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Weathers works hard but bats ground down as Yanks keep reeling

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NEW YORK – The Yankees could do little right in a 6-1 loss to the Twins on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. For starters, the Yankees needed length from left-hander Ryan Weathers. The last time New York received a quality start was June 24 against the Tigers, and it was

Chisholm exits with toe discomfort, will be reassessed Monday

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NEW YORK – Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Sunday’s game against the Twins after five innings because of right big toe discomfort. X-rays on the toe were negative, and Chisholm will be reassessed Monday, the Yankees announced.

Fried (bone bruise) throws 36 pitches in encouraging live BP session

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NEW YORK -- Yankees left-hander Max Fried, on the injured list since mid-May because of a left elbow bone bruise, continues to make progress. After having a bullpen session on Friday, Fried threw live batting practice Sunday morning at Yankee Stadium. He threw 36 pitches without any problems. Fried was

First-timers Schlittler, Rice join Judge, Belli on All-Star team

July 4, 2026

NEW YORK – The Yankees will be well represented at the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, which will be played July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice were named American League All-Stars on Saturday. Judge was

Rookie, Yankees' bullpen can't douse Twins' offensive fireworks

July 4, 2026

NEW YORK – In a Fourth of July game between the Yankees and Twins, there were fireworks displayed on the field Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. When it was over, New York came up short, 11-4. The Yankees found themselves behind the 8-ball from the start. The team recalled right-hander

Cole defies weather, Boone's hook to help Yankees snap skid

July 4, 2026

NEW YORK – Right-hander Gerrit Cole wasn’t given a chance to give the Yankees a quality start against the Twins on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Mother Nature played a role in his five innings on the mound, but at least the Yankees won the game, 5-2, and snapped their

Rodón (left elbow inflammation) to IL; Grisham, McMahon return to Yanks

July 3, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees lost another starter on Friday as left-hander Carlos Rodón was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Tuesday) with left elbow inflammation. In a series of corresponding moves, third baseman Ryan McMahon and outfielder Trent Grisham were reinstated from the 10-day injured list, and

Duel of the year? How about a 2-time AL Cy vs. this year's frontrunner in Bronx?

June 30, 2026

NEW YORK – It’s the pitching matchup of the week. On Tuesday night, it’s Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal against Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler. Both are all-world on the mound. Skubal is the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, while Schlittler has been shoving all year.

Chisholm in concussion protocol after ugly collision with Domínguez

June 30, 2026

NEW YORK – It was a painful night for the Yankees on Monday at Yankee Stadium. New York lost to the Tigers, 7-3, its fifth straight defeat and eighth in its past 10 games. Worse, the Yankees lost second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was nearly knocked out after colliding

Fried set to throw 30-pitch live BP, with Stanton in batter's box

June 29, 2026

NEW YORK -- Left-hander Max Fried, on the injured list because of a left elbow bone bruise, will throw live batting practice on Tuesday, and Giancarlo Stanton will be in the batter’s box during the session. Fried is expected to throw close to 30 pitches. According to manager Aaron Boone,

Chisholm acknowledges he needs a cooler head a day after ejection

June 29, 2026

NEW YORK – A day after he was ejected in the sixth inning against the Red Sox, Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. acknowledged he should have a calmer demeanor when dealing with umpires. On Sunday night at Fenway Park, Chisholm was upset that home-plate umpire Adam Hamari did not

How will the Mets utilize Polanco when he returns?

June 29, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. MLB.com's Bill Ladson wrote this edition.

Senga's solid first relief appearance foiled in 7th by Schwarber's homer

June 28, 2026

NEW YORK – The Mets were running a bullpen game on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, and it fell short in a 5-4 loss to the Phillies after Kodai Senga threw five innings in relief -- his only blemish a game-changing homer off the powerful bat of Kyle Schwarber. It

Knicks hero Anunoby throws first pitch, swaps jerseys with his hero -- José Reyes

June 28, 2026

NEW YORK -- Knicks forward OG Anunoby is a huge fan of former Mets shortstop José Reyes. The two were able to meet on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field before New York's 5-4 loss to the Phillies.

Lindor gets day off to wrap Phils series; Holmes making progress

June 28, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was given a scheduled day off against the Phillies in Sunday's 5-4 loss in the series finale. There was nothing wrong with him, but the star infielder is being eased back into his role as an everyday player after missing two months of

With Lindor-Soto duo finally at full strength, Mets get Green his 1st win

June 27, 2026

NEW YORK – After a rain delay of an hour and 10 minutes, the Mets’ offense was stagnant during the first five innings of Saturday’s game against the Phillies at Citi Field. Then came the sixth inning. The Mets came back to life, scoring four runs, and that proved to

Young to receive 'lion's share' of Mets' first-base reps

June 27, 2026

NEW YORK – Mets outfielder/first baseman Jared Young has been a productive hitter of late. In 26 games since returning from the injured list, Young has a .756 OPS with six home runs. In Friday’s 2-1 loss to the Phillies, Young showed how valuable he can be. He drove in

Green welcomed as interim skipper, but can’t end skid in debut

June 27, 2026

NEW YORK – Right-hander Christian Scott had a smile on his face when he talked about Mets interim manager Andy Green. Scott, who is on the 15-day injured list because of right hip impingement, sounded like a man who couldn't wait to throw for his new skipper, which is expected

Mets dismiss Mendoza after 2-plus years as manager

June 26, 2026

NEW YORK -- For the last three months, Carlos Mendoza manned the helm of one of the most disappointing teams in baseball -- certainly one of the most disappointing teams in recent Mets memory. His bosses took pains to assure anyone questioning Mendoza’s job status that the club’s shortcomings were

PCA's late heroics cap Cubs' 4-game sweep

June 26, 2026

NEW YORK – Pete Crow-Armstrong haunted the Mets once again. His double in the top of the 10th inning helped the Cubs edge the Mets, 4-3, on Thursday night at Citi Field. Chicago swept the four-game series and has won six out of its last seven games to improve its

Cubs place RHP Brown on IL with neck strain

June 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Cubs’ rotation took another hit on Wednesday, when Chicago placed right-hander Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list -- retroactive to Sunday -- because of a left neck strain, a problem he has been dealing with dating back to June 13 when he faced the Giants

Cubs shore up injury-plagued rotation, get lefty Peterson from Mets

June 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Cubs on Thursday acquired left-handed pitcher David Peterson from the Mets in exchange for first baseman/DH Cole Mathis (the Cubs' No. 13 prospect). Peterson, 30, is 3-6 with a 6.09 ERA in 16 games (eight starts) covering 68 innings with the Mets this season. He's struck

PCA in awe of Swanson's breakout vs. Mets

June 25, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian's Cubs Beat newsletter. This edition was written by Bill Ladson. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

An RBI bunt hit OVER the infielder's head? That's a new one, even for PCA

June 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is known for hitting the long ball. He has a team-leading 17 home runs to back it up. But during the second game of the day/night doubleheader against the Mets, a contest in which Chicago won, 10-5, Crow-Armstrong showed he can play small

15 RBIs in one series?! Dansby's dominance sets franchise history

June 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- When it comes to Wednesday’s doubleheader between the Cubs and Mets, call it “The Dansby Swanson Show.” His bat did a lot of talking in those two games at Citi Field. In the second game, which Chicago won, 10-5, Swanson drove in four runs. In the first