NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo has something new to watch the next time he’s looking for something to stream.
Rizzo homered twice on his bobblehead giveaway night, the second a go-ahead, two-run drive in the eighth inning that lifted the New York Yankees over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Friday.
No sour grapes: Rizzo gifts wine to Yankees teammates
March 30, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo began the season with no sour grapes: Each of his New York Yankees teammates found a blue box at his locker on Thursday morning before the season opener, most with the player's name embossed in gold.
Minaya named adviser to Yankees GM; joins Sabean, Hendry
January 5, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees are bulking up on front office talent, hiring Omar Minaya on Thursday as a senior adviser to baseball operations.
A former general manager of the Montreal Expos and New York Mets, the 64-year-old Minaya joins a group of experienced leaders built around Brian Cashman, who has been Yankees GM since 1998 and is the longest-serving baseball operations head in the major leagues.
AP source: Yankees, Rodón agree to $162 million, 6-year deal
December 16, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees added Carlos Rodón to their rotation on Thursday, agreeing to a $162 million, six-year contract with the left-hander, a person familiar with the negotiations said.
Judge voted player of year and toast of town by NY BBWAA
November 20, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was voted Sid Mercer/Dick Young New York Player of the Year for the second straight year after setting an American League record with 62 home runs.
Judge, who hit .311 and tied for the big league lead with 131 RBIs, also was given the Joe DiMaggio Toast of the Town Award, the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced Sunday.
Rizzo, back with Yanks, would like to see Judge stick around
November 16, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Now that Anthony Rizzo has decided to remain in New York Yankees pinstripes, he'd like to see Aaron Judge stick around, too.
“I hope Judge stays just for the sake of the game," Rizzo said Wednesday “because you see a lot of franchise icons not getting what they deserve for the team that they have done so much for.”
Rizzo, Yankees agree to $40M, 2-year contract
November 16, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing Tuesday to a $40 million, two-year contract.
Rizzo gets $17 million in each of the next two seasons, and the deal for the first baseman includes a $17 million team option for 2025 with a $6 million buyout.
Joc Pederson, Martín Pérez accept $19.65M qualifying offers
November 15, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Joc Pederson and left-hander Martín Pérez were the only players to accept $19.65 million qualifying offers from their former teams on Tuesday and end their free agency.
Pederson decided to stay with the San Francisco Giants and Pérez with the Texas Rangers.
Judge, deGrom among 14 with $19.65M qualifying offers
November 10, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom and Xander Bogaerts were among 14 free agents who were given $19.65 million qualifying offers by their former teams on Thursday
Dansby Swanson, Trea Turner, Willson Contreras and Carlos Rodón also were given the offers, as were Chris Bassitt, Brandon Nimmo, Nathan Eovaldi, Anthony Rizzo, Joc Pederson, Martín Pérez and Tyler Anderson.
Rizzo, Bassitt turn down options, among 11 now free agents
November 9, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — First baseman Anthony Rizzo became a free agent again when he declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees for 2023.
Pitcher Chris Bassitt declined his $19 million option with the New York Mets and followed rotation mates Jacob deGrom and Taijuan Walker into free agency.
Judge, Díaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series ends
November 6, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Aaron Judge, Edwin Díaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents on Sunday as baseball's business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series.
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’ Donaldson trots too soon, thrown out on near HR
October 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson didn't run hard. He didn't answer questions about it, either.
The veteran slugger went into a home run trot too soon — and his latest failure to hustle turned into an embarrassing out in the playoffs.
Judge remains at 60 homers, but Yankees win again
September 25, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge went homerless for the fourth straight game and remained one shy of Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Saturday to close in on their first AL East title since 2019.
Judge leads Yankees against the Pirates after 4-hit outing
September 20, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (55-92, fifth in the NL Central) vs. New York Yankees (88-58, first in the AL East)
New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: TBD; Yankees: Nestor Cortes (10-4, 2.70 ERA, .95 WHIP, 142 strikeouts)
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.
Depleted Yanks start 3 rookies in twinbill opener vs Twins
September 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Anthony Rizzo went on the injured list and third baseman Josh Donaldson on the paternity list, leaving the New York Yankees with a depleted lineup Wednesday that already was missing Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieu, Andrew Benintendi and Matt Carpenter.
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.
Yankees host the Twins on 4-game home win streak
September 6, 2022 GMTMinnesota Twins (68-65, second in the AL Central) vs. New York Yankees (81-54, first in the AL East)
New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (10-7, 3.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 121 strikeouts); Yankees: Gerrit Cole (10-7, 3.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 204 strikeouts)
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.
