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New York Post
24-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu hopes to keep good mojo going in Colorado return
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 DENVER — DJ LeMahieu returned to his old stomping grounds Friday, hoping to tap back into some old magic while getting to hit in elevation. And while the Yankees' veteran infielder had not gotten much in the way of results in his first eight games since returning from a calf strain that cost him the first six-plus weeks of the season, he was encouraged by how he felt physically and in the batter's box. 'I feel comfortable,' LeMahieu said before going 0-for-2 with a walk in the Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Rockies at Coors Field. 'Feel like I'm hitting the ball hard and like I'm seeing the ball pretty well. Just want to keep it rolling.' The underlying metrics back up that claim, as LeMahieu entered Friday with an average exit velocity of 93.8 mph and an expected batting average of .282. He hit a pair of groundouts Friday, one coming off the bat at 94.5 mph, as he dropped to 4-for-21 on the season. DJ LeMahieu warms up before the Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Rockies on May 23, 2025. AP More encouraging has been the way he has looked in the field at second base — though he could be headed back to third once Jazz Chisholm Jr. returns from the IL — with manager Aaron Boone saying LeMahieu is 'probably' moving better than he has the past couple of years. 'But again, I feel like when he's been out there, he's been moving fine in the past,' Boone said. 'It's just the challenge of keeping him out there. Feel like he's in a good place right now physically and he's been bouncing back pretty well. Hopefully, that continues for us with him playing a big role.' When the former Rockie returned to Coors Field for the first time as a visitor two years ago, LeMahieu went 6-for-13 and used it as a springboard for a strong second half. He entered Friday having hit .330 with an .835 OPS in 437 career games here. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS 'I mean, yeah, I miss hitting here every day,' LeMahieu said with a chuckle. 'Not as easy on the body, but good place to hit, for sure.' Chisholm Jr. (oblique strain) and Giancarlo Stanton (tennis elbows) remained in New York this weekend to continue their respective ramp-ups, with the potential for both to head to Tampa next week to take live at-bats. It remains to be seen whether either — especially Stanton — will have a rehab assignment before returning. 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 Marcus Stroman (knee inflammation), meanwhile, traveled with the Yankees to Coors Field and played catch Friday afternoon. He has been throwing occasional bullpen sessions but still has yet to face hitters again since feeling discomfort during a live session May 9. 'Some sides have been good,' Boone said. 'Just continuing to build up. Not sure when he has a side next. But hopefully get to a point to where we get him back to a live and see how the knee responds to that.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rangers 2, Rockies 1: One pitch spoils Dollander's gem
It was a true Wild West duel in Arlington tonight, and the Rockies nearly won. But, as we know, 'close only counts in horseshoes' and the Rockies, unfortunately, play baseball and not horseshoes and they fell 2-1 in Warren Schaeffer's managerial debut. Dealin' Dollander Chase Dollander had a special night, even if it ended on a sour note. The rookie right-hander absolutely cruised through five innings, He gave up a leadoff walk to Evan Carter, but then sent down 15-straight Rangers on (##) pitches before allowing another walk to Tucker Barnhart in the sixth. That fell just short of Germán Márquez's rookie outing of 16-straight back in 2017 against the Washington Nationals. Advertisement Ezequiel Duran then grounded into a force out at second (Barnhart) and Carter struck out swinging on four pitches, but the extra baserunner proved costly as Wyatt Langford hit a two-run homer to put the Rangers up 2-1. Dollander then walked Joc Pederson, but then struck out Adolis García on three-straight pitches up in the zone (two fastballs and a curveball). In total, Dollander pitched six innings, allowing two runs on just the one hit with seven strikeouts and three walks. He three 85 pitches, 49 for strikes. Hunter is good, man After falling a single short of the cycle yesterday, Hunter Goodman kept up his hot streak in today's game. In the second inning, he got that elusive single to lead off the inning and was balked over by Tyler Mahle (only the fourth balk in his career!). Goodman then rounded home after Nick Martini singled to right to put the Rockies up 1-0. They might not have won Schaeffer's managerial debut, but they did score first! Advertisement He struck out swinging in the fourth, but doubled in the seventh and was knocked to third by a Sean Bouchard flyout. In total, Goodman went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout (the only Rockie to record multiple hits) and continued his five-game hitting streak. Might the youngster be one to watch for the Midsummer Classic in July? So close, and yet so far! As was said in Ted Lasso, 'it's the hope that kills you.' The Rockies had a chance to take back the game in the ninth, but unfortunately squandered it. To kick things off, Ryan McMahon singled on a deflected line drive to reach base first. Luke Jackson, who was hit by the pitch on the hand, was then lifted in favor of Jacob Webb. Goodman grounded into a force out at second, so he was then the man on first base instead of McMahon. Michael Toglia singled to advance Goodman, and then was replaced by pinch runner Owen Miller. Bouchard then walked to load the bases, but Kyle Farmer grounded into a double play to end the threat and the game. Advertisement Sure, they lost again and fall to 7-34 on the season, but it had more energy to it than we've seen recently. Even when they were down after the Langford homer, it didn't feel quite as dire. We'll see how they play tomorrow. Up Next The Rockies and Rangers will do-si-do a second time tomorrow. Kyle Freeland (0-5, 5.41 ERA) will face Rangers righty Jack Leiter (2-2, 5.09 ERA). First pitch is at 6:05pm MT. See you then! More from
