Yankees’ Aaron Boone returns from 1-game suspension, hopes to avoid crossing line with umps
May 27, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone returned from a one-game suspension Saturday following his third ejection in the last two weeks and said he will not stop fighting for his team but acknowledged he may need to be more mindful of not crossing a line with umpires.
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone was handed a one-game suspension following his latest ejection and admitted his arguments may have created an image in the minds of umpires.
“Well, I think I’ve earned that reputation,” he said Friday before Major League Baseball suspended him for one game and fined him.
NEW YORK (AP) — Ejected for the fourth time this season and second time in a four-game span, Yankees manager Aaron Boone didn't think there was a need for robot umpires.
“I don't want that,” Boone said after Thursday night's 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
Yanks overcome Boone ejection, rally for 4-3 win over Guards
April 12, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — After a bizarre start and white-knuckle finish, Yankees manager Aaron Boone finally allowed himself to smile.
Yankees manager Boone ejected after bizarre review in first
April 12, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Boone felt his Yankees were mistreated.
Upset over the umpires' handling of a confusing play, Boone was ejected in the first inning Wednesday and New York's manager spent the rest of the game watching from his office as the Yankees rallied for a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians in a wild series finale.
MLB shift limits raising batter spirits and averages so far
March 6, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — When Yankees switch-hitter Aaron Hicks batted from the left side last season, he was almost always greeted by an infield shift — a wall of defenders camped in shallow right field.
Yankees’ Montas has surgery, could return in 2nd half
February 22, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla (AP) — Frankie Montas won't start throwing until at least late May following right shoulder surgery, a timetable that could allow him to pitch for the New York Yankees in the season's second half.
Yankees’ Montas needs surgery, out most or all of season
February 15, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla, (AP) — Frankie Montas needs shoulder surgery and will miss most or all of the New York Yankees' season.
As pitchers and catchers reported to spring training on Wednesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the 29-year-old right-hander will have right shoulder surgery on Feb.
Carlos Rodón, newly shaved, puts on Yankees pinstripes
December 22, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — As soon as he struck an agreement with the New York Yankees last week, Carlos Rodón reached for a razor.
“I was like, screw it. I might as well shave now because I know in about a week if I tried to shave and I have razor bumps, it’s not going to look great," the pitcher said.
Boone: `Uncomfortable, somber’ until Judge agreed to stay
December 16, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Boone was worried last Tuesday, wondering whether Aaron Judge would leave the New York Yankees for the San Francisco Giants.
“All the tea leaves that day and the uncertainty of it all, it was a little bit of an uncomfortable, somber, not sure day,” the Yankees' manager recalled Friday.
Kiner-Falefa agrees to $6.1M deal with Yanks, Trivino $4.1M
November 19, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the New York Yankees agreed Friday to a $6 million, one-year contract and reliever Lou Trivino got a $4.1 million deal, both avoiding salary arbitration.
Yanks’ Cashman plans to push ahead on Aaron Judge talks
November 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Brian Cashman is working on a handshake agreement following his contract's expiration and will push ahead with talks aimed at re-signing Aaron Judge.
“We’d love to be able to bring Aaron Judge back and have him being able to maintain being a member of this franchise and the path he’s currently on is Hall of Fame-like,” Cashman said at the Yankees' 13th annual news conference to discuss the path ahead from a season that fell short.
Rivera would keep Boone, says earlier remarks out of context
October 27, 2022 GMTMariano Rivera says he would keep Aaron Boone as the New York Yankees' manager and that remarks he made earlier this week were taken out of context.
The Hall of Fame reliever told The Associated Press on Thursday that he was speaking generically about teams and managers when he answered questions Tuesday during a videoconference session with Panamanian business executives.
Hal Steinbrenner plans to have Boone return as manager
October 26, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla, (AP) — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner plans to keep Aaron Boone as his manager.
“As far as Boone’s concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager," Steinbrenner said Wednesday as he left the Yankees player development complex.
