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New York Post
11-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Andy Pettitte reveals how Mariano Rivera tore Achilles as Yankees Old-Timers' Day video emerges
It was apparently a 'freak accident' that led to Mariano Rivera's injury during the Yankees Old Timer's Day game, Andy Pettitte said during an appearance on WFAN on Saturday. At the time, it wasn't immediately clear how Rivera ended up injured, but Pettitte said that it happened during a fly ball. 4 Mariano Rivera plays during the first inning of the Yankees Old-Timers' Day Game before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. AP Rivera tore his Achilles during the alumni game, his agent told reporters, and the Baseball Hall of Famer will have surgery next week. 'It was just a freak accident,' Pettitte said during WFAN's Yankees-Astros game broadcast on Saturday. 'It was just a fly ball and he just kind of flinched to go at it. Right when he did, he said he felt it pop. Terrible. I mean, I went in there sweating. He was in pain, so that's a tough injury. 'But he was alright. He was alright. Thank God it wasn't too serious.' 4 Mariano Rivera stumbles in the outfield during Old-Timers' Day on Saturday. @stellar_jl319/x 4 Mariano Rivera grabs the back of his ankle after stumbling in the outfield during Old-Timers' Day on Saturday. @stellar_jl319/x A video on social media posted on Sunday appeared to show the moment Pettitte had described on radio when Rivera was playing in center field, which came in the half-inning after he legged out a single in the game. It would be the second time Rivera suffered a serious leg injury while in the outfield. He was shagging fly balls before a May 2012 game and tore his ACL, costing him the rest of that season. Another Yankees legend, Roger Clemens, had broken the news of Saturday's injury on the radio broadcast of the Yankees' 5-4 win over the Astros. 'It was a fun day until we just heard about Mariano,' he said. 'Mariano hurt his Achilles.' 4 Former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada (l) watches from the dugout with former Yankees pitchers Andy Pettitte (c) and Mariano Rivera (r) during the Old Timers' Day Ceremony. Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Adding later: 'We all thought it was a hamstring. But I think it's a little worse than that.' There had been plenty of excitement before the alumni game and Yankees manager Aaron Boone liked that the team had brought it back. 'It's something that makes our Old-Timers' Day unique,' Boone said. 'Seeing these guys out there, seeing your heroes that are well past their prime going out and still flashing a little bit, that makes for a cool thing.' Saturday was the first time the game had been held since 2019, in part over concerns about injury.
New York Post
10-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees' Aaron Boone ejected for MLB-leading fifth time this year
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 It didn't take long for Aaron Boone's frustrations with home-plate umpire Derek Thomas to boil over Sunday. After Ryan McMahon took a pitch in the third inning that touched the lower part of the zone and that Thomas called a strike, Boone said enough to get ejected for an MLB-leading fifth time this season, snapping a tie with Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Advertisement Boone then proceeded to hop out of the Yankees dugout and continue arguing with Thomas — who said he'd already heard enough complaining from Boone — even as crew chief Jordan Baker stepped between the pair and kept shuffling to block Boone's path to Thomas. 3 Aaron Boone argues with umpire Derek Thomas during the Yankees-Astros game on Aug. 10, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST 'You need to fix it,' Boone said, according to YES Network audio of the exchange. 'You f–king need to fix it.' Advertisement Trent Grisham, Ben Rice and Aaron Judge all had pitches outside the zone — per locations — called as strikes in the first inning against Astros starter Jason Alexander, who held the Yankees hitless through three innings. 3 Aaron Boone argues with umpire Derek Thomas during the Yankees-Astros game on Aug. 10, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST Alexander's sinker to McMahon then scraped the bottom portion of the zone two frames later. Advertisement Still, despite the calls that Thomas missed in the eyes of Boone, the Yankees offense struggled to generate any rhythm again Sunday, with Ben Rice's one-out walk in the opening inning, Austin Wells' one-out walk in the third and Aaron Judge's leadoff walk in the fourth marking their lone baserunners as they attempted to secure just their third win in the last nine games. 3 Aaron Boone argues with umpire Derek Thomas during the Yankees-Astros game on Aug. 10, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST Houston took an early lead on Jose Altuve's homer and added another run in the third inning when Christian Walker launched an RBI double to left.
