New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Marcus Stroman vs. Yusei Kikuchi
The anticipation for the home opener at Yankee Stadium is high due to the team's successful start, the presence of a new superstar, and a pitcher eager to shine.
Marcus Stroman, a Medford, NY native, is excited for his home debut and aims to prove himself on the big stage with his pitching skills. [ more ]
Red Sox Weekend Warmup: Will Young Guns Step Up (Again) Vs. Yankees?
The Red Sox and Yankees will square off for the second weekend in a row.This time, they'll battle in Boston, marking the bitter rivals' first head-to-head matchup at Fenway Park this season.The Red Sox took two of three from the Yankees last weekend in New York.It was a tightly contested series, with Boston's victories each decided by one run and its lone loss decided by a pair.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Domingo German vs. Tanner Houck
These two teams met just a week ago in Yankee Stadium for the first time this year, but now we're getting a double-serving of The Rivalry.The Yankees are rested after off-days bracketing their split with the Mets, and the Sox just took their first off-day of the month yesterday.Perhaps some fresh lineups will ignite the offenses that mostly were contained last weekend, though the Yankees are sending one of their better pitchers out to start things off.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Domingo German vs. Tanner Houck
Scheduling made it so that the Yankees and Red Sox wouldn't meet until the second week of June, but they hit the ground running last night.The Red Sox won a 3-2 squeaker to open the weekend series, albeit with some ninth inning nail-biting on Kenley Jansen's part.The pitch clock brought a refreshing pace to a matchup that invariably turned into a slog in years past.
New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox (game 2): Randy Vasquez vs. Mike Clevinger
The Yankees dropped the first game of today's twin bill 6-5, their second one-run loss in as many games.With a largely-untested rookie on the mound and a volatile offense without Aaron Judge, they'll face an uphill battle in an attempt to salvage their series against the White Sox in the nightcap of the doubleheader.
White Sox hit four homers, defeat Yankees for fifth win a row
NEW YORK - Jake Burger, Luis Robert Jr., Yoan Moncada and Eloy Jimenez all homered, and xx lifting the White Sox to a 6-5 victory over the Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday at Yankee Stadium.The victory was the fifth in a row for the Sox, who despite a 28-35 record are only three games out of first place in the AL Central, whose division-leading Twins lost to the Rays Thursday to fall below .500
Yankees look dazed beneath haze vs. Chicago's Lucas Giolito
NEW YORK - Smoke filled the air at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, but not because the Yankees ' bats were on fire.Instead, White Sox starter Lucas Giolito kept the Bombers hitless for six innings as the two teams played beneath an unhealthy haze, the result of smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting south.
Red Sox's Alex Cora Finds Brayan Bello's Growth 'Fun To Watch'
BOSTON - The Red Sox are beginning to quickly get a peak into the future of Brayan Bello this season, and so far, so good for the 24-year-old.Bello, who got his first taste of the big leagues through 11 outings last season, fluctuated with flashes but struggles in consistency.Again, that was his first 11 starts made.
Red Sox Hope To Get Back On Track With Series Win Vs. Yankees
The Red Sox head into Fenway Park on Friday having lost three of their last five games, and they understand what the task at hand is.Boston will take on the Yankees for a three-game series after winning the series against New York at Yankee Stadium last week.The Bronx Bombers also have struggled to find their form without star slugger Aaron Judge amid a competitive American League East.
What Impressed Alex Cora In Red Sox Series Win Vs. Yankees
Red Sox manager Alex Cora reflected on Boston's series win against the New York Yankees quite fondly after the ballclub earned a 3-2 victory at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night.And for good reason.The Red Sox on Sunday received an incredibly impressive start from right-hander Brayan Bello, who allowed just three hits in seven innings of work.
What Chris Martin Was Thinking During High-Pressure Save Vs. Yankees
Chris Martin collected his first save in a Red Sox uniform Sunday night, and it helped Boston secure one of its most important wins of the season to date.After closer Kenley Jansen tossed a clean ninth inning at Yankee Stadium and Kiké Hernández drove in the go-ahead run in the top half of the 10th, the Red Sox called on Martin to lock down the door and notch a series win over the Bronx Bombers.
