ALDS, Yankees
In Game 1, Yankees find an unlikely ALDS hero in Alex Verdugo
The series opener included five lead changes — the most in postseason history — but the Yankees secured the final momentum swing from a surprising place.
Yankees’ trust in Austin Wells pays big October dividends in ALDS Game 1
After struggling to finish the regular season, the Yankees stuck with rookie catcher Austin Wells in the cleanup spot of the starting lineup and he had an impactful performance against the Royals on Saturday night.
Luke Weaver, the Yankees' newest October hero, comes through in a crazy ALDS opener
The Yankees' ALDS opener, a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals, marked Luke Weaver's first save in the postseason.
Yankees, Royals make MLB history in wild first game of ALDS
The New York Yankees survived a wild game against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday to take Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
On charter flights and on mound, Yankees knew Luke Weaver was built for closing
Ever since Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm joined the team in a summer trade, he’s always next to reliever Luke Weaver during team flights. They often pass the time by passing cards. “He’s a dog,” Chisholm said late Saturday night after Weaver was on the mound for the final four outs of the Yankees’ 6-5 Division Series-opening win over the Royals.
Luke Weaver locks down Yankees' Game 1 win
Luke Weaver induces a ground ball to first base, securing the Yankees' 6-5 win in ALDS Game 1. Season 2024; More From This Game; Luke Weaver; New York Yankees; pitching; highlight
Yankees' Luke Weaver Makes Self-Deprecating Joke About Closer Success
Luke Weaver has been a godsend for the New York Yankees down the stretch this season. The 31-year-old stepped into New York's closer role in early September after Clay Holmes' struggles in the ninth inning reached a breaking point.
Yankees bailed out by replay review, Luke Weaver in ALDS Game 1 as concerns remain
It was all present despite a Game 1 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS. The Yanks pulled off a 6-5 victory in front of their home crowd in the Bronx thanks to the Royals pitching staff melting down.
Yankees vs. Royals, ALDS schedule 2024: Where to watch MLB playoff games, TV coverage for postseason baseball
The No. 1 New York Yankees are hosting the No. 5 Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium for Games 1 and 2 on Saturday and ...
Alex Verdugo’s go-ahead single, acrobatic catch lift Yankees over Royals in ALDS opener
Alex Verdugo’s go-ahead single and acrobatic catch lifted the Yankees over the Royals in the ALDS opener. Read more on Boston ...
Yankees edge Royals in ALDS Game 1 as Alex Verdugo provides deciding hit
The player least popular among Yankees fans entering this postseason allowed that hard-to-please collective to party deep ...
Reverting Royals pitchers’ walk issues give Yankees an edge in Game 1 of ALDS
Hours later, in a 6-5 loss to the Yankees, the Royals reverted. Starter Michael Wacha walked the first batter he faced. He ...
Kansas City Royals fall to NY Yankees in Game 1 of ALDS. These were the key moments
KC lost a 6-5 slugfest at Yankee Stadium. Alex Verdugo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning as New York took a 1-0 ...
MLB Playoffs: Yankees Announce ALDS Roster, Leave Off Key Pitcher
The New York Yankees announced their roster for the American League Division Series on Saturday, leaving off a pitcher who ...
Yankees have surprise option for ALDS first base starts
The New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals begin their best-of-five American League Division Series on Saturday night at ...