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.
Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over Mets into game 2
August 23, 2022 GMTNew York Mets (79-45, first in the NL East) vs. New York Yankees (75-48, first in the AL East)
New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Taijuan Walker (10-3, 3.36 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Yankees: Frankie Montas (4-10, 3.87 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 117 strikeouts)
AL East-leading Yankees avoid series sweep, beat Toronto 4-2
August 22, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees got a win they desperately needed, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.
Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 8-7
August 18, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees were poised to extend their recent misery on a long night against the Rays. Then one swing from Josh Donaldson changed everything.
Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the clock struck midnight, and struggling New York salvaged an 8-7 win over Tampa Bay on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Donaldson slugs walk-off slam, sends Yankees past Rays 8-7
August 18, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the clock struck midnight, and the struggling New York Yankees salvaged an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Santana’s drive gives Mariners 4-3 win over slumping Yankees
August 11, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Carlos Santana snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a go-ahead two-run homer during Seattle’s three-run seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied to beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday.
Yankees and Mariners square off with series tied 1-1
August 3, 2022 GMTSeattle Mariners (56-49, second in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (70-35, first in the AL East)
New York; Wednesday, 1:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Luis Castillo (4-4, 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 90 strikeouts); Yankees: Gerrit Cole (9-3, 3.30 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 162 strikeouts)
Haggerty hits pinch homer and M’s hang on to beat Yanks 8-6
August 3, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Sam Haggerty opened the seventh inning with a go-ahead homer, Andrés Muñoz escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth and the Seattle Mariners hung on for a 8-6 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night after blowing a four-run lead.
Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over Mariners into game 2
August 2, 2022 GMTSeattle Mariners (55-49, second in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (70-34, first in the AL East)
New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Gilbert (10-4, 2.85 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 118 strikeouts); Yankees: Jameson Taillon (10-2, 3.72 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 92 strikeouts)
Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark
August 2, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer game and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 Monday night in a series opener between teams bulking up for the postseason.
Perez’s HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6
July 31, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Clay Holmes in the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 8-6 Sunday to avoid being swept in the season series.
Judge’s 6 RBIs, MLB-best 41 homers leads Yankees past Royals
July 30, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge became the first big leaguer with 40 homers this season, smashed a grand slam for No. 41 and robbed a home run in right field as the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5 Friday night.
Royals aim to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Yankees
July 29, 2022 GMTKansas City Royals (39-60, fifth in the AL Central) vs. New York Yankees (67-33, first in the AL East)
New York; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Kris Bubic (2-6, 5.66 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Yankees: Gerrit Cole (9-3, 3.09 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 153 strikeouts)
Mets top Yanks 6-3 in Subway Series matchup of leaders
July 27, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Escobar crossed the plate and skipped joyfully back to the Mets dugout after his tiebreaking, two-run homer capped a four-run, first-inning rally — a drive a fan behind the left field fence caught one-handed with a leap.
LEADING OFF: Mets aces Scherzer, deGrom pitch far apart
July 26, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:
MLB, union have Monday deadline for international draft deal
July 25, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball made what was termed a “final offer” for an international draft, increasing proposed money for the first year in 2024 by $10 million on Sunday to $191 million.
Birthday boy LeMahieu scores in 10th, Yanks beat Reds 7-6
July 14, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — DJ LeMahieu capped his 34th birthday by sliding across the plate on Alexis Díaz’s second straight wild pitch in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 Wednesday night and stop a three-game losing streak.
Verdugo twice rallies Red Sox for 6-5 win over Yankees
July 10, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a tying single in the eighth inning and a winning two-run single that capped a three-run 10th, lifting the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees 6-5 Saturday night.
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win 6-1, sweep 2 from Guards
July 3, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Yankees made up for two winless days with two wins in one day.
New York's right back on track.
Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton blasted consecutive homers, Nestor Cortes shut Cleveland down for six innings and the Yankees continued their torrid winning pace by beating the Guardians 6-1 to complete a doubleheader sweep Saturday.
Yankees, Guardians rained out, split doubleheader Saturday
July 2, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — As the New York Yankees watched with amusement, two imposters dressed as sluggers Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo ran into the rain-soaked outfield before performing belly slides on the infield tarp.
Best-in-MLB Yanks top worst-in-majors A’s 9-5 on late rally
June 28, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees lived up to expectations, even trailing by four runs.
