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New York Times
2 hours ago
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- New York Times
Yankees first-half awards: Aaron Judge for MVP, but who's LVP?
NEW YORK — Will Warren didn't seem worried at all. The bases were loaded. The count was full. Gio Urshela was at the plate, and it was the first inning. Warren reached back and ripped a 94 mph sinker that dotted the outside corner. Urshela didn't swing, the umpire called strike three, and it set the New York Yankees' starting pitcher on a path to yet another big night. Advertisement Warren threw five scoreless innings, striking out seven while walking four, in a 3-0 win over the Athletics at Yankee Stadium on Friday night. The game represented the halfway mark of the regular season for the Yankees, who at 47-34 hold a 1 1/2-game lead in the American League East. And Warren's showing was another example of why he's been the Yankees' rookie of the year for the first half of the 2025 season. Warren has a 5-4 record and a 4.37 ERA, giving the Yankees at least the chance to win just about every day, though he usually offers even more. Over his last four starts, he has a 1.96 ERA. He's allowed three or fewer runs in 13 starts. Warren leads MLB rookies in starts (17) and strikeouts (103). Will Warren, Disgusting Sweeper. 🤮 — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 28, 2025 Manager Aaron Boone said he wasn't losing faith in the 26-year-old as he walked three of the first five batters he faced Friday, though he did tell the bullpen to have Allan Winans warm up in case Warren couldn't right the ship. 'Honestly a lot of confidence that we don't have to trick 'em,' Boone said. 'He's got the stuff to go right after them.' The biggest difference for Warren this season? 'I feel like he's really starting to use his sinker and his four-seamer really well with a lot of faith in it and in the strike zone,' Boone said. 'He knows he can go in the strike zone with both of those pitches if he executes. He doesn't have to run from contact. Those two pitches really play for him.' Warren has shown that he deserves to remain in the rotation when Luis Gil returns from the injured list sometime after the All-Star break. Here are our other first-half awards for the Yankees. Who else? Judge is in the midst of one of his best seasons, and that's saying something. The 33-year-old is leading MLB in the following categories: batting average (.358), on-base percentage (.458), slugging percentage (.712), OPS (1.170) and fWAR (6.1). Judge's 28 homers are the third-most in baseball. And he hasn't missed a full game. When he was announced as the biggest vote-getter for this year's American League All-Star team, he became the fourth player since fan balloting returned in 1970 to lead the majors in voting at least three times (Ken Griffey Jr., 5; Rod Carew, 4; Ichiro Suzuki, 3). The best player in the game, of course, is the most valuable player on the team. Advertisement LeMahieu brings leadership to the Yankees' clubhouse. He sets an example of how to prepare every day. He has also been the Yankees' least productive everyday player. He didn't debut until May 13 after missing the beginning of the season with a left calf strain. When he first returned, he appeared to be moving better than he had at any point over his last two injury-plagued years. But he's struggled significantly of late. Over 13 games entering Friday, he had posted just a .384 OPS with only one extra-base hit. His season marks of a 92.5 mph average exit velocity and 50 percent hard-hit rate are encouraging. His expected weighted on-base percentage of .304 is not. Fried might start for the AL All-Star team. When the Yankees signed Fried to an eight-year, $217 million deal, the move was almost universally applauded, though some eyebrows were raised at the length. Nobody's questioning it now. The lefty leads MLB in wins with 10, and his 1.92 ERA is second among starting pitchers. He's top 10 in WHIP (0.94) and batting average against (.204). Fried has also become a clubhouse leader in a mold similar to Gerrit Cole. 'Ten wins in half a season is not easy to do, in any era, especially now,' Boone told reporters in Cincinnati this week. 'It's just a testament to how good he's been and how efficient he's been. Needless to say, he's been enormous for us, whether it's coming off a loss or extending a streak. His consistency's been great.' Carrasco's stay was brief but impactful, in the wrong way. The 38-year-old was 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight games (six starts), and it seemed like he just didn't have it anymore in the 16th season of an otherwise impressive career. He made his last Yankees appearance on May 4. Then the team designated him for assignment. He's since hung around Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but he hasn't been good there either, with a 4.95 ERA in six games. Carrasco was a positive force inside the Yankees' clubhouse during spring training and at the beginning of the season, but he didn't get it done on the field.
