Gary Phillips
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Gerrit Cole and Yankees Beat Guardians in Game 1 of ALDS
The Yankees showed no rust after five days off, cruising to a relatively easy win at home over Cleveland.
Frankie Montas Unlikely for Yankees Postseason Rotation
Frankie Montas, Aroldis Chapman and Aaron Hicks are question marks for a team that is on the verge of clinching a first-round bye.
Versatile Rookie Infielders Give Yankees Infield Depth
A team with 15 players on the injured list is awash in versatile middle infielders. And their prized prospect, shortstop Anthony Volpe, looms in the...
Daniel Vogelbach Gives the Mets Big Hits and Big Laughs
Vogelbach, a left-handed power hitter, has bounced around, but he has loved his stint in Queens — even when his manager gets him warmed up...
Mets and Dodgers Face Off In Series With NL East Implications
A three-game series against Los Angeles will give the Mets a chance to size themselves up. It could also create an opportunity for Atlanta to...
Mets Retire Willie Mays’ Number at Old-Timers Day
The return of Old-Timers’ Day, and the retirement of No. 24 for Willie Mays, were two more instances of Steven Cohen leaning in on his...
Why Does Yankees Rookie Oswaldo Cabrera Wear a Necklace?
Oswaldo Cabrera has had highlights at multiple positions in his first week in the majors. The only constants have been his enthusiasm and his atypical...
The Yankees Outlasted an Ace. Two More May Loom.
After scoring two runs off Toronto’s Alek Manoah and getting to the Blue Jays’ bullpen to avoid being swept, the team is scheduled to face...
As Paul O’Neill’s No. 21 Is Retired, One Last Kick of a Water Cooler
In a ceremony restricted by Covid precautions, the Yankees retired O’Neill’s jersey number, and the team honored him with a 4-2 win.
Brett Baty Homers in First Major League at-Bat for Mets
Brett Baty homered in his first major league at-bat for the Mets on a day when both New York teams called up top minor leaguers....