Tag Archives: New York Yankees

Yankees Overtake Blue Jays for AL Wild Card Spot

The New York Yankees (86-67) completed their sweep of the Texas Rangers (55-97) with a 7-3 win on Wednesday. With the win, the Yankees overtake the Toronto Blue Jays (85-67) for the second American League Wild Card spot. The AL Wild Card race will likely come down to the Blue …

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Rob Manfred on the State of Major League Baseball

Shohei Ohtani pitched and hit in consecutive innings, Peter Alonso defended his Home Run Derby crown, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sent a ball into orbit en route to an All-Star Game MVP. Before all the excitement began, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred addressed trending topics across baseball. Rule Changes …

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MLB Cracking Down on Substances

The MLB is cracking down on foreign substances. Amidst the pandemic, the league’s 2020 health and safety protocol instated that pitchers could carry a small wet rag to reduce any spreading. Pitchers may not access the rag while on the pitching rubber and must clearly wipe the fingers of his …

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Tampa Bay Rays Sweep the New York Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays traveled to New York to face the Yankees on their home turf. The Rays completed a three-game sweep against the Yankees, with a 4-2 series finale. https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/1383874081615794185 This is the second time in the last two years in Yankee Stadium that the Rays were able to …

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