10-game homestand against the Marlins, Blue Jays and Twins. vs. Miami Marlins (4-11) at Yankee Stadium Mon.- Luis Severino (2-1, 3.50) vs. Caleb Smith (0-1, 4.73); 6:35 on YES Tue.- Masahiro Tanaka (2-1, 5.19) vs. Jarlin Garcia (0-0, 1.13); 6:35 on YES Wed.- off A.L. East Boston: 13-2, .867 Toronto: 9-5, .643 (-3½) New York: 7-7, .500 (-5½) Baltimore: 5-11, .313 (-8½) Tampa Bay: 3-12, .200 (-10)
Injury update: Tommy Kahnle placed on the DL with tendinitis. Luis Cessa was pulled in the 8th inning of last night's game because of a strained oblique. Jacoby Ellsbury is now 3-for-3 with injuries, adding plantar fasciitis to his oblique and hip woes. Meanwhile, top prospect Gleyber Torres was removed from Monday's Triple-A Scranton game with back stiffness. However, CC Sabathia is coming off the DL and will start Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. vs. Miami Marlins (5-12) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 12, Marlins 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380416110 Marlins 9, Yankees 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380417110 Wed.- off Disabled List Greg Bird (right ankle surgery) Luis Cessa (left oblique strain) Brandon Drury (migraines) Jacoby Ellsbury (right oblique strain; sore left hip; plantar fasciitis) Clint Frazier (concussion) Ben Heller (Tommy John surgery) Tommy Kahnle (right shoulder tendonitis) Billy McKinney (left shoulder sprain)
vs. Toronto Blue Jays (12-5) at Yankee Stadium Thu.- CC Sabathia (0-0, 4.00) vs. Aaron Sanchez (1-1, 3.66); 6:35 on WPIX Fri.- Sonny Gray (1-1, 6.92) vs. Marco Estrada (1-1, 4.24); 7:05 on WPIX, YES, MLBN Sat.- Jordan Montgomery (1-0, 4.70) vs. Marcus Stroman (0-1, 7.98); 1:05 on YES, MLBN Sun.- Luis Severino (3-1, 2.62) vs. Jaime Garcia (2-0, 3.86); 1:05 on YES, MLBN A.L. East Boston: 15-2, .882 Toronto: 12-5, .706 (-3) New York: 8-8, .500 (-6½) Tampa Bay: 5-13, .278 (-10½) Baltimore: 5-13, .278 (-10½)
Yankees Calling Up Top Prospect Gleyber Torres - ESPN www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23279921/new-york-yankees-calling-highly-touted-prospect-gleyber-torres vs. Toronto Blue Jays (13-7) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 4, Blue Jays 3 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380419110 Blue Jays 8, Yankees 5 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380420110 Yankees 9, Blue Jays 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380421110 Sun.- Luis Severino (3-1, 2.62) vs. Jaime Garcia (2-0, 3.86); 1:05 on YES, MLBN
vs. Toronto Blue Jays (13-8) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 4, Blue Jays 3 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380419110 Blue Jays 8, Yankees 5 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380420110 Yankees 9, Blue Jays 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380421110 Yankees 5, Blue Jays 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380422110 A.L. East Boston: 17-4, .810 Toronto: 13-8, .619 (-4) New York:11-9, .550 (-5½) Tampa Bay: 8-13, .381 (-9) Baltimore: 6-16, .273 (-11½)
Miguel Andujar had his 7th straight game with an extra-base hit, joining Joe DiMaggio (1937) and Mickey Mantle (1955) as Yankees who have accomplished that feat before age 24. Gleyber Torres got his first major league hit, a single. Giancarlo Stanton finally broke loose, going 4-for-4 with a home run (#5) vs. Minnesota Twins (8-9) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 14, Twins 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380423110 Tue.- CC Sabathia (0-0, 2.70) vs. Jose Berrios (2-1, 1.63); 6:35 on YES, MLBN Wed.- Sonny Gray (1-1, 8.27) vs. Lance Lynn (0-1, 6.00); 6:35 on YES Thu.- Jordan Montgomery (2-0, 3.80) vs. Kyle Gibson (1-1, 4.29); 1:05 on YES, MLBN
