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New York Post
13-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Former Yankee Jon Berti receives ALCS championship ring from Aaron Boone
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Aaron Boone made his way across the field to meet Jon Berti outside the visiting dugout before Saturday's game against the Cubs to present the veteran infielder with his ALCS championship ring from last season. 'It's obviously what you play for to get to and win the World Series. Unfortunately we weren't able to finish it, but it was an amazing experience,' Berti told The Post before the Yankees' 5-2 loss. 'To go through that and to be a part of a great organization like the Yankees was awesome.' Berti was obtained from the Marlins late in spring training of 2024 following an injury to DJ LeMahieu, but he also was sidelined for much of his lone regular season in pinstripes due to a calf issue, appearing in only 25 games. But he was back on the active roster in the postseason and even started a few games at first base during the team's October run to the World Series before he suffered another injury. 'Obviously [the regular season] was tough. The Yankees obviously traded for me because they saw a lot of value in me, and I wanted to help out as best as I could,' the 35-year-old Berti added. Jon Berti's stolen base attempt fails as he's tagged out by Oswald Peraza during the Yankees' 5-2 loss to the Cubs on July 12, 2025. Jason Szenes / New York Post 'Unfortunately I missed a lot of time, but everything works out how it's supposed to, and it was a great experience with the guys over there and the coaches and staff. 'It obviously wasn't how I wanted it to turn out, but that's how it goes sometimes.' Berti, who signed with the Cubs after being non-tendered in November, started three postseason games at first base for the Yanks while Anthony Rizzo was sidelined with fractured fingers. Berti was taken off the roster for the World Series against the Dodgers due to a hip flexor suffered when he scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS against Cleveland. 'I'll never forget clinching those games and popping [champagne] bottles with those guys,' Berti said. 'Especially against Cleveland, knowing we were going to get a chance to go to the World Series. It was awesome to be a part of it, and I appreciate getting to see Aaron to catch up.'
New York Post
13-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees' Luis Gil set for rehab start in major step toward comeback
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Luis Gil is set to make the biggest step in his comeback from the strained lat that's sidelined him since spring training when he starts his first rehab game on Sunday for Double-A Somerset. 'I've been looking forward to this moment since the injury happened,'' Gil said through an interpreter. 'You focus on the treatment and getting healthy again and my goal was to get on the field and help the team and contribute.' Although the loss of last year's AL Rookie of the Year stung at the time, the Yankees likely didn't realize how much they'd need Gil in the second half. Gerrit Cole is out for the season after Tommy John surgery, as is Clarke Schmidt, who underwent the same procedure on Friday. Luis Gil is set for his first rehab start. AP Aaron Boone said Saturday there were no issues with Schmidt's surgery, although he'd yet to talk to the right-hander. Saturday's starter, Max Fried — who left the game with a blister — Carlos Rodón and rookie Will Warren — who's starting Sunday in the final game before the All-Star break — have carried the bulk of the work for the rotation, which has also seen Marcus Stroman and Ryan Yarbrough spend time on the IL. The Yankees won a challenge in the top of the ninth, when Jon Berti was ruled out when he tried to steal third. JT Brubaker threw to third as Berti raced from second and Oswald Peraza appeared to tag Berti in time for the second out, but third base umpire Paul Clemons ruled Berti safe. Jon Berti is caught stealing during the Yankees' loss to the Cubs on July 12, 2025. Jason Szenes / New York Post Although Boone and the Yankees won the challenge, as Berti was ruled out for the second out of the inning, Boone was annoyed he had to challenge the play in the first place. Since the ball beat Berti to the bag, Boone thought he should have been called out — unless the umpire had a clear angle that he was safe. 'I feel like in those scenarios, especially if there's uncertainty, I think they should [have to] challenge,'' Boone said. 'Their guy takes off and is out by 10 feet. I understand it's tough.' CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS Cody Bellinger extended his career-best hitting streak to 17 games with a double in the ninth. t's his second hitting streak of at least 15 games this season. No other Yankee has had multiple streaks of that length since Derek Jeter in 2012. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Giancarlo Stanton was drilled by a 96 mph sinker in the left forearm in the bottom of the ninth, but stayed in the game.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘Unusual flurry' of earthquakes shakes near Idaho mountain town
More than a dozen earthquakes have rattled Central Idaho since Sunday morning in an 'unusual flurry' of activity, according to Idaho state geologist Claudio Berti. Berti, who is the director of the Idaho Geological Survey, told the Idaho Statesman that researchers have been keeping a close eye on the seismic activity, which originated from the Basin Butte area north of Stanley. The geologist noted the earthquakes are not coming from the same area as the magnitude-6.5 earthquake that occurred nearby in 2020 and shook much of the state. That quake, which originated near the Cape Horn Mountain in the Boise National Forest, was the second-largest in recorded history and was felt by many Boise residents. Berti said the previous seismic activity likely made it possible for the U.S. Geological Survey to detect the recent tremors, which have ranged in magnitude from 2.5 to 3.2. Geologists installed earthquake monitoring tools in Central Idaho after the 2020 earthquake, he told the Statesman. Though small, Berti said the earthquakes are likely strong enough to be felt by people in Central Idaho, particularly if they're indoors. Idaho is one of the most seismically active states in the country, and Central Idaho has gained prominence in recent years as a particularly active area. Berti said numerous faults are in the area, and there's still a lot of research to be done. Clusters of earthquakes like the ones currently happening have helped teach researchers what's going on below the earth's surface, he said. 'When we get one single (earthquake) event somewhere in the middle of nowhere, it is hard to make any sense of it,' he said. 'As we see a number of those earthquakes that come one after another, concentrated or focused in some specific region, the alignment of those individual earthquakes, we say, illuminate a fault plane.' The clusters of earthquakes can't tell experts what will come next. Berti said there are diverging schools of thought on whether increased seismic activity predicts a larger upcoming earthquake or makes one less likely as energy is released in the smaller quakes. Regardless, Berti said, it's a good reminder of Idaho's earthquake risk. He encouraged people to be prepared for potential hazards by being aware of earthquake safety procedures.