Red Sox Teammate Inspired By Brayan Bello's Great Outing Vs. Yankees
A stellar performance from Brayan Bello on Sunday night helped lift the Red Sox to a series win over the Yankees.Bello went seven strong in Boston's 3-2 extra-innings win over New York at Yankee Stadium.The 24-year-old overcame a brutal dose of bad luck to limit the Bronx Bombers to only two runs on three hits, which marked arguably the best outing of Bello's young Major League Baseball career to date.
The Red Sox are decidedly average, but their young pitching staff is proving itself more
Red Sox COMMENTARYBrayan Bello, Tanner Houck, and Garrett Whitlock were all impressive in their starts at Yankee Stadium over the weekend.If you think you don't like the Yankees, ask one of their fans how they feel about them.I'm hardly the only person to point this out, but it was striking to read each side of the rivalry shouting the same thing this weekend: We need depth.
2023 Yankees Draft Preview: High school players to watch
It is somewhat foolish to predict who the Yankees will draft in the first round on Sunday, July 9th, because, let's face it, they don't know who they are drafting.The scouting department can lock in on a player for the top of their board, but picking at No. 26 means the team won't know who is available to them until draft night.
Homer Jones Dies at 82; Wide Receiver Specialized in Bombs and Spikes
Homer Jones, one of the greatest receivers the New York Giants have ever had and one of the fastest in the history of pro football, died on Wednesday in Pittsburg, Texas.He was 82.His daughter Lacarroll Jones Nickleberry said the cause of his death, at a hospital, was lung cancer.Largely because of a troublesome knee, Jones's career was brief: seven seasons, including his final one, mostly as a kick returner, with the Cleveland Browns.
MetLife Stadium Gets an N.H.L. Outdoor Doubleheader, of Sorts
Outdoor N.H.L. hockey will make its debut in New Jersey next year when MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will host a four-team doubleheader of sorts in the league's so-called Stadium Series.The New Jersey Devils will play the Philadelphia Flyers on the night of Saturday, Feb. 17, and the Islanders will play the Rangers on the same ice the following day, the National Hockey League announced on Saturday.
Jose Trevino's blistering first half last year was a shot in the arm for the Yankees, and propelled him to his first American League All-Star nod.We all know of his Platinum Glove defensive prowess, but his contributions with the bat upon arriving took the lineup to the next level.Even so, fans knew that his offensive performance was likely unsustainable - the first half of 2022 was his longest stretch as an above-average hitter so far in his career.
This Day in Braves History: Andruw Jones, Jay Lopez go back-to-back twice
Braves Franchise History 1998 - Javy Lopez and Andruw Jones hit back-to-back home runs in consecutive innings.It is the fourth time in major league history.1999 - The Orioles set a franchise record for runs scored defeating the Braves 22-1.Cal Ripken Jr. goes 6-for-6, including a pair of home runs.John Smoltz was tagged for seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings.
This Day in Braves History: Atlanta goes back-to-back-to-back against Reds
Braves Franchise History 1930 - Grover Cleveland Alexander gives up two hits and two runs in relief in a 5-1 Phillies loss to the Boston Braves.The Phillies will release Alexander after the game ending a 20-year career.1951 - After going 0-for-12 to start his career, Giants rookie Willie Mays launches a 450 foot home run off of Braves' left-hander Warren Spahn.
Second consecutive ninth-inning meltdown sinks White Sox
When Luis Robert Jr. laced a walk-off single down the left-field line in the White Sox' 2-1 victory Friday against the Marlins, the Sox had won six of seven and were 3œ games back of the American League Central-leading Twins.Two bullpen meltdowns later, and reality has reared its head."It hurts," manager Pedro Grifol said after Keynan Middleton and Kendall Graveman combined to allow five runs between the eighth and ninth innings of the Sox' 6-5 loss Sunday.
Second consecutive ninth-inning meltdown sinks Sox
When Luis Robert laced a walk-off single down the left field line of Friday's 2-1 win over the Marlins, the White Sox had won six of seven and climbed within 3.5 games of the AL Central lead.Two bullpen meltdowns later, and reality has reared its head."It hurts," manager Pedro Grifol said after Keynan Middleon and Kendall Graveman combined to give up five runs between the eighth and ninth innings of Sunday's 6-5 loss.
