Adolis García hit a two-run homer on Michael King’s first pitch of the 10th inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-2 on Friday night for their fifth win in six games. New York’s offense again struggled in the absence of injured slugger Aaron Judge. The Yankees are last in the major leagues in batting average … Continue reading Rangers Over Struggling Yankees in 10 Innings →

NEW YORK -- Howard Johnson and Al Leiter were inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame prior to the team's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Johnson played for New York from 1985 through 1993. He ranks third in team history with 202 stolen bases and fourth in homers (192) and RBIs (629). Leiter grew up … Continue reading Five Inducted Into New York Mets Hall of Fame →

At least on this night — though he hopes for many more — Max Scherzer looked like the future Hall of Famer whom the Mets made their $130 million man. Scherzer saved his best start of the season and his longest as a Met for the defending world champs, silencing the Astros in an 11-1 … Continue reading Max Scherzer Looks Like Vintage Self As Mets Beat Astros  →

The loss of Aaron Judge clearly has impacted the Yankees’ offense, but the reigning AL MVP wasn’t the only slugger on their roster who previously has proven capable of carrying a lineup for lengthy stretches. Giancarlo Stanton also had been one of those hitters earlier in his career — and when healthy, at times, with … Continue reading Yankees Need Giancarlo Stanton To Turn Things Around →