Cortes hurt, leaves after tying 3-run HR in ALCS Game 4
October 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Nestor Cortes' fastball dropped 3 mph from the end of the second inning to the third in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series, and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone walked to the mound with head athletic trainer Tim Lentych.
Judge, perhaps Boone, face uncertain futures after Yanks out
October 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge's future is uncertain. It remains to be seen whether Aaron Boone's is, too.
Judge's career in pinstripes might have ended when he made the final out in Sunday night's 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros, who completed a four-game AL Championship Series sweep as the Yankees unraveled with yet another defensive meltdown.
Down 3-0 in ALCS, Yanks turn to ’04 Red Sox for inspiration
October 23, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees turned to an unusual source for inspiration Sunday: the 2004 Boston Red Sox.
That year, Boston became the only team in major league history to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven postseason series, winning four straight games against the rival Yankees in the ALCS and going on to its first World Series title since 1918.
Yanks’ Cole available in ’pen for ALDS Game 5, could close
October 18, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole could make his first career relief appearance in Game 5 of the AL Division Series against Cleveland, possibly as a closer.
New York manager Aaron Boone switched starting pitchers after Monday night's rainout and said Nestor Cortes will take the mound Tuesday afternoon on three days' rest in place of Jameson Taillon.
Guardians-Yankees rained out, to play ALDS Game 5 on Tuesday
October 18, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — After fans waited through a 2 1/2-hour rain delay, Major League Baseball postponed the decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between Cleveland and New York — and the Yankees announced Nestor Cortes will start on short rest Tuesday against the Guardians.
ALDS Game 5 between Yanks, Guardians delayed by rain
October 18, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees did not start on time because of rain.
Yankees bench SS Kiner-Falefa for Game 4 of ALDS vs. Guards
October 16, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The New York Yankees tweaked their starting lineup for Game 4 of the AL Division Series on Sunday night, benching shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and starting Aaron Hicks in left field as they try to keep their season alive.
Judge homers after Yanks drop him from leadoff spot in ALDS
October 16, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Judge has busted out of his fall funk.
Dropped from the leadoff spot to No. 2 in the lineup, New York's star slugger — and baseball's home run king — connected for a two-run shot in the third inning of Game 3 of the AL Division series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Cole cruises, Bader, Rizzo bash, Yanks beat Guardians 4-1
October 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole dreamed of this moment growing up in California, winning a postseason game in pinstripes at Yankee Stadium.
Harrison Bader had a similar fantasy while sitting in the first base seats as a 15-year-old and watching New York’s last championship team.
Yankees reliever Scott Effross needs Tommy John surgery
October 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Scott Effross didn't feel right the day after a Sept. 30 outing against Baltimore.
“It was just like mild soreness. I thought just kind of end-of-the-year, normal soreness,” the New York Yankees rookie reliever recalled.
Yanks’ LeMahieu may have broken foot, Effross needs surgery
October 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Former batting champion DJ LeMahieu was left off the New York Yankees' American League Division Series roster against Cleveland on Tuesday and may have a broken foot.
“He wanted to give it a go and felt like he could give an at-bat off the bench and handle a routine play, which I don’t doubt,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
Yankees’ Chapman ruled out for ALDS after skipping workout
October 9, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has been ruled out for the American League Division Series after he skipped a mandatory workout, leading to a fine and likely ending the All-Star's seven-year tenure with New York.
Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown
October 6, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota’s Luis Arraez got a Louis Vuitton roller bag from Carlos Correa. The New York Mets' Jeff McNeil is being gifted a car by Francisco Lindor.
Winning batting titles on the final day of the season was rewarding.
Yankees lose finale in Texas without Judge, end with 99 Ws
October 6, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The New York Yankees settled for 99 wins in the regular season, and the American League record 62 home runs for slugger Aaron Judge.
Their focus has already shifted to trying to win their 28th World Series title, and first since 2009.
Judge out of Yankees starting lineup for finale after No. 62
October 5, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge wasn't in the starting lineup for New York's regular-season finale Wednesday, a day after his 62nd home run that broke Roger Maris' 61-year-old American League single-season record.