New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox (game 1): Luis Severino vs. Lance Lynn
Historically poor air quality conditions in the Northeast forced MLB to postpone yesterday's contest against the White Sox, meaning the Yankees will play back-to-back games this afternoon to decide the winner of the series.With Aaron Judge on the IL with a toe contusion/sprain, perhaps the added rest day is just what the depleted offense needs - they sure looked far off the pace in the series opener, getting no-hit by Lucas Giolito into until the Chicago bullpen lost it in the seventh inning.
Yankees takeaways from Tuesday's 3-2 loss to White Sox, including not enough offense without Aaron Judge
With Aaron Judge not in the lineup for a second straight game, the Yankees could not complete the comeback in their 3-2 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.Takeaways - Smoke from the Canadian wildfires engulfed The Bronx on Tuesday night as the air quality index (AQi) was at 155 at first pitch but got progressively worse as the game went on.
Hendriks gets 1st save, Giolito tosses 6 hitless innings as White Sox edge Yankees 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Liam Hendriks earned his first save since returning from cancer, Lucas Giolito pitched six hitless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Tuesday night for their season-high fourth straight victory.Isiah Kiner-Falefa ended Chicago's combined no-hit bid with a two-out RBI double in the seventh off reliever Joe Kelly on a ball that fell between center fielder Luis Robert Jr. and left fielder Andrew Benintendi, allowing Willie Calhoun to score.
Aaron Judge goes on the injured list during the White Sox series
The American League MVP, Aaron Judge, is heading to the New York Yankees' injured list with a contusion and sprained ligament on his toe, according to Aaron Boone after the Yankees-White Sox game on Tuesday.Aaron Judge has a contusion and a sprain of the ligament of his toe and will be headed toward an IL stint.There is no fracture or break on his toe.
Yankees Social Media Spotlight: The Cabrera Brothers Reunite
It's Sunday once again, and you know what that means - it's time for our weekly social media roundup!As the Canada wildfires have blanketed New York City and the rest of the Northeast in smoke, let's check in on our favorite members of the Yankees organization and see what they've been up to this week.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Clarke Schmidt vs. Brayan Bello
The long wait for a Yankees vs. Red Sox matchup in 2023 has been rewarded with a tense series, and on Sunday Night Baseball, both sides will be targeting a knockout blow in the rubber match of this three-game affair.The opening two contests have been marked by solid pitching throughout, with a total of 10 runs scored by both teams.
Working with almost no margin for error with a sidelined Aaron Judge and an ice-cold Anthony Rizzo, a late-game defensive miscue from Gleyber Torres cost the Yankees the lead, and ultimately the game.The Red Sox took this rubber match in 10 innings, 3-2, in the third low-scoring game in as many nights.
Red Sox Rafael Devers Keeps On Hitting Home Runs In Yankee Stadium
Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is finding his home-away-from-home as he homered in back-to-back games in Yankees Stadium during Boston's three-game series with new York this weekend.Devers has now hit 11 home runs in Yankee Stadium over his career and leads the Red Sox in dingers this season with 15.
Red Sox's Justin Turner Gets Big Benefit On Home Run Vs. Yankees
The short right field at Yankee Stadium worked to the advantage of Boston Red Sox designated hitter Justin Turner on Sunday night.Turner didn't need to absolutely need to get a hold of a pitch from New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt to have the Red Sox strike first in the top of the second inning in the series finale.
Why Red Sox's Alex Verdugo Loves Playing At Yankee Stadium
Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is embracing partaking in the team's all-time rivalry with the New York Yankees.The Red Sox took the field in New York for the finale of their first series of the season on Sunday night, and while getting ready on the on-deck circle just minutes before first pitch, Verdugo explained what he enjoys about playing on enemy territory at Yankee Stadium.
Why Red Sox Loss To Yankees Was 'Super Frustrating' For Christian Arroyo
Christian Arroyo made solid, hard contact three times in the middle game between the Red Sox and the Yankees in the Bronx.Unfortunately for Boston's versatile infielder, he left Saturday's game with only one hit to show for his latest performance.Arroyo's lone hit on the night was a sharply hit single up the middle in the fourth inning of the Red Sox's eventual 3-1 loss to the Yankees.
