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New York Post
13-07-2025
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- New York Post
The phone call from Yankees' Max Fried that led to Tigers' Tarik Skubal getting All-Star start
Before Tarik Skubal learned he'd be the American League's starter at the All-Star Game, he received a call — and a question — from Max Fried. The Yankees' ace asked Skubal if he wanted to serve as the opening pitcher, and then added that 'I think you deserve it,' according to MLive. 'I was just wondering if you wanted to start it,' Skubal, who did, recalled Fried saying. Yankees manager Aaron Boone — managing the AL after winning the pennant in 2024 — eventually called a day later with the news, with Skubal starting alongside the National League's Paul Skenes during the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. Tarik Skubal throws a pitch during his July 11 start for the Tigers. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 'It was actually a really cool conversation [with Fried],' Skubal said, according to MLive. 'It's a very professional thing to do, and I've got a ton of respect for guys that do stuff like that.' It's unclear when the conversation specifically occurred, but Fried, who spent the first eight years of his career with the Braves before inking a $218 million deal in free agency, had emerged as an option to start before getting replaced by Carlos Rodón on the All-Star Game roster last week. The game will occur at Atlanta's Truist Park, and Fried had resembled the ace the Yankees envisioned with an ERA that sat at 1.92 when the calendar flipped to July — though it has since climbed to 2.43 after his last three outings. Max Fried throws a pitch during his July 6 start. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post 'Just a lot of machinations,' Boone said Friday of the decision for Fried to get replaced for the All-Star Game. '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 then exited his start one day later after just three innings and 73 pitches with a blister on his finger, which is an issue that has prompted trips to the injured list in past seasons. 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 Skubal won the American League's Cy Young Award last season and, at just 28 years old, has emerged as one of MLB's top young pitchers alongside Skenes. Across his first 19 starts in 2025, he collected a 2.23 ERA, and he threw at least six innings in 13 of those outings while allowing more than three earned runs in just four.
New York Post
13-07-2025
- 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
12-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Cody Bellinger's three-homer revenge game vs. Cubs nearly had a fourth until insane Kyle Tucker catch
Cody Bellinger was having a revenge game against the Cubs on Friday and produced the first three-homer game of his career, but his former team robbed him when he nearly launched a fourth. After hitting consecutive two-run home runs into right field to give the Yankees, Bellinger looked destined to have a third in the seventh. On a 1-1 pitch, the 2019 MVP launched a 94 mph sinker to right field, and it seemed on track to clear the fence. Advertisement 4 Kyle Tucker robs a home run during the Cubs' game against the Yankees on July 11. Screengrab via X/@MLB 4 Cody Bellinger reacts after Kyle Tucker robbed his home run on July 11. Screengrab via X/@MLB Advertisement However, Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker jumped up and reached his glove over the wall, robbing Bellinger before he later collected his third homer three innings later. The Yankees still managed to do damage in the fifth, however. They scored two more runs on a sequence of singles from Ben Rice, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Paul Goldschmidt, and J.C. Escarra, giving the Yankees a commanding 8-0 lead. Advertisement Friday marked the first time Bellinger was facing the Cubs since his trade to the pinstripes in the offseason that was largely thought of as a salary move by Chicago. They traded him for pitcher Cody Poteet, who the Yankees only used in five games last year, and the Cubs didn't go on to use him at all. 4 Cody Bellinger hits a home run during the Yankees' game against the Cubs on July 11. Jason Szenes for the NY Post 4 Cody Bellinger reacts after homering during the Yankees' game against the Cubs on July 11. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Advertisement In March, Poteet was traded to the Orioles for cash. Bellinger arrived in New York with two years and $52.5 million remaining on his contract, which also included a $25 million player option for 2026. It's expected that he will opt-out at the end of the season and become a free agent. 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 The pair of homers gave Bellinger his 18th multi-home run game. The last came on Aug. 19, 2023 with the Cubs.