USA Today
19 hours ago
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- USA Today
Brent Rooker Player Props: June 27, Athletics vs. Yankees
Brent Rooker went hitless in his previous game (0 for 4), but will take another crack at it when the Athletics take on Will Warren and the New York Yankees on Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-CA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Brent Rooker player prop bets. Rooker has launched a team-best 16 homers (he's added 43 RBI). Among all batters in MLB play, Rooker's home run total ranks 21st and his RBI tally ranks 42nd. Watch tonight's Athletics game on Fubo! Brent Rooker Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Athletics vs. New York Yankees Brent Rooker vs. Will Warren Brent Rooker prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Brent Rooker stats against the Yankees Yankees starter: Will Warren
USA Today
19 hours ago
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- USA Today
Jacob Wilson Player Props: June 27, Athletics vs. Yankees
Jacob Wilson, coming off a one-hit showing in his last game (1-for-4), will take the field for the Athletics versus Will Warren and the New York Yankees on Friday. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-CA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Jacob Wilson player prop bets. Wilson paces the Athletics with a .345 batting average. He's hit nine home runs and racked up 40 RBI. Watch tonight's Athletics game on Fubo! Jacob Wilson Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Athletics vs. New York Yankees Jacob Wilson vs. Will Warren Jacob Wilson prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 1:26 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Jacob Wilson stats against the Yankees Yankees starter: Will Warren
USA Today
19 hours ago
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- USA Today
Tyler Soderstrom Player Props: June 27, Athletics vs. Yankees
Tyler Soderstrom is trying to get back on track following a hitless showing in his last game (0 for 1). His Athletics face Will Warren and the New York Yankees on Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET on YES and NBCS-CA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Tyler Soderstrom player prop bets. Soderstrom has racked up a team-high 45 runs batted in (with 14 home runs). Among all batters in baseball, Soderstrom's home run total ranks 33rd and his RBI tally ranks 35th. Watch tonight's Athletics game on Fubo! Tyler Soderstrom Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Athletics vs. New York Yankees Tyler Soderstrom vs. Will Warren Tyler Soderstrom prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Tyler Soderstrom stats against the Yankees Yankees starter: Will Warren
New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
BetMGM bonus code POSTBET for $1,500 in bonus bets for Yankees vs. Athletics on Friday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Yankees have no choice. They need to start stringing some wins together. After dropping two of three to the Cincinnati Reds this week, the Pinstripes welcome the 33-49 Athletics to the Bronx for a three-game series this weekend. The Yankees started June with a 5.5-game lead in the AL East, but they're now at risk of ending the month in second place behind the Tampa Bay Rays. BetMGM bonus code POSTBET for Yankees vs. Athletics BetMGM bonus code POSTBET is allowing customers to get their first bet back in bonus bets if their first bet doesn't win, up to $1,500. BetMGM Sportsbook is legal in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. How to sign up at BetMGM sportsbook Select your bonus offer. Choose your state. Fill out your login details. Enter the promo code POSTBET. Make a deposit. What our Post expert thinks about Yankees vs. Athletics on Friday Will Warren gets the start for the Yankees on Friday night. Warren will look to repeat his performance from his last start against the A's, when he allowed one run on four hits and struck out seven in 7 1/3 innings. He will take on former Yankees draft pick Mitch Spence, who sports a 3.84 ERA in 58 2/3 innings this season, on Friday evening. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. AZ, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY. Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). Participant must complete the Wagering. Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. US Promotional Offers Not Available in MS, NY, ON, or PR. Visit for Terms & Conditions.