Red Sox Wrap: Offense Spoils Tanner Houck's Outing Vs. Yankees
The Boston Red Sox fell to the New York Yankees, 3-1, at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.The Red Sox dropped to 32-33 while the Yankees improved to 38-28 on their campaign.Check out the full box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAYBoston slipped back to its sluggish ways at the plate and once again it cost them a shot at the win column.
Yankees 3, Red Sox 1: German, Calhoun lead Yanks to tight win
For the second straight night, the pitch clock nudged the usual Yankees-Sox crawl into a more brisk affair of well under three hours.The first two games of this rivalry series have been hotly contested pitcher's duels.The Red Sox took the first game 3-2, but the Yankees came out victorious Saturday night by a score of 3-1.
Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineups: Tanner Houck Aims For Bounce-Back Outing
The Red Sox drew first blood at Yankee Stadium, and they can win the three-game series Saturday.Boston gave Gerrit Cole his first loss of the 2023 season as Garrett Whitlock and the bullpen helped get the Red Sox back on track.They will turn to Tanner Houck against a New York Yankees lineup that is searching for answers without Aaron Judge.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Series preview
After a messy, complicated series with the White Sox, the Yankees take on the red variety this weekend, welcoming Boston to Yankee Stadium for the first time this year.Entering this series the Red Sox are one game under .500,last place in the AL, and although the offense has been above average, their record has been dragged down by a truly poor pitching staff.
Nestor Cortes' Dig Could Fuel Fire In Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
"I can't speak to the hatred 15, 20 years ago, but I would say there's not much of that now," Gerrit Cole, who is scheduled to pitch Friday, told FOX Sports."We want to beat them just as badly as we want to beat Baltimore.And even though it is more unique in the sense of the history, I'm not sure how much we carry that baggage with us."
The White Sox learned from their previous Tigers series by sweeping Detroit this past weekend.The Yankees are also winning, and sit well better than .500.What will this series look like?Emily Nyman of the Breaking Balls Podcast joins me for a preview of the White Sox road trip to Yankee Stadium.The American League East is a wild place, where every team is better than .500
New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres: Gerrit Cole vs. Yu Darvish
After taking a loss in the series opener against the Padres on Friday, the Yankees bounced back in the second game yesterday.Thanks to Isiah Kiner-Falefa's extra-inning walk-off hit, the Yankees won 3-2 to make today's finale a rubber match.For said rubber match, we'll be getting a matchup of some notable names on the mound.
FanGraphs | Esteban Rivera: Me, playing checkers when describing Harrison Bader's defense: "He's really good.Seems to get to everything.Really good for my mental health."Our own Esteban Rivera, playing chess when describing Darth Bader roaming the center field galaxy at Yankee Stadium: this article for FanGraphs.
Gerrit Cole Answers To Rafael Devers' Success In Red Sox-Yankees Matchups
The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry may have been downplayed by New York pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. prior to Friday night's series opener between the two clubs, but there is an individual battle percolating over the past two seasons.Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has more hits against Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole than any other hitter in the big leagues.
Chicago White Sox OF/DH Eloy Jimenez is recovering from left lower leg discomfort: 'We're looking at probably 4-5 days'
Pedro Grifol wouldn't categorize Eloy Jiménez's status as day to day.But the Chicago White Sox manager said it's possible that the outfielder/designated hitter could return to action in four to five days as he recovers from left lower-leg discomfort."You still have to see how he progresses," Grifol said Friday afternoon.
Chicago White Sox OF/DH Eloy Jimenez is recovering from left lower leg discomfort: 'We're looking at probably 4-5 days'
Pedro Grifol wouldn't categorize Eloy Jiménez 's status as day to day.But the Chicago White Sox manager said it's possible that the outfielder/designated hitter could return to action in four to five days as he recovers from left lower-leg discomfort."You still have to see how he progresses," Grifol said Friday afternoon.
NEW YORK (AP) - Randy Vásquez pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning for his first major league win, Billy McKinney hit his first home run with the Yankees and New York beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Thursday night for a doubleheader split.Chicago extended its winning streak to a season-high five games with a 6-5 victory in the opener, when Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh off Michael King.
