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New York Post
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Red Sox's Liam Hendriks condemns fans over death threats made against him and his wife after loss to Mets
Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks condemned the social media users who made threats against his and his wife's lives following Boston's 5-1 home loss to the Mets on Wednesday night. In a message posted Thursday on his Instagram Story, Hendriks — who relieved Garrett Crochet in the sixth and gave up three hits in the seventh — told commenters spewing such vitriol at his family they 'need help' and need to 'reevaluate [their] life's purpose.' 'Threats against my life and my wife's life are horrible and cruel. You need help,' the 36-year-old Hendriks began, referencing his wife, Kristi. Advertisement 5 Liam Hendriks hit back at online trolls making threats against his life and the life of his wife, Kristi. Getty Images 5 The Boston Red Sox pitcher posted a message on his Instagram Story calling out the vitriol he and his family endured. Instagram 'Leaving comments telling me to commit suicide and how you wish I died from cancer is disgusting and vile. Advertisement 'Maybe you should take a step back and reevaluate your life's purpose before hiding behind a screen attacking players and their families.' The three-time MLB All-Star has been to hell and back in his return to the mound. 5 Liam Hendriks on the mound for the Red Sox on May 21, 2025. Eric Canha-Imagn Images Hendriks revealed in January 2023 he had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and had started treatment. He was declared cancer-free that April. Advertisement He then underwent Tommy John Surgery in August 2023 while a member of the Chicago Red Sox. Hendriks made his debut for Boston on April 20, 2025 — his first major league game since June 2023. 5 Liam Hendriks made his Red Sox debut in April 2025. Eric Canha-Imagn Images The 2023 AL Comeback Player of the Year made it clear to trolls on Thursday there's no place for this reprehensible behavior. Advertisement 'I think I speak for all players who have had to deal with this in their career when I say: Enough is enough,' he concluded. 5 Liam Hendriks with wife Kristi in 2024. MLB Photos via Getty Images Hendriks, owner of a 5.56 ERA through 11 games, said Wednesday more reps will yield better results if only given an opportunity. 'I feel like I haven't been pitching enough and if you wanted me to be me, I got to pitch,' he said, according to NESN. 'I will rust before I wear out. At the end of the day, I've got to reward them by throwing me by getting guys out. And if I'm not doing that then I don't deserve to pitch.' Hendriks has pitched across six MLB teams in his career, including the Twins, Blue Jays, Royals and A's. He and Kristi have been married since 2013.
NBC Sports
09-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Torkelson's age an advantage in AL CPOY market
Brad Thomas and Vaughn Dalzell check in on the AL Comeback Player of the Year market, discussing why Spencer Torkelson's age is advantageous compared to others who have more wear and tear over the years.
Hamilton Spectator
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Yankees designate veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco for assignment
NEW YORK (AP) — Needing another reliever, the New York Yankees designated struggling starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment on Tuesday. The Yankees recalled Yerry de Los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre to replace Carrasco. The right-hander made his only appearance for the Yankees during a doubleheader on April 27 against Toronto and is 1-1 with a 1.74 ERA in 10 appearances in Triple-A. Carrasco was 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight appearances and made six starts for the Yankees, whose rotation began Tuesday with a 3.92 ERA. Carlos Rodón and Max Fried have combined to go 10-3 with a 2.03 ERA while other Yankees starters are 3-6 with a 6.02 ERA. 'It was a tough call, with how we feel about Cookie,' manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees continued a three-game series with the San Diego Padres. 'We've toyed with it for a couple of days now, and just felt like it was the right time.' Injuries to Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat) created a spot for Carrasco, who signed a one-year contract on March 22. Carrasco was in spring training on a minor league deal and could have opted out but he was re-signed after posting a 1.69 ERA in five spring training outings, including four starts. Carrasco was 3-10 with a 5.64 ERA in 21 starts for Cleveland last season. In 15 seasons, Carrasco has a 112-105 record and 4.18 ERA. He led the American League in wins in 2017, when he was 18-6 with Cleveland and also was named the 2019 AL Comeback Player of the Year following a return from leukemia. 'What I told him is, 'I've always admired him from across the diamond,'' Boone said. 'We got to see it up close, in what a phenomenal human being Carlos is, with the class with which he carries himself. It really was a pleasure to be around him for these last couple of months, and who knows? He may be back here.' Boone did not immediately say who would take Carrasco's spot. The Yankees may use Ryan Yarbrough, who pitched four scoreless innings filling in for Clarke Schmidt on Saturday. Another option Boone hinted at is Allan Winans, who has pitched 14 scoreless innings in Triple-A. Stanton faces live pitching Giancarlo Stanton, recovering from epicondylitis in both elbows since the start of spring training , took two at-bats and saw 10 pitches in a live batting practice session from reliever Jake Cousins, who is rehabbing a right elbow flexor strain. Stanton is expected to remain in New York during the upcoming West Coast trip and continue rehabbing against the high-velocity Trajekt machine. 'I thought his at-bats were really good,' Boone said. 'Cousins is not an easy at-bat for a righty, especially. I thought Cousins looked good and G looked like he was controlling the at-bats pretty well.' ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Yankees designate veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco for assignment