New York Post
09-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton prepping for first outfield assignment in nearly two years
On Old-Timers' Day, the expectation is Giancarlo Stanton will unretire his glove. There is a 'good chance,' Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, that the designated hitter will make his return to the outfield Saturday for the first time since Sept. 14, 2023. With Aaron Judge able to serve as designated hitter but not able to field — he is beginning to build up his right arm after a flexor strain — and with lefty Framber Valdez expected to be on the mound for the Astros, the Yankees are ready to at least somewhat risk Stanton's legs to shoehorn his bat into the lineup. Advertisement 5 Giancarlo Stanton goes back to catch a fly ball during warmups before the Yankees-Astros game on Aug. 8, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Stanton has not played the outfield in nearly two years because his body has not held up. He has played more than 114 games in a season just once since 2019 largely because of lower body issues: knee sprains, hamstring strains, quad strains, calf strains. Last year, he was shielded from defensive work but strained his left hamstring running the bases. This year, he did not play until mid-June because of elbow tendinitis in both arms. If his elbow bothers him while throwing, he has not brought it up. 'I don't think I've ever heard Giancarlo complain,' outfield and third-base coach Luis Rojas said. Last year, Stanton returned from injury in time to become a monster in October, which is when the Yankees most rely upon Stanton's bat and most want him ready to play. Advertisement 'There's always risk when you go play the game,' Boone said Friday before the Yankees opened the series with the Astros in The Bronx. 'We wouldn't put him in a situation where we feel like there was big-time risk. That said, the game and all that, anything's possible. 'I do feel like, physically, he's in a good place to go out and do it on a limited basis.' 5 Giancarlo Stanton catches a fly ball during warmups before the Yankees-Astros game on Aug. 8, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Advertisement 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 Stanton has been doing pregame work in the outfield for the past week-plus and logged his busiest day Friday, when he fielded ground balls, shagged fly balls, ranged back to the wall and worked on handling balls sent into the right field corner. He is not, and will not, be running max speed, each step intentional as has become habit for his best chance at staying healthy, but he has handled the pregame balls sent his way. He looks 'progressively good,' said Rojas, who hit the balls toward Stanton. 'He's a veteran guy. You got to trust how he feels.' CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS Advertisement By all accounts, Stanton has been feeling good enough to give defense a try. He was out of the starting lineup for a third straight game Friday to squeeze in Judge's bat. 5 Giancarlo Stanton takes part in fielding drills on Aug. 8, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 5 Giancarlo Stanton fielding ground balls in the outfield on Aug. 8, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post In doing so, the Yankees were forced to sit their hottest hitter. Stanton entered play with nine home runs and a 1.039 OPS in his past 21 games. 'He doesn't want to be a liability for the team. He just wants to be out there and help the team win,' Rojas said. 'He wants to be a player for us on the defensive side. So, he's excited to show he can do that.' This experiment will not be a permanent one, Boone stating several times that the club wants the flexibility to put Stanton in a corner-outfield spot every once in a while. 5 Giancarlo Stanton takes to the outfield to work on ground ball and pop fly drills on Aug. 8, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Advertisement It is not clear how long the Yankees will be unable to put Judge in the outfield. Judge shared right field with Stanton before Friday's game, throwing lightly for a second time. Boone said Judge would throw from 90 feet again, and then the club would see how he feels as he builds up his workload in his right arm. Practicing alongside Judge, Stanton has added more reps and more drills each day recently before what may be his moment of truth Saturday. 'I've been feeling better and better each day just because he's wanted more work,' Rojas said.
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ex-Yankees All-Star Reveals 'Joke' Reason for Bolting to Join Mets
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 moved on from several key players after making it all the way to the World Series. In addition to Juan Soto, there were some long-time roster staples who went on to find new homes. One of those, two-time All-Star Clay Holmes, ultimately followed Soto to the crosstown rival New York Mets. After earning a career-high 30 saves with the Yankees last year and ultimately losing the closer role to Luke Weaver in the playoffs, Holmes took a three-year, $38 million deal to join the Mets and convert himself into a starter. So far this season he has maintained a 2.95 ERA with 39 strikeouts in seven starts. In a new interview with USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Holmes detailed his decision to leave the Yankees, acknowledging that they did express some interest in retaining him but never discussed the idea of giving him a starting role. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on April 08, 2025 in New York City. The Mets defeated... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on April 08, 2025 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Marlins 10-5. (Photo by)"The Yankees, who helped develop Holmes into one of the game's top closers, never once brought up the idea of Holmes becoming a starter," Nightengale wrote. "They were lightly engaged in talks with him in the offseason about a possible return, but strictly as a reliever." Holmes added that, even as he performed as one of the best relievers in baseball and began to demonstrate a starter's arsenal, the Yankees likely find it surprising that he's had so much success in his new role. "I mean, there were jokes about it last year but that was it," Holmes told Nightengale. "I started throwing a change-up in bullpen sessions, and before you knew it, I was throwing five pitches down there. There would be jokes about it, like, 'Man, you should be starting with all of these pitches,' but it was nothing more than a joke." With Holmes' early success as a starter for the Mets and the Yankees facing persistent questions about their rotation, missing out on converting Holmes might not be so funny over in the Bronx. More MLB: Yankees-Astros Trade Idea Brings $70 Million Ace to New York in 3-Player Swap
