Max Goodman
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Covering the #Yankees for NJ Advance Media (https://t.co/F3n6N4Gt1q & The Star-Ledger) | @MedillSchool | [email protected]
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#Yankees prospect Caleb Durbin is used to being overlooked. He's undersized and played D-III ball in college. But with "unteachable" bat-to-ball skills and a chip on his shoulder, Durbin is becoming a contender for big-league playing time in the Bronx.
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Aaron Judge made history tonight. Judge is now the first player in MLB history to bat .375 or higher and hit 43+ home runs over a 98-game span in a single season. Since April 27, Judge is batting .380/.507/.829 with 43 HR, 104 RBI, 83 BB and 90 R.
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#Yankees manager Aaron Boone called Juan Soto’s go-ahead home run last night an “at-bat for the ages.”. Here’s every pitch of the battle with Cleveland’s Hunter Gaddis, the full unedited version from the TV broadcast (clipped by @Yankeesfocus).
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YES Network had every angle (and all the audio) from Aaron Boone’s ejection, but this is the money shot. Shows how Hunter Wendelstedt tossed Boone … because of a fan behind the dugout. To which Wendelstedt says: "I don't care who said it. You're gone.".
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Juan Soto was the last player sitting on the #Yankees bench in their dugout, watching with his helmet on and a bat in his hands as the Dodgers celebrated their World Series win on the field.
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Rougned Odor said that when he was moved to third base the other day for the first time, Anthony Rizzo told him. "Just throw the ball, I'll catch everything.".
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Juan Soto’s last nine hits:. HR.HR.HR.HR.HR.HR.HR.HR.This three-run double.
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Harrison Bader has 6 RBI in three games with the #Yankees. Aaron Hicks has 6 RBI since July 30th.
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Aaron Judge has hit four home runs in winner-take-all postseason games. That's the most in MLB history.
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This picture of Giancarlo Stanton says it all. Plawecki looking down behind the plate. Gallo pointing to the sky on deck. #Yankees fans celebrating in the background. The latest memorable moment from baseball's best rivalry. 📸: Jim Rogash/Getty Images
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Looks like Phil Nevin made a mistake sending Aaron Judge (not pictured) home on this play.
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Something that won't show up in the box score: . Anthony Volpe burned his at-bat's timeout right after Giancarlo Stanton's 400th career home run. He walked halfway to 3B to take some practice swings, milking it out long enough for a Stanton curtain call before the AB began.
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Since May 21:. - The #Yankees have turned three triple plays.- The #Diamondbacks have won two games.
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#Yankees through 20 games:. - Best record in AL (14-6).- Most HR in MLB (29).- Highest average exit velocity in MLB (92.3 mph).- Best fielding percentage in MLB (.995).- Best ERA in AL (2.84).
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Aaron Judge is two home runs away from 61. Albert Pujols is two home runs away from 700. Pay attention, folks! We’re witnessing history.
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Giancarlo Stanton on what he was thinking when the #RedSox brought in a left-hander to face Anthony Rizzo:. "They better get him out.".
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Most postseason home runs in #Yankees franchise history:. 1. Bernie Williams, 22.2. Derek Jeter, 20.3. Mickey Mantle, 18.4. Giancarlo Stanton, 15. Aaron Judge, 15. Babe Ruth, 15.
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Ex-#Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery since he was traded to the Cardinals:. 3 GS.3 W.16.2 IP.1 ER.0.54 ERA.12 H.3 BB.17 K
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Nick Swisher, wearing an Aaron Judge jersey, just walked in from center field with a #Yankees flag, hyping up the crowd.
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Aaron Judge was asked if he's OK with Juan Soto making more money than him if/when he re-signs with the #Yankees this winter. "It ain't my money, I really don't care as long as we get the best players.".
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In the last nine days, we've seen. - Aaron Judge hit his 60th and 61st home runs.- Giancarlo Stanton smash an ultimate walk-off grand slam.- Gleyber Torres crush 2 HR in one inning.- Gerrit Cole match New York's single-season strikeout record.- The #Yankees clinch the AL East.
