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Yankees vs. Guardians live updates: ALCS Game 5, lineups as NY approaches World Series

In a postseason where outs are becoming increasingly difficult to come by, the New York Yankees only need 27 of them to reach the World Series. The Yankees and Guardians meet Saturday night in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, with New York leading 3-1 and facing Game 1 winner Carlos Rodón, facing […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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Yankees vs. Guardians: New York's bats roll, Cleveland's bullpen fails as the Yankees take a 3-1 lead in the ALCS

CLEVELAND – The sixth inning came in Game 4 of the ALCS between the Yankees and Guardians, and once again it was rookie right-hander Cade Smith's turn to pitch for Cleveland. For the third time in three games, Smith was called upon by manager Stephen Vogt to manage the monster in the middle of New […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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The Yankees win ALCS Game 4 8-6 and can eliminate the Guardians with a win in Game 5

Alex Verdugo drove in the go-ahead run with a weak grounder to shortstop that Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio couldn't clear on his attack. Pinch-runner Jon Berti scored to give the New York Yankees a 7-6 lead in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. Gleyber Torres followed with a […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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MLB Gold Glove finalists include Bryce Harper, Dansby Swanson, Juan Soto and more

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is one of three finalists for the position in the National League. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) On Tuesday, MLB announced the 2024 Gold Glove finalists, a talented roster that includes Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, Yankees right fielder Juan Soto and Guardians left fielder […]

By Andrew Jack

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

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Kyle Manzaro HR, ALCS Game 3 Live Updates

Relive the moment an MLB superstar showed up to play wiffleball in the backyard Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez stops to join a group of children at a backyard game in Kansas City, Kansas. USA today For the Cleveland Guardians, it's now or never. At home amidst their cheering fans in the cozy surroundings […]

By Andrew Jack

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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Anthony Volpe plays “sick” to secure Yankees win in Game 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In the spring of 2023, the Yankees named Anthony Volpe to the Opening Day roster even though he had only played 22 games at the Triple-A level. At the time, Aaron Boone noted Volpe's “energy” and “obvious instinct.” Over the course of his two seasons in the Bronx, Volpe has been […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Giancarlo Stanton's postseason value to the Yankees is evident in the potential defining moment in the ALDS Game 3 win at the Royals

Giancarlo Stanton ruined a game on Wednesday night. Therefore, he is allowed to “clog” the designated hitter spot in the Yankee lineup and sometimes the basepaths. If you have that kind of power and can deliver in the most tense moments, it doesn't matter if you're not a plus baserunner. All the hand-wringing about the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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“Do you want the Yankees to win?”

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo wants to know what’s going on at the MLB Replay Operations Center in Chelsea, New York. Everyone has issues with repetition, but for one reason or another, Major League Baseball has settled on a philosophy that says it won't overturn an on-field decision when the game is close. Instead, those in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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MLB Playoffs 2024: The Yankees win Game 1 against the Royals despite poor performances from Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole

NEW YORK – Gerrit Cole was shaky. Aaron Judge didn't do anything. The Yankees still won. Under the eyes of a sellout home crowd and under an avalanche of supersonic expectations, the Bronx Bombers opened their 2024 postseason journey with a sloppy, high-energy comeback victory over the surging Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Verdugo's go-ahead shot and acrobatic catch gave the Yankees a 6-5 victory over the Royals in the ALDS opener

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch down the left field line, helping the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night in their opener of the AL Division Series. New York's Gleyber Torres […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024