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Yahoo
02-08-2025
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Yankees' Ryan McMahon joins rare Juan Soto club in win vs. Rays
The post Yankees' Ryan McMahon joins rare Juan Soto club in win vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Yankees got a critical divisional win Wednesday night, and they did it behind a newcomer quickly making his mark. Ryan McMahon, acquired earlier this week, walked it off in the 11th inning of a thrilling 5-4 win over the Tampa BayRays and joined an exclusive group that includes Juan Soto. McMahon has now reached base 10 times through his first five games with the Yankees, becoming just the fifth player in the last decade to do so. Others on the list include Soto in 2024, Anthony Rizzo in 2021, and DJ LeMahieu in 2019. That stat was highlighted by Katie Sharp of the Talkin' Yanks podcast, who took to X (formerly known as Twitter) with the update. 'Yankees to reach base 10+ times in 1st 5 games with team in the last 10 Seasons: Ryan McMahon (2025) Juan Soto (2024) Anthony Rizzo (2021) DJ LeMahieu (2019)' The MLB trade deadline is in less than 24 hours, and McMahon's fast start may help solidify the Yankees' position as buyers. The third baseman has wasted no time fitting in, and after his walk-off performance, he praised his new team. SNY TV's Yankees Videos posted the third baseman's reaction after the game to the platform as well. 'They're scary, man. This lineup's incredible. The pitching staff's incredible. The bullpen's disgusting.' McMahon's quote speaks to the energy inside the clubhouse as New York makes a push for October. His game-winning hit capped off a roller-coaster night that saw New York rally three different times, with home runs from Trent Grisham and Anthony Volpe, and key hits from Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger. The AL East standings remain crowded, with the Yankees holding second place at 59-49. They sit four games back of the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Boston Red Sox trail by just one game in the loss column. With less than a day remaining before the MLB trade deadline, every game, and every move, takes on added weight. McMahon also impressed defensively, robbing Josh Lowe of a leadoff hit in the top of the 11th. That play set the tone for the bottom half, where a Kevin Kelly balk moved the winning run to third and the eight-year veteran delivered the final blow with a walk-off single. The contrast in performance since donning pinstripes has been dramatic. McMahon was batting just .217 with 76 hits, 16 home runs, 35 RBIs, and 42 runs scored over 100 games for the Colorado Rockies this season. In only five games with the Yankees, he's hitting .353 with six hits, four RBIs, and a run scored — a swift turnaround that's already making noise in the Bronx. Related: Yankees' Austin Wells gets brutally honest about embarrassing gaffe Related: New York Yankees makes MLB history with insane comeback vs. Rays
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
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Former Yankees home run king heads to Japan
Former Yankees home run king heads to Japan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Luke Voit is headed overseas. The former Yankees first baseman has signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball for the remainder of the 2025 season, finalizing a deal that was rumored for weeks. Advertisement For Yankees fans, Voit is more than just a name in a transaction. He was almost a mascot. He looked and talked like Bronx Bomber. He was a slugger who showed up with little fanfare and started mashing like he'd always belonged in the Bronx. Acquired at the 2018 trade deadline in a low-key deal with the Cardinals, Voit immediately became a fan favorite with his bulldog energy and his ability to hit the ball into orbit. New York Yankees first baseman Luke VoitDale Zanine-Imagn Images His peak came in 2020, when he led the majors with 22 home runs in the pandemic-shortened season. He finished ninth in AL MVP voting and seemed poised to anchor the Yankees' lineup for years. Advertisement But the injuries hit hard and fast. Injuries cut his 2021 season short, and with the Yankees shifting direction, Voit was dealt to the Padres in spring 2022 after the Yankees re-signed Anthony Rizzo. He never quite recaptured his Bronx magic. After short stints with the Nationals and Brewers, Voit hadn't appeared in a big-league game since mid-2023. Still just 34, Voit heads to Japan with something left to prove—and maybe something to rediscover. His swing, at its best, was a force. In New York, he delivered loud homers, fun postgame interviews, and one of the few bright spots in a strange 2020 season. Yankees fans will remember the jersey opened one button extra and the 'guns out when the sun's out' mentality. And now they'll be watching from afar, hoping the next chapter brings Voit the same spark he brought to the Stadium. Advertisement Related: Jazz Chisholm Jr. Scores Shoeless Then Shares Jasson Dominguez's Secret Superpower Related: Latest Injuries to Yankees' Pitching Staff Could Force Action Before Deadline This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Aaron Judge Turns Heads After Message to Ex-Yankees Teammate Surfaces
Aaron Judge Turns Heads After Message to Ex-Yankees Teammate Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There aren't enough superlatives to describe how Aaron Judge is playing for the New York Yankees this season. The superstar slugger leads baseball with a .394 batting average and a 1.269 OPS, and he's also second with 25 homers and 59 RBI through 66 games. Advertisement The next-closest player in batting average is Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson at .366, and Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is second with a 1.008 OPS. Judge also tops baseball with 98 hits and is second only to Ohtani with 64 runs scored. The latter player has 68. While Judge is out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals, Yankees fans were still treated to an ESPN article about him from Wright Thompson. Among other things, this article revealed an exchange between Judge and former Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo two years ago. Rizzo played four seasons for the Yankees, including last season when he was on their World Series roster. The Yankees came up short to the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing in five games. Advertisement Fans have been reacting to this message from Judge. "Aaron Judge unironically just called his own career a failure," one stated. "Rizzo winning a ring with Chicago before being told this by Judge makes it extra funny," said another. "That is NOT the 'Yankee way' anymore," one added. "Been a whole lot of failing in the Bronx over the last 20 years then!" one wrote. "They've been saying this the whole Judge it done!!!" added another. