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New York Post
13 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees' Luis Gil set for rehab start in major step toward comeback
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Luis Gil is set to make the biggest step in his comeback from the strained lat that's sidelined him since spring training when he starts his first rehab game on Sunday for Double-A Somerset. 'I've been looking forward to this moment since the injury happened,'' Gil said through an interpreter. 'You focus on the treatment and getting healthy again and my goal was to get on the field and help the team and contribute.' Although the loss of last year's AL Rookie of the Year stung at the time, the Yankees likely didn't realize how much they'd need Gil in the second half. Gerrit Cole is out for the season after Tommy John surgery, as is Clarke Schmidt, who underwent the same procedure on Friday. Luis Gil is set for his first rehab start. AP Aaron Boone said Saturday there were no issues with Schmidt's surgery, although he'd yet to talk to the right-hander. Saturday's starter, Max Fried — who left the game with a blister — Carlos Rodón and rookie Will Warren — who's starting Sunday in the final game before the All-Star break — have carried the bulk of the work for the rotation, which has also seen Marcus Stroman and Ryan Yarbrough spend time on the IL. The Yankees won a challenge in the top of the ninth, when Jon Berti was ruled out when he tried to steal third. JT Brubaker threw to third as Berti raced from second and Oswald Peraza appeared to tag Berti in time for the second out, but third base umpire Paul Clemons ruled Berti safe. Jon Berti is caught stealing during the Yankees' loss to the Cubs on July 12, 2025. Jason Szenes / New York Post Although Boone and the Yankees won the challenge, as Berti was ruled out for the second out of the inning, Boone was annoyed he had to challenge the play in the first place. Since the ball beat Berti to the bag, Boone thought he should have been called out — unless the umpire had a clear angle that he was safe. 'I feel like in those scenarios, especially if there's uncertainty, I think they should [have to] challenge,'' Boone said. 'Their guy takes off and is out by 10 feet. I understand it's tough.' CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS Cody Bellinger extended his career-best hitting streak to 17 games with a double in the ninth. t's his second hitting streak of at least 15 games this season. No other Yankee has had multiple streaks of that length since Derek Jeter in 2012. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Giancarlo Stanton was drilled by a 96 mph sinker in the left forearm in the bottom of the ninth, but stayed in the game.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Why Yankees' Max Fried pulled out of All-Star Game: ‘A lot of machinations'
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Max Fried may have a homecoming start in Atlanta next week, but it won't be in the All-Star Game. The Yankees left-hander pulled out of the Midsummer Classic on Friday — and was replaced by teammate Carlos Rodón — due to him starting Saturday's game against the Cubs, which would have had him pitching on two days of rest in the All-Star Game on Tuesday. 'Just a lot of machinations,' said manager Aaron Boone, whose Yankees scored a dominant 11-0 victory over the Cubs on Friday night at the Stadium. 'He's obviously pitching [Saturday], so it's a little shorter turnaround. We've worked through it a lot over these last couple days.' Fried will still attend the festivities in Atlanta, where he spent the first eight years of his big league career before signing with the Yankees. It is possible he will then start one of the games against the Braves next weekend at Truist Park against his old teammates, now that he will not be throwing on Tuesday. Boone said the decision for Fried not to pitch in the All-Star Game did not have much to do with any concern over his overall workload. He enters Saturday's start with 119 innings this season, on pace to break his career-high of 185 ¹/₃ innings. 'I hope he breaks that 185 this year and then into the playoffs,' Boone said. 'But certainly something we'll be mindful of and try to pay attention to not only Max but all of our pitchers in how they're recovering during the year.' Max Fried will not pitch in the All-Star Game, but still will attend the festivities. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Boone feigned ignorance Friday when asked who with the Yankees noticed Andrés Muñoz was tipping his pitches in the ninth inning Thursday night. 'Muñoz was?' Boone deadpanned. The Mariners realized the Yankees had a tell, with the runner at second base making a motion to the hitter when Muñoz was about to throw a slider as they rallied for two runs that sent the game to extras. 'I don't know anything about that,' Boone said with a grin. A day after Oswald Peraza popped out on a bunt attempt in the 10th inning, he was joined by Anthony Volpe, Jorbit Vivas, Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger on the field early to take bunting practice. Austin Wells, whose left wrist went numb for a few minutes Thursday after taking a bouncing ball off it behind the plate, had a planned day off Friday. He is expected to catch Fried on Saturday afternoon. Boone said he assumed Marcus Stroman's quad was OK on Friday after he tweaked it during Thursday's start, but had not yet gotten a report on it. Marcus Stroman allowed just two runs in five innings in the Yankees' comeback win over the Mariners on July 10, 2025. Jason Szenes / New York Post Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, the pitching prospect the Yankees got back from the Red Sox for Carlos Narváez last offseason, was promoted to Double-A Somerset on Friday. The 21-year-old right-hander had a 2.26 ERA with 99 strikeouts in 83 ²/₃ innings and 15 games at High-A Hudson Valley. RHP Geoff Hartlieb elected free agency Friday in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A after being designated for assignment earlier this week.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The backflipping, monster voicing, V-neck wearing male pop star that America loves to hate
A mustachioed man sitting at a table meekly pulls a microphone out of his suit pocket and begins to sing, looking around as if he's surprised it's all happening. He stands, meandering among celebrities seated around him, like Jennifer Lopez and Jim Gaffigan, before pausing in front of Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser. They grab him, ripping the top of his suit off to reveal a glittering blue jumpsuit with the deepest V-neck imaginable. He rips his own pants off, gaining energy as he struts toward the stage. As his song approaches its climax, he jumps onto a piano, doing a flip off of it before launching into the song's chorus. This is Benson Boone. The 23-year-old is performing at the 2025 Grammys, where he's nominated for Best New Artist. At a star-studded ceremony, his 'Beautiful Things' rendition emerged as the talk of the town. Who was this guy, singing a vaguely familiar song, dressed like Freddie Mercury as he repeatedly does flips? 'Beautiful Things' was Boone's breakout song, first hitting the Billboard Hot 100 in February 2024. Now, 75 weeks later, it's still near the top of the chart. It's a ubiquitous radio song, inoffensive and catchy with an explosive chorus, also used frequently in TikTok posts and Instagram Reels. He's not a one-hit wonder, either — his songs 'Mystical Magical' and 'Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else' are also lingering on the charts now. His latest album, American Heart, came out in June 20 and remains on the Billboard 200. Despite his fame, each time Boone performs on a big stage, be it the Grammys, the VMAs, Coachella or Saturday Night Live, swaths of social media commenters respond with outrage as if it's the first time they've seen him. Maybe it is, somehow, but why is that so worth remarking about? "Benson Boone threatens to release more music," one TikTok user wrote in the comments of one of Boone's videos. "No real presence just flipping," an X user wrote. Others have said his songs are "giving nothing," sound like "grocery store" music and "lack authenticity." They poke fun at his name and his Mormon upbringing. Making fun of him is a trend unto itself, though none of these perceived offenses are cancellable. Why does he inspire such rage? '[Boone] kind of walks a knife-edge a little bit in his relationship to authenticity, which is a crucial way that people relate to popular music,' Mark Laver, an associate professor of music at Grinnell College, tells Yahoo. 'On the one hand, his lyrics are pretty intimate, about his dad, best friend or an unnamed woman … he invites people into his personal orbit — Taylor Swift does [this, too] and the Beatles did the same thing,' Laver explains. 