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Josh Donaldson was booed during starting lineup introductions earlier tonight at Yankee Stadium. He heard boos as he walked up to the plate for his at-bat in the first inning. He was booed loudly as he walked back to the dugout after striking out on three pitches.
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There have been 17 hits with an exit velocity of at least 119.8 mph in the Statcast era (since 2015). Giancarlo Stanton has 14 of them. Aaron Judge has the other three.
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Aaron Judge and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have combined to hit 47 home runs so far this season.
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Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton tonight:. 5-for-8, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 6 R, 2 BB.
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#Yankees offseason so far:. Max Fried. Devin Williams. Cody Bellinger. Jonathan Loáisiga. - Juan Soto.- Clay Holmes.- Nestor Cortes.- Caleb Durbin.- Cody Poteet.- Carlos Narváez.- Jon Berti.- Tim Mayza.
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Jordan Montgomery says he was shocked to learn the news that he had been traded. “This is my family. It’s all I know. Been playing with the same guys for years.”.
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American League ERA leaderboard:. 1. Nestor Cortes, 1.35.2. Justin Verlander, 1.38.3. Michael Kopech, 1.54.4. Paul Blackburn, 1.67.5. Alek Manoah, 1.71.
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Six #Yankees have made the 2022 All-Star Game:. - Aaron Judge .- Giancarlo Stanton.- Gerrit Cole.- Clay Holmes.- Nestor Cortes.- Jose Trevino.
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Austin Wells as the #Yankees’ starting cleanup hitter this season:. 20 G, .346 BA, 5 HR, 21 RBI, 9 BB, 9 R, 3 2B.
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Anthony Rizzo was still in pinstripes long after the final out of the World Series and the #Yankees’ season earlier this week. “To wear this jersey is something special I wish every baseball player gets to feel,” he said. “I’ve loved every second of it.”.
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DJ LeMahieu's last nine plate appearances:. 1B.2B.2B.5-3.HR.HR.BB.HR.2B.
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Paid attendance for Game 1 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium:. 47,807. It's a sellout.
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Luke Voit on Domingo Germán: "We have his back but he's skating on thin ice and needs to get his life together.".
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The Astros are taking batting practice here at Yankee Stadium and moments after fans started to enter the ballpark, I'm already hearing boos and "CHEATER" chants. It has begun.
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This go-ahead home run from J.T. Realmuto: 98.3 mph, 346 feet, 26 degrees launch angle . Aaron Judge’s fly out to almost the same spot in G2 of the ALCS: 106.3 mph, 345 feet, 28 degrees launch angle.
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Juan Soto’s numbers with runners in scoring position this season are absolutely ridiculous. 563/.636/1.188 (9-for-16) with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 5 BB.
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The 2022 regular season has been historic. - Aaron Judge set AL record with 62 HR.- Albert Pujols hit 700th HR.- Miguel Cabrera reached 3,000 hits.- Mariners ended their playoff drought.- Molina/Wainwright battery record.- Dodgers won 110 games.- Pirates got no-hit and still won.
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#Yankees headed to free agency after this season:. - Juan Soto.- Gleyber Torres.- Clay Holmes.- Alex Verdugo.- Tommy Kahnle.- Tim Hill. Gerrit Cole has an opt out. Yankees can nullify it by adding a year to the end of his deal. Anthony Rizzo and Luke Weaver have club options.
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The #Yankees would not be 13-4 in August without these four players. - Luis Gil, 0.00 ERA in three historic starts (15.2 IP).- Wandy Peralta, 0.00 ERA in 7 G (8.2 IP).- Albert Abreu, 1.80 ERA in 8 G (2 ER in 10 IP).- Tyler Wade, batting .464 (13-for-28) in 13 G.
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Carlos Rodón at Yankee Stadium in his career:. 4 GS, 3-0, 2.16 ERA, 24 K in 25 IP. Carlos Rodón vs. Astros in his career:. 7 GS, 2-0, 1.55 ERA, 44 K in 46.1 IP.
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa said this about Clay Holmes yesterday:. "Once we see him jog out, we know the game is over.".
