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Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Yankees snap Blue Jays home field mastery with dramatic ninth-inning win
You didn't really think the New York Yankees would roll over for a sixth consecutive loss to the Blue Jays in the past three weeks did you? Article content Sure, the Bronx Bombers have been struggling as they've essentially handed the Jays first place in the American League East, a dramatic turnabout in such a short time frame. Article content Article content Apparently there's still some pride in the Pinstripes, however as they jumped on veteran Max Scherzer and out to an early 4-1 lead before yet another exuberant sellout Rogers Centre crowd. Article content Article content The plucky Jays fought back to tie it only to see Yankees first baseman Ben Rice clobber a solo homer in the ninth to secure a 5-4 win to squelch the bleeding from the defending division champs. It was the Bronx Bombers first victory since losing a four-gamer here earlier in the month and dropping Monday's opener of this three-game set. The loss also defused the Jays franchise record, 11-game home winning streak. Article content Article content The winning blow came off of Jays closer Jeff Hoffman, who was making his fourth appearance in five days as manager John Schneider was clearly going for the jugular against the Yankees, who moved back to within three games of Toronto's lead in the AL East. Article content The Jays prospects seemed dire in the early going, but then the familiar chorus of this resilient team kicked in yet again. After falling into that 4-1 hole, the Jays resolutely chipped away at the Yankees lead. Addison Barger got it started with his second RBI single of the night in the fifth to cut the deficit to two and then it was pinch-hitting Davis Schneider's turn to deliver a clutch hit, an RBI double in the sixth to score another pinch hitter, Myles Straw. Article content Article content Two batters later, George Springer ripped a single towards Aaron Judge in right field and just like that it was a 4-4 ball game. Article content The Jays had opportunities to finish off the comeback, too. George Springer was left on second base to end the sixth when Vlad Guerrero Jr. struck out in one of those moments that the Jays need him to come up big in. Article content In the seventh, a hard-hit double to lead things off from Bo Bichette yielded nothing, either, setting the stage for Rice's decisive homer in the ninth. Article content Guerrero attempted to get the rally started with a leadoff single off of Yankees closer Devin Williams in the ninth but a Bichette strikeout was followed by a loud fly ball out to right field by Barger and a strikeout of catcher Alejandro Kirk. Article content The loss snapped the Jays franshise-record home winning streak at 11 games and set up a rubber match in the three-game series for Wednesday.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Deadline Deal? MLB Insider Suggests Trade For Star Closer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Coming into the season, the New York Yankees were the heavy favorites to win the loaded American League East. The Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Tampa Bay Rays were all expected to chase the Yankees, but just over halfway through the season, it's the Yankees chasing the division lead. With that in mind, the Yankees will likely be one of the more active buyers at the trade deadline. The Bronx Bombers need to bring in at least one starting pitcher and a third baseman. But they also need to add some talent to their bullpen, especially if they can't add another ace to their rotation. ESPN's Jeff Passan recently suggested the Bronx Bombers were one of the "best fits" in a potential trade for Minnesota Twins star closer Jhoan Duran in the coming weeks. DENVER, CO - JULY 20: Relief pitcher Jhoan Duran #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. DENVER, CO - JULY 20: Relief pitcher Jhoan Duran #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado."Duran is one of the best relievers in the sport, thanks to his nasty stuff, headlined by a fastball that averages 100.2 mph and a splinker that sits 97.5 mph," Passan wrote. "He has two more years of team control after this season, so he'd demand a big trade package." Adding Duran would be a dream come true for the Yankees. He's one of the more dominant bullpen arms in baseball and the Yankees could use him as a seventh or eighth inning guy with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver already at the backend of the game. The issue here is the Yankees don't have the prospect capital to make a big move like this if they're also going to add starting pitching and an infielder. While it would be beneficial to make this move, the Yankees' front office likely won't be able to make it happen. More MLB: Sandy Alcántara Blockbuster? Cubs Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak
National Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Blue Jays tie club record by winning their 10th home game in a row as Yankees come to town
While their pitching was a bit spotty, the Blue Jays' offence was spot on, the main reason why disaster was averted and why Toronto would win its 10th straight home game to tie a franchise record. Article content The stage is now set for a three-game series against the visiting New York Yankees that begins Monday night in what promises to be yet another epic matchup with the Bronx Bombers. Article content Article content Article content On a sun-baked Sunday, the Jays led the San Francisco Giants 7-2, but would hold on for an 8-6 win. Article content The following are three takeaways on a day the Blue Jays earned their third successive series sweep at home, a day when the AL East leaders hit three home runs to run their overall record to 58-41. Article content 1. Berrios exposed Article content Once they returned from the all-star break, the Jays quickly turned the page from a tough stretch that saw them lose three of four entering the summer slumber. Article content A big reason can be traced to the starting pitching. Article content Chris Bassitt set the tone in