Twins swept. 7-game road swing to Los Angeles and Houston next. vs. Minnesota Twins (8-12) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 14, Twins 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380423110 Yankees 8, Twins 3 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380424110 Yankees 7, Twins 4 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380425110 Yankees 4, Twins 3 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380426110 A.L. East Boston: 19-5, .792 New York: 15-9, .625 (-4) Toronto:14-10, .583 (-5) Tampa Bay: 10-13, .435 (-8½) Baltimore: 6-19, .240 (-13½)
7 wins in a row! Didi Gregorius continues proving he is the actual Yanks' MVP. His game-winning 10th homer of the season last night has him tied with Mike Trout for the major league lead. Didi's 30 RBIs and .368 batting average also lead the majors. (So what was the name of that guy who played short before Didi came over?) vs. Los Angeles Angels (16-10) at Angels Stadium Yankees 4, Angels 3 (10) http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380427103 Sat.- Masahiro Tanaka (3-2, 4.97) vs. Garrett Richards (3-0, 3.46); 9:07 on FS1 Sun.- CC Sabathia (1-0, 1.86) vs. Tyler Skaggs (3-1, 2.96); 8:05 on ESPN
Angels swept. 9 in a row! On to the defending champion Astros. vs. Los Angeles Angels (16-12) at Angels Stadium Yankees 4, Angels 3 (10) http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380427103 Yankees 11, Angels 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380428103 Yankees 2, Angels 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380429103 vs. Houston Astros (19-10) at Minute Maid Park Mon.- Sonny Gray (1-1, 7.71) vs. Charlie Morton (3-0, 1.86); 8:10 on YES Tue.- Jordan Montgomery (2-0, 3.76) vs. Justin Verlander (4-0, 1.36); 8:10 on YES Wed.- Luis Severino (4-1, 2.61) vs. Dallas Keuchel (1-4, 4.00); 8:10 on YES Thu.- Masahiro Tanaka (4-2, 4.37) vs. Lance McCullers (4-1, 3.71); 2:10 on YES A.L. East Boston: 20-7, .741 New York: 18-9, .667 (-2) Toronto:15-12, .556 (-4) Tampa Bay: 12-14, .462 (-7½) Baltimore: 8-20, .286 (-12½)
6-1 on the road trip. 12 victories out of the last 13. One game back of the Red Sox. Luis Severino pitched a 5-hit shutout gem with 10 strikeouts for his first career complete game on Wednesday. Jordan Montgomery, pulled after the 1st inning of Tuesday night's game, goes on the DL with left elbow strain. vs. Houston Astros (20-13) at Minute Maid Park Astros 2, Yankees 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380430118 Yankees 4, Astros 0 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380501118 Yankees 4, Astros 0 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380502118 Yankees 6, Astros 5 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380503118 A.L. East Boston: 22-9, .710 New York: 21-10, .677 (-1) Toronto: 18-14, .563 (-4½) Tampa Bay: 13-16, .448 (-8) Baltimore: 8-23, .258 (-14)
9-game homestand brings in the Tribe, BoSox and A's. Domingo German, who pitched 4 innings of shutout ball Tuesday night against Houston after Jordan Montgomery suddenly was pulled due to injury after one inning, gets Sunday's start. vs. Cleveland Indians (17-14) at Yankee Stadium Fri.- CC Sabathia (2-0, 1.71) vs. Josh Tomlin (0-4, 9.16); 7:05 on WPIX Sat..- Sonny Gray (1-2, 6.67) vs. Trevor Bauer (2-2, 2.41); 1:05 on YES Sun.- Domingo German (0-1, 3.77) vs. Mike Clevinger (2-0, 2.56); 1:05 on YES
Indians swept. 15 wins out of the last 16. Boston comes in next for a battle over 1st place. Domingo German threw 6 no-hit innings in his first major league start on Sunday. Let me say I'm never in favor of replacing a pitcher during a no-hit bid. This almost bit Aaron Boone on the butt thanks to the latest Dellin Betances meltdown, but the lineup pulled it out yet again. vs. Cleveland Indians (17-17) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 7, Indians 6 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380504110 Yankees 5, Indians 2 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380505110 Yankees 7, Indians 4 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380506110 Mon.- off A.L. East Boston: 25-9, .735 New York: 24-10, .706 (-1) Toronto: 19-16, .543 (-6½) Tampa Bay: 15-17, .469 (-9) Baltimore: 8-26, .235 (-17)