Yankees host White Sox in smoke-engulfed game following Canadian wildfires
BRONX, NY. - In a scene eerily similar to that of a post-apocalyptic movie, the New York Yankees hosted the Chicago White Sox as the Yankee Stadium was engulfed in smoke from Canadian wildfires.New York City topped the list of the world's worst air pollution for parts of Tuesday as harmful smoke wafted south from more than a hundred wildfires burning in Quebec.
Will the Yankees play today? MLB will have to decide whether to postpone due to air quality
NEW YORK - The city is under an "Air Quality Alert'' until midnight, but current conditions at Yankee Stadium seem satisfactory enough Thursday to play a doubleheader.As a makeup for Wednesday's postponement of the New York Yankees-Chicago White Sox game, the two teams are scheduled for a single-admission doubleheader starting at 4:05 p.m.
White Sox, Yankees play in smoky haze caused by Canadian wildfires
The Yankees hosted the White Sox Tuesday in a smoke-stained haze resulting from over hundreds of wildfires burning in Eastern Canada.An orange-yellow fog engulfed Yankee Stadium in what at one point on Tuesday were the second-worst levels of air pollution in the world, according to IQair.The conditions, which IQair reported as being "very unhealthy" with an air quality index above 200, didn't seem to bother the players much, though.
Red Sox Wrap:Bullpen Shuts Down Yankees To Secure Win In Bronx
The Boston Red Sox opened their three-game series with archrival New York Yankees Friday night by defeating the Bronk Bombers 3-2 at Yankee Stadium.With the win, the Red Sox got back to .500 at 32-32 while the Yankees fell to 37-28 on the season.Check out the full box score here.ONE BIG TAKEAWAY The Red Sox got solid pitching throughout the game with starter Garrett Whitlock scattering seven hits across 6 1/3 innings, giving up two runs while striking out six and walking one.
Yankees 2, Red Sox 3: Nail-biter in the ninth leads to nothing
The Yankees knew that they had some dicey weeks ahead once they learned of Aaron Judge's toe injury.It's hard to replace the defending MVP in a lineup that revolves around him.Often, it feels like something is just missing to these Yankees rallies.That was the case on Friday, as New York scratched out nine hits but only ended up plating a pair of runs (one on a solo homer).
Red Sox Reinstate Adam Duvall Before Series Opener Vs. Yankees
The Boston Red Sox will have some added assistance when taking on the New York Yankees to open up their latest three-game road series on Friday night.Adam Duvall was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, slated to bat fifth and play centerfield, in manager Alex Cora's starting lineup.It'll be Duvall's first time on the field for Boston since April 9 when he suffered the initial wrist injury that sidelined him for a nearly multi-month period, against the Detroit Tigers.
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Gerrit Cole vs. Garrett Whitlock
It is very strange that it has taken so long in 2023 for us to get the first edition of Yankees vs. Red Sox.For the record, I'm not complaining.These games always feel extra stressful for all parties involved, and 19 times is just too many against one opponent.I was a big fan of MLB balancing the schedule a little bit more, and another huge change for 2023 is sure to have an impact on these showdowns too: the pitch clock.
Through peaks and valleys, family keeps White Sox' Jake Burger grounded
NEW YORK - Jake Burger has experienced the highs of being a first-round pick by the White Sox, the lows of awful Achilles and heel injuries and even lower lows of bouts with depression.He also knows what it's like to come back physically after wondering if he'd ever play again.He has found the other, much better side of mental health.
MLB smoke updates: Latest news on Yankees-White Sox, other baseball games today impacted by Canada wildfires
MLB is continuing to monitor air quality conditions for several games scheduled to take place in the Northeast U.S. amid ongoing wildfires in Canada.The league has not yet postponed or canceled any games scheduled to take place on Wednesday, even as local agencies in affected areas have advised people to limit their outdoor activities and the NWSL postponed a scheduled game in the New York area.
Wildfire smoke continues to wreak havoc on US sports
A string of sports games and practices have been postponed as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to choke the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast parts of the United States.Around 75 million people are under air quality alerts as wildfire smoke shrouds major US cities, with Major League Baseball (MLB), the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) forced to postpone games due to concerns over dangerous air quality.