Another blow for Yankees bullpen going into postseason
October 4, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yankees reliever Ron Marinaccio was put on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, another blow to the injury-plagued New York bullpen before the playoffs.
Marinaccio has a stress reaction in his right shin.
Judge still at 61 HRs, Severino 7 no-hit innings for Yanks
October 4, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — While Aaron Judge is down to three more games to try to get his 62nd home run for the New York Yankees, Luis Severino was nearly perfect in a promising final start before the playoffs.
Severino 7 no-hit innings vs Texas Jung gets hit in 8th
October 4, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino pitched seven no-hit innings against the Texas on Monday night, and rookie Josh Jung got the Rangers' first hit with a one-out single in the eighth off Miguel Castro.
Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk a hard-hitting ‘pain in the neck’
October 3, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — When Yankees manager Aaron Boone calls Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk “a pain in the neck,” he means it as a mark of respect.
In a loaded offensive lineup led by George Springer, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kirk gives the wild-card Blue Jays yet another All-Star caliber offensive talent, creating all kinds of painful decisions for opposing managers.
Yanks’ Holmes likely out until Division Series; Britton hurt
October 1, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees All-Star closer Clay Holmes received a cortisone injection for inflammation in his right rotator cuff and likely won't pitch again until the Division Series starts on Oct. 11.
Aaron Judge stays at 61 homers as Orioles beat Yankees 2-1
October 1, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Back in the Bronx, Aaron Judge had another sellout crowd fill Yankee Stadium hoping to see No. 62. The wait will extend into a rain-threatened weekend.
Judge went 1 for 2 with a pair of walks as the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Friday night.
Yankees INF DJ LeMahieu expected to return Friday
September 28, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is expected to be activated off the injured list before Friday’s series opener against Baltimore.
LeMahieu has not played since Sept. 4 because of a sore toe on his right foot.
Judge still at 60, homerless in 4th straight, Yanks win 7-5
September 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge tried to hold up his swing on a 2-2 fastball from Boston's John Schreiber that was darting high and outside through the afternoon shadows.
Pujols hits 2 HRs to reach 700, Cardinals rout Dodgers 11-0
September 24, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 700th home run on Friday night, connecting for his second drive of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and becoming the fourth player to reach the milestone in major league history.
Judge stuck at 60 home runs, Yankees beat Red Sox 5-4
September 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — It's only been a few days since Aaron Judge went deep. It just feels like more, with history hanging on his every swing.
Judge was held without a home run for the third straight game, keeping him at 60 for the season and one shy of Roger Maris' American League record, but the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Friday night.
Rizzo returns to Yankees for first time since Aug 31
September 18, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Anthony Rizzo returned to the New York Yankees lineup for Sunday's series finale against Milwaukee, his first game since Aug. 31.
Rizzo had been on the injured list because of headaches that occurred following an epidural injection to his lower back.
Struggling Yankees RHP Montas undergoing MRI on shoulder
September 18, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas will undergo an MRI on his shoulder a day after lasting just 3 1/3 innings in a 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Montas has gone 1-3 with a 6.35 ERA in eight starts for the Yankees, who acquired him for four prospects in an Aug.
Yanks’ Gonzalez exits after catcher’s throw hits him on head
September 18, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — New York Yankees first baseman Marwin Gonzalez left Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers after getting hit on the head by a throw from catcher Victor Caratini while standing in the batter’s box.
Chapman activated; other Yankees approaching returns from IL
September 16, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman is back from the injured list after missing nearly a month due to a leg infection he sustained from a tattoo.
The AL East-leading Yankees activated Chapman on Friday before a three-game series at Milwaukee.
Correa answers boos with go-ahead HR, Twins top Yanks 4-3
September 9, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Correa responded to booing Yankees fans with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat New York 4-3 on Thursday night to avoid a four-game sweep.
Hobbled Yanks lose another star, place DJ LeMahieu on IL
September 9, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The injury-riddled New York Yankees placed infielder DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day injured list Thursday with inflammation of his right second toe.
LeMahieu had been dealing with the injury for several weeks but managed to play through the discomfort until recently, missing the first three games of New York’s series against Minnesota.
