BRETT GARDNER NEWS

Yanks blow out Blue Jays 20-6, move into 2nd in AL East

Luke Voit and Aaron Hicks homered to key a seven-run second-inning burst made possible when right fielder Derek Fisher misplayed a pair of flyballs, and the New York Yankees rocket...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Sunday's lineup Gardner is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

Impact He is hitting .212 with one home run and zero steals on two attempts in 33 at