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After Imprisoning The Angels In The Toilet For Decades, Arte Moreno Is Cashing Out

To sum up the quarter-century of Los Angeles Angels baseball under owner Arte Moreno requires someone who knows him and them better than we do, so let's go to Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken, who responded to Moreno's abrupt decision to sell the team on Tuesday  thusly : “I feel like it’s my birthday.” And there's your Angels postgame show for today. Our final score again: Yankees 7, Angels 3. We'll see you tomorrow, and please drive home safely.

The Opener: Williams, Peralta, Webb vs. Skenes

The Angels were dispatched by the Yankees on Tuesday, but the loss was a footnote for the organization after Rams owner Stan Kroenke agreed to buy the team from Arte Moreno earlier in the day. The Tarps Off crew changed their well-known chant of “sell the team” to the victorious “sold the team” last night. […]

What do you think of position players pitching?

Last weekend I took a break from watching Phillies baseball to travel to New York, where old friend Ranger Suarez was pitching against the Yankees. Sadly, Ranger did not have one of his better days; the result was that the BoSox found themselves putting a position player, Andruw Monasterio, on the mound to finish off […]

Yankees prospects: Jace Avina earns his first 20-homer season

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 2-4 and W, 16-0 (7) vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs Game 1: 2B Anthony Volpe 0-4, 2 KLF Jasson Domínguez 2-4, 1 R, 1 K, fielding errorSS Max Schuemann 1-4, 1 2B, 1 RDH J.C. Escarra 0-3, 1 RBIRF Yanquiel Fernández 2-4, 1 2B, 1 RBIC Mitch Garver 0-0 PH-C Abrahan Gutierrez […]

Is it time for a change in center field?

The Yankees are gearing up to welcome Aaron Judge back into the fold sometime soon, perhaps as soon as this current road trip is over. When he returns to the lineup, the team will at last have their Opening Day outfield of Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Trent Grisham all healthy again. However, while the team […]

Yankees news: Trent Grisham has become a problem

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner (unlocked): The Yankees took a calculated risk in offering Trent Grisham the $22 million qualifying offer last winter, and you could make a fair argument the gamble hasn’t paid off. Grish has been the worst center fielder in baseball by OAA and the slowest at the position as well. He’s […]

Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals what’s behind Spencer Jones’ success vs. lefties

The New York Yankees lineup has become notoriously lefty-heavy, and right fielder Spencer Jones, who is establishing himself as an everyday player in his first season in the big leagues, is another southpaw. However, Jones’ righty/lefty splits isn’t that debilitating for the Yankees to the point that they need to put him in a platoon. […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals what’s behind Spencer Jones’ success vs. lefties appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jazz Chisholm Jr. not interested in Will Flemming’s apology: ‘I’m still not going to remember who he is after today’

Boston Red Sox radio announcer Will Flemming apologized on Monday for his comments over the weekend about Jazz Chisholm Jr. The New York Yankees’ second baseman doesn’t appear to have accepted it. Flemming referred to Chisholm as a “bush league player” who “plays the game the wrong way” after he stole two bases in a…

New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Angels: Gerrit Cole vs. Grayson Rodriguez

Welcome to September. For some teams, it’s just playing out the string of a long, disappointing season, while for others, it’s a month where every single game represents an opportunity, whether fighting for seeding, a division, or a spot in the dance at all. After a disappointing drubbing to end August in Anaheim, the Yankees […]

Aaron Boone confirms Aaron Judge’s latest progress before joining NY Yankees on road trip

Aaron Boone had yet another encouraging update on Aaron Judge as the three-time MVP keeps making progress and sending the right signals to the New York Yankees. Although Aaron Boone backed Aaron Judge’s desire to skip a rehab assignment , the New York Yankees ‘ manager made no promises. Still, if Judge can keep up his good work in his recovery from the stress fracture in his right rib, Boone may have an easier time making his call during the 2026 MLB season. On the heels of Judge spendi...

Latest Aaron Judge injury update suggests return to Yankees is near

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is continuing to recover from a rib injury. It seems as if Judge could return rather soon. The latest update confirms that Judge is indeed trending in the right direction, via Greg Joyce of New York Post Sports. “Aaron Judge hit off the Trajekt machine before the Yankees left […] The post Latest Aaron Judge injury update suggests return to Yankees is near appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees activate Ryan McMahon, add John Schreiber to active roster

Ahead of tonight’s game in Anaheim, the Yankees announced that they’ve activated Ryan McMahon from the injured list. They also added John Schreiber to the active roster. Rosters expand to 28 today, giving the Yankees flexibility to add their starting third baseman back, as well as an extra relief arm. McMahon suffered a sprained thumb […]

NY Yankees make roster move involving pitcher Justin Topa for the remainder of the season

The New York Yankees' search for roster depth continues, most recently with a decision on former Minnesota Twins reliever Justin Topa. A closer look at the New York Yankees roster heading into the stretch run reveals why front-office moves remain fluid as the club pursues a World Series title. That strategy explains why New York continues to re-evaluate depth options for the future, including right-hander Justin Topa . Topa, who pitched for the Minnesota Twins earlier this year before m...

Aaron Boone provides promising update on George Lombard Jr. despite absence from NY Yankees lineup

Top prospect George Lombard Jr. remains out of the New York Yankees' lineup, but manager Aaron Boone offered a promising update on his recovery. With their series against Los Angeles Angels going on, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. remains sidelined as he works his way back from a right knee injury, which is currently being evaluated by the team’s medical staff. “He’s not in the lineup today,” Boone said during an appearance on YouT...

MLB End-of-August Check-in: AL West

Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the Yankees’ top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup. The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the final month of the season just ahead, we’re going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the […]

Royals Select Drew Waters

Active rosters expand from 26 to 28 today and the Royals also had a third spot open due to right-hander John Schreiber getting claimed off waivers by the Yankees yesterday. They filled those three spots by recalling right-hander Nolan Hoffman and Easton McGee, as well as selecting the contract of outfielder Drew Waters. Waters, 27, […]

Royals expand rosters with Drew Waters, Easton McGee, Nolan Hoffman

Now that it is September, MLB teams can expand the roster from 26 to 28. The Royals also have an extra roster spot due to losing reliever John Schreiber to the Yankees on waivers. They filled those three spots by adding outfielder Drew Waters, and right-handed pitchers Easton McGee and Nolan Hoffman. Waters has spent […]

VOTE: Are you OK with Aaron Judge skipping a rehab assignment?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Aaron Judge is considering skipping a rehab assignment and rejoining the Yankees in their next homestand. Will he instantly provide a morale boost for the […]

NY Yankees’ Aaron Boone backs Aaron Judge’s wish to skip rehab assignment, but makes no promises

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed Aaron Judge's desire to avoid a rehab assignment stint in the minor leagues with a sincere statement. As the three-time MVP keeps making progress in his injury recovery, Aaron Boone all but confirmed a report indicating Aaron Judge’s return timeline for the 2026 MLB season. However, the New York Yankees manager explained why team doctors have yet to clear Judge , painting a clear picture of the confusion in the Bronx. In the meantime, Judge...

MLB End-of-August Check-in: AL Central

Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the Yankees’ top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup. The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the final month of the season just ahead, we’re going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the […]

Pirates Select Christian Bethancourt

The Pirates have selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt, per a team announcement. They also recalled southpaw Brandon Eisert. Catcher Endy Rodriguez, who recently underwent hip surgery, heads to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot for Bethancourt. The Bucs just acquired Bethancourt, 34, in a cash swap with the Yankees in […]