New York takes on Boston after Happ's strong outing
New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter J.ASEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEX VERDUGO #24 - LEFT FIELDER - NEW YORK YANKEES
13 HR •
61 RBI •
.233 AVG
13 HR
61 RBI
.233 AVG
Happ, Frazier lift Yanks over Red Sox for 10th straight win
JSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees Vs. Red Sox Lineups: Alex Verdugo, Christian Vazquez Sit - NESN.com Alex Verdugo and Christian Vazquez will sit for the Boston Red Sox in Saturday's contest against the New York Yankees.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • NESN.COM
Won't play Saturday Verdugo (hamstring) won't play Saturday against the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Impact Verdugo left Friday's game as a precautionary measure due to left hamstring tightness, and the issue will keep him out of Saturday's lineup. It's unclear who will take his place in the lineup after Yairo Munoz (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
New York's LeMahieu puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Red Sox
LeMahieu takes an 11-game hit streak into matchup with Red SoxSEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox Outfielder Alex Verdugo Continued To Crush Yankees Saturday Night - NESN.com Alex Verdugo most certainly has adapted well to the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees' rivalry so far in his young career.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • NESN.COM
Red Sox Notes: Ron Roenicke Offers Update On Alex Verdugo - NESN.com Alex Verdugo has been a bright spot for the Boston Red Sox this season, but left Friday's loss due to hamstring tightness.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • NESN.COM
Yankees rally, beat Bosox 6-5 in 12 for 9th straight win
Gary Sanchez hit a tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning, DJ LeMahieu had a go-ahead double in the 12th and the New York Yankees rallied past the Boston Red Sox 6-5 for...SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox’ Alex Verdugo leaves game with hamstring tightness - The Boston Globe The Red Sox said Verdugo's exit against the Yankees was for precautionary reasons.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Dealing with hamstring tightness Verdugo was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees as a precautionary measure with left hamstring tightness, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Impact Verdugo left Friday's game in the top of the third inning as he was clutching his hamstring, and his initial diagnosis is that he's dealing with hamstring tightness. He should be considered day-to-day until more is known about the injury.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent hamstring issue Verdugo left Friday's game against the Yankees in the bottom of the third inning with an apparent hamstring injury, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Verdugo immediately headed to the dugout with trainers after being forced out at third base in the bottom of the third inning. He appeared to be grabbing his hamstring, and he was replaced defensively by Tzu-Wei Lin in the top of the fourth inning. Whether he misses any additional time remains to be seen.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Perez expected to start as Red Sox host the Yankees
The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery on Friday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Martin PerezSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eovaldi shuts down Marlins in 5-3 victory
Nathan Eovaldi pitched five shutout innings and struck out seven, and the Miami Marlins stumbled in their playoff run with a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox 5-3SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urena scheduled to start as Miami hosts Boston
The Red Sox will start Nathan Eovaldi on Thursday while the Marlins are expected to counter with Jose UrenaSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfaro 2 HRs; Marlins beat BoSox 8-4, inch closer in NL East
Jorge Alfaro homered twice before he took a foul ball to his helmet and the Miami Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Sunday Verdugo is getting the day off Sunday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.
Impact He is out of the lineup for the series finale in Tampa Bay and manager Ron Roenicke confirmed that it is simply an off day for the young outfielder. Yairo Munoz will start in right field and lead off.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Glasnow expected to start as Rays host the Red Sox
The Red Sox will start Nathan Eovaldi on Saturday while the Rays are expected to counter with Tyler GlasnowSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Verdugo has been a real find during an otherwise lost season - The Boston Globe The outfielder has risen to the challenge, making an impact on offense and defense in his first year in Boston since being acquired from the...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Rays look to end 3-game slide against Red Sox
Tampa Bay will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rays take on BostonSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fleming expected to start for the Rays against the Red Sox
The Red Sox will start Mike Kickham on Thursday and the Rays are expected to counter with Josh FlemingSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats sixth homer Verdugo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored during a 6-5 loss to the Phillies in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Impact He took Zach Eflin deep in the fifth inning for his sixth long ball of the year, going back-to-back with Rafael Devers. Verdugo then hit the bench for the nightcap. The blast ended a 21-game homer drought for the 24-year-old, but he was hardly struggling during that time, hitting .341 (28-for-82) with three steals, five RBI and 18 runs.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Game 2 lineup Verdugo is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Verdugo went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored during the matinee, but he's starting Game 2. Tzu-Wei Lin receives the start in right field for the nightcap.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dalbec homers in 4th straight game; Red Sox, Phillies split
Bobby Dalbec homered for his fourth straight game, his two-run shot in the sixth inning enough to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 and split a doubleheade...SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
