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Struggling in New York is an extremely brutal situation to suffer through, particularly during the Subway Series. Imagine then how difficult it is to be the father of a player who is getting eviscerated for said struggles. New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is in the midst of a dreadful stretch, scuffling at the plate, […]

Anthony Volpe’s Saturday blunder may have served as the perfect representation of the New York Yankees’ current state. After recording the last out of the fourth inning of a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets, the shortstop threw the ball to right fielder Aaron Judge as he crossed into the infield. Judge was not […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are doing their best to stick together during a challenging time, and that means rallying behind their young shortstop, Anthony Volpe. After a tough 5-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, Judge stepped up to share some encouraging words for his teammate, who’s been having a […]

The New York Yankees have now lost six games in a row as the Los Angeles Angels won their third in a row against the Yankees on Wednesday night in New York. The Yankees were swept by the Boston Red Sox in their series before this. Wednesday’s loss to the Angels was especially painful as […]

The New York Yankees won Game 1 of their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox in the Bronx. While Anthony Volpe left the game with an elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch, manager Aaron Boone gave a positive injury update, suggesting the shortstop would return to the lineup soon. However, Volpe won’t […]

The New York Yankees defeated their sworn rival Boston Red Sox on Friday night, 9-6, taking advantage of a five-run first inning which kept Boston at bay for the duration of the game. While the Yankees’ win on Friday was smooth-sailing for the most part, it did not come without its fair share of trouble. […]

After staging a stunning comeback against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox collapsed early in their series opener against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. New York immediately seized control, dominating the first three innings and jumping out to a commanding 7–0 lead. Notably, this marked the 15th time […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe got off to a great start against the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old followed up Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s three-run home run in the first inning with a two-run shot of his own. New York jumped on Walker Buehler early, building a 7-0 lead in the first two innings. However, […]

The New York Yankees began a three-game set with the Boston Red Sox on Friday, and they started the series opener with a bang. Jazz Chisholm took Walker Buehler deep to center field for a three-run bomb in the bottom of the first before Anthony Volpe smacked a two-run homer of his own, helping the […]

New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe is opening up about why he thinks the team is doing well right now. The Bronx Bombers are soaring, with 14 wins in their last 18 games. “I think every night, we’re just going out with confidence in each other,” Volpe said, per MLB.com. “We just feel really good […]

The New York Yankees are 28-19 and in first place in the American League East heading into Wednesday’s action. Considering this offseason was their Plan B after losing Juan Soto, things are in a good place. They just took two games from Soto’s Mets, went 4-2 on a road trip, and have the Red Sox […]

New York Yankees starting shortstop Anthony Volpe received a major update after suffering a recent injury scare. While the reigning Pennant winners are off to an uneven start, they are still in first place in the AL East. New York is currently 19-15 and two games up on the second-place Boston Red Sox. Much of […]

The New York Yankees are promoting a top prospect from their farm system. Despite some encouraging metrics, the defending AL Pennant winners are off to an uneven start in 2025. The Yankees sit at 19-15 as they cling to a two-game lead in the AL East. That is despite having an offense that ranks second […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Anthony Volpe’s X-rays and MRI were “good news” before Sunday’s 7-5 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Bryan Hoch. Volpe was out of the lineup for the game on Sunday after feeling a “pop” in his shoulder when attempting a play on defense in Saturday’s […]

The New York Yankees may have escaped a serious injury to shortstop Anthony Volpe after the shortstop heard a noise that emanated from his shoulder after he dove for a ground ball. The scary play came in the eighth inning in the Yankees’ home game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Christopher Morel of the Rays […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe’s impressive spring has continued into a good start in his second season in the majors. However, manager Aaron Boone didn’t shy away from talking about Volpe’s struggles against Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Volpe and the rest of the Yankees are putting on a show so far […]

The New York Yankees can’t stop crushing baseballs in their hot start to the 2025 MLB season. On Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Bronx Bombers lived up to their nickname again, as outfielder Jasson Dominguez and shortstop Anthony Volpe each hit a home run in the third and fourth innings to help New […]

