Duel of the year? How about a 2-time AL Cy vs. this year's frontrunner in Bronx?
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
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
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
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?
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Senga's solid first relief appearance foiled in 7th by Schwarber's homer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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An RBI bunt hit OVER the infielder's head? That's a new one, even for PCA
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
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
Swanson slams Mets with 2-HR, 7-RBI outburst
NEW YORK – Shortstop Dansby Swanson continues to show signs of life at the plate. His bat proved to be the difference as the Cubs pounded the Mets, 10-3, in the first game of a day/night doubleheader at Citi Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Cabrera placed on 15-day IL; Cubs call up RHP Velasquez
NEW YORK -- Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, a day after he left Chicago's 9-6 victory over the Mets at Citi Field with a strain of both his left hamstring and left adductor. In a corresponding move, the Cubs selected the contract of
Counsell ejected after arguing ump's ruling on stolen-base call
NEW YORK -- In Tuesday’s 9-6 victory over the Mets at Citi Field, the Cubs were involved in a strange play that saw manager Craig Counsell get ejected from the game.
PCA's 5th HR in past 6 games comes vs. club that dealt him to Cubs
NEW YORK – Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong once again showed the Mets they made a mistake trading him to Chicago in 2021. His three-run homer in the top of the second inning helped the Cubs beat the Mets, 9-6, at Citi Field on Tuesday night.
Boyd ready to return from IL Thursday after shrugging off ailments
NEW YORK -- Look for Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd to be back in the rotation this week. After a rehab start for High-A South Bend in which he threw four scoreless innings on Saturday, Boyd had a bullpen session at Citi Field and threw 30 pitches without any problems. Weather
'Keep on fighting': Yankees conclude HOPE Week by stepping into the ring
On the final day of HOPE Week, the Yankees, recipients of the 2025 Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence, honored Bronx Legends Boxing Academy, which is almost two miles away from Yankee Stadium. The academy is more than learning the nuances of sparring and fighting. A defining feature of the program
Thanks to dad's influence, Graceffo is looking forward to a homecoming in August
It will be an emotional three days for Cardinals reliever Gordon Graceffo and his father, Gerald, when St. Louis plays the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in early August.