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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Giancarlo Stanton injury update: Has Aaron Boone revealed a clear timeline for his return to the lineup?
Big update on Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton as Aaron Boone reveals how recovery is really going (Getty Images) As of June 4, the New York Yankees sit comfortably atop the American League East with a 37-22 record. What's been particularly impressive is how they've stayed dominant despite key injuries, most notably to ace Gerrit Cole and power-hitting slugger Giancarlo Stanton. While Cole's season appears lost, Stanton's situation has become more layered and intriguing. Aaron Boone gives fresh insight into Giancarlo Stanton's recovery The former NL MVP has yet to make his 2025 debut, still recovering from a nagging "tennis elbow" injury he sustained during Spring Training. Initially, no timeline was set for a rehab assignment, creating growing uncertainty among fans and insiders alike. But on Wednesday, ahead of a pivotal matchup against the Cleveland Guardians, manager Aaron Boone offered a fresh—if still ambiguous—update. 'Giancarlo Stanton had a workout day in Tampa on Wednesday. He's likely headed back to New York,' Boone said, via Gary Phillips of The New York Daily News. 'But I don't know the next step, if it's a rehab assignment or what. Hopefully we'll have that in the next 24 hours.' Yankees manager Aaron Boone provides long-awaited update on Giancarlo Stanton's return (Getty Images0 The news that Stanton worked out in Tampa is a step forward, but the next phase of his return remains clouded in uncertainty. He didn't take part in live at-bats this week, though he has previously faced teammate Jake Cousins in a simulated session back in early May. Still, the question remains—what role will he play upon returning, and when will that return actually happen? Boone's vague tone underscores the balancing act he faces. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo Stanton's 2024 stats—27 home runs and 72 RBI over 114 games—highlight what he brings to the table. Yet, the current Yankees lineup is thriving without him. With the second-highest OPS, slugging percentage, and total home runs in the league, trailing only the Dodgers, Boone may soon have to make a tough decision. 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' comes to mind. But it's not that simple. Stanton's return, especially after dominating the Guardians in last year's ALCS, could shake up the lineup chemistry. The Yankees opened the current series against Cleveland with a 3-2 win and now boast the best run differential in the AL following Detroit's loss. The coming days could determine whether Stanton embarks on a rehab assignment or continues to work behind the scenes. Either way, his situation looms large—not just for his own timeline, but for how the Yankees manage one of MLB's most potent lineups moving forward. Also Read: Randy Johnson's legendary No. 51 to be retired by Mariners in 2026, honoring franchise's pitching icon
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong joins rare HR-steal club in win vs. Nationals
The post Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong joins rare HR-steal club in win vs. Nationals appeared first on ClutchPoints. Pete Crow-Armstrong is a former first-round draft pick who was the main selling point in the 2021 trade the New York Mets completed with the Chicago Cubs for Javier Baez. So, he was always projected to do big things. But few people expected him to morph into a complete talent at just 23 years of age. Advertisement The Cubs center fielder displayed excellent defense and speed in a 123-game sample size in 2024, but he managed little production in the batter's box. Crow-Armstrong's struggles continued to begin the 2025 season, as he slashed a ghastly .197/.264/.258/.521 in his first 17 games. It did not take long for everything to click, however. Fast forward to now, and Crow-Armstrong is one of MLB's best players. He punctuated Chicago's fantastic 60-game start (38-22) by achieving a truly remarkable feat in Tuesday's 8-3 win versus the Washington Nationals (28-32). The Los Angeles, California native hit a double, scored two runs, walked twice and recorded two stolen bases. His active outing lifted him into rarefied air. Crow-Armstrong is the fourth-fastest player in the modern era (since 1900) to belt 15-plus home runs and steal 20-plus bags, trailing only Bobby Bonds, Ken Williams and Eric Davis, per the MLB X account. Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong has raced his way toward the top early in 2025 And the myth grows. The Cubs have one of the most lethal lineups in baseball, with Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki both posting Silver Slugger-worthy campaigns so far, but the man they call PCA is a huge reason why they are tied with the Mets for the top record in the National League. He is leaving a sizable imprint all over the field, displaying his entire skill set en route to posting an NL-best 3.6 WAR. Advertisement Pete Crow-Armstrong has 15 homers, 21 stolen bases, a .281 batting average, .562 slugging percentage, .880 OPS, 51 RBIs and 15 doubles this season. Although it is still early, he is firmly in the NL MVP race. Actually, one can argue he is leading the pack right now. What is maybe most astounding about this terrific run is that there is considerable room for improvement. The left-handed hitter has a substandard .313 on-base percentage and concerning 43.8 chase rate, illustrating a lack of discipline at the dish. And yet, he is still smashing the ball. If Crow-Armstrong can become a bit more selective during at-bats, he could enter truly special territory. As it stands, PCA is already joining exclusive clubs and epitomizing two-way star power. Crow-Armstrong and the Cubbies will try to stay in full-throttle mode when they return to Nationals Park on Wednesday. Related: Paul Skenes trade grades for ex-MLB GM's Cubs-Pirates hypothetical Related: Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong emerging as legitimate MVP candidate
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dodgers React to MLB's Major Shohei Ohtani Announcement on Tuesday
Dodgers React to MLB's Major Shohei Ohtani Announcement on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After winning it all in 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers have cemented themselves as one of the best teams in MLB in 2025. They're sporting a 36-24 record while sitting in first place in the NL West. Advertisement Of course, they have several talented players on their roster, but maybe none as great as Shohei Ohtani, who is now in just the second season of a 10-year, $700 million contract that runs through the 2033 season. After winning the NL MVP in 2024, he's only continued to be amazing, and on Tuesday, MLB announced that he'd been named the NL Player of the Month for May. It's, of course, a special honor and even drew a reaction from the Dodgers, who congratulated Ohtani on X: "May's best Sho. Congratulations Shohei on being named the NL Player of the Month!" It's no surprise that he won this either, because in May, Ohtani appeared in 27 games, accumulating 110 at-bats, 34 hits, 15 home runs, 31 runs scored, 27 RBIs, and 17 walks while slashing .309/.398/.782 with a 1.180 OPS. Advertisement What makes earning this honor even more special is that it's the sixth time Ohtani has been named a Player of the Month, receiving it twice with the Dodgers and four times with the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17)© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images He hasn't only been great in May, though, because throughout the entire season, he's racked up 233 at-bats, 68 hits, 23 home runs, 64 runs scored, 39 RBIs, 37 walks, a 1.047 OPS and a 3.2 WAR. There's no doubt that if Ohtani continues to perform at this pace, he will have a good argument for winning his fourth career MVP and second with the Dodgers. Related: Mike Trout's Postgame Actions Spark Strong Reactions From Fans This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mets' Juan Soto hopeful breaking hitless streak will spark offensive turnaround: 'It's a matter of time'
Baseball fans can't turn on a Mets game without hearing about the early-season struggles of Juan Soto. The slugger who signed a massive contract this offseason has not had the year everyone projected. Entering Friday's series opener against the Rockies, Soto was hitting just .224 batting average with a .352 OBP and slugging .393. In the series prior to this weekend, a three-game set against the lowly White Sox, Soto went hitless (0-10) with a pair of walks. Advertisement Soto's troubles at the plate caused manager Carlos Mendoza to be inundated with daily questions about his slugger, and even president of baseball operations David Stearns was asked when he made himself available before Friday's game. The messaging has always been patience; that the man who smashed 41 homers and slashed .288/.419/.569 with a .988 OPS a season ago will eventually find it. Well, while it's way too early to say Soto is back, Friday's performance could be the start of something. Soto went 2-for-4, including an RBI double in the third inning that put the Mets up 2-0. His double snapped a 0-for-17 hitless streak. "Feels great," Soto said of his RBI knock after the game. "Any time you come through for the team, it's a good feeling." Soto was asked about his batting stance and how he's seemingly adjusted it to be more balanced on the lower body. The slugger acknowledged the work he's been putting in at the plate mechanically, but also working on his timing and making good decisions. Soto has notably taken more pitches in the zone, which has led to him getting behind in the count and striking out more. But it's a work in progress that, at least for one game, is paying off. Advertisement "I've been working a lot on my swing to try and try to figure out the best way to come through for the team," he explained. "It takes work and time. It looks a little different, but we keep working." Aside from his two hits, Soto also made a great running catch to rob the Rockies of extra bases. Soto said he was fooled by the hitter's swing and, according to teammate Francisco Lindor, the ball carried more than it has all season, which forced the 2024 Gold Glove finalist to have to adjust on the fly. "I made a really good adjustment. I felt like he hit it off the hand," Soto said of his catch. "When I started to see the ball fly, I realized he hit it better than I thought, had to make an adjustment and just move back." "It was pretty cool. For a second when I looked, I didn't think he had a chance, the ball was carrying a little more today than usual," Lindor said of Soto's catch. "I don't think he was expecting it. He played it well." Advertisement Lindor, whose two homers lifted the Mets to a 4-2 win on Friday, knows all too well struggling as the high-profile Mets acquisition. The shortstop weathered that storm to become one of the most beloved players and was the NL MVP runner-up, and has become the de facto team captain. So like his manager and the front office, he's asked about Soto all the time, and he echoes them every time. That Soto's struggles are temporary. "I think he's only going to continue to climb," Lindor said. "Everybody from the outside keep saying 'Where's Soto? Where's Soto?', we've seen it. He's had good at-bats weekly, overall, he ends up with good at-bats, and today, the ball fell for him. He's going to be great. He's going to end up with his normal numbers and hopefully from here on out, there's more luck on his side." "It's always good to see him and all of our guys having a good night," Mendoza said. "I thought not only at the plate but defensively -- I thought he made a nice play cutting that ball down the right field line and keeping that runner from scoring from first base with two outs, so yeah. He's going to get through it. He's too good of a hitter. Obviously, good night for him, Lindor, some of the guys, but it was good to see Soto finally getting some good results there." Soto was asked about Stearns' comments and that he may be putting pressure on himself. Advertisement "I don't say any pressure. I'll say it's more about coming through for the team," Soto said. "Everybody is hoping I come through and I want to hit for the team either way. Get some wins. I know I've been struggling and I haven't been there for the team, but I will be. "It's a matter of time [until I stack games like today]. We don't know when it's going to come through. Just have to keep working on it." Despite not getting hits, Soto drove in his sixth RBI in his last eight games after Friday. He had one in the previous nine games, so perhaps Soto has been a bit unlucky. We will all have to see what the next few games bring.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani Make MLB History in Same Inning of Yankees-Dodgers Game
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani Make MLB History in Same Inning of Yankees-Dodgers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a rematch of the 2024 World Series, the New York Yankees are in Los Angeles this weekend for a highly anticipated showdown with the Dodgers. Advertisement The fireworks started early, as Yankees star Aaron Judge launched a home run in his first at-bat of the game. Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani quickly answered, homering to lead off the bottom of the first inning. Judge's blast was his 19th of the season, while Ohtani extended his MLB lead with his 21st—and later added his 22nd home run in the sixth inning. Together, the two stars made MLB history. According to "OptaSTATS," with Judge and Ohtani having won the 2024 AL and NL MVP awards respectively, Friday night marked the first time in MLB history that both reigning MVPs homered in the first inning of the same game. Fans reacted to the shocking milestone: Advertisement "And WE are here for it!!!" A fan said. Someone else added, "That's nuts." "This is a damn cool cherry pick," another fan posted. One more fan commented, "Are you not entertained." New York Yankees right fielder Aaron JudgeCary Edmondson-Imagn Images Judge and Ohtani have picked up right where they left off last season, continuing their dominance as both of their teams sit atop their respective divisions. Ohtani made history by becoming the first player in MLB's modern era to score 60 runs before June. Entering Friday's matchup, he was batting .292 with 65 hits, 37 RBIs, and an impressive 1.042 OPS. Meanwhile, Judge leads the league with a scorching .391 batting average. He's added 19 home runs, 47 RBIs, and boasts a league-best 1.227 OPS. Advertisement Related: Shohei Ohtani Makes MLB History on Friday Against New York Yankees This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