Wildfire smoke continues to wreak havoc on US sports
A string of sports games and practices have been postponed as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to choke the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast parts of the United States.Around 75 million people are under air quality alerts as wildfire smoke shrouds major US cities, with Major League Baseball (MLB), the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) forced to postpone games due to concerns over dangerous air quality.
Why did the Yankees play a baseball game last night?
Yesterday morning, as I left my home and began my daily walk to the bus for the penultimate day of the 2022-23 school year, the sun caught my eye.Rather than the shining ball of bright light that it normally is, it appeared as an orange disk that, while still too bright to look at directly, did not dominate the morning sky the way it typically does.
Red Sox Reportedly To Elevate Reliever Before Series Vs. Yankees
The Boston Red Sox reportedly are making another tweak to their bullpen ahead of their three-game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.Boston will call up left-handed reliever Joe Jacques to join their bullpen before the series opener against the Bronx Bombers, as first reported by The New York Post's Joel Sherman and confirmed by MassLive's Christopher Smith.
'Good Chance' Key Red Sox Outfielder Returns In Series Opener Vs. Yankees
The smile on the face of Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora all but confirmed that his club will get a big piece back Friday when they begin their first series of the season against the New York Yankees.Cora told reporters prior to Thursday's series finale with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field that there is a "good chance" Adam Duvall will return against the Yankees, per MassLive's Christopher Smith.
As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world: 1. Make-up games after air quality postponements: MLB postponed the Yankees' home game against the White Sox and the Phillies' home game against the Tigers yesterday due to air quality concerns stemming from wildfires burning across Canada, the smoke from which has begun to pollute the air all across the northeastern United States recently.
New York Yankees host Chicago White Sox in smoke-shrouded game following Canadian wildfires
In a scene eerily similar to that of a post-apocalyptic movie, the New York Yankees hosted the Chicago White Sox as the Yankee Stadium was engulfed in smoke from Canadian wildfires.New York City topped the list of the world's worst air pollution for parts of Tuesday as harmful smoke wafted south from more than a hundred wildfires burning in Quebec.
Yankees react to 'hazardous' air quality, postponement vs. White Sox
NEW YORK - Arriving at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone went through business as usual.He didn't think too much about the smoke wafting over New York City, smog from Canadian wildfires that created an ominous and "unhealthy" environment on Tuesday night in the Bronx.
Yankees, White Sox postponed due to air pollution | What it means
NEW YORK - Yankees players said that they weren't bothered Tuesday night by the thick smoke and haze in and around Yankee Stadium.A day later, Major League Baseball deemed it too dangerous to play continue their series against the Chicago White Sox.Following a 4 p.m., meeting, Wednesday night's game has been postponed due to unsafe air pollution in New York City from wildfires in Quebec, Canada.
Pedro Grifol assesses his 1st season after passing the 60-game mark as Chicago White Sox manager: 'I'm enjoying the climb'
All of Pedro Grifol's previous roles in baseball - from scouting to serving as a bench coach - have come in handy during his first season as a big-league manager with the Chicago White Sox."Every single job," Grifol said in the visiting manager's room at Yankee Stadium before Tuesday's 3-2 victory against the New York Yankees.
Poor Air Quality Postpones Chicago White Sox Game In New York
CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox's hope of extending their current winning streak will be put on hold for at least a day after Major League Baseball canceled their game on Wednesday in New York against the Yankees due to poor air conditions.Major League Baseball announced the decision Wednesday afternoon due to air quality concerns at Yankee Stadium, where the Sox beat the Yankees 3-2 on Tuesday under a smoky haze.
Could Red Sox-Yankees Games Be Postponed Due To Air Quality?
Eastern Canada is experiencing one of the worst starts of wildfire season in recorded history, which calls into question whether Major League Baseball teams should put their players, staff and fans at risk.The smoke from the wildfires was seen first-hand at Yankee Stadium during Tuesday night's New York Yankees-Chicago White Sox matchup.
Mayor cautions people to stay indoors amid smoky conditions, warns haze will likely be multiple day event' | amNewYork
As the city continues to be shrouded in a smoke-filled haze from Canadian wildfires, Mayor Eric Adams and senior administration officials Wednesday advised New Yorkers to stay indoors as much as possible, particularly those with underlying health conditions.At 10 p.m. Tuesday night the city's air quality index hit 218, a level considered to be very unhealthy, Adams and his team said during a Wednesday morning press briefing at New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) headquarters in Downtown Brooklyn.
