Latest Michael Tonkin News

Brayan Rocchio's game-winning single in 10th gives AL Central-leading Guardians a 5-4 win over Twins

Sep. 18, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Brayan Rocchio singled in Andrés Giménez with the winning run as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians scored three times in the 10th inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Wednesday night, reducing their magic number for clinching a playoff berth to one. ...

Twins claim reliever Tonkin off waivers from Yankees; veteran has switched teams 5 times in 9 months

Aug. 27, 2024 18:00 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins claimed well-traveled relief pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday, attempting to boost a taxed bullpen by bringing back the 34-year-old for a second stint this season. Tonkin was drafted by the Twins and made...

Yankees designate pitcher Tonkin for assignment, four months after claiming him from Mets

Aug. 25, 2024 12:41 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees shuffled their bullpen Sunday, designating Michael Tonkin for assignment and selecting the contract of Phil Bickford from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Tonkin was 3-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 39 appearances since being claimed off waivers from the...

Judge hits MLB-best 48th homer, Cole allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Yankees blank Guardians 6-0

Aug. 22, 2024 18:53 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major-league leading 48th homer and Gerrit Cole allowed one hit in six innings to become the fourth active pitcher to reach 150 career wins as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Thursday. Judge homered for the third straight...

Guardians outlast Yankees 9-5 in 12 innings to win longest MLB game this season

Aug. 21, 2024 00:51 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Lane Thomas delivered a tiebreaking double to spark a six-run 12th inning, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 on Tuesday night in the longest major league game this season. “Sometimes that’s all it takes to get something...