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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Yankees, Nationals trade grades for Luis Garcia Jr. blockbuster before deadline
The New York Yankees finally got their much-coveted power bat in a trade on Sunday, as they brought in Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals. Garcia did not come cheap at all as he currently is in the middle of a career year from the plate, and it cost the Yankees four pitchers in their system, including three prospects.
New York Yankees News / EasySportz / August 2
Yankees Land Luis García Jr. to Fix Slugging Woes
The MLB trade deadline keeps sending shockwaves through the league, and the Yankees just made the biggest splash. New York secured Luis García Jr. from the Nationals to fix a lineup that has struggled without its stars.
Heliot Ramos News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2
Yankees Interested In Heliot Ramos
The Yankees already added one big bat in Luis Garcia Jr., but the Bronx Bombers are also looking at an outfield upgrade. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Yankees have had scouts watching Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos, who is also on the Phillies’ radar as per previous reports.
The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz
Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2
Padres Reject Yankees’ Offer Involving Will Warren, Adrian Morejon
The Padres have rejected an offer that would have sent left-handed reliever Adrian Morejon to the Yankees in a deal for righty Will Warren, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Austin Wells News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2
Yankee’ Austin Wells pays in-game tribute on anniversary of Thurman Munson’s passing
The New York Yankees were able to come through with an important and well-pitched 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs Sunday at Wrigley Field. That gave the Yankees a series victory over the Cubs as they were victorious in 2 of 3 games.
Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2
Yankees manager Aaron Boone sums up what he sees in Luis Garcia Jr. after huge trade
The New York Yankees have made another move ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Yankees have traded for Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals.
Luis Garcia News / New York Yankees on SI / August 2
Pros and Cons of Yankees Trading for Luis Garcia Jr.
The New York Yankees added their first impact bat of the trade deadline on Sunday, dealing a slew of pitchers in Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, and Jake Bird for the lefty masher Luis Garcia Jr.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2
Yankees acquire INF Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals
The New York Yankees, in need of a spark on offense, acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Nationals will acquire four right-handed pitchers in return: relievers Jake Bird and Yovanny Cruz, who have spent time in the majors this season, and prospects Jack Cebert and Ben Grable.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 2
Yankees Acquire Breakout Slugger in Trade With Nationals
The New York Yankees have made their first big addition of the trade deadline. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Yankees have acquired infielder Luis García Jr.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 2
Yankees Insider Predicts More Moves After Luis Garcia Jr. Trade
The New York Yankees have spent recent days reshaping their roster at the MLB trade deadline, but the moves have left a noticeable gap in one critical area of the pitching staff.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 2
Yankees’ Luis Garcia Jr. Trade Could Be a Home Run or a Disaster
The New York Yankees acquired first baseman Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals on Sunday in exchange for four prospects, injecting left-handed power into a lineup that has struggled for months.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr.
The New York Yankees needed to address the lineup. That process began on Sunday with a trade with the Washington Nationals.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2
Yankees Acquire Luis Garcia Jr.
New York City native Luis Garcia Jr. is heading to his hometown team. The Yankees have acquired the slugger from the Nationals for a package of four right-handed pitchers — Yovanny Cruz, Jake Bird, and prospects Jack Cebert and Ben Grable.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2
Yankees close in on trade for interesting slugger
The New York Yankees appear to be on the verge of landing a significant lineup boost. The Yankees are deep in talks with the Washington Nationals to acquire infielder Luis Garcia Jr., according to multiple reports.
Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / August 2
Yankees Announce Aaron Judge Update Before Cubs Game
The New York Yankees have less than two months left of the regular season to sort out their lineup before the postseason, and Sunday's update from manager Aaron Boone, per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, did not bring them any closer to getting Aaron Judge back.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 2
Former New York Yankees Pitcher Has Reportedly Died
Gil Blanco, a towering left-handed pitcher who briefly played for the New York Yankees during the mid-1960s, has died at the age of 80. The Phoenix native passed away on July 9, according to an obituary that appeared in the Arizona Republic on July 31.
Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / August 2
Yankees turn to Gerrit Cole as they seek to take series from Cubs
The New York Yankees will go for a series victory and a winning road trip when they face the Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1
Report: Yankees linked to NL slugger having a career year
A National League slugger who is in the middle of his best season yet in the big leagues has appeared on the New York Yankees’ MLB trade deadline radar.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades
The New York Yankees are known to be hunting for upgrades to their lineup. Their latest rumored target shows their desperation.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1
Yankees Interested In Luis Garcia Jr.
Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. was on hug watch after he was pulled from Friday’s matchup against the Braves. Turns out it was just a bit of knee soreness, and Garcia is back in the lineup tonight.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Pirates seem determined to be buyers despite recent slump, injuries
Before the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, general manager Ben Cherington made it clear that nothing that happened in the series was going to change his approach to the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates
A failed tenure in New York has now led to Doval being traded for a second time in as many seasons.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees' trade deadline plans may hinge on key Aaron Judge situation
With the Aug. 3 trade deadline just around the corner, no one knows what to make of the New York Yankees.
Clay Holmes News / Yardbarker / July 30
Yankees want to steal one Mets star at the trade deadline
The Mets will most likely be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
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