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Alex Verdugo gets the Yankees' `dawgs' out, sparking barking celebrations
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo has the New York Yankees barking. After the Yankees opened the season with a four-game sweep in Houston, the demonstrative outfielder described his new teammates as a bunch of “dawgs.” To celebrate both of his homers, Verdugo’s...
Rodón, Verdugo lead Yankees over Marlins 3-2 for 10-2 start, matching New York's best
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Rodón allowed two unearned run in six-plus innings, Alex Verdugo homered and the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night to match their best 12-game start. New York won its fourth straight and improved to a major league-best 10-2, equaling...
One year after a Bronx bummer, the New York Yankees are relishing a 6-1 start
PHOENIX (AP) — One year after a rare mediocre season tested patience in the Bronx, the New York Yankees are relishing a fast start. The scariest part for opponents? A slugger-filled lineup that includes Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo and Alex Verdugo isn't...
Judge hits first home run of season, Yanks beat D-Backs 6-5 in 11 innings for opening 6-1 road trip
PHOENIX (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his first home run of the season and added an RBI double in a two-run 11th inning, boosting the New York Yankees over the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Wednesday to complete an opening 6-1 road trip. “Everyone knows 99 is our captain — we go where...
Yankees manager Aaron Boone has a rule for new outfielder Alex Verdugo: One chain per game
HOUSTON (AP) — During his time with the Boston Red Sox, Alex Verdugo frequently played with several gaudy chains bouncing around his neck. He packs at least six for every road trip, and he's lost count of how many he owns. In his first season with the famously clean-cut New York...
Walker hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks stop Yankees' win streak at 5 games with 7-0 victory
PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker hit a three-run homer, Zac Gallen pitched six sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 7-0 on Tuesday night to end the Yankees' season-opening win streak at five games. Defending NL champion Arizona is off to a 4-2 start....
Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu to start season on the IL
TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees leadoff hitter DJ LeMahieu will start the season on the injured list because of a bruised right foot, the latest injury setback for the former batting champion. The 35-year-old third baseman has been sidelined since fouling a ball off the foot on...
Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón gives up 2 homers vs. Rays; Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani stays hot
Carlos Rodón gave up two more homers over three-plus innings on Wednesday in the New York Yankees' 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. AL batting champion Yandy Díaz homered on the game’s first pitch, a 93 mph fastball. Richie Palocios had a two-run drive on Rodón’s 60th and final...
Rafael Devers lobbies Boston Red Sox front office for roster help
Rafael Devers is looking for some help — from the front office of the Boston Red Sox. With the Red Sox ramping up at the start of spring training, Devers made it clear Tuesday that he felt the franchise should have done more to improve the roster over the winter. ...
Boone: Yankees are `hell bent on being a champion' this season
TAMPA, Fla, (AP) — Aaron Boone says his New York Yankees are “hell bent on being a champion” after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. New York started spring training Wednesday still in search of its first title since 2009. The Yankees went 82-20 last year,...