Newsweek
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Anthony Volpe 'Worst Case' Could Force Yankees Reunion With Cubs Infielder
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees fortified their roster after losing Juan Soto this past winter, but it's going to be hard to endure the latest injuries. After going without Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton and DJ LeMahieu this season, the team has now lost second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. to a prolonged stint on the injured list as well. And now the Yankees could lose shortstop Anthony Volpe after he felt a "pop" in his shoulder during Saturday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. "Anthony Volpe was at the center of a concerned huddle during the eighth inning on Saturday, grimacing as his left shoulder was put through a battery of strength-test exercises on the left side of the Yankee Stadium infield," according to Bryan Hoch. "It seemed impossible not to consider a worst-case scenario." After the game, Volpe voiced some optimism that he's avoided a serious injury. But the Yankees are likely to put him through some additional testing before ruling out that worst case. BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin... BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by)If Volpe does miss some significant playing time, the Yankees could be forced to seek an external reinforcement for the infield. And Athlon Sports' Conor Liguori suggested they might look to reunite with utility infielder Jon Berti, who helped them reach the World Series last season before joining the Chicago Cubs this past winter. "One club that could use Berti's services is the New York Yankees, who are left with Oswald Peraza, Jorbit Vivas, and Pablo Reyes as second base options after Jazz Chilsholm Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain," Liguori wrote. "If the Yankees were to show interest in a reunion with Berti, the Cubs could use a potential deal to improve their struggling bullpen." If the loss of Chisholm might have pushed the Yankees to inquire about Berti, then Volpe's injury scare could compel it. Berti has placed around the diamond throughout his eight-year big-league career, including significant time at second base and third base, as well as a handful of starts at shortstop for the Miami Marlins. Berti's familiarity with the Yankees could push a potential trade over the finish line in the near future. More MLB: Three Pitchers Red Sox Should Target to Replace Walker Buehler
Chicago Tribune
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Base running, timely hits and Justin Steele's 7 shutout innings lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-0 win
The Chicago Cubs have touted their lineup's versatility in how they can manufacture runs since the start of spring. They expected the depth of their lineup and different hitter profiles to pay off on the chilly nights at Wrigley Field, exactly the environment the Cubs faced in their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday. The Cubs used aggressive base running, timely hits and a stellar outing from left-hander Justin Steele in a 7-0 win. The Cubs (8-5) set the tone in the second and third innings against Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi. Michael Busch hit a lead-off ground-rule double, advanced on Dansby Swanson's sacrifice bunt, and Miguel Amaya drove him in on a sacrifice fly to put the Cubs ahead. Jon Berti reached base to open the third inning after getting hit by a pitch, then stole second and third base sandwiched around a Gage Workman strikeout. With the Rangers' defense playing in, Berti went on contact, beating the throw home on Ian Happ's hard-hit grounder to first baseman Jake Burger. Both sequences played out as the Cubs envisioned, part of an aggressive approach that led to five stolen bases and five two-out RBIs. 'We played just an all-around really good offensive game,' manager Craig Counsell said. '(Berti) created that run all by himself, took advantage of stolen bases, and then we swung the bats. We had 10 hits on a night that's pretty difficult to hit on. 'It's aggressive. It's good decisions. And yeah, you see one guy do it and you want to be the guy that makes a good, aggressive decision.' It was anticipated that runs would be at a premium Monday with a first-pitch temperature of 34 degrees, tied for the fourth-coldest in Wrigley Field history. 'We're a good, athletic team, and we're smart base runners, so just to be able to push the envelope when it's there and try to create runs, especially on a night like tonight when you don't know how many runs it's going to take to win — that's big,' Berti said. 'What's really exciting about this offense is that we can score in a lot of different ways, and we showed that a lot of different ways tonight, which was awesome.' The Cubs used run-scoring singles by Ian Happ (two RBIs), Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki to put up a four-run sixth. Busch collected a double and RBI triple for the only extra-base hits by either team. The frigid weather didn't faze Busch, a native Minnesotan, who fondly remembered playing in cold games growing up. 'Most of it's just the mindset,' Busch said. 'The dugout, thankfully, is a little warmer … but at least for me, a lot of guys just getting in there and focusing on your at-bat and trying to do some damage or just have a good at-bat, it kind of takes over.' Steele took advantage of the conditions and went on the attack, relying heavily on his fastball to neutralize Texas. After allowing three base runners, two via walks, in the first two innings, Steele only had two Rangers batters reach base over the next five innings. 'When you see the offense moving in sync like that, scoring runs all kinds of different ways, it just gives me confidence to go out there and fill up the zone, especially when we're scoring, it's not all just one inning,' Steele said. 'It's like this inning, this inning, this inning, it makes me feel comfortable going out there and throwing strikes and filling up the zone because I know my offense is going to score.'