Friday night's series opener. Article content On Saturday, Eric Lauer pitched even better than Bassitt. Article content Jose Berrios had a tough act to follow, in other words, when he started the series finale. Article content A couple of double plays in the first three innings certainly helped, but Berrios did face a threat in the fifth inning when he had runners at first and second with none out after he gave up a walk, the first time this series a Toronto pitcher had issued a free pass. Article content Article content On the 19th pitch of the inning, Berrios recorded the first out on an infield fly rule, no less. Article content Berrios, simply put, was losing his effectiveness as the Giants forced the right-hander to elevate his pitch count. Article content A big strikeout would end the inning, thus avoiding Rafael Devers, if the Jays even wanted such a matchup, which didn't seem likely. Article content When Berrios began the sixth, he had a 7-2 lead and promptly gave up a single to Devers. Article content After Berrios gave up a two-out, two-run bomb to Matt Chapman, a pitching change was made. Article content Berrios wasn't as good as Bassitt or Lauer and he needs to be better. Article content He was fortunate to be supported by an offence that would record a four-run inning for the third game in a row. Article content 2. Ray day Article content He won a Cy Young Award with the Blue Jays in 2021 and endeared himself to many with his competitive edge and loud grunts, while turning heads with his tight pants. Article content When last seen on the mound in Toronto, the left-hander pitched for the Seattle Mariners in Game 2 of the 2022 wild card.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Blockbuster? Why Latest $66 Million Trade Buzz Makes Perfect Sense
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees need to find a third baseman in the next two weeks. The Yankees came into the season with a lack of talent and depth at the position, but Oswaldo Cabrera's crushing injury handicapped the Yankees even further. Luckily for the Bronx Bombers, there's a slugger with over 30 home runs expected to hit the trade block. Just Baseball's Giovanni Panicola recently joined the crowd of media members who believe Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez would be the perfect fit at third base for the Yankees. ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Eugenio Suárez #54 of the Arizona Diamondbacks fields the ball during the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Eugenio Suárez #54 of the Arizona Diamondbacks fields the ball during the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matthew Grimes Jr./"Suárez is the best possible fit for the Yankees. Adding a big-time rental bat with power that can extend an already scary lineup is ideal," Panicola wrote. "Suárez is having an amazing year so far, where he is hitting .250/.320/.569 with a wRC+ of 142 and 31 home runs, which is fourth in the MLB. "Even though Suárez is a great fit for the Yankees, he is also a great fit for many other teams, which could increase his price tag. The challenge for the Yankees is giving a competitive offer that isn't too much with a farm system that is on the weaker side." Suárez makes perfect sense for the Yankees under one circumstance: the Bronx Bombers can't afford to overpay for him. With Suárez being a rental option, the Yankees would have the ability to re-sign him after the season, assuming they can trade for him, but the other 29 teams in baseball would be able to sign him, too. If the Yankees were to cripple their farm system to acquire Suárez, but fell short of the World Series and lost the slugger in free agency, it would be looked at as a bone-headed decision. But adding this kind of power to the same lineup as Aaron Judge would be the best-case scenario for Aaron Boone's team. Suárez will remain the best option for the Yankees until a trade is announced. More MLB: Astros' Top Prospect Projected To Sign 8-Year, $80 Million Contract Extension
Newsweek
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Blockbuster? Why Deal For 2 Stars Makes Perfect Sense For New York
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball, largely due to the MVP production coming from superstar Aaron Judge. But Judge isn't the only talent on this team. In fact, they're loaded with talent across the board except for two spots: the pitching rotation and third base. The Yankees are facing injuries to Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, and Clarke Schmidt. This trio of pitchers was expected to eat well over 400 or 500 innings coming into the year, but they won't get close to that. The Yankees are also down a few players at third base. After losing Gleyber Torres to free agency and Oswaldo Cabrera to injury, the Bronx Bombers haven't found an everyday third baseman. But the team could look to swing a blockbuster trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks to fill both roster holes in one deal. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaving a game against... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaving a game against the New York Mets in the first inning at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. MoreSlugger Eugenio Suárez is expected to be the best third baseman on the market this year. He's already eclipsed 30 home runs on the season and seems to be headed for 45 or 50 bombs by year's end. Adding him to a lineup with Judge would be nightmare fuel for pitchers. Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly both make sense as trade targets for the Yankees, too. Both righties are on expiring contracts this season. Kelly has looked better than Gallen, but Gallen's ceiling is higher. If the Yankees are likely to pursue Suárez, it would make sense to go after a pitcher in the same trade. This would be a blockbuster deal for the Bronx Bombers to make, but it could be the difference between losing the division and winning the World Series. These are upgrades that need to be made, and there's no better way to make them than this blockbuster deal. More MLB: Red Sox Starter 'Will Be Sacrificed' Following $200 Million Alex Bregman Update