'On the other hand, he's wearing these really glam suits … and he switches into this 'monster voice' on 'Beautiful Things' … at the emotional climax of the song. There's a gulf between the emotional sincerity of the lyrics and the fact that he's backflipping at the peak of emotional sincerity.' The drama of Boone's performance could also be what is aiding his breakout success in the social media age. After all, it's been a while since a new male pop star emerged — singing, dancing and developing an identifiable style as their female counterparts do — and he has successfully done so. There aren't even that many male pop stars in general. Charlie Lewis, the founder of Lewis Line Public Relations, specializes in helping emerging artists break out. He tells Yahoo that there's 'a pattern in pop culture where male artists are expected to earn public approval slowly, often through years of visible effort, reinvention or struggle.' 'When someone like Boone breaks through quickly and confidently, especially without a rebellious or ironic edge, it can spark resistance. The reaction isn't really about the music or the backflips, it's about how fast he's become impossible to ignore,' he says. 'We haven't seen a new male pop star achieve this level of visibility in a while, and the culture isn't quite sure what to do with him. That ambiguity becomes the controversy. Boone's not polarizing because he's trying too hard. He's polarizing because his rise disrupts expectations.' The performances and hooky choruses that lead to his bursts of virality also make him the butt of constant jokes on social media. People mock his backflips and his expressive singing voice. On TikTok, people are making fun of the funny way he sings 'moonbeam ice cream' — a made-up term — in his song 'Mystical Magical.' In response, he named the cookie he launched with the brand Crumbl, which frequently collaborates with celebrities on themed limited edition treats, 'moonbeam ice cream.' When people jokingly posted videos of themselves flipping after tasting the cookie, he responded with his own version. He sees your jokes. He's making them too. 'It's my birthday!' Boone playfully says in a June 25 TikTok. 'Stop the hate for a day and let me relax. We can continue tomorrow.' One of the reasons people have said they don't like Boone is because his sudden rise makes him seem like an industry plant, or an artist who is presented as an independent newcomer when they secretly have backing from a record label. Boone's record deal isn't in any way secret, and his story is far more complicated than that. He shared music on TikTok before auditioning for American Idol in 2021. As his online popularity grew, he dropped out of the show to focus on breaking into the industry that way instead. Nikki Camilleri, a music industry executive, tells Yahoo that the way Boone promotes his content on social media and punctuates all his performances with showy backflips is what gets people talking about him, though not all the talk is positive. 'For some, this feels inauthentic, and you'll see many comments questioning his perceived lack of identity,' she says. 'Some artists really lean into narrative, world-building and direct fan engagement … [but Boone] seems to have focused more on pushing his hooky tracks as much as possible.' Though Boone's voice is everywhere, he still feels unknowable. We know certain things about him for sure — he's going to belt a chorus, he's going to do a flip and he's going to pose topless with a mop of curly hair on his album covers — but he's still somewhat mysterious. We know the tone of his posts and the style of his performances, but little about him, or even his persona. He's constantly courting virality, but he hasn't found the same committed fanbase as other stars. That makes him feel more like a corporate experiment than an organic pop sensation. Lyric Mandell, the co-founder of the artist media management company Tutti Agency, tells Yahoo that Boone does so much self-promotion, it sometimes makes 'people feel like they are being sold a product rather than hearing the product of someone's creativity.' But here's the thing — he is selling us a product. As long as we're streaming his music, we're buying that product. 'That old saying, 'all press is good press,' feels relevant here, meaning a little backlash might not just be collateral damage, but part of the branding strategy,' Mandell explains. ' If that's the case, it would explain why he hasn't shifted course. The hate, ironically, might be what keeps us hitting play.'
