Yankees Welcome Athletics for Thursday Night Showdown

The New York Yankees, boasting a solid 17-8 record, will face off against the Oakland Athletics (9-16) at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, April 25th. The game is scheduled to commence at 7:05 PM ET. Catch the excitement live on Fubo, where you can stream the game or tune in on TV.

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Yankees Beat Athletics 7-3, Improve to 10-1 in Bronx Against Oakland

The New York Yankees continued their dominance over the Oakland Athletics in the Bronx, winning 7-3 on Wednesday night and improving their record to 10-1 in their last 11 games against Oakland in New York. Aaron Judge led the way for the Yankees, hitting a two-run homer in the first inning and singling in another run in the third. Anthony Rizzo and Juan Soto also homered for the Yankees, who have won five of their last seven games. Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer for the Athletics, who have lost six of their last seven games. Clarke Schmidt started for the Yankees and allowed three runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings, while Joe Boyle started for the Athletics and allowed two runs on three hits in three innings.

Yankees Sluggers Wake Up, Hammer A’s for Much-Needed Win

After a slow start to the season, the Yankees’ offense finally came to life against the Oakland A’s on Wednesday, with Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo, Juan Soto, and others contributing home runs. The 7-3 victory gives the Yankees a 17-8 record and sends a message to the rest of the league that their bats are capable of producing at a high level.

Soto’s Stellar Start Lifts Yankees, While Judge Faces Inconsistent Start

Juan Soto’s impressive start to his Yankees career has been a major contributing factor to the team’s success, while Aaron Judge has struggled to find his rhythm. Soto’s outstanding performance with runners in scoring position has been a key factor in the Yankees’ strong start. Despite Judge’s inconsistency, manager Aaron Boone remains confident in his abilities, while general manager Brian Cashman emphasizes the importance of having multiple talented hitters to support the team.

Steelers Announce Draft Pick Announcers

Pittsburgh Steelers captain Cam Heyward and tight end Pat Freiermuth will announce the team’s draft picks this week. Heyward will announce the first-round pick, while Freiermuth will announce the second-round pick. In addition, Juan Soto from Morelia, Mexico, will announce the team’s first sixth-round pick. Freiermuth is excited to announce the pick after Franco Harris announced the Steelers picking him in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Steelers have seven picks in the NFL Draft, with three on day three and four in the first two days. It has become a tradition for the team to have current or past players announce their picks.

Soto’s Historic Contract: Surpassing Ohtani?

In a remarkable turn of events, Juan Soto’s colossal contract, signed at the tail end of 2023, continues to astound. Experts speculate that Soto’s performance could potentially eclipse that of renowned star Shohei Ohtani. While Ohtani’s deal includes a salary of $2 million per season from 2024 to 2033 and a substantial payment of $680 million from 2034 to 2043, its value for payroll implications and luxury tax thresholds is capped at $460 million. In contrast, Soto’s impressive start with the New York Yankees, boasting a batting average of .322/.439/.552, has led some to believe that his worth may soon surpass Ohtani’s.

Soto Backs Judge Amidst Slump, Citing Faith in Great Hitter

All-Star outfielder Juan Soto expressed confidence that New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will overcome his current hitting struggles. Soto emphasized that slumps are a part of baseball and that Judge’s talent is undeniable. Despite Judge’s slow start, the Yankees have a 15-8 record, and Soto believes Judge’s presence is not negatively affecting his performance. Other teammates, including starting pitcher Carlos Rodon, also remain confident in Judge’s abilities.

Soto’s Hot Start Signals Bright Future for Yankees

Juan Soto has made an impressive start to his tenure with the New York Yankees, batting .354 and ranking among the league’s elite in WAR. As he faces Oakland’s JP Sears on Monday, Soto’s exceptional hitting, including his ability to reach base and exploit Sears’ vulnerable fastball, positions him well to exceed 1.5 total bases in the game.

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