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.
Frankie Montas added to Yankees’ roster for ALCS vs. Astros
October 19, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Right-hander Frankie Montas, who missed the AL Division Series with a shoulder injury, was added to the New York Yankees' roster for the ALCS against the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Yankees LF Aaron Hicks out for postseason with knee injury
October 19, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees left fielder Aaron Hicks will miss the remainder of the postseason after injuring his left knee Tuesday in a collision with rookie shortstop Oswaldo Cabrera.
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 stays at 57 HR, Yanks beat Boston 5-3 for 2-game sweep
September 15, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Aaron Judge didn’t homer.
Gleyber Torres only sorta did.
Torres hit a three-run, Little League homer to break a fifth-inning scoreless tie, and the AL East-leading New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
Hicks benched after missing 2 flies in Yanks’ loss to Rays
September 10, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Hicks was removed midgame after failing to catch consecutive drives to left that landed for run-scoring doubles in the fourth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-2 Friday night to close within 3 1/2 games in the AL East.
A’s shut down Yankees bats for 2nd straight game in 4-1 win
August 29, 2022 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — On paper, it looked like a major mismatch, with last-place Oakland sending out a couple of struggling starters against Aaron Judge and the powerful New York Yankees.
Instead, the Yankees ended up with five hits in a puzzling set of back-to-back losses.
Slumping Yanks blanked for 2nd straight game, 4-0 by Rays
August 16, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The slumping New York Yankees were shut out in consecutive games for the first time since 2016, losing to Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Monday night.
New York failed to provide any run support for ace Gerrit Cole (9-5), whose only run allowed followed a misplay in center field by Aaron Hicks.
Yankees blanked for 2nd straight game, lose to Rays 4-0
August 16, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The slumping New York Yankees were shut out in consecutive games for the first time since 2016, losing to Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Monday night.
Coming off a 3-0 defeat Sunday night against the Boston Red Sox, New York failed to provide any run support for ace Gerrit Cole, whose only run allowed followed a misplay in center field by Aaron Hicks.
Yankees get OF Bader from Cardinals for LHP Montgomery
August 3, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees acquired Gold Glove-winning center fielder Harrison Bader from the St. Louis Cardinals for left-hander Jordan Montgomery ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, a surprising deal aimed at improving defense.
Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 HRs, Yankees beat Royals 8-2
July 30, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 on Saturday.
“Excited to get that one out of the way,” Judge said.
Red Sox lefty Sale has finger surgery, no return date set
July 18, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale had surgery on his broken left pinkie finger on Monday, a day after it was hit by a line drive in a game against the New York Yankees.
The team called the surgery successful but did not give a timetable for his return.
Bosox ace Sale broken left pinkie by liner, return uncertain
July 17, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A fast glance at his finger told Red Sox lefty Chris Sale, sadly, all he needed to know.
Broken pinkie on his pitching hand, damaged by a line drive. Another setback in an injury-plagued year for the Boston ace, his future for the rest of the season uncertain.
Donaldson’s slam leads Yankees past Devers, Red Sox 6-5
July 8, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole shut down eight of the nine hitters in the Red Sox lineup — good enough to lead the New York Yankees to a 6-5 victory over Boston on Thursday night.
Judge hits slam for MLB-leading 30th HR, Yanks rout Pirates
July 7, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a grand slam for his major league-leading 30th home run and the New York Yankees routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-0 on Wednesday night to split their two-game interleague series.
Judge, Hicks hit grand slams as Yankees pound Pirates 16-0
July 7, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Judge felt like he was “stuck” on 29 home runs for “a while.”
Of course, “a while” is a relative term when it comes to the New York Yankees slugger. What Judge considered a drought of sorts was in reality a span of four games.
McKenzie, pen combine on 1-hitter, Guardians beat Yanks 2-0
July 4, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Triston McKenzie shut down New York’s lineup over seven innings in a combined one-hitter and closer Emmanuel Clase survived a harrowing ninth, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 2-0 win over the Yankees on Sunday.
Astros combine to no-hit Yankees; Phils’ Harper breaks thumb
June 26, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Cristian Javier, Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly combined on the first no-hitter against the New York Yankees in 19 years, shutting down the best team in baseball and pitching the Houston Astros to a 3-0 victory on Saturday.
Astros’ Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks in 3-0 win
June 25, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Cristian Javier kept sending the New York Yankees back to their dugout in short order, taming his often inconsistent control and thwarting the team with baseball's best record, most runs and preeminent power.
Astros 3 outs away from combined no-hitter at Yankee Stadium
June 25, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Houston's Cristian Javier and Héctor Neris have held the New York Yankees hitless through eight innings Saturday in a game the Astros lead 2-0.
Javier pitched seven innings with a career-high 13 strikeouts and one walk, throwing 71 of 115 pitches for strikes.
Astros win 3-1, end Yankees’ 15-game home winning streak
June 25, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 Friday night to stop New York’s 15-game home winning streak.
Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
June 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees have a hearing Friday to determine the three-time All-Star's salary for the 2022 season.
Whatever gets decided, the verdict has already come down in the Bronx:
Hicks HR ties it, Judge wins it as Yankees rally past Astros
June 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge lined a game-winning single on the eve of his salary arbitration showdown, capping a four-run ninth inning that included Aaron Hicks’ tying three-run homer off closer Ryan Pressly in the New York Yankees’ 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Yanks beat Rays 4-2 behind Cole, Hicks, 1st team to 50 wins
June 21, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and injured a knee and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Monday night for their 50th win.
Rays’ Margot, Kiermaier hurt; injured list likely for both
June 21, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Manuel Margot and Kevin Kiermaier left Monday night's 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees with injuries and are likely headed to the injured list.
Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win
June 21, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Monday night for their 50th win.
Yankees blank Toronto 4-0, stretch winning streak to 9 games
June 19, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Jameson Taillon and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, Aaron Hicks lined a three-run double and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to nine by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 Saturday.
Taillon, Hicks lead Yankees to 9th straight win, beat Jays
June 18, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Jameson Taillon and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, Aaron Hicks lined a three-run double and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to nine by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 Saturday.
Trevino ends stalemate, red-hot Yankees edge Cubs 2-1 in 13
June 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — As his line drive landed safely in left field, Jose Trevino tossed his bat aside and broke into a big smile on the way to first base.
Come on out and celebrate, he waved to Yankees teammates hopping over the dugout railing.
Cole allows 5 homers, Yankees rally past Twins 10-7
June 10, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gerrit Cole gave up home runs to his first three batters and a career-high five in 2 1/3 innings but the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7 Thursday night behind two home runs from Joey Gallo.
Rays get 2 hits, both homers, top Yanks 4-2 for 4-game split
May 30, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls and Ji-Man Choi homered for Tampa Bay's only hits, and the Rays scored two runs in the seventh inning on four walks and a hit batter in a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday that gained a four-game split.
Yankees sign Matt Carpenter, bring up Manny Bañuelos
May 26, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Matt Carpenter was inserted to the New York Yankees' lineup as the designated hitter after agreeing to a one-year contract on Thursday, a week after he was released from the Texas Rangers' minor league system.
Yankees’ streak stopped in Toronto with 2-1 loss to Jays
May 5, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Jordan Romano stranded the bases loaded in the ninth inning, making Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s tiebreaking single stand up as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 2-1 Wednesday night to end New York’s winning streak at 11.
Blue Jays beat Yanks 2-1, end New York’s 11-game win streak
May 5, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Jordan Romano stranded the bases loaded in the ninth inning, making Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s tiebreaking single stand up as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 2-1 Wednesday night to end New York’s winning streak at 11.
Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-2 to win 10th straight
May 3, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Gleyber Torres homered early, then hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees won their 10th straight game, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Monday night.
Giancarlo Stanton singled off Yimi Garcia (0-2) to begin the New York ninth, ending a streak of four perfect innings by Blue Jays relievers.
Yankees’ Hicks goes on paternity list, Andújar recalled
April 26, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have placed center fielder Aaron Hicks on the paternity list and recalled infielder/outfielder Miguel Andújar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Hicks has been expecting his first child with wife Cheyenne Woods, a professional golfer and niece of Tiger Woods.
LEADING OFF: Vlad takes his cuts, Braves hit the road
April 14, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
LEADING OFF: Vlad takes his cuts, Braves hit the road
April 14, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:
Jays’ Guerrero hits 3 HRs vs Yanks despite bloodied hand
April 14, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Already the face of the upstart Toronto Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looked the part of a true Maple Leaf on Wednesday night, too.
Guerrero shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole.
Albert Pujols homers as Cardinals beat Royals 6-5
April 13, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols homered for the first time since returning to St. Louis and Andrew Knizner hit a three-run shot, helping the Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Hicks’ bat, glove lead Yanks past hot-hitting Blue Jays 4-0
April 13, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Hicks hit a go-ahead two-run homer and made a jumping catch in his first left-field start in four years, leading the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Blue Jays’ Manoah ready to build on 2021 success
March 26, 2022 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah stumbled, literally, on his first pitch against the AL East-rival Yankees in 2022.
Manoah lost his balance and fell while throwing a ball to Aaron Judge in the first inning of Toronto's 10-9 exhibition win Saturday.
MLB lockout has Yanks in dark on players coming off surgery
December 22, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s lockout has left the New York Yankees unaware of how DJ LeMahieu, Aaron Hicks, Jameson Taillon and Darren O’Day are progressing following surgery.
Hicks, rehabbing from a May 26 operation to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, hit .265 (13 for 49) in 12 games with Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League in late November and early December.