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The #Yankees are two wins away from the World Series, they’re 5-1 in the postseason and they’re playing a brand of baseball that’s nowhere near their best.
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Brett Gardner on Aaron Judge: . “I would hit 80 home runs if I was as big as he is.” 😂.
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Clay Holmes since April 9:. 29 IP, 0 R, 31 K, 14 H, 3 BB, 10 S.
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Here’s an updated look at the #Yankees’ bullpen after tonight’s trade with the Reds:. Devin Williams.Luke Weaver.Jonathan Loáisiga.Fernando Cruz.Ian Hamilton.Mark Leiter Jr. Jake Cousins.Scott Effross.Clayton Beeter. That unit is poised to be dominant in 2025. More swing and miss.
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#Yankees starting rotation in 2023:. Gerrit Cole.Carlos Rodón.Nestor Cortes.Luis Severino.Frankie Montas.
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Anthony Volpe was asked how badly he wants Juan Soto to re-sign this winter. “As bad as you can probably want something.”. I think a lot of you #Yankees fans out there can relate to that….
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The #Yankees are 6-0 since Anthony Rizzo returned from the injured list, 5-0 since Harrison Bader made his Yankee debut.
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Here’s how the #Yankees’ bullpen could look after today’s trade with the Brewers:. Devin Williams.Luke Weaver.Jonathan Loáisiga.Ian Hamilton.Mark Leiter Jr. Jake Cousins.Scott Effross.Clayton Beeter. Yankees could bring Tim Hill/Tommy Kahnle back in free agency or pursue other.
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Aaron Judge currently leads Major League Baseball in. - HR (44).- RBI (98).- R (93).- fWAR (7.1).- OPS (1.068).- SLG (.677).- Barrels (77).- wRC+ (196).
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The three best hitters for the #Yankees this October:. Juan Soto: .327 (16-for-49), 1.102 OPS, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 12 R, 14 BB. Giancarlo Stanton: .273 (15-for-55), 1.048 OPS, 7 HR, 16 RBI, 9 R, 6 BB. Anthony Volpe: .286 (14-for-49), .815 OPS, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 10 R, 10 BB.
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Aaron Judge’s first career walk-off home run by the numbers:. 450 feet.112.5 mph exit velocity.31 degrees launch angle.1.000 xBA
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Giancarlo Stanton is now hitting .455 (5-for-11) with 3 HR and 5 RBI in winner-take-all postseason games with the #Yankees.
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Giancarlo Stanton just lined a ball off Masahiro Tanaka on the mound, appeared to go right off his head. Scary scene as the training staff runs out on the field.
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These two combined for 9 shutout innings against the Rays tonight with two hits allowed and seven strikeouts.
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Aaron Judge.Babe Ruth.Mark McGwire.Sammy Sosa. Those are the only four players in MLB history to hit 53+ HR through his team’s first 150 games of a season multiple times.
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Anthony Rizzo will join these #Yankees on the injured list:. Andrew Benintendi.Matt Carpenter.Luis Severino.Nestor Cortes.Harrison Bader.Michael King.Chad Green.Scott Effross.Aroldis Chapman.Zack Britton.Albert Abreu.Miguel Castro.Luis Gil.Stephen Ridings.
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#Yankees lineup tonight against the Royals:. 1. Gleyber Torres, 2B.2. Juan Soto, RF.3. Aaron Judge, CF.4. Austin Wells, C.5. Giancarlo Stanton, DH.6. Jazz Chisholm Jr., 3B.7. Jasson Domínguez, LF.8. Anthony Rizzo, 1B.9. Anthony Volpe, SS. A possible playoff lineup preview.
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Yankee Stadium is ready for the 2024 World Series. #Yankees have a workout here this afternoon as they get ready for Game 1 on Friday in Los Angeles.
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We’re getting closer to first pitch here at Yankee Stadium and the air quality is real bad. It’s ominous. Smells like smoke. Meanwhile, Triple-A SWB just postponed their game due to poor air quality…
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Alex Verdugo, a free agent this winter, would love to be back with the #Yankees. “Maybe one day we can come back, if it’s not next year it’s another year. Would like to show the type of player that I really am … I’m usually a lot more consistent.”.
