'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.
Benny BLAST! Benintendi crushes pinch-hit grand slam in 8th to lift Sox
NEW YORK – Andrew Benintendi once played for the Yankees and that came during the second half of the 2022 season. Four years later, as a member of the White Sox, he came back to haunt them in a 5-1 victory on Thursday night.
Yanks take on a different kind of yard work in HOPE Week outing
NEW YORK -- Thursday marked the fourth day of HOPE Week, and members of the Yankees celebrated Brian Schwartz and his national nonprofit, I Want To Mow Your Lawn, which provides older adults, veterans and neighbors facing physical or financial hardship with free, temporary lawn-care relief provided by generous volunteers.
Pereira suffers concussion after leaping catch; Perez called up for debut
NEW YORK -- After making a spectacular catch in Wednesday’s 10-5 loss to the Yankees, White Sox center fielder Everson Pereira was placed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion, and the team called up outfielder Junior Perez from Triple-A Charlotte. With two outs in the seventh inning, runners
With game out of hand, Pereira sacrifices body to make incredible catch
NEW YORK – For the second consecutive day, the White Sox had a game to forget. They battled the Yankees for four innings and were down by one run on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. By the time the game ended, Chicago was pounded, 10-5. But center fielder Everson Pereira
Newcomb exits with contusion after line drive strikes pitching arm
NEW YORK – White Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb left Wednesday night’s 10-5 loss to the Yankees in the bottom of the fifth inning with a left triceps contusion after being hit by a line drive. The club announced that Newcomb is day to day.
Murakami (hamstring) starts baseball activities; still no timeline for return
NEW YORK – White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is making progress since he suffered a right hamstring strain on May 29 against the Tigers. According to White Sox manager Will Venable, Murakami has started baseball activities, which include running, throwing and hitting off a tee. “We’ll increase the exposure
Martin's struggles dig early hole to begin key road test for White Sox
NEW YORK – With the White Sox feeling good about themselves after winning two of three games from the Dodgers at Rate Field, it was time to go into hostile environments starting at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. If Tuesday was any indication, it could be a tough week, as
Still with friends on Yanks, Grichuk thrilled to mentor young White Sox
NEW YORK – It’s 2:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. White Sox outfielder Randal Grichuk went over to the Yankees’ side of the field, where he hugged infielder Amed Rosario and had a conversation with hitting coach James Rowson.
White Sox No. 4 prospect out a month-plus with left shoulder impingement
NEW YORK -- The White Sox thought about calling up left-handed pitcher Hagen Smith to make his MLB debut last weekend. That ultimately didn't happen, and now Chicago’s No. 4 prospect and the No. 47 prospect in MLB won't be pitching anywhere for a while.
Wetherholt's two go-ahead hits not enough to save Cards' taxed bullpen
MINNEAPOLIS -- It wasn’t a great day for the Cardinals’ bullpen. They blew a 4-2 lead late and were edged by the Twins, 5-4, at Target Field on Sunday afternoon. St. Louis finished its road trip at 3-3, but could have won at least two games against Minnesota. Unfortunately, the
Jordan comes out bats blazing once again with 1st career triple, HR
MINNEAPOLIS -- It’s safe to say that Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan is living the dream. Jordan, ranked by MLB Pipeline as St. Louis' No. 25 prospect, made his Major League debut on Friday and immediately made an impact during a 9-8 loss to the Twins, going 2-for-4 and recording an
Cards crack 3 HRs in 7th -- all with 2 outs! -- to rout Twins
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cardinals used the long ball to break a 4-4 tie and defeated the Twins, 9-6, at Target Field on Saturday afternoon. St. Louis went to work on Minnesota reliever Justin Lawrence in the seventh inning to take the lead. At first, he had his way by striking
Marmol ejected after Twins batter is allowed to challenge Strike 3 call
MINNEAPOLIS -- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected from Saturday’s 9-6 win over the Twins in the bottom of the eighth inning after arguing a delayed ABS challenge from Minnesota’s Austin Martin. Per the ABS rules, if a batter, pitcher or catcher wishes to initiate a challenge, they must tap
Off to blazing start: Jordan notches RBI single in 1st at-bat, goes 2-for-4
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cardinals made a flurry of moves on Friday, selecting the contract of infielder Blaze Jordan from Triple-A Memphis, recalling right-hander Chris Roycroft from Memphis and optioning third baseman Nolan Gorman and right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Memphis. The team also transferred Ramón Urías to the 60-day injured list.
Cards' bullpen can't hold up late to back offensive surge
MINNEAPOLIS -- It was the battle of the bullpens between the Cardinals and Twins on Friday night at Target Field. It was difficult for the relievers to record outs on both sides. In fact, they allowed a combined 10 runs in the game. When it was over, the Twins ended
Cards come up short in quest for sweep, but leave New York with heads held high
NEW YORK – In Thursday’s game between the Cardinals and Mets, the two teams found themselves in a slugfest early at Citi Field. It was like a free home run giveaway at the ballpark. They scored a combined seven runs in the first inning and a half, and all of
Walker's breakout continues as Cards top Mets for 6th straight win
NEW YORK -- The Cardinals were wondering if right fielder Jordan Walker would ever reach his potential in the big leagues.
Defensive whiz Church activated from IL -- and makes a web gem right away
NEW YORK – The Cardinals made it official on Tuesday, optioning outfielder Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis and activating outfielder Nathan Church from the 10-day injured list. With Church back in the fold, he will become the everyday center fielder, replacing Scott. Church was in Tuesday’s starting lineup hitting
How did May react after first win since April? 'It's been a hot minute'
NEW YORK – It’s been a while since right-hander Dustin May picked up a victory, the last one coming on April 21 against the Marlins. On Tuesday, a month and a half later, May finally found himself in the win column as the Cardinals trounced the Mets, 7-0, at Citi
Grichuk continues to rake, but White Sox relievers falter in middle innings
PHILADELPHIA -- Sunday’s game between the White Sox and Phillies had six lead changes. When it was over, the White Sox ended up losing, 9-5, at Citizens Bank Park. At first, it seemed like Chicago was going to have the upper hand. The team was down, 4-3, through three innings
Gonzalez gets silent treatment from White Sox after first MLB homer
PHILADELPHIA – The White Sox scored early and often in a 6-3 victory over the Phillies on Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Chicago faced Philadelphia right-hander Andrew Painter to start the game, and the team made him work during the opening frame. Painter threw 42 pitches as the White
Grichuk's multihomer game shows gritty White Sox won't go down easy
PHILADELPHIA -- Even with Munetaka Murakami out of the lineup since May 30 due to a right hamstring injury, Randal Grichuk and the White Sox once again showed that they are tough to deal with, even in Friday night’s 8-6 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Mr. October reflects on Yankees, baseball and life at 80
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