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The New York Yankees have their backs against the wall in Game 5 of their 2024 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After being down 3-0, Aaron Boone’s New York squad rallied for an 11-4 Game 4 victory. The Yankees continued their momentum into Wednesday night’s matchup, with Aaron Judge leading the way. During […]

The New York Yankees saved their season in Game 4 of the 2024 World Series. And in Game 5, the Yankees have taken the lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. No matter the result, New York will see multiple players reach MLB Free Agency, including outfielder Alex Verdugo. Verdugo joined the Yankees ahead of the […]

Before taking the field for the first at-bat of Game 5 of the World Series, Shohei Ohtani was treated to a blast from the past when Hideki Matsui, the former Yankees hitter nicknamed “Godzilla” by fans, threw out the first pitch of New York’s final home game of the fall classic. A brutal burn by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from taking home their second World Series title in five years as they lead the New York Yankees 3-1 after losing Game 4. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been one of the top contributors for the Dodgers, crushing 33 home runs in his first season in Los Angeles. […]

The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers are locked in a World Series battle that feels a whole lot different after Tuesday night’s Game 4 than it did after the first three games. The Yankees picked up their first win of the series, cutting the deficit to 3-1. They still have a long […]

The New York Yankees avoided being swept in the World Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers with a huge Game 4 victory. The 11-4 win kept the Yankees’ season alive as New York became the first team facing elimination to force a Game 5 since 1970. Yet despite the long overdue offensive explosion, Game 4 […]

The recent incident involving Mookie Betts and a Yankees fan has left the baseball world in disbelief, including Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Hernandez, known for his level-headed demeanor, expressed his shock over the unexpected confrontation that occurred during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. “I’ve never seen anything like it…it was […]

The New York Yankees came away with an 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to stay alive in the World Series on Tuesday, but an incident with Mookie Betts and two Yankees fans has gotten a lot of attention, and manager Aaron Boone offered a stern take when asked about the incident. “Yeah not […]

Jeff Maier, famously remembered for his controversial interference during the 1996 American League Championship Series, shared his perspective on the recent fan interference incident involving Mookie Betts during Game 4 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The incident, which quickly garnered widespread attention, had echoes of Maier’s […]

The New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night, but the primary storyline has centered around a fan interference play with Mookie Betts. Betts stuck his glove into the crowd to catch a fly-ball down the right field line, and after catching the ball a […]

Will manager Aaron Boone stay with the New York Yankees for the 2025 season even if the team loses the World Series? According to a recent article by Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Yankees are “expected” to pick up Boone’s 2025 contract option. Of course, fans may point to Boone’s controversial decision […]

Two of the biggest reasons why the New York Yankees were able to stave off elimination against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series was because of the performances from shortstop Anthony Volpe and catcher Austin Wells. Volpe went 2-3 with a go-ahead Grand Slam in the third inning, a double, […]

The Chicago White Sox recently made the decision to hire Will Venable as their next manager. Grady Sizemore, who took over for Pedro Grifol as the team’s interim manager during the 2024 season, was in the running but ultimately was not hired for the job. Former White Sox player and current analyst for Foul Territory […]

The recent World Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees was marred by an unusual fan interaction involving Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. The incident, which occurred during Game 4 at Yankee Stadium, saw a fan physically interfere with Betts during play, leading to significant reactions from players and observers alike. […]

One of the biggest stories during the New York Yankees’ 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 to keep their World Series hopes alive was the fan interference play with Mookie Betts in the first inning. When Betts went to try and catch a foul ball near the wall in right field, […]

Several people deserve credit for the New York Yankees winning Game 4 of the World Series Tuesday night. Anthony Volpe was the MVP of the game, the Yankees bullpen held firm for five scoreless innings, and Stephen A. Smith did what?? The ESPN personality and New York sports fan was understandably upset after the Yankees […]

After a fan blatantly interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts in Game 4 of the World Series at Yankees Stadium on Tuesday, Major League Baseball called for a ban from the New York Yankees. Then, MLB and the Yankees reportedly mutually decided to ban two fans before making a public statement, backing up […]

In the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit a fly ball into the foul territory in right field. Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts ran over to try and make the catch, appeared to catch the ball, and crashed into the wall and […]

Why are the New York Yankees still pitching to Freddie Freeman? He has hit home runs in six consecutive World Series games dating back to his Atlanta Braves career. Freeman is on fire right now and it is difficult to imagine him slowing down anytime soon. On Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN explained why the […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe wrote his name into the postseason history books with an iconic performance in Game 4 of the World Series. Volpe led the way in an 11-4 Yankees win as they avoided a sweep and extended the World Series to at least five games. Volpe was wanted for dozens of […]