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99)William Purnell-Imagn Images Judge has hit homers in three straight games, including a two-homer outing in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The 33-year-old is slashing .364/.488/.788 with four homers and nine RBI over nine contests in June. Advertisement New York has won two straight games and is 6-4 over its last 10. The club is four games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays for first place in the AL East. The Yankees will clinch a series sweep of the Royals if they win on Thursday night. Right-handed pitcher Will Warren (4-3, 5.34 ERA) will start for them. Related: Yankees' Aaron Boone Announces Giancarlo Stanton News After Loss to Guardians Related: Yankees Make Jazz Chisholm Jr. Announcement After Leaving Royals Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Jameson Taillon shares hilarious story about Yankees teammate Anthony Rizzo's
Jameson Taillon shares hilarious story about Yankees teammate Anthony Rizzo's originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former New York Yankees pitcher Taillon has faced much tougher challenges than pitching in big games. Now a Chicago Cubs starter, Taillon battled testicular cancer when he was with the Pirates early in his career. He bonded with former Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo, a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, over that during their time in the Bronx. Advertisement But it wasn't always a somber connection, Taillon admitted, telling a pretty hilarious story on the "Diggin Deep" podcast. Former Yankees pitcher Jameson Taillon in 2022.© Tim Heitman-Imagn Images Taillon recalled a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, somewhere around the eighth inning, when his velocity started to dip and he found himself behind a hitter. That's when Rizzo, spotting his struggling pitcher buddy, stepped in with some classic Rizzo wisdom. 'I think it was like the eighth inning and my velo starts dropping a little bit. I'm like, following behind the guy. Rizz comes out and, like, we had talked about how we both had cancer and stuff,' Taillon said. 'So he comes out, and he's like, 'Hey, I know you only have one nut, but like, I want you to pitch right here. Like you have two let 'em hang out.'' Advertisement Taillon said he was kind of stunned on the mound. "I didn't know how to feel about that," Taillon said, laughing. Rizzo was notorious for his pep talks on the mound with struggling pitchers. In fact, the Los Angeles Dodgers mocked the Yankees for it after the 2024 World Series. Taillon's story, however, gives a glimpse of Rizzo's attempt to keep things light when the pressure was on. It's one reason he was so well-liked by his teammates. Rizzo was a beloved Yankee, and Taillon shows us why. Related: Yankees Should Flip Struggling Closer at the Deadline Related: Giancarlo Stanton's New Comeback Timeline Has Yankees Planning Lineup Changes This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
What is Anthony Rizzo's net worth in 2025? MLB salary, contract details & endorsements
Image Source: Getty Long considered one of the steadiest and most respected players in Major League Baseball, veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit a question mark in 2025. Some may be expecting it to happen, as Rizzo has now hit free agency after the New York Yankees opted to decline his $17 million club option for the year. A three-time All-Star, the 35-year-old Anderson struggles with his future in baseball after a second injury-abbreviated year. Still, his economic might and away-from-the-field contributions have only ever driven further the foundation of his legacy. Anthony Rizzo's net worth, salary, and contract status According to various sources, Anthony Rizzo's net worth is $27 million on date June 2025. Much of that money comes from an accomplished 14-year career in Major League Baseball, beginning with the San Diego Padres, flourishing with the Chicago Cubs, and finishing with the New York Yankees. He collected most of his career monetary value on contracts well beyond the $120 million mark, topped by an 8-year, $68 million pact with the Cubs and a 2-year, $34 million contract with the Yankees, which he signed in 2022. Rizzo's Yankees deal ran through 2022–24, collapsing a $17 million team option for 2025 that the club declined after a rough year for Rizzo. His production dropped as he dealt with a fractured forearm and finger issues, leading the Yankees to buy the option out for $6 million. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo Rizzo returns to free agency, and his future is hazier at this point, though some continue to suggest Rizzo may snag a short-term deal after the Yankees and Red Sox find personnel with wartime experience. Endorsements, philanthropy, and the off-field impact of Anthony Rizzo In addition to his baseball income, Rizzo has also developed a strong off-field presence with endorsements. He has worked with big brands like State Farm, Sony, BodyArmor, and local Chicago staple Buona Beef. He also has some entrepreneurial endeavors, including his cereal, 'RizzO's,' which had a great reception among Cubs fans and sold out shortly after its debut. Rizzo is additionally a dedicated philanthropist. A cancer survivor himself, he established the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation in 2012 to aid cancer research and families impacted by cancer, a cause that is particularly close to his heart. The foundation has donated millions of dollars, including $3.5 million to Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago and hundreds of thousands nationally, as with the National Compassion Fund after the 2018 Parkland shooting that struck Rizzo's college alma mater. Also Read: 'I've definitely thought about retirement': Anthony Rizzo considers future amid tough free agent market Regardless of whether Anthony Rizzo even has a playing future moving forward, his impact is greater than the diamond. And whether that future comes on the field or off, as a leader, philanthropist, and favorite son of Philadelphia, Anthony has solidified his status as a professional and personal icon for the ages.