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There's a "Play Real Baseball" chant going on at Yankee Stadium right now. I guess the fans don't like the extra innings rule either. .
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Luke Voit was asked today if he has a favorite memory from his time with the #Yankees. Without hesitation, he mentioned this moment from the 2018 AL Wild Card Game:.
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Rougned Odor just revealed that Aaron Judge was given the #Yankees championship belt today.
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Ron Marinaccio since he was called back up from Triple-A on May 21:. 8.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 12 K, 4 BB.
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Aaron Judge did the Brett Gardner signature flex in center field during roll call with the Bleacher Creatures.
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Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge have silenced a lot of critics this season. And they're not done yet. Judge has 37 home runs with 94 RBI. Stanton has 35 home runs with 96 RBI.
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Just realized this as George Springer stepped in to face Gerrit Cole. Springer hits leadoff for the Blue Jays. That means #Yankees fans will have an opportunity to boo a member of the sign-stealing Astros on the very first pitch of Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on April 1st.
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#Yankees lineup tonight:. Benintendi LF.Judge RF.Torres 2B.Rizzo 1B.Donaldson DH.Cabrera 3B.Trevino C.Florial CF.IKF SS.
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Tweeting this one more time now that the regular season is over. Michael King suffered a season-ending elbow injury on July 22nd. He missed the final 67 games of the year. King still finished the season tied for the fourth-highest fWAR (1.7) among American League relievers.
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Fans out in right field here have been chanting "CHEATER" all night. Aaron Judge just hit a mammoth home run and as he rounded first base, he pointed out to right field.
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I asked Gary Sánchez yesterday what his message to #Yankees fans would be, looking back on his time in the org. "Hopefully maybe I still have some out there that are following me and supporting me. I was always very appreciative of the support they gave.".
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Tim Locastro today: 3-for-3 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB. Joey Gallo in his last 21 G: 4-for-55 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 7 R, 14 BB, 27 K.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. shows off that he used Aaron Judge's bat when he went deep for the second time tonight.
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All in the last few days…. - Aaron Hicks designated for assignment by #Yankees.- Gary Sánchez called up to Mets.- Miguel Andújar DFA’d (again) by Pirates.- Mike Tauchman called up to Cubs.- Clint Frazier 2 HR game vs. AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Imagine reading that in 2019.
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A fan near the press box, at the top of his lungs:. "Cashman, wherever you are, I hope you get fired!".
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Aaron Judge’s first 45 games of the season:. 2022: .304 BA, 1.028 OPS, 17 HR, 37 R, 36 RBI. 2023: .302 BA, 1.087 OPS, 17 HR, 39 R, 38 RBI. Judge isn’t just doing it again. In some categories, he’s been better.
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Aaron Judge kissed the 'NY' logo on his jersey after hitting a home run in the playoffs last season. Anthony Volpe kissed the 'NY' logo on his jersey during his first roll call at Yankee Stadium, making his MLB debut.
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Michael King + Clay Holmes + Aroldis Chapman =. 0.45 ERA (2 ER in 40 IP), 49 K, 22 H, 12 BB, 9 S.
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There was a "he's a racist" chant going on as Yuli Gurriel was at the plate here in the second inning.
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#Yankees starters over the last four games:. Gerrit Cole: 7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 9 K, W.Jameson Taillon: 8 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 5 K, W.Nestor Cortes: 7 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K, W.Jordan Montgomery: 7 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K, W.
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So far in spring training:. - Kyle Higashioka: .455 (10-for-22) with 6 HR, 10 RBI.- Gary Sánchez: .160 (4-for-25) with 0 HR, 2 RBI.
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Paid attendance at Yankee Stadium for Game 5 of the ALDS:. 48,178. That's three sellouts in three playoff home games so far.
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Aaron Judge did Brett Gardner's signature flex in center field to start off roll call . then Clint Frazier followed with Judge's glove tap from RF.
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