Local Little League Legend Comes Home To Play In Pinstripes
Todd Frazier became a household name as a 12-year-old little leaguer for Toms River, New Jersey, but he's heading to the Yankees hoping to help them make a second half playoff push.
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Todd Frazier became a household name as a 12-year-old little leaguer for Toms River, New Jersey, but he's heading to the Yankees hoping to help them make a second half playoff push.
Miguel Sano hit a three-run home run, Jose Berrios went strong into the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat New York 6-1 on Wednesday to win their first home series against the Yankees in nine years.
The Yankees have ignited their playoff drive despite a midseason tailspin with the acquisition of power-hitting infielder Todd Frazier and power-armed relievers Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson.
The Yankees may now have the best bullpen in baseball, on paper. They may also have someone who can actually produce runs at the corner infield spots.
The rebuilding Yankees are going for it this season after all.
Aaron Judge added an RBI single and Didi Gregorius hit a two-run home run off Ryan Pressly in the fifth after Colon was removed.
Lucas Duda apparently is not the only Met the Yankees have their eye on.
The Yanks went young. And it worked. Gary Sanchez was a sensation last year, and Aaron Judge quickly morphed into the face of baseball this year, his linebacker frame and equally monstrous fly balls took the sport by storm.
Yankees first baseman Greg Bird came out of surgery Tuesday morning determined to return to the diamond this season.
The Yankees have struggled for a quite a while, but are still very much in playoff contention. As a result, they could bring in reinforcements prior to the July 31 trade deadline.
Do the Yankees have enough starting pitching? We ask that question every winter, every spring, and every summer. The answer is almost always no. But, of course, the goals are a little different now than before.
Star slugger Aaron Judge went 0 for 3 with an intentional walk and is 1 for 21 since his electric performance in the All-Star Home Run Derby.
The Yankees pitcher will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery Tuesday after Cincinnati Reds medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek confirmed an earlier recommendation, the Yankees announced.
The Yankees have apparently had a thing for David Robertson for a very long time.
It's not because of the Home Run Derby. It's not.
