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Japan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
Yamamoto struggles as Yankees shut down Dodgers to avoid sweep
Ben Rice hit a two-run home run and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough went six strong innings against his former club as the visiting New York Yankees avoided a three-game sweep in a World Series rematch with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. DJ LeMahieu had four hits and drove in a pair of runs as the Yankees finished a 6-3 road trip against the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers. It was LeMahieu's first four-hit game since June of 2021. Yarbrough (3-0), who received his World Series ring this weekend after making 32 relief appearances with the Dodgers last season, gave up one run on four hits with no walks and five strikeouts in his fifth start of the season. Tommy Edman, Andy Pages and Max Muncy each hit home runs for the Dodgers, who saw a late surge fall short after scoring a combined 26 runs in two victories to start the series. Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4) gave up four runs while tying a career high with seven hits allowed in 3 2/3 innings as he gave up three walks. He failed to complete five innings for the first time this season. The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a single from Jasson Dominguez, before the Dodgers tied it in the second on Edman's ninth home run. New York moved in front for good in the third inning when Rice followed a leadoff walk to Aaron Judge with a two-run home run to center field. Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells singled with one out and Volpe scored on a two-out wild pitch from Yamamoto. The Dodgers closed within 6-3 in the seventh inning against right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga when Pages and Muncy hit home runs in a span of three batters. Muncy hit his third home run in two games and now has seven on the season. LeMahieu's fourth hit of the game was an RBI double in the ninth. Dominguez hurt his left thumb after stealing second base in the fifth inning. The Dodgers were playing without Mookie Betts, who missed the series with a fracture at the tip of a toe on his left foot.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Yankees hope Jazz Chisholm Jr. strengthens third base
Yankees hope Jazz Chisholm Jr. strengthens third base originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jazz Chisholm Jr. wrapped up his minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Sunday, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout as the designated hitter. In all, Chisholm played in three rehab games and is expected to be activated off the injured list before the Yankees begin a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians at the Stadium. Advertisement Chisholm will return to a different team than the one he left. In his absence, Oswaldo Cabrera fractured his ankle and DJ LeMahieu got healthy and came off the injured list. So, Chisholm will return to play third base, not second like he was playing before he strained his oblique muscle on April 30. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13).David Richard-Imagn Images In 30 games this season, Chisholm has posted a .181 batting average with 19 hits, seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and six stolen bases. Despite the low average, his power and speed have been contributing significantly to the Yankees' offense Manager Aaron Boone announced earlier this week that Chisholm is expected to be activated as early as Tuesday and will take over at third base. Advertisement This move comes after Cabrera's season-ending injury and LeMahieu's return to second base. The Yankees are hoping that making LeMahieu comfortable at second base might help him get back some of his stroke from his two batting champion seasons. Or that it might be easier for the Yankees to find a second baseman on the trade market. Chisholm's versatility allows the Yankees to make those adjustments. He had learned to play third on the fly last season after the Yankees acquired him at the trade deadline. His move could help the Yankees at this year's deadline. While Chisholm's rehab stint was brief, the Yankees hope his energy can help them rebound after a brutal weekend in Los Angeles. Related: Jazz Chisholm Jr. Shuts Down Yankees Drama After First Rehab Game Related: Yankees Make a Surprising Roster Move Before Dodgers Series Finale This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oswald Peraza belts ‘special' homer with Yankees roster spot in doubt