New York Post
05-07-2025
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- New York Post
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez haunted by one pitch despite two-homer day
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 Jasson Domínguez hit the first leadoff homer of his career Friday and then added another go-ahead homer in the fifth as his hot streak at the plate continued. But as has become customary with the Yankees recently, it wasn't enough to result in a victory as the Yankees lost their fifth straight game, 6-5, to the Mets at Citi Field on Friday. And afterward, it wasn't so much the pair of opposite-field home runs Domínguez hit from the left side that were on his mind. Instead, it was the 3-1 splitter from Reed Garrett that Domínguez grounded harmlessly to second base to end the game that was on his mind. 'I was thinking about that last pitch,'' Domínguez said. 'I should have waited for another strike, but I swung.' Jasson Domínguez grounds out during the Yankees-Mets game on July 4, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post It was a rare mistake at the plate in recent days for Domínguez, who also walked and stole a base Friday — his third consecutive multi-hit game and fourth in his last five games. 'I love his at-bats,' Aaron Boone said. 'He's getting massive results now and hitting the ball incredibly hard, especially the last two days.' 'I feel pretty good,' Domínguez said. 'I'm seeing the ball well. I feel good overall.' But in addition to the groundout to end the game, as Garrett retired the side in order in the top of the ninth, leaving Aaron Judge in the on-deck circle, Domínguez also had a misplay in left that proved to be costly. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS Brandon Nimmo opened the bottom of the first with a 104-mph liner to left, where Domínguez initially broke in on the ball only for it to sail over his head. Nimmo ended up with a double on the play, moved to third on Francisco Lindor's groundout and scored when Juan Soto homered off Marcus Stroman to tie the game. Jasson Domínguez hits a home run during the Yankees-Mets game on July 4, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Domínguez said he couldn't recover from the bad first step. 'He just misjudged a rocket at him,' Boone said. 'It wasn't a sun thing. Every now and then, [a ball] will carry over a player's head. He just didn't read it the best.' Dealing with Domínguez's shortcomings on defense is easier to do when he's producing at the plate. With the lefty-swinging Trent Grisham and Ben Rice not in the lineup against Mets spot starter Justin Hagenman, the Yankees went with Domínguez in the leadoff spot. 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 'He's just getting more comfortable,' Boone said of Domínguez's progress on offense. 'This is who I feel he is as a hitter. We've seen this over the years and had this expectation for him.' His power to the opposite field is also encouraging and is something he's done more of this season than in the past, as he solidifies his role as the everyday left fielder. 'All year, especially left-handed, he's been really good,' Boone said. 'And right-handed, he'll trend up as he gets more experience. We're happy with his growth and development. … We're really seeing his speed showing up on both sides of the ball now. He's worked hard and had a really good attitude. We're seeing the fruits of a good, young player continuing to get a little bit better.'
New York Post
26-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Max Fried continues to make strong case to start All-Star Game after snaring MLB-leading 10th win
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 CINCINNATI — Max Fried will not let himself look that far ahead. But the All-Star Game is now just a few weeks away, happening in the city where he spent the first eight years of his big league career. Advertisement The Yankees left-hander became the first pitcher to reach 10 wins on Wednesday night while lowering his ERA to 1.92. And Aaron Boone is managing the American League team, meaning he gets to pick the starting pitcher. And, well … Advertisement 'I've got a handful of starts to go before the All-Star break,' Fried said, refusing to bite on the potential of starting that game in Atlanta. 'Right now at this time, I'm not really looking that far ahead. A lot can happen between now and then. I'm really just focused on my next one in five or six days, being able to take the ball and try to compete and win another game. I'll deal with it when it gets there.' Boone, who previously indicated Fried's schedule might not line up well to pitch in the All-Star Game, left the door open for it to happen after Wednesday's seven-inning gem in a 7-1 win over the Reds. 'That's down the road, we'll see,' Boone said with a grin. 'Making a case though.' Max Fried became the first pitcher to hit the 10-win mark this season, leading the Yankees to a 7-1 win over the Reds on June 25, 2025. Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Advertisement At this point, Fried's biggest competition for the job would be Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is 9-2 with a 2.29 ERA, or Astros ace Hunter Brown, who is 8-3 with a 1.88 ERA. For now, Fried played the role of stopper yet again, improving to 8-1 in 10 starts after a Yankees loss this season. He allowed just one unearned run while scattering four hits and one walk with seven strikeouts. Max Field fields a ground ball and throws to first for an out during the third inning of the Yankees' win over the Reds. AP Advertisement A night after the Yankees bullpen was stretched in an 11-inning loss, he protected it heading into a well-deserved off day. 'I thought I was able to change speeds pretty well,' Fried said. 'Early on I was able to keep the pitch count down a little bit. Drew some deep counts in those middle innings and was really fighting myself a little bit, but credit to the defense and especially the offense of getting some runs on the board and getting some breathing room and being able to have a really good complete game today.' In the process, Fried became the third Yankees pitcher since 1962 to be the first in the majors to each 10 wins in a season, joining CC Sabathia (2011) and Tommy John (1979). 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 'Ten wins in half a season is not easy to do, in any era, especially now,' Boone said. 'It's just a testament to how good he's been and how efficient he's been. Needless to say, he's been enormous for us, whether it's coming off a loss or extending a streak. His consistency's been great.'
