The New York Yankees made the first significant addition of MLB trade deadline season on Wednesday night, as they traded for Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The Yankees sent three minor league pitching prospects – Beck Way, Chandler Champlain, and TJ Sikkema – to Kansas City in exchange for […]
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Public Backing Blue Jays as Royals Visit Toronto Without Help of 10 Unvaccinated Players
As teams have traveled to Toronto to play the Blue Jays this season, fans have learned just how many unvaccinated players are on each squad, since those individuals haven’t been able to make the trip. The Phillies, for instance, left four players behind for their recent trip to Toronto. But […]
MLB Injury Report: Wander Franco Needs Wrist Surgery, Out 5-8 Weeks
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco could miss nearly two months after suffering a wrist injury in Saturday’s 5-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Franco will undergo surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday, with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash saying the 21-year-old star will miss five-to-eight weeks. Franco adds […]
Mariners Trade for Carlos Santana, Playoff Hopes Remain Dim in Seattle
The Seattle Mariners traded two prospects to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for first baseman Carlos Santana, likely in an effort to boost their lineup in the absence of Ty France. The Royals picked up right-handed pitching prospects Wyatt Mills and William Fleming in the trade. Santana back in […]
Yankees Extend Winning Streak to 9, Judge Smacks 2 HRs in KC Sweep
The New York Yankees swept the Kansas City Royals with a comeback victory on Sunday — thanks to two home runs from Aaron Judge — and the Bronx Bombers extended their winning streak to nine games in a row. The Yankees boast the best record in baseball at 16-6 after […]