Pete Alonso addresses Mets during impromptu team meeting after Francisco Lindor injury
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Pete Alonso addresses Mets during impromptu team meeting after Francisco Lindor injury

Knowing Francisco Lindor would be missing a few days due to a back ailment — and who knows truly how much in all? — David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza called an impromptu team meeting before Monday night’s series opener with their most vital player out for these most critical of…

Yankees bounce back with impressive win vs. Red Sox to cap series
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Yankees bounce back with impressive win vs. Red Sox to cap series

After a collapse both in communication and on the mound sunk a game Saturday, the Yankees steadied themselves Sunday. Carlos Rodon pitched to Rafael Devers (and the rest of the Red Sox) effectively. Aaron Judge asserted himself as the slugger in the series worth pitching around. Aaron Judge homered during…

Yankees, Gerrit Cole have no excuse for foolish intentional walk
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Yankees, Gerrit Cole have no excuse for foolish intentional walk

Inexplicable.  Even after the explanations Saturday, what occurred with one out in the fourth inning remains unfathomable for the Yankees.  Gerrit Cole, in the midst of dominating the Red Sox, intentionally walked Rafael Devers with one out and none on in the fourth inning. Multiple times, Aaron Boone used the…

What Zack Wheeler had to say about possibility of facing Mets in playoffs
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What Zack Wheeler had to say about possibility of facing Mets in playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler is having arguably the best season of his decade-long career and he’s doing it for a Phillies team that is looking to make its third straight postseason appearance. Asked if a potential playoff matchup against his former team would make October even sweeter, Wheeler said his…

Gleyber Torres’ latest fielding gaffe didn’t lead to a Yankees’ loss this time
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Gleyber Torres’ latest fielding gaffe didn’t lead to a Yankees’ loss this time

Gleyber Torres already was benched once this season for a lack of hustle, and the Yankees’ second baseman cost his team again with another frustrating play Friday night. But Torres also has been hot at the plate throughout September, and he contributed to the team’s five-run comeback — culminating in…

Aaron Boone trying a balancing act with Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez
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Aaron Boone trying a balancing act with Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez

In bringing up the organization’s top prospect, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Jasson Dominguez would play “a lot.” Boone did not say Dominguez would play every day. The Yankees are attempting a balancing act with Dominguez, Alex Verdugo and much of the outfield/DH group, with Dominguez sitting Friday night for…