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Yankees rookie Ben Rice hits 1st big league homer after being moved into leadoff spot
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Rice had fantasized about his first major league home run, and then he hit a drive into the Judge’s Chambers in Yankee Stadium's right-field seats. “It’s way cooler to actually do it than just dream about it,” he said after his fifth-inning shot off...
Nationals demote Joey Meneses, who had memorable big league debut after 12 years in minors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals first baseman Joey Meneses was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, ending a nearly two-year run in Washington's lineup for a longtime minor leaguer who had a memorable big league debut at age 30. The 32-year-old Meneses spent 12 seasons in the...
Montas makes triumphant return to New York as Reds beat Yankees 8-4 to complete 3-game sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Frankie Montas made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, Nick Martini, Jonathan India and Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of reeling New York with an 8-4 victory Thursday. “Everybody knows what I can do when I’m...
Judge grounds into pivotal double play as Reds hold off slumping Yankees 3-2 behind Abbott and 'pen
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Abbott took a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz got Aaron Judge to ground into a pivotal double play, pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the struggling New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night. Noelvi Marte hit a two-run homer...
Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games, joined by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge as the only holdovers from last year in the lineups announced Wednesday for the July 16 game at Arlington, Texas. ...
Elly De La Cruz looks like a seasoned player in Yankee Stadium debut after Dominican pregame meal
NEW YORK (AP) — Elly De La Cruz looked like a seasoned player in his Yankee Stadium debut — for good reason. He sped around the bases with a triple before scoring the go-ahead run, then hit a 114.1 mph, two-run homer into the visitors' bullpen in left-center that propelled the...
Top prospect James Wood singles in his first major league at-bat for the Nationals against the Mets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prized prospect James Wood made his major league debut Monday night for the Washington Nationals and singled in his first plate appearance against the New York Mets. The 21-year-old outfielder finished 1 for 4 with a walk as Washington lost 9-7 in 10 innings....
Judge hits MLB-leading 31st home run and Cole gets 1st win of season as Yankees rout Blue Jays 8-1
TORONTO (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 31st home run, Gerrit Cole pitched five innings for his first win of the season and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Sunday to split their four-game series. Juan Soto was a late addition to New York’s...
Taj Bradley strikes out 11 as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 5-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taj Bradley tied a career high with 11 strikeouts, Isaac Paredes homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Sunday. Bradley (3-4) allowed three hits and walked two over 5 2/3 innings in his fifth consecutive strong start. The...
Yankees' Juan Soto a late add to lineup after sitting out Saturday because of bruised right hand
TORONTO (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was a late addition to the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays after sitting out a loss a day earlier because of a bruised right hand. The three-time All-Star and 2020 NL batting champion singled...