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Cam Schlittler's strong debut leaves Aaron Boone with Yankees' starting rotation questions
Cam Schlittler's blazing MLB debut on the mound is still processing for the Yankees in more ways than one. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free While the 24-year-old flamethrower takes in the emotions of such a step in his baseball journey, manager Aaron Boone must grapple with New York's depleted starting rotation, Schlittler's potential and his promising debut. Boone said after Schlittler's win against the Mariners on Wednesday that the righty had earned himself another start following next week's All-Star break. But that's about as much thought as he's put into the starting pitching puzzle. 'We barely started scratching the surface on what it might look like,' Boone said before Thursday's series finale against Seattle. 'We'll get through this weekend and then line it up based on where guys are physically, who we value getting some extra days [off], how we want to line it up based on the schedule coming out of the break. But we really haven't gotten into that.' 3 Cam Schlittler throws during the first inning of the Yankees' win over the Mariners on July 9, 2025. AP Like Boone, Schlittler, who had more than 20 friends and family in attendance, hasn't been thinking too far ahead either. The youngster said postgame Wednesday that he was still processing the emotions of his big-league debut. He added Thursday that it's been more of the same since then, but that the surreal feelings 'come in little spurts.' 3 Cam Schlittler fists bumps Aaron Boone after winning his major league win in the Yankees' win over the Mariners on July 9, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post With injuries to Clarke Schmidt, Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil and Ryan Yarbrough, the team needed some stability in Schlittler's debut. He answered the call with seven strikeouts and three earned runs across 5 ¹/₃ innings. The 6-foot-6 Massachusetts native maxed out at 100 mph with his fastball and was hovering at 97.9 mph on average across the 40 fastballs he threw. 3 Cam Schlittler jogs onto the field during the first inning of the Yankees' win over the Mariners on July 9. 2025. AP It's a process, but Boone is impressed. 'It's about getting ready for the next one, it's not about nailing anything down,' Boone said. 'He had a great debut [Wednesday]. We think he's got a chance to be a really good pitcher. [We're] excited of what we saw. It's about getting him ready for his next one and hopefully continue to build on this. 'As good as last night was, we think he's very capable of that. It's about continuing to help these guys maximize and get them to be the best they can be.'
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Cam Schlittler brings heat and hope to Yankees in winning MLB debut
NEW YORK — One game into his major league career, Cam Schlittler is the hardest-throwing member of the New York Yankees' rotation. Schlittler used his 100 mph fastball to shut down Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners during an eye-opening debut Wednesday night, pitching the Yankees to a 9-6 victory before a throng of friends and family members in the crowd. 'Obviously, it's been my goal my whole life,' Schlittler said. 'I don't think I've really processed it yet.' One of the team's top-rated prospects, the 6-foot-6 Schlittler struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings to earn the win. He threw New York's seven fastest pitches this season and his average fastball velocity of 97.9 mph was the highest for a Yankees pitcher this year. But it was his poise and improved secondary pitches that really impressed manager Aaron Boone. 'You see his stuff really plays,' Boone said. 'I see a lot of potential.' Boone called it 'a great first step' and said Schlittler will get another big league start, likely after the All-Star break. 'He was sick,' said Yankees teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr., who homered twice and drove in four runs. Schlittler was called up from Triple-A to pitch in place of injured Clarke Schmidt, who is expected to undergo a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow that would sideline him for the rest of this season and much of next year. So there's a genuine opportunity for Schlittler to stick in the rotation for a Yankees squad trying to catch Toronto atop the AL East. 'Obviously, just trying to get the first one under my belt and then whatever happens. I'm just fortunate that they gave me that opportunity,' Schlittler said. 'Just take it day by day and see what happens.' Staked to an early 3-0 lead, Schlittler gave up three runs and four hits — including solo homers by J.P. Crawford and Jorge Polanco. The 24-year-old right-hander walked his first batter but settled down quickly and froze Raleigh, the major league home run leader, with a 100 mph heater for his first strikeout in the opening inning. 'He was nasty,' Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez said. That baseball was one of two sitting in Schlittler's locker after the game, both keepsakes inscribed and encased above the Yankees' championship belt for the night. Schlittler said the strikeout ball will probably end up in his room back home eventually, but first he planned to give it to his parents. 'I know they'll cherish that,' he said. Schlittler, who walked two, ending his outing with another strikeout of Raleigh before leaving with a 6-2 lead in the sixth to a standing ovation as his parents hugged in the Yankee Stadium stands. Schlittler was born in Massachusetts but said he always wanted to play for the Yankees. They selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 amateur draft from Northeastern in Boston, right in the heart of rival Red Sox country. The pitcher said his girlfriend and cousin were on hand in addition to plenty of friends, and he left 23 tickets for his supporters. But he said he wasn't all that nervous come first pitch. 'I think probably had more jitters this morning, honestly,' Schlittler said. 'I know my dad just in general gets more nervous than I do when I throw.'