New York Yankees host Chicago White Sox in smoke-shrouded game following Canadian wildfires
In a scene eerily similar to that of a post-apocalyptic movie, the New York Yankees hosted the Chicago White Sox as the Yankee Stadium was engulfed in smoke from Canadian wildfires.New York City topped the list of the world's worst air pollution for parts of Tuesday as harmful smoke wafted south from more than a hundred wildfires burning in Quebec.
New York Yankees see smoke-filled skies for start against Chicago White Sox
As if there weren't enough variables that baseball players had to worry about during games, the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox had to deal with a thick haze as wildfire smoke choked the skies of New York City.The eerie scene showed the smoke-filled Yankee Stadium before players took the field Tuesday evening.
The big news of the day is that after missing a second-straight game with a toe injury, the Yankees announced after last night's play that Aaron Judge was going to hit the injured list with a contusion/sprain of his big toe.Josh had the story here.Aaron Judge to IL - Big toe contusion/sprain #yankees- Meredith Marakovits (@M_Marakovits) June 7, 2023 Judge suffered the injury after crashing into the right field wall in Dodger Stadium while making a catch in Saturday's game.
Pedro Grifol assesses his 1st season after passing the 60-game mark as Chicago White Sox manager: 'I'm enjoying the climb'
All of Pedro Grifol's previous roles in baseball - from scouting to serving as a bench coach - have come in handy during his first season as a big-league manager with the Chicago White Sox."Every single job," Grifol said in the visiting manager's room at Yankee Stadium before Tuesday's 3-2 victory against the New York Yankees.
Yankee games at risk? Here's how MLB will monitor air quality this week during homestand
If you were anywhere outdoors at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday evening, your eyes were probably dry, your breathing more labored than usual and your nostrils filled with the smell of a campfire.The unhealthy air quality at the ballpark was but one symptom of a larger issue in the tri-state area and other regions of the U.S., as smoke from Canadian wildfires traveled south.
If you believe in momentum, this was shaping up to be a trap game for the Yankees.With Aaron Judge ticketed for the IL, the lineup was already thinner than we'd like.The White Sox were sending out their best starter.The haze of smoke, contributing to New York boasting the worst air quality of any metro area in the world, set the backdrop that things weren't gonna go quite right.
New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox: Clarke Schmidt vs. Lucas Giolito
After a successful West Coast swing, the Yankees can continue to climb the AL East table with a series against the scuffling White Sox.Chicago sits at 26-35, fourth place in the miserable AL Central, but somehow just 5.5 games out of first - actually closer to first than the 36-25 Yankees!The big story of the game is not actually going to be the game itself, but the continued absence of Aaron Judge.
Paul Sullivan: As the Chicago White Sox return to Yankee Stadium, a look back at their highs and lows in the Bronx
The original Yankee Stadium would have turned 100 years old this season had it not been replaced in 2009 by the gargantuan, sterile replica that now bears its name.The Chicago White Sox, who arrive in the Bronx on Tuesday for an important three-game series against their longtime rivals, have been part of some memorable moments in both the new and old stadium.
White Sox dig in for rugged - and likely telling - June
NEW YORK - If the White Sox defeat the Yankees Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium they will have a 4-0 record in June.What's more, they will own their first four-game winning streak of the season.Is this too much to expect from a team whose expectations have been repeatedly dashed since the fall of 2021?
NHL News: Cup Final Game 2 in Vegas; Bettman addresses Ottawa, Arizona, Toronto
No weekend Islanders news other than the official announcement of the next outdoor game, but another Islanders Anxiety will be up this morning.Meanwhile:
The NHL is seeking a "wow factor" by having the Islanders and Rangers meet at the NFL stadium in East Rutherford.[Newsday] Matt Martin, Brock Nelson and Casey Cizikas recall the one at Yankee Stadium.
Can Christie Succeed as Trump Slayer'? New Jersey Has Thoughts.
