Aaron Judge went full team captain mode on Tuesday, launching a 469-foot two-run home run in the first inning to give the Yankees an early 2-0 lead. That was just the beginning of the onslaught. Austin Wells also homered and had five RBI while Max Fried added seven strong innings in New York’s 10-2 victory. Kansas City, the worst power-hitting team in baseball, only managed an … [Read more...] about NY Yankees at KC Royals: Aaron Judge continues dance with .400
Juan Soto and his empty calories are what the Mets need
In case you missed it, Juan Soto is finally starting to hit like the Juan Soto we know and love. The New York Mets’ star free agent has been on an absolute tear in June, batting .346 with a .615 slugging percentage and 1.179 OPS. His batting average is up to .244 on the year and his OPS a respectable .820. And on the power & production side this month, Juan Soto has chipped … [Read more...] about Juan Soto and his empty calories are what the Mets need
NY Yankees at Kansas City Royals: ALDS Rematch Round 2
Back in April, the New York Yankees swept the Kansas City Royals in the first leg of last year’s ALDS rematch. Three big wins, three close games, three comeback victories for the Bronx Bombers. Kansas City takes its turn to host a three-game set now, but not in an ideal playoff position. They’re currently fourth in the AL Central and trail first-place Detroit by 8.5 games. The … [Read more...] about NY Yankees at Kansas City Royals: ALDS Rematch Round 2
NY Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Where the rubber meats Rodon
Garrett Crochet pitched the Red Sox to a 10-7 victory over the Yankees, far beyond what we expected from Saturday’s tilt. Even in defeat, the Bronx Bombers tagged the big lefty for five earned runs in six innings. The defeat also cut the Yankees’ AL East lead to 4.5 games over the rival Blue Jays. This mean’s Sunday’s game might not just be a rubber match. It might be a wakeup … [Read more...] about NY Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Where the rubber meats Rodon
NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox: Aaron Judge chasing .400
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox were as advertised in their first game against each other at Yankee Stadium on Friday. New York slugged its way to a 9-6 win on the backs of home runs by Jazz Chisholm Jr., Anthony Volpe, and Paul Goldschmidt. Boston starter Walker Buehler, the former Dodger who struck out Alex Verdugo to end last year’s World Series, only lasted two … [Read more...] about NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox: Aaron Judge chasing .400