Clarke Schmidt’s promising outing took a turn for the worse in the sixth inning against the A’s on Tuesday, as he allowed three runs on two hits and a walk, including a home run by Brent Rooker. Despite the setback, Schmidt still earned the win for the Yankees, extending his consecutive starts with three runs allowed or fewer to 30. The 28-year-old’s struggles in the sixth inning have been a recurring issue, but he remains a dependable starter for the Yankees.
The New York Yankees triumphed over the Oakland Athletics 7-3 in a captivating game on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. A pivotal balk call in the first inning turned the tide in the Yankees’ favor, with Aaron Judge capitalizing on the opportunity with a two-run homer. Anthony Rizzo, Juan Soto, and others contributed to the Yankees’ offensive success, while Clarke Schmidt and the bullpen combined to limit the A’s offense. This victory extends the Yankees’ winning streak to two games, setting them up for a potential series sweep on Thursday night.
DJ LeMahieu’s rehab assignment has hit a snag as soreness in his right foot continues to linger. The veteran infielder exited his first game with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday after just one at-bat and is still experiencing discomfort. Despite the setback, Yankees manager Aaron Boone is not overly concerned yet but acknowledges that the latest development is a bit of a surprise. LeMahieu has been out since March 16 when he fouled a ball off his foot, and his return to the lineup would provide a much-needed boost to the Yankees’ struggling infield and overall offensive production.
Despite injuries to key pitchers, the Yankees’ bullpen has remained strong thanks to the contributions of Ron Marinaccio. Marinaccio, who struggled in 2023, has shown significant improvement this season, with a 1.80 ERA over five innings. His four-seam fastball has been particularly effective, while his changeup, once his go-to pitch, has become a liability. However, Marinaccio is working to improve his command of the changeup, and his recent performances indicate progress.
One day after Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected by home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt for something a fan said, another umpire John Tumpane almost did the same. In the top of the fourth inning of the second game against the A’s on Tuesday, Tumpane called a strike on a Marcus Stroman sinker outside of the strike zone. This sparked the ire of Oakland’s manager Mark Kotsay, who barked at Tumpane from the visitor’s dugout. Like deja vu, Tumpane barked back, and the YES Network booth was all over it. Fortunately, Tumpane didn’t toss Kotsay. Unlike the previous day when Boone was accused of lying by blaming the umpire heckling on a fan, even though a live mic from YES backed up the manager.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the A’s due to a misunderstanding involving comments from fans. On Tuesday, the YES Network broadcast took some jabs at home plate umpires, with broadcasters Ryan Ruocco and John Flaherty joking about a possible Hunter Wendelstedt impression. Wendelstedt had defended his decision to eject Boone, despite video evidence seemingly exonerating the Yankees skipper. Other umpires have also been involved in dugout confrontations, with Giants announcer Duane Kuiper and Mets play-by-play man Gary Cohen making light of similar situations.
The New York Yankees have been struggling to score runs recently, but they have been making the most of their opportunities when they have. In their last four games, they have scored four runs or more in an inning, leading to three wins. On Tuesday, they followed this trend with a four-run first inning to secure a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
New York Yankees veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu experienced a setback in his rehab assignment on Tuesday, as he was removed from Double-A Somerset’s game due to right foot soreness after his first at-bat. The 35-year-old, who hadn’t played since sustaining a non-displaced fracture on March 16, will return to New York for re-examination by the team doctor. The development is concerning as it raises questions about LeMahieu’s initial rehab timeline, which projected him to potentially rejoin the Yankees next week in Baltimore.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone has chosen to move on from his unjust ejection on Monday, following conversations with MLB officials. Boone confirmed that he will not face any fines. Despite the umpire’s initial claim of ejecting Boone for something a fan said, Boone believes the situation has been addressed and is ready to focus on the remaining games.
Drafted as a basketball player, Trystan Vrieling has overcome challenges and made strides as a pitcher for the Yankees’ Double-A Somerset Patriots. Through an intense eating program, weight gain, and a shift to classical music before starts, he has emerged as a dominant force on the field. Now at 23, Vrieling’s pitch mix and increased velocity have propelled him to an impressive start, earning him the title of Yankees’ No. 23 prospect by MLB Pipeline.
