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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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NY Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians live scores, updates, lineups from ALCS Game 4

The Yankees' Luis Gil throws a simulation game during the Yankees' pre-ALCS practice The Yankees' highly anticipated Game 4 starter Luis Gil introduces a simulation game during the Yankees' pre-ALCS practice. CLEVELAND – This is the place, and hotel space is at a premium here downtown. On Saturday, the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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A shakeup of the Yankees lineup is imminent for Game 3, with Austin Wells weakening

CLEVELAND — Struggling Austin Wells could be out of the mopup spot — and perhaps even out of the lineup entirely, at least for one game — as Cleveland starts left-hander Matt Boyd in Game 3 of the ALCS on Thursday at Progressive Field. Right-hander Giancarlo Stanton should move to fourth in the lineup opposite […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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The Yankees respond to the Guardians' “unconventional” decision to intentionally walk Juan Soto and pitch Aaron Judge

Game 2 of the American League Championship Series between the Yankees and Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night was ugly and unconventional at times. No moment in the game illustrates the latter better than as manager of the Guardians Stephan Vogt intentionally run Juan Soto to pitch Aaron Richter with loaded bases. With the Yankees already […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals live score, updates, lineups from ALDS Game 4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It was a struggle last time out for Gerrit Cole, who completed seven days of rest before Game 1 of the AL Division Series. Now, during the regular break, the Yankees' star will try to get his team to the AL Championship Series. “I’m excited to see him back out there,” […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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The Yankees put their season on the rocks with their Game 2 loss to the Royals

There is parity in the MLB postseason as big spenders and budget rosters collide USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale explains parity in the MLB postseason and why teams like the Padres are excelling despite budget cuts. Sports seriously The New York Yankees' nightmare scenario hasn't happened yet. But you can see it on the horizon. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 8, 2024October 8, 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

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ALDS Game 1 Live Updates

Juan Soto and Aaron Judge practice batting practice before the Yankees' ALDS opener against Kansas City Juan Soto and Aaron Judge practice before the Yankees' ALDS opener against Kansas City at Yankee Stadium. NEW YORK – Yankees star Gerrit Cole was awaiting the start of Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Saturday night […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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The Yankees end the regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Pirates

NEW YORK (AP) – Alex Verdugo hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning and the Yankees ended the regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Verdugo struggled for most of the second half, going 4-all by hitting a fastball Carmen Mlodzinski […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024