The two teams with the best records in baseball take on each other tonight. vs. Boston Red Sox (25-9) at Yankee Stadium Tue.- Luis Severino (5-1, 2.11) vs. Drew Pomeranz (1-1, 6.14); 7:05 on YES Wed.- Mashiro Tanaka (4-2, 4.39) vs. David Price (2-4, 5.11); 7:05 on YES / ESPN Thu.- CC Sabathia (2-0, 1.39) vs. Rick Portello (5-0, 2.14); 7:05 on YES And next season... Yankees, Red Sox To Play In London In 2019 - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23440214/new-york-yankees-boston-red-sox-play-london-2019
A pair of solo shots from Stanton (#8, 9) and a bases-loaded single by Judge put the Yanks over and into a tie for first. David Price scratched from tonight's start due to numbness in his pitching hand. Porcello moved up. Revised form... vs. Boston Red Sox (25-10) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 3, Red Sox 2 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380508110 Wed.- Mashiro Tanaka (4-2, 4.39) vs. Rick Porcello (5-0, 2.14); 7:05 on YES / ESPN Thu.- CC Sabathia (2-0, 1.39) vs. Eduardo Rodriguez (3-0, 5.29); 7:05 on YES A.L. East New York: 25-10, .714 Boston: 25-10, .714 Toronto: 19-17, .528 (-6½) Tampa Bay: 15-18, .455 (-9) Baltimore: 8-27, .229 (-17)
Last night's loss left the Yankees with 17 wins over the last 19 games. Down 4-0, the Yanks caught up and tied it in the 7th, but Dellin Betances (surprise surprise) decided to throw a gopher ball in the 8th and "improve" his sterling ERA to 5.63. vs. Boston Red Sox (26-11) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 3, Red Sox 2 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380508110 Yankees 9, Red Sox 6 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380509110 Red Sox 5, Yankees 4 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380510110 vs. Oakland Athletics (18-19) at Yankee Stadium Fri.- Sonny Gray (2-2, 6.00) vs. Kendall Graveman (0-5, 8.89); 7:05 on YES Sat.- Domingo German (0-1, 2.66) vs.Andrew Triggs (3-1, 4.41); 1:05 on YES Sun.- Luis Severino (5-1, 2.21) vs. Brett Anderson (0-1, 8.68); 1:05 on YES A.L. East Boston: 26-11, .703 New York: 26-11, .703 Toronto: 20-18, .526 (-6½) Tampa Bay: 15-19, .441 (-9½) Baltimore: 10-27, .270 (-16)
Yankees have taken 7 series in a row. For the first time in Yankees' history, four players have 10 home runs or more over the first 40 games of the season: Aaron Judge (11), and Didi Gregorius, Gary Sanchez, Giancarlo Stanton (10 each). vs. Oakland Athletics (19-21) at Yankee Stadium Athletics 10, Yankees 5 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380511110 Yankees 7, Athletics 6 (11) http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380512110 Yankees 6, Athletics 2 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380513110 Mon.- off A.L. East New York: 28-12, .700 Boston: 28-12, .700 Toronto: 21-20, .512 (-7½) Tampa Bay: 16-22, .421 (-11) Baltimore: 13-28, .317 (-15½)
Alone at the top because of Boston's loss to Oakland last night. Travelling to DC, KC and Arlington for an 8-game road trip. Brandon Drury (migraines) finally comes off the DL, but ends up getting shipped to Scranton. Miguel Andujar took his job while he was away. Meanwhile, Clint Frazier getting called up for the series against the Nationals. In 12 games at Scranton since coming off the DL (concussion), he has batted .362 with 3 doubles, 2 triples and 3 home runs. vs. Washington Nationals (24-18) at Nationals Park Tue.- Masahiro Tanaka (4-2, 4.66) vs. Gio Gonzalez (4-2, 2.22); 7:05 on YES Wed.- CC Sabathia (2-0, 2.23) vs. Max Scherzer (7-1, 1.69); 7:05 on ESPN Thu.- off A.L. East New York: 28-12, .700 Boston: 28-13, .683 (-½) Toronto: 21-20, .512 (-7½) Tampa Bay: 17-22, .436 (-10½) Baltimore: 13-28, .317 (-15½)