The New York Yankees annihilated the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Saturday afternoon, hitting a franchise-record nine home runs in a 20-9 victory. During the magnificent display of power, some fans honed in on something that longtime play-by-play broadcaster Michael Kay noted in Thursday’s Opening Day win. He brought attention to the unique shape of […]

The New York Yankees may have a difficult time repeating as American League champions in 2025. Not only did Juan Soto leave in MLB free agency, but Gerrit Cole is expected to miss the season due to Tommy John surgery. Additionally, Giancarlo Stanton’s timeline for a return remains uncertain due to elbow injuries. Still, the […]

For years, the New York Yankees have embraced the “Evil Empire” moniker, a title that symbolized their dominance, deep pockets, and relentless pursuit of championships. But according to team owner Hal Steinbrenner, those days may be over. During a recent interview, Steinbrenner acknowledged the financial gap between his franchise and the Los Angeles Dodgers, stating, “It’s […]

The New York Yankees reached the World Series in 2024 but fell short of winning their 28th title as the Los Angeles Dodgers took the championship in a gentleman’s sweep. Now the Yankees are hoping to make another deep playoff run in 2025 despite losing star right fielder Juan Soto to the New York Mets. […]

The New York Yankees are the defending American League champions and the team certainly has confidence that it will return to the playoffs and have an excellent chance of returning to the World Series at the conclusion of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. One of the most confident players on the team is relative […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is entering his third season in the Major Leagues with a little bit of pressure. Sure, he had his moments offensively in year two, but he knows he needs to do more if he wants to carve out a long career at the MLB level. With spring training underway, […]

The New York Yankees are defending American League Champions but have a massive hole in their lineup. Juan Soto left for a record-setting contract with the New York Mets. His 41 home runs and 109 RBIs will be missed regardless of their offseason additions. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe spoke about how much Soto will be […]

Shortstop continues to be one of the most competitive positions in MLB, as young stars like Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz inject a new and powerful dose of enthusiasm into their respective fan bases. Veterans Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are still doing their part to elevate the […]

In two Major League seasons, New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has given fans plenty of reason to hope he could be the team’s long-term solution at the position once manned by Derek Jeter. Volpe raised his batting average by 34 points between his rookie and sophomore campaigns (though the starting point was a paltry […]

The New York Yankees entered Game 5 of the World Series with a little momentum. They finally got their first win of the series in Game 4, raking 11 runs with an offense that came to life. They rode that momentum into Game 5, jumping out to an early 5-0 lead. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

The New York Yankees were facing elimination in Game 4 of the World Series Tuesday night in the Bronx. The Yankees overcame Freddie Freeman’s record-breaking home run in the first inning – he’s now gone deep in six consecutive World Series games, dating back to the 2020 Fall Classic – as New York’s offense finally […]

The New York Yankees fans were desperate for something to cheer about, and shortstop Anthony Volpe finally gave it to them in grand fashion on Tuesday, swatting a historic go-ahead grand slam in the third inning of Game 4 of the World Series. With the Los Angeles Dodgers leading the World Series 3-0 and on […]

Anthony Volpe has lifted New York Yankees fans off the ground and given them new life in a must-win Game 4 of the World Series. The 23-year-old shortstop broke through in the third inning, launching a grand slam off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson to give his team a 5-3 lead at the time, […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has had a very successful postseason so far, performing better offensively than he did in the regular season, and manager Aaron Boone said his at-bats have been “excellent” since the playoffs began. Aaron Boone also said that Anthony Volpe’s work ahead of the series against the Kansas City Royals […]

With the competitive stakes being at their highest during the playoffs, it’s no surprise that professional athletes are becoming too caught up in the moment as they let their emotions bubble over. In Game 4 of the ALDS matchup between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals, tempers flared between the two teams […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was removed from Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after fouling a ball off his foot. The Yankees announced that Volpe is currently being examined by the head team physician. Volpe exited the game after hitting a Tyler Anderson pitch off his leg in the second inning. The […]

During Gerrit Cole’s absence, Luis Gil has slotted in perfectly in the New York Yankees’ rotation, and in his latest start, he dominated the Houston Astros in six innings, which prompted shortstop Anthony Volpe to comment on the reactions of the Astros’ hitters. “It’s like the fastball is 110 mph. It’s like the hardest fastball […]