Chris Christie left office in New Jersey with abysmal popularity ratings.His 2016 presidential run was a short-lived flop.He has a reputation as a bully and is perhaps best known for a notorious political retribution scheme called Bridgegate.But as Mr. Christie, a two-term governor and former federal prosecutor, prepares to wade into the 2024 Republican presidential primary on Tuesday, voters who know him best appear open to his underdog rematch with former President Donald J. Trump, if only for its potential as a grab-the-popcorn thriller.
Yankees 4, Dodgers 1: German's gem powers Bombers to win
The Yankees were always going to have a bit of a tougher time in this Sunday night matchup against the Dodgers simply due to the fact that Aaron Judge was out.After crashing into the wall in Saturday's game, the Yankees opted to hold Judge out of this game due to a sore foot/toe.However, they were also up against it thanks to the pitching of Bobby Miller.
Nothing like a game without a single RBI, or even a hit with anyone on base.Guess with the Tigers and the White Sox facing off, you should expect something like that.But somebody had to win it, so it might as well have been the White Sox.That win came in the 10th, when Manfred Man Yoán Moncada, having switched to his yellow shoes for speed, got advanced to third on a nice Romy González bunt.
Nestor Cortes and the third-time-through-the-order conundrum
Nestor Cortes' struggles have been well-documented this season.He's got a 5.16 ERA on the year, but in terms of the way his stuff is working, he doesn't seem to be terribly different than he was last season.By now, the pattern has been established: He looks like his usual excellent self through four or five innings before hitting a wall that didn't seem to be there in 2022.
1998 Yankees Diary, Draft Day: One that could have been among New York's best
Twenty-five years ago today, everything was coming up roses for the Yankees organization.They had a budding juggernaut in the major leagues that would win its 39th game against 13 losses that night.They had legitimate prospects like outfielder Ricky Ledee, third baseman Mike Lowell, and first baseman Nick Johnson pushing toward the big leagues (and their top pick from 1996, Eric Milton, had helped them net Chuck Knoblauch).
Why an NFL analyst predicts the Patriots will win AFC East in 2023
Morning Sports Update The prediction runs counter to New England's current odds.The Revolution secured a 3-3 draw away at Atlanta United on Wednesday, with Carles Gil putting New England into an early lead with the second fastest goal in club history.New England will play again on Saturday at Yankee Stadium against New York City FC (kickoff at 3:30 p.m.) The Red Sox lost to the Reds 5-4, as Cincinnati won its first series at Fenway Park since the 1975 World Series.
All this season, we here at Pinstripe Alley have been doing a daily diary, looking back at what happened on a given day in the story of the 1998 Yankees.It's been 25 years since that historic season, and it's been fun to look back, remember some names, and keep track of how things were going throughout the season.
1998 Yankees Diary, May 28: New York beats down Beantown
Coming off a loss to the White Sox, the Yankees welcomed the hated Red Sox to Yankee Stadium to kick off a set against their division rivals.David Wells took the ball for New York as they looked to get back in the win column, while at the same time extending the distance between themselves and Boston.
The offense was slow to develop again, but the Yankees managed to pull out a victory in extra innings yesterday.That was in large part thanks to Luis Severino dealing for nearly seven innings and DJ LeMahieu bailing out the offense long enough for Isiah Kiner-Falefa to line a fair ball down the left field line and win it.
New York Yankees vs. San Diego Padres: Luis Severino vs. Michael Wacha
The Yankees offense needs to pick it up and fast.They've now scored just two runs across the last 20 innings - ever since that nightmare seventh inning against the Orioles.It's well past time to shake off the shock of that frame and get back to winning ways.Luis Severino flashed signs of dominance for stretches in his first start of the season, a 4-1 victory to sweep the Reds.
It's offensive malaise time, as the Yankees offense has slept-walked through the last two-plus games.The club had seemingly turned a corner, playing some very good baseball throughout May, only to slip back into old habits the last few days.Luis Severino will be on the mound today after a promising first start back, so hopefully he can help get things going back in the right direction.
Next NHL Stadium Series in the NYC Area Will be Better Than the Last
A few months ago, it began to be rumored that MetLife Stadium would host an NHL Stadium Series game in the 2023-2024 NHL season.MetLife Stadium is home to the New York Giants and New York Jets of the NFL, but infamously actually located just across the Hudson River in New Jersey.The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils were the two most likely teams to play in any potential outdoor game there.