Berhalter: Firing of Chelsea’s Tuchel could benefit Pulisic
September 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — In the eyes of U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter, Chelsea’s decision to fire manager Thomas Tuchel could benefit American star Christian Pulisic.
Twins-Yanks rained out, doubleheader Wednesday; Rizzo to IL
September 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Injuries keep piling up for the New York Yankees at just the wrong time.
First baseman Anthony Rizzo is headed to the 10-day injured list, the latest health-related setback for a banged-up team trying to hang onto first place in the AL East.
Judge connects again, hits MLB-best 54th HR, Yanks top Twins
September 5, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge kept up his bruising pace and hit his major league-leading 54th home run, connecting for the third straight day and sending the New York Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Monday.
Yanks’ Benintendi having wrist surgery, could play this year
September 5, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi will have surgery this week after breaking a bone in his right wrist, but the AL East leaders hope he can play again this season.
“I think the possibility of him returning is still in play,” manager Aaron Boone said after Monday's 5-2 win over Minnesota.
Yankees’ Benintendi has broken wrist bone, status uncertain
September 4, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi has a broken bone in his right wrist that will need surgery, but said he didn't know whether it was a season-ending injury.
Judge hits 53rd HR, Yankees stop Rays, avoid 3-game sweep
September 4, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge led off the game with his major league-leading 53rd homer and the New York Yankees stopped the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Judge set a career high for homers, topping the 52 he hit as a rookie in 2017.
Kluber, Rays top Yanks, AL East gap down to 4; Judge 52nd HR
September 4, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Slugger Giancarlo Stanton and manager Aaron Boone both say the New York Yankees still control their destiny.
Time might be running out for that, however.
Corey Kluber limited the Yankees to a pair of singles over seven shutout innings and the Tampa Bay Rays withstood Aaron Judge's 52nd home run, beating New York 2-1 Saturday night to cut their deficit in the AL East to four games.
Yankees OF Benintendi goes on IL with right wrist injury
September 3, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees left fielder Andrew Benintendi went on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right wrist inflammation.
Benintendi left in the third inning of Friday night’s 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay after injuring the wrist on a swing.
Rays beat Yankees 9-0 to move within 5 games in AL East
September 3, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jeffrey Springs pitched neatly into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit two-run homer in the seventh, and the Tampa Bay Rays moved within five games of the AL East-leading New York Yankees with a 9-0 victory on Friday night.
Yanks 1B Rizzo gets epidural, out Rays series with back hurt
September 3, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo will miss a pivotal three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend after getting an epidural shot for lingering lower back pain.
Judge hits 50th, Ohtani also goes deep as Angels edge Yanks
August 30, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 50th home run of the season but Shohei Ohtani also went deep during their MVP showdown, and the Los Angeles Angels held off the slumping New York Yankees 4-3 on Monday night.
A’s hold Yankees to 1 hit, win 3-2 in 11 on LeMahieu error
August 28, 2022 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — DJ LeMahieu's errant throw might have been the decisive play that ended the New York Yankees' five-game winning streak, but it was the inability to generate any offense all night that was truly the problem.
Yankees reliever Chapman on IL with infection from tattoo
August 28, 2022 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday after getting an infection in his leg from a recent tattoo.
Manager Aaron Boone said before his team's game against the Oakland Athletics that Chapman felt irritation in the leg on Thursday after getting the tattoo earlier in the week.
Yankees put All-Star Cortes on injured list for groin strain
August 26, 2022 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes went on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a strained left groin.
The move was retroactive to Monday. The 27-year-old Cuban is 9-4 with a 2.68 ERA over 23 starts and a career-best 131 innings this season.
Yanks’ Cashman backs Boone to turn `slings’ into ‘bouquets’
August 23, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman responded to his team's funk with some flowery language and belief in manager Aaron Boone, the coaches and players.
“You get the bouquets come your way when things are flying high and you get the slings and arrows when things aren’t going well,” Cashman said, hours before the Yankees beat the Mets 4-2 Monday night.