called strikes plus whiffs, with his changeup […]

Trevor Larnach Homers In Saturday's Win

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach swatted his third home run of the season in Saturday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Larnach crushed the first pitch he saw 423 feet into the center-field seats at an exit velocity of 109.5 MPH. It's yet another towering home run for the talented prospect, who now owns a […]