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 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Twice, unprompted, Oswald Peraza said he is enjoying being a Yankee. Advertisement The young infielder wants to remain in pinstripes and knows that he must perform to ensure he will continue to be a part of the team. Peraza performed Saturday, when he smacked his second home run of the season — a two-run shot that briefly gave the Yankees the lead in the sixth inning — in what became an elements-affected 11-7 loss to the A's at Sutter Health Park. In what had been a tie game, Peraza teed off on a sweeper from righty Justin Sterner, pulling it down the left field line and clearing the wall. With DJ LeMahieu due back as soon as Monday in Seattle, Peraza's spot on the roster has seemed in question. Advertisement If this home run meant a bit more to him, it showed: He looked toward the dugout, slammed his bat to the dirt and pumped his fist on the way to first base. 'Definitely a special moment there,' Peraza said through interpreter Marlon Abreu. 'Like I said, I'm really enjoying being part of this team and finding a way just to stay ready. The opportunities, you want to be ready for when they come.' Oswald Peraza rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the sixth inning of the Yankees' 11-7 loss to the A's on May 10, 2025. Dennis Lee-Imagn Images There have not been a ton of opportunities for Peraza, who also has not run with the ones he has been given. His 1-for-3 day bumped his average to .205 and OPS to .657, typically playing third base against lefties while Oswaldo Cabrera has gotten the reps against righties. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS 'He obviously hasn't played a ton, but I feel like his at-bats have really improved from the start of the season,' manager Aaron Boone said. Advertisement When LeMahieu returns, the Yankees could create roster room by DFA'ing Peraza or Pablo Reyes or optioning Jorbit Vivas. A leaping Oswald Peraza celebrates with Jasson Dominguez after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning of the Yankees' loss to the A's. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Perhaps Peraza can build upon an encouraging swing — but doing so is difficult because the Yankees are expected to see a slew of righty starters in the next week. 'Definitely some difficulties finding a way to stay ready,' Peraza acknowledged. 'But at the same time, I'm also enjoying the opportunity and being here, finding ways to prepare yourself and stay ready. … Definitely enjoying being here and being part of this team.' All around the A's clubhouse are Yankees reminders. In one corner are the lockers, in order, of Luis Severino, Miguel Andujar and Gio Urshela. Advertisement A bit farther down sits Mitch Spence, a Rule 5 pick taken from the Yankees in December 2023. Injured former top Yankees prospects Luis Medina and Ken Waldichuk own lockers, and across the room is JP Sears, who came up through the Yankees system and debuted in pinstripes in 2022. Former Bomber JP Sears delivers a pitch during the first inning of the Yankees' loss to the A's. Getty Images Sears, part of the Frankie Montas trade at the 2022 trade deadline, might be a regret of Brian Cashman's, having established himself in the A's rotation and allowing one run over five innings Saturday. Sears has fond memories of his time with the Yankees — including a snapshot of Aaron Judge's behind-the-scenes leadership. Advertisement The lefty pitched well enough in spring training 2022 to crack the Opening Day roster for what would be his major league debut. Two days after he learned he would break camp with the team, he got a text from Judge. 'Hey, if you're not busy, I got a reservation for you and your family at Don Angie's,' Judge told Sears. JP Sears throwing a pitch while with the Yankees in 2022. for the NY POST He wasn't busy. After flying from Tampa to New York ahead of the start of the regular season, Sears and his parents went to dinner at the West Village spot at which reservations are hard to come by — unless you know the captain of the Yankees. Sears and his family simply showed up and did not have to plan any of the details. At the end of the meal, Judge arrived, introduced himself to Sears' parents and paid for the dinner. Advertisement 'It seems like he's always been the person he says he's going to be,' Sears said. The Yankees transferred the rehab assignment of righty Scott Effross from the FCL Yankees to Double-A Somerset. The Yankees have not named a starting pitcher for Sunday's series finale, needing a fifth starter after Carlos Carrasco was DFA'd and wanting Clarke Schmidt to receive an extra day of rest before pitching Monday. Boone said Ryan Yarbrough likely would 'figure in some way, shape or form,' meaning the bullpen length option could start or could log innings as a bulk reliever. The odd man out of the starting lineup Saturday: Ben Rice, who sat against the lefty Sears. Advertisement Judge moved to DH, Trent Grisham started in center field, Cody Bellinger played right and Jasson Domínguez remained in the lineup against a southpaw after his three-homer game Friday. Rice pinch hit in the eighth and struck out against Mason Miller. 'I've kind of looked at it as a way to keep these guys fresh, too,' Boone said. 'But they're all playing pretty much all the time. So far I feel like it's worked well.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu once again battling with hip discomfort
