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Yankees can’t get big hit in loss to Astros as win streak ends at five
Josh Hader got Anthony Volpe swinging with Gleyber Torres stranded at second for the final out, as the Yankees saw their five-game win streak snapped.
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Why Justin Verlander thinks Astros won't suffer same fate as Mets did last season
Justin Verlander, who saw the Mets’ disappointment firsthand last season, said he doesn’t expect the struggling Astros to suffer the same fate.
MLB superstar impersonator allegedly scams elderly fan out of hefty sum: 'I should've known better'
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Yankees starter struggles in first inning of loss to Astros in rare rotation hiccup
This was the rare occasion when a Yankees starting pitcher didn’t have it and dug an early hole for his teammates.
Aaron Judge mashes monster 473-foot homer: 'Not a lot of people go to that place'
Even in a loss, Aaron Judge did something memorable.
Mets' next two key series could reveal telling truth
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Ex-Shohei Ohtani translator's alleged $17 million theft inspires TV show
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Marlins might not be done selling after Luis Arraez-Padres shocker
The Luis Arraez trade may be just the beginning for Miami.
Early look at stars that could become targets ahead of MLB trade deadline
Things can change depending on who’s contending and who’s fading, but here’s our first list of stars who could possibly be on the move.
Fade this pair of shaky starting pitchers Thursday
Run prevention will be tricky between all the mediocre pitchers toeing the rubber
Twins' top executive talks strong start, 'Rally Sausage'
Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey joined "The Show" podcast with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman.
Why we're tripling down on our fade of this Brewers rookie
The Brewers and Cardinals renew their National League Central rivalry with a four-game series that starts Thursday night in Milwaukee.
Why we're betting against the Yankees on Thursday
I’m a tad worried about Marcus Stroman, who will pitch for the Yankees on Thursday against Houston.
Ride with home team in this NL clash Thursday
Stitches predicts Hunter Greene will lead the host Reds to a victory over the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Yankees' effective bullpen to get more reinforcements soon
Reinforcements are on the way for the Yankees' bullpen that entered Wednesday with the lowest ERA in the majors. In the short term, that means Nick Burdi, who came through...
Yankees left in awe of star's 'amazing' 119.9 mph home run
For a second straight night, Giancarlo Stanton — slowed by age and no longer approaching the MVP-caliber play he showed during much of his time in Miami — showed why...
What allowed Carlos Rodon to bounce back in big way against Astros
In Wednesday’s 9-4 win over the Astros in The Bronx, Carlos Rodon bounced back from his worst start of the year, when he allowed seven runs — and three homers...
Yankees' big boppers put on home run show in blowout over Astros
Wednesday, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton all went deep in the same game for the first time and, not surprisingly, the Yankees won.
Yankees finally getting production on this position again
Alex Verdugo started his 35th game of the season at left field on Wednesday night against the Astros in the Yankees’ 38th game.