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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...
Montas gets Yankee Stadium win that eluded him during time in pinstripes
NEW YORK (AP) — Frankie Montas smiled after a win at Yankee Stadium, the type of pitching performance that eluded him during his time in pinstripes. Montas ended a four-start winless streak, taking a shutout into the fifth against New York and allowing two runs over five-plus...
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...
Reds' Ashcraft wins 5-minute standoff with Yankees even before Cincinnati completes 3-game sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Graham Ashcraft and the Cincinnati Reds won a stare down with the New York Yankees even before finishing their three-game sweep. When the national anthem ended ahead of Thursday's game, Ashcraft and fellow Reds pitcher Carson Spiers remained in front of the...
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 triples, homers and lifts Reds over struggling Yankees 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Elly De La Cruz tripled and homered in his first game at Yankee Stadium, helping the Cincinnati Reds overcome Aaron Judge's major league-leading 32nd home run in a 5-4 victory over New York on Tuesday night. Will Benson and De La Cruz hit two-run homers in a...
Former pitcher Andrew Miller hired by players' union as special assistant for strategic initiatives
NEW YORK (AP) — Former pitcher Andrew Miller was hired by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday as special assistant for strategic initiatives. Miller pitched in the major leagues from 2006-21 and was a two-time All-Star. He was 55-55 with 63 saves with a 4.03 ERA...
Former Marlins GM Kim Ng hired as senior adviser for Athletes Unlimited Softball League
Kim Ng made her mark as a trailblazer in the male-dominated world of Major League Baseball. In 2020, the Miami Marlins made her the first female general manager in the four major North American professional sports leagues. She kept the position for three seasons and the Marlins...
Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson is the 1st participant in this year's Home Run Derby
BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunnar Henderson is headed to the Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball said on social media Sunday night that the Baltimore shortstop was the first player in the competition after he confirmed his participation. Around the same time, the announcement went up on...
