The Yankees were blown out by the Rays, 9-0, and had to resort to using Marwin Gonzalez on the mound.  After manager Aaron Boone said he hoped the unwelcome addition of a pennant race would bring out the best in his Yankees, they went out and played one of their worst games of the season. … Continue reading Yankees’ Lifeless Offense a No-Show Again in Loss to Rays →

Edwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3. Francisco Lindor hit a tying double in the sixth against Chris Martin (4-1) and scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly by … Continue reading Diaz Escapes Jam, Mets Beat Dodgers 5-3  →

With over a month left in the season, Aaron Judge hit the 50-homer mark for the second time in his career. With his one-out blast in the top of the eighth against the Angels at Angel Stadium, Judge became just the 10th player in MLB history to have multiple seasons with at least 50 home … Continue reading 50 Home Runs for NY Yankee Aaron Judge  →

Buck Showalter loves to say that as long as the Mets’ offense has an out remaining, they have a chance to win.  That resilience was on display once again Friday night at Citi Field, as Showalter’s first-place team pulled out its 81st win with yet another late rally, this time for a 7-6 victory over … Continue reading Mets Over Rockies 7-6 in Comeback Win →