BALTIMORE – A week into his minor league rehab assignment, DJ LeMahieu is dealing with enough hip discomfort that he received a cortisone shot Tuesday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone termed it a 'proactive'' measure and expressed hope that LeMahieu would resume playing in games by Thursday or Friday. Advertisement So, in the Yankees' view, don't call it a setback as he tries to move into the Yankees' third base mix. But given LeMahieu's recent injury history, it's at least one more potential obstacle on his path back to the Bronx. On the injured list since Opening Day, LeMahieu has been rehabbing from a left calf strain suffered March 1, during the second at-bat of his first 2025 exhibition game. Feb 20, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees third base DJ LeMahieu (26) during work outs at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Late last season, LeMahieu dealt with a right hip impingement that effectively ended his injury-marred 2024 season. LeMahieu had received a cortisone shot to his right hip in mid-September. At the time, LeMahieu felt he could still contribute to the postseason-bound Yankees. Advertisement But the 36-year-old former batting champion was a spectator through October, and his pinstriped status remained murky despite being owed $30 million through 2026. According to Boone, the right-handed hitting veteran infielder 'felt a little something maybe coming on'' with his hip 'and just wanted to knock it out, wanting to be proactive, knowing he really wants this to go really well in his build up.'' Related: DJ LeMahieu talks about frustration over injury history, passion for helping the Yankees In his first four rehab games at Class AA Somerset, LeMahieu is batting .600 (6-for-10) with a double, homer and three RBI. Advertisement '(In) my sense, it was pretty minor,'' Boone said. 'DJ's always been so tough and his way is to just power through things and grind through things. 'I think he just wants to make sure he gives himself the best runway to be successful.'' It's been a series of injuries and bad breaks for LeMahieu, who fractured a bone in his right foot in a late March spring training game in 2024. Prior to that, LeMahieu had lost significant time due to a sports hernia and ligament damage to his right big toe. At the plate during his rehab games, 'I know he feels good,'' said Boone. 'Hopefully he continues to go that way and comes up here and helps us.'' This article originally appeared on Yankees' DJ LeMahieu once again battling hip injury
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jazz Chisholm's switch to third base could reshape Yankees trade plans
Jazz Chisholm's switch to third base could reshape Yankees trade plans originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Now that Jazz Chisholm, Jr. had shot down any sniff of controversy about him switching positions to third base when he returns from the injured list, it's interesting to see a national columnist explain the not-so-generous reasons the New York Yankees are making the move. Advertisement On the surface, it looks like a move to keep veteran DJ LeMahieu comfortable at second. But The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal points out there's more roster-management strategy at play. 'Teams generally use their most athletic defenders in the middle of the diamond,' Rosenthal wrote, raising the obvious question: why put the quicker, more dynamic Chisholm at third? New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm, Jr. plays second base against the Rays in Tampa, April 17, 2025.© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The first reason: LeMahieu is less athletic but feels more at home at second base. That comfort level matters. It certainly matters when he's coming off injury and struggling, hitting just .184 with a .507 OPS in his first dozen games back. The Yankees owe him $30 million for this season and next on the $90 million contract he signed back after the 2020 season. They need to find out what they have left in him. Advertisement The second, and perhaps more intriguing, reason is a nod to the trade market. According to Rosenthal, the supply of second basemen available at the deadline might be deeper than the pool of third basemen. That makes Chisholm's flexibility a valuable chess piece for the Yankees. So, if LeMahieu can't shake off his slump, New York can look to upgrade second base without losing ground elsewhere. Chisholm's versatility, the same thing the Yankees once valued in LeMahieu, could give them an advantage at the trade deadline. They have a few weeks to evaluate the situation and scope out what is going to be available at the trade deadline. Advertisement Related: Jazz Chisholm Jr. Shuts Down Yankees Drama After First Rehab Game Related: Giancarlo Stanton's Bold Rule For the 2025 Yankees This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