A capsule look at the Yankees-Red Sox playoff game
October 5, 2021 GMTA look at the American League wild-card game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox:
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Schedule: Tuesday, at Boston, 8:08 p.m. EDT (ESPN).
A capsule look at the Yankees-Red Sox playoff game
October 4, 2021 GMTA look at the American League wild-card game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox:
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Schedule: Tuesday, at Boston, 8:08 p.m. EDT (ESPN).
Left turn: Boone says Yankees ‘a lot better’ with Gallo
July 29, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Yankees have answered questions about how they would proceed heading into Friday's trade deadline.
They are big-time buyers.
All-Star slugger Joey Gallo's trade to New York from the Texas Rangers was completed Thursday, giving the heavily right-handed Yankees a much-needed powerful lefty bat.
Yanks-Mets rained out in Subway Series opener, play 2 Sunday
July 3, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Clint Frazier is on the 10-day injured list with vertigo, three years after a concussion hampered him an entire season.
The 26-year-old New York Yankees outfielder left Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning because of dizziness.
Yankees CF Hicks to have surgery, out several months
May 22, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks will have surgery for a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist that could sideline him for the rest of the season.
Hicks will be out for months, New York manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Friday, but he didn't want to speculate about whether the switch hitter has a chance to return this year until after the operation.
Yanks DH Stanton 10-day IL (quad) , LHP Britton has setback
May 17, 2021 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday by the New York Yankees because of a left quad strain, and left-handed pitcher Zack Britton had a potential setback in his recovery from elbow surgery.
Judge hits 2 more homers vs O’s, sends Yankees to 5-4 win
May 15, 2021 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Aaron Judge hit two more home runs against Baltimore, Gio Urshela had a go-ahead, pinch-hit shot and the New York Yankees overcame a spate of injuries to beat the Orioles 5-4 Friday night.
Yankees have no new COVID-19 cases, but injuries mount
May 14, 2021 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — The New York Yankees didn't have any new positive tests for COVID-19 to add to their eight cases already, manager Aaron Boone said before Friday night's game at Baltimore.
The Yankees, however, are dealing with other injuries.
Cole strikes out 12 in eight innings, Yankees beat Rays 1-0
May 13, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Gerrit Cole struck out 12 over eight stellar innings, Aaron Hicks had a sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Wednesday night amid a coronavirus outbreak that sidelined shortstop Gleyber Torres...
What a run! Yanks’ Torres scores from 1st on infield single
May 6, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres kept going and going and going.
No matter that a grounder by Aaron Hicks barely reached the outfield grass, Torres never stopped.
Red-hot Stanton powers Yankees past Astros again, 6-3
May 6, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — If it seemed New York Yankees fans eased up on the Houston Astros just a bit Wednesday night, Giancarlo Stanton most certainly did not.
Stanton homered again and knocked in four runs, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Yankees beat Houston 6-3 for their fifth straight victory...
Mullins’ sac fly propels Orioles past Yankees 4-3 in 10
April 29, 2021 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins delivered a winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Trey Mancini had his first three-hit game since returning from colon cancer surgery, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 4-3 Thursday for a four-game series split...
Cole outduels Bieber in ace matchup, Yankees edge Indians
April 25, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The marquee pitching matchup met high expectations. And as usual, Gerrit Cole exceeded them for the Yankees...
Ford, Tauchman, Gardner in Yankees’ starting lineup
April 20, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone made three changes to the starting lineup of his slumping team against Atlanta on Tuesday night, inserting first baseman Mike Ford and left fielder Mike Tauchman and giving Brett Gardner his second start this season in center field...
Blue Jays closer Merryweather put on IL with oblique strain
April 14, 2021 GMTDUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays closer Julian Merryweather has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique...
Jay Bruce agrees to minor league contract with Yankees
February 13, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Jay Bruce agreed Saturday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a job at big league spring training...
LeMahieu, Hicks lift Yanks over Astros, close to 3-2 in ALCS
October 19, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — James Paxton was filled with nerves, and so were New York Yankees fans, worried the season was slipping away.
Tension only surged when the top of the first featured a little grounder that got away, a passed ball and a run-scoring wild pitch...
Stanton still out, Hicks moved up to 3rd in Yanks’ order
October 17, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton remained out of the New York Yankees lineup for the third straight game and Aaron Hicks was moved up to third in the batting order for Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Hicks back in Yanks’ lineup for Game 3 of ALCS; Stanton out
October 15, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Hicks returned to the New York Yankees' starting lineup on Tuesday for the first time since Aug...
D’Arnaud homers in 9th to lead Rays past Yankees 4-3
July 7, 2019 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — With one big swing, Travis d'Arnaud made sure the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees didn't go into extra innings for the third consecutive day...
Ye Olde Slugfest: Yanks top Red Sox 17-13 in MLB Euro debut
June 30, 2019 GMTLONDON (AP) — Rest assured, British fans: Most baseball games are not like this, not even the crazy ones between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox...