Pete Caldera

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Pete Caldera

NEW YORK – Jasson Dominguez raised his arms triumphantly, having delivered a bases-clearing double – a hit that his Yankees’ teammates seemed to enjoy even more than Dominguez. “A very important moment,’’ Dominguez said quietly, following his key contribution to a 4-2 win Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. “Put a good swing on it,'' said Dominguez, with a career high three hits and three RBI in one game.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Pete Caldera

NEW YORK — Juan Soto isn’t off to a blazing-hot start with the New York Mets, but if he’s feeling out of sorts – well, Aaron Judge has a friendly tip. “He can look at what I did last April, for kind of an example of (how) he just needs to keep being himself,’’ said the New York Yankees’ captain of his sluggish 2024 start. “He's going to be just fine.

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Pete Caldera

NEW YORK – In the not-so-intimidating American League, the Yankees’ slugging ability is a standout feature – especially in the Bronx. “Anybody on any night can pick the lineup up,’’ said Austin Wells, among a trio of Yankees to homer in a three-run fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals’ Seth Lugo. Starting with Jazz Chisholm’s fourth-inning blast, the Yankees’ four solo shots off Lugo lifted them to a 4-1 victory at Yankee Stadium.

1 week ago | northjersey.com | Pete Caldera

NEW YORK – Crash, boom, bang. In Monday night’s fifth inning, the Yankees cranked out three home runs to grab a 4-1 lead against the Kansas City Royals. All three were surrendered by Royals right-handed veteran starter Seth Lugo, beginning with Trent Grisham’s tie-breaking leadoff shot. And to think, Grisham – now with four homers - began his at-bat trying to bunt for a hit. One out later, Ben Rice drove his fifth homer of the year over the right field wall, giving the Yanks a 3-1 lead. Need a break?

1 week ago | mycentraljersey.com | Pete Caldera

NEW YORK – Crash, boom, bang. In Monday night’s fifth inning, the Yankees cranked out three home runs to grab a 4-1 lead against the Kansas City Royals, which turned out to be the final score. All three homers were surrendered by Royals right-handed veteran starter Seth Lugo, beginning with Trent Grisham’s booming, tie-breaking leadoff shot. And to think, Grisham – now with four homers - began his at-bat trying to bunt for a hit.