MLB and the New York Yankees reportedly have made a joint decision to ban the two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, according to A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports. The two fans will be issued a refund for the tickets they […]

In the first inning of the New York Yankees’ 11-4 win in Game 4 of the World Series, Gleyber Torres fouled a ball to Mookie Betts in right field. As Betts was making the catch, he crashed in to the wall and two Yankees fans were called for fan interference, and then ejected, after grabbing […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman is haunting the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, hitting a home run in every single game so far. Three years ago, Freeman joined the Dodgers after an illustrious career with the Atlanta Braves. It was well known that he wanted to remain with the team that […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set to take the mound on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cole is known for his pitching prowess in big games, and a recent statistic displays his dominance in Game 5s of the postseason as well. Cole has surrendered […]

The New York Yankees lived to fight another day with their 11-4 Game 4 World Series victory. As they prepare for Game 5, the Yankees had to bring back an old friend for some extra luck. New York legend Hideki Matsui will be throwing out the first pitch, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. First […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 11-4 in Game 4 of the World Series. LA still holds a 3-1 series lead, but the New York Yankees’ victory on Tuesday has given them some momentum in the series. So what went wrong for the Dodgers in Game 4? Their offense was inconsistent, which is something Mookie […]

Amid a New York Yankees offensive barrage in Game 4 of the World Series, an incident you have to see to believe occurred that’s stirred more drama than it needs to. As Mookie Betts completed a catch along the wall in foul territory down the right field line at Yankee Stadium, two fans grabbed and […]

Ashanti captivated the audience at Game 4 of the World Series with her stunning rendition of the national anthem, but it was her husband, Nelly, who stirred up conversations among fans. The hip-hop icon, known for his strong ties to St. Louis and his loyalty to the Cardinals, donned Los Angeles Dodgers gear, leading many […]

With their 11-4 victory in Game 4, the New York Yankees staved off elimination and kept their World Series hopes alive. But moreso than just survive, Anthony Rizzo wants to see the Yankees make a run for it. The first baseman has been in a similar position before, with the Chicago Cubs in 2016. New […]

The New York Yankees would surely love to re-sign Juan Soto during the upcoming MLB offseason. Soto, who will be a free agent, has played a pivotal role in New York’s playoff run. The Yankees are expected to face serious competition in their expected Soto free agency pursuit, though. Will the Yankees consider shifting their […]

If there’s one person who knows how to play shortstop for the New York Yankees, it’s Derek Jeter. But after his Game 4 World Series performance, Anthony Volpe is proving the Yankees have another shortstop phenom in their ranks. Volpe’s third inning grand slam ultimately drove in the winning runs in New York’s 11-4 victory. […]

The New York Yankees’ offense had struggled throughout the World Series. Entering Game 4, New York had scored only seven total runs in the series. The Yankees’ lineup finally found its rhythm in Game 4, however, earning an 11-4 victory and avoiding a Fall Classic sweep. Anthony Volpe, the Yankees former top prospect who is […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series, Mookie Betts was involved in one of the game’s most controversial plays. But after the game, Betts decided to take the humble approach. In the bottom of the first inning, a fan literally reached over the first […]

With their backs against the wall, the New York Yankees kept their World Series hopes alive with an 11-4 Game 4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the process, the Yankees accomplished a World Series feat not seen in over 50 years. New York forced a Game 5 after trailing 3-0 for the first […]

After Freddie Freeman improbably blasted a home run in his sixth consecutive World Series game, there was a magical aura wafting through the air in Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. But it was not long before it latched onto the pinstripes. The pressure cooker is turning up a tad higher on the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Although the New York Yankees are decades removed from their last dynastic run, and 15 years clear of their last championship, many players still feel a distinct sense of pride when wearing the pinstripes. The history, tradition and prestige of Bronx baseball still emanates from 161st Street, even if they are obscured by fans’ frustrations. […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are still alive in the 2024 World Series. Behind a fantastic showing from New York’s guys in the bottom of the batting order, the Bronx Bombers came away with a series-extending 11-4 win Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Anthony Volpe, Austin Wells, and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw their first chance to clinch the World Series come and go on Tuesday night as the New York Yankees’ bats caught fire and propelled them to an 11-4 win. Of course, the Dodgers will still be feeling good about their chances to being another title home to Los Angeles as […]

With their backs against the wall the New York Yankees finally showed some life in Game 4 of the World Series. New York was facing elimination after three listless games that could best be described as embarrassing. After Tuesday night’s offensive explosion, the Yankees are buying into manager Aaron Boone’s “shock the world” rallying cry. […]