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Needing another reliever, the New York Yankees designated struggling starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment on Tuesday. The Yankees recalled Yerry de Los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre to replace Carrasco. The right-hander made his only appearance for the Yankees during a doubleheader on April 27 against Toronto and is 1-1 with a 1.74 ERA in 10 appearances in Triple-A. Carrasco was 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight appearances and made six starts for the Yankees, whose rotation began Tuesday with a 3.92 ERA. Carlos Rodon and Max Fried have combined to go 10-3 with a 2.03 ERA while other Yankees starters are 3-6 with a 6.02 ERA. 'It was a tough call, with how we feel about Cookie,' manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees continued a three-game series with the San Diego Padres. 'We've toyed with it for a couple of days now, and just felt like it was the right time.' Injuries to Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat) created a spot for Carrasco, who signed a one-year contract on March 22. Carrasco was in spring training on a minor league deal and could have opted out but he was re-signed after posting a 1.69 ERA in five spring training outings, including four starts. Carrasco was 3-10 with a 5.64 ERA in 21 starts for Cleveland last season. In 15 seasons, Carrasco has a 112-105 record and 4.18 ERA. He led the American League in wins in 2017, when he was 18-6 with Cleveland and also was named the 2019 AL Comeback Player of the Year following a return from leukemia. 'What I told him is, 'I've always admired him from across the diamond,'' Boone said. 'We got to see it up close, in what a phenomenal human being Carlos is, with the class with which he carries himself. It really was a pleasure to be around him for these last couple of months, and who knows? He may be back here.' Boone did not immediately say who would take Carrasco's spot. The Yankees may use Ryan Yarbrough, who pitched four scoreless innings filling in for Clarke Schmidt on Saturday. Another option Boone hinted at is Allan Winans, who has pitched 14 scoreless innings in Triple-A. Stanton faces live pitching Giancarlo Stanton, recovering from epicondylitis in both elbows since the start of spring training, took two at-bats and saw 10 pitches in a live batting practice session from reliever Jake Cousins, who is rehabbing a right elbow flexor strain. Stanton is expected to remain in New York during the upcoming West Coast trip and continue rehabbing against the high-velocity Trajekt machine. 'I thought his at-bats were really good,' Boone said. 'Cousins is not an easy at-bat for a righty, especially. I thought Cousins looked good and G looked like he was controlling the at-bats pretty well.' ___ AP MLB: recommended
Mint
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Yankees designate veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco for assignment
NEW YORK (AP) — Needing another reliever, the New York Yankees designated struggling starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment on Tuesday. The Yankees recalled Yerry de Los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre to replace Carrasco. The right-hander made his only appearance for the Yankees during a doubleheader on April 27 against Toronto and is 1-1 with a 1.74 ERA in 10 appearances in Triple-A. Carrasco was 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight appearances and made six starts for the Yankees, whose rotation began Tuesday with a 3.92 ERA. Carlos Rodón and Max Fried have combined to go 10-3 with a 2.03 ERA while other Yankees starters are 3-6 with a 6.02 ERA. 'It was a tough call, with how we feel about Cookie,' manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees continued a three-game series with the San Diego Padres. 'We've toyed with it for a couple of days now, and just felt like it was the right time.' Injuries to Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat) created a spot for Carrasco, who signed a one-year contract on March 22. Carrasco was in spring training on a minor league deal and could have opted out but he was re-signed after posting a 1.69 ERA in five spring training outings, including four starts. Carrasco was 3-10 with a 5.64 ERA in 21 starts for Cleveland last season. In 15 seasons, Carrasco has a 112-105 record and 4.18 ERA. He led the American League in wins in 2017, when he was 18-6 with Cleveland and also was named the 2019 AL Comeback Player of the Year following a return from leukemia. 'What I told him is, 'I've always admired him from across the diamond,'' Boone said. 'We got to see it up close, in what a phenomenal human being Carlos is, with the class with which he carries himself. It really was a pleasure to be around him for these last couple of months, and who knows? He may be back here.' Boone did not immediately say who would take Carrasco's spot. The Yankees may use Ryan Yarbrough, who pitched four scoreless innings filling in for Clarke Schmidt on Saturday. Another option Boone hinted at is Allan Winans, who has pitched 14 scoreless innings in Triple-A. Giancarlo Stanton, recovering from epicondylitis in both elbows since the start of spring training, took two at-bats and saw 10 pitches in a live batting practice session from reliever Jake Cousins, who is rehabbing a right elbow flexor strain. Stanton is expected to remain in New York during the upcoming West Coast trip and continue rehabbing against the high-velocity Trajekt machine. 'I thought his at-bats were really good,' Boone said. 'Cousins is not an easy at-bat for a righty, especially. I thought Cousins looked good and G looked like he was controlling the at-bats pretty well.'
