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sports7 months ago

Yankees' Aaron Judge Hits 469-Foot Homer in Win Over Royals

The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-2, highlighted by Austin Wells' three-run homer and Aaron Judge's long homer, with Max Fried bouncing back with a strong seven-inning performance. Judge's homer was notably the third-longest this season, and Cody Bellinger achieved his 1,000th career hit. The game featured notable attendees and key performances from both teams.

sports1 year ago

Yankees Rookie Triumphs in Surprise AL East Victory

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil won the American League Rookie of the Year award, narrowly defeating Baltimore Orioles' Colton Cowser in a close vote. Despite a mid-season slump, Gil's strong start and overall performance, including a 15-7 record and 171 strikeouts, secured him the honor. Fellow Yankee Austin Wells also had a notable season but fell short in the voting. The Yankees' youth movement showed promise with both players' development, contributing to their unexpected championship season.

sports2 years ago

Yankees Make Room for Jasson Domínguez and Austin Wells, Waive Harrison Bader

The New York Yankees have placed center fielder Harrison Bader on waivers, making room for their top prospects Jasson Domínguez and Austin Wells. Bader, who is in the final year of his contract, has struggled offensively this season. The Yankees are fully committed to a youth movement and are looking to give Domínguez, a highly touted 20-year-old outfielder, a chance to prove himself at the major league level. The team believes Domínguez has the potential to be an impact player.

sports2 years ago

Anthony Volpe's Batting Stance Revamp Pays Off for Yankees.

Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe changed his stance after reviewing old home run clips with teammate Austin Wells during an off-day hangout. The duo noticed some small adjustments that could be made, and Volpe showed up to Wednesday's game with a more closed-off setup. The changes seemed to have an immediate impact, as Volpe had a two-hit night and felt comfortable at the plate. Despite recent debates over a possible minor league reset, owner Hal Steinbrenner dismissed the idea earlier on Tuesday.