All articles tagged with #cody bellinger
Knicks star Josh Hart publicly mocked the Boston Red Sox after their decision to intentionally walk Ben Rice led to a game-changing home run by Cody Bellinger. The incident occurred during Game 2 of the 2026 AL Wild Card Series, which the Yankees won 9-2 to complete a sweep. Hart’s criticism highlighted a strategic error by Red Sox manager Chad Tracy that allowed New York to extend their lead significantly.
The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in the 2026 AL Wild Card Series, winning Game 2 9-2 at Yankee Stadium to advance to the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. After a 9-0 shutout in Game 1, the Yankees dominated Game 2, with Cody Bellinger hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning. The Red Sox, who had not scored a run in their first 13 playoff innings, finally broke through in the sixth but could not overcome the deficit. The series marked the second consecutive year the two teams met in the Wild Card round.
The Yankees blanked the Twins 8-1 in Minneapolis behind seven innings from Max Fried and early damage from Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones, boosting them six games ahead of the Red Sox for the top AL wild card while remaining 3.5 games back of the Rays in the AL East as Tampa Bay won again with a Junior Caminero walk-off.
Gerrit Cole has surrendered seven home runs in a two-start stretch, raising questions about whether his pitch mix needs adjustments, though the Yankees stress health isn’t the issue. Offensively, Cody Bellinger has started to heat up with three homers in four games, Clarke Schmidt is nearing a return after a productive rehab outing, and Chase Hampton was claimed off waivers by the Nationals to clear 40-man space for Aaron Judge’s anticipated return.
The Yankees marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a moving pre-game ceremony honoring victims and families affected, and Cody Bellinger—the son of a 2001 Yankee and a firefighter—delivered the big hit in a win, as manager Aaron Boone praised the clutch at-bat.
On the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Yankees beat the Mets 6-4 in the Subway Series opener as Carlos Rodón pitched 6.1 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) with eight strikeouts, while Cody Bellinger delivered a pivotal three-run homer and the Yankees added insurance runs later to secure the win.
Cody Bellinger hit a pivotal three-run homer in the second, lifting the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Mets in the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium. Nolan McLean was tagged for five runs in five innings, while Carlos Rodón delivered his longest outing of the season. David Bednar earned a five-out save in the eighth, and Aaron Boone praised the crowd’s energy after a competitive Bronx matchup.
Carlos Rodón tossed 6 1/3 strong innings and the Yankees held off a late Mets rally to win 6-4 in the Subway Series opener, highlighted by Cody Bellinger’s three-run homer and Ben Rice's multi-hit night. New York extended its wild-card cushion and kept their division hopes alive, while the Mets nearly erased a 5-1 deficit before closer David Bednar sealed it.
The New York Yankees placed left-hander Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain after he exited yesterday’s start against the Blue Jays. Brendan Beck was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and outfielder Cody Bellinger was reinstated from the 10-day IL. Weathers had been solid since late July, posting a 2.27 ERA across seven starts, and the club awaits a clearer timeline for his return.
Spencer Jones powered the Yankees’ recent wins with a homer and a two‑run shot, making the demotion decision tougher as Cody Bellinger nears a return; Jones is hitting .229/.306/.425 with seven homers in 55 games, and Aaron Boone has praised his ongoing adjustments against opposing pitchers.
The Yankees placed Max Fried on a 15-day IL with an elbow bone bruise but expect a short absence, with Carlos Rodón ready as a starter depth option; if Fried misses a few starts, Will Warren or Ryan Weathers could shift to the bullpen. Cody Bellinger begins a Triple-A rehab and could rejoin the MLB lineup within days after a hamstring strain, likely pushing Spencer Jones down; Aaron Judge's rib injury remains the biggest unknown, though he can begin a hitting progression this week as New York chases a Wild Card behind the Rays in the AL East.
The Yankees placed Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after legging out a double, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the IL and intensifying the club’s need for offense ahead of the trade deadline. Spencer Jones was recalled to take his roster spot, likely forming a left-field platoon with Max Schuemann, as New York navigates without one of its best defensive and recently productive contributors while trying to salvage the season.
The New York Yankees placed Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after he felt tightness in the eighth inning of a win over the Phillies; Spencer Jones was recalled from Triple-A to take his roster spot.
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger exited Sunday's game with a hamstring tightness and will undergo tests; if he misses time, Spencer Jones could rejoin the big-league club and Max Schuemann could see added left-field work. In AL East updates, Ranger Suarez is expected to be activated by the Red Sox for Sunday’s start against the Blue Jays, Chris Bassitt threw a bullpen session as he recovers from back surgery, Samuel Basallo is being rested to calm right shoulder inflammation, and Steven Matz was activated by the Rays after a month out with an ankle sprain.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the All-Star Game, fueled by strong pitching (Cease and a bullpen that totaled 15 strikeouts) and a bases-loaded two-run single from Cody Bellinger for MVP. Junior Caminero escaped injury after being hit by a pitch, and the AL has now won five straight All-Star games in an alternating sequence with the NL.