Unfortunately for Oakland, the Athletics also played to pattern.
New York Yankees face the Houston Astros Saturday
June 25, 2022 GMTHouston Astros (44-26, first in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (52-19, first in the AL East)
New York; Saturday, 1:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (4-3, 3.07 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 68 strikeouts); Yankees: Gerrit Cole (6-1, 3.14 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 103 strikeouts)
Yankees try to keep home win streak alive, host the Astros
June 24, 2022 GMTHouston Astros (43-26, first in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (52-18, first in the AL East)
Yankees host the Astros, try to continue home win streak
June 23, 2022 GMTHouston Astros (43-25, first in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (51-18, first in the AL East)
New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays meet in game 2 of series
June 21, 2022 GMTNew York Yankees (50-17, first in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (36-31, fourth in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Nestor Cortes (0-0); Rays: TBD
Blue Jays rally from 5 down, end Yankees’ 9-game win streak
June 19, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Lourdes Gurriel Jr. launched his fifth career grand slam, Teoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to stop the Yankees’ nine-game winning streak, beating New York 10-9 Sunday.
Cubs’ 1-0 win ends 10-game skid, Braves’ 14-game win streak
June 18, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs stopped the Atlanta Braves' 14-game winning streak and ended their own 10-game skid with a 1-0 victory Friday behind rookie Christoper Morel's eight-inning sacrifice fly.
Rizzo slam in 8-run 5th, Yanks rout Jays 12-3 for 8th in row
June 18, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Anthony Rizzo capped the Yankees’ eight-run fifth inning with a grand slam off the facing of the third deck in right, and New York extended its winning streak to eight with a 12-3 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
Rizzo’s 9th-inning homer gives Yanks 14th straight home win
June 17, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 Thursday night for their 14th straight home win.
The Yankees have their longest home winning string since taking 15 in a row at the original Yankee Stadium on Aug.
Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home win
June 17, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 Thursday night for their 14th straight home win.
The Yankees have their longest home winning string since taking 15 in a row at the original Yankee Stadium on Aug.
Judge hits 2 of Yanks’ 6 HRs in rout of Cubs, 10th win in 11
June 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit two of the Yankees’ six solo homers off rookie Matt Swarmer, and New York routed the Chicago Cubs 8-0 on Saturday night for its 10th win in 11 games.
Giancarlo Stanton, Gleyber Torres, Jose Trevino and former Cub Anthony Rizzo also went deep against the 28-year-old right-hander as the Yankees hit their most homers since Sept.
Yankees hit 3 homers to beat Twins 10-4 for 7th straight win
June 8, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The starting pitching has been so dominant for the New York Yankees this year, it has almost overshadowed another potent offense that leads the major leagues in home runs.
With Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton in the heart of the order, well, there's just no hiding this familiarly loaded lineup.
Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 Ms
June 5, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday to reach the one-third mark of the season at 39-15, the best in the major leagues in 21 years.
Severino 1-hitter, Judge HR power Yankees past Tigers 3-0
June 5, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances, and the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Saturday.
Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0
June 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Saturday.
Yanks’ Cole loses perfect game night after Taillon’s bid
June 4, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole delivered the sort of gem Yankees fans dreamed on when he signed a $324 million deal. Aaron Judge led an offensive barrage in a ballpark packed for his bobblehead night. Manny Bañuelos finally pitched in pinstripes, living out a teenage dream that famously escaped him.
Taillon nears perfection in Yankees’ 2nd win over Angels
June 3, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jameson Taillon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, then fell behind before the New York Yankees rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Thursday night on a clutch swing by pinch-hitter Anthony Rizzo.
Taillon loses perfecto in 8th, Yanks rally to sweep Angels
June 3, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jameson Taillon retired Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the seventh inning and sensed perfection might be possible.
When that crumbled an inning later, he wasn't as bummed about blowing a shot at history as he was about giving up the game's first run.
Diaz, Margot get key hits as Rays beat Yankees 3-1
May 29, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Corey Kluber and Gerrit Cole dueled evenly for six impressive innings before the Tampa Bay Rays scored a pair of late runs to beat the Yankees 3-1 Saturday, ending New York’s four-game winning streak.
Yankees ride Cole’s arm, quick start to 3-2 win over Orioles
May 19, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — On a night when their bats were held in check, the New York Yankees found another way to win.
Gerrit Cole pitched seven efficient innings, the defense backed him up with several strong plays and New York beat the skidding Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Wednesday night.