Tuesday's game against the Nats was suspended due to a storm, tied 3-3 in the 6th inning. Rescheduled to be finished before Wednesday night's game, the continuing bad weather forced both to be called off. vs. Washington Nationals (24-18) at Nationals Park Yankees 3, Nationals 3 (5 1/2 innings) http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380515120 Wed.- postponed; both games to be played Monday, June 18 Thu.- off
vs. Kansas City Royals (13-30) at Kauffman Stadium Fri.- CC Sabathia (2-0, 2.23) vs. Jakob Junis (4-3, 3.53); 8:15 on WPIX Sat.- Luis Severino (6-1, 2.14) vs. Danny Duffy (1-5, 6.51); 7:15 on YES Sun.- Sonny Gray (2-3, 6.39) vs. Eric Skoglund (1-3, 5.58); 2:15 on YES A.L. East New York: 28-12, .700 Boston: 30-14, .682 Toronto: 22-22, .500 (-8) Tampa Bay: 19-22, .463 (-9½) Baltimore: 13-30, .302 (-16½)
In 1st place. Won 8 series in a row. 21 victories over the last 25 games. Clint Frazier sent back to Scranton. Frazier made his only appearance in Saturday's game, going 1-for-2 with a double and two walks. vs. Kansas City Royals (14-32) at Kauffman Stadium Royals 5, Yankees 2 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380518107 Yankees 8, Royals 3 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380519107 Yankees 10, Royals 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380520107 vs. Texas Rangers (18-30) at Globe Life Park Mon.- Masahiro Tanaka (4-2, 4.73) vs. Bartolo Colon (2-1, 2.82); 8:05 on WPIX Tue.- Domingo German (0-1, 4.26) vs. Cole Hamels (2-4, 3.48); 8:05 on YES Wed.- CC Sabathia (2-1, 2.40) vs. Doug Fister (1-4, 3.43); 7:05 on YES Thu.- off A.L. East New York: 30-13, .698 Boston: 32-15, .681 Tampa Bay: 22-23, .489 (-9) Toronto: 22-25, .468 (-10) Baltimore: 14-32, .304 (-17½)
vs. Texas Rangers (20-32) at Globe Life Park Yankees 10, Rangers 5 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380521113 Rangers 6, Yankees 4 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380522113 Rangers 12, Yankees 10 http://www.espn.com/mlb/game?gameId=380523113 Thu.- off A.L. East Boston: 34-16, .680 New York: 31-15, .674 (-1) Tampa Bay: 23-25, .479 (-10) Toronto: 23-27, .460 (-11) Baltimore: 16-34, .320 (-18)
6-game home stand brings in the Angels and Astros. Greg Bird finally getting activated on Saturday. Unfortunately, Ronald Torreyes (with a .339 batting average) will be shipped to Scranton to make room. vs. Los Angeles Angels (28-22) at Yankee Stadium Fri.- Luis Severino (7-1, 2.35) vs. Andrew Heaney (2-3, 3.35); 7:05 on YES Sat.- Sonny Gray (3-3, 5.48) vs. Jaime Barria (3-1, 2.13); 7:15 on FOX Sun.- Masahiro Tanaka (5-2, 4.95) vs. Garrett Richards (4-3, 3.31) ; 1:05 on YES
vs. Los Angeles Angels (29-24) at Yankee Stadium Yankees 2, Angels 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380525110 Angels 11, Yankees 4 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380526110 Yankees 3, Angels 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380527110 vs. Houston Astros (34-20) at Yankee Stadium Mon.- Domingo German (0-2, 5.59) vs. Justin Verlander (6-2, 1.08); 1:05 on YES Tue.- CC Sabathia (2-1, 3.55) vs. Charlie Morton (7-0, 2.04); 7:05 on WPIX Wed.- Luis Severino (7-1, 2.28) vs. Dallas Keuchel (3-6, 3.39); 6:35 on YES A.L. East Boston: 36-17, .679 New York: 33-16, .673 (-1) Tampa Bay: 25-26, .490 (-10) Toronto: 25-28, .472 (-11) Baltimore: 17-36, .321 (-19)
vs. Houston Astros (35-22) at Yankee Stadium Astros 5, Yankees 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380528110 Yankees 6, Astros 5 (10) http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380529110 Yankees 5, Astros 3 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380530110 A.L. East Boston: 39-17, .696 New York: 35-17, .673 (-2) Tampa Bay: 27-26, .509 (-10½) Toronto: 25-31, .446 (-14) Baltimore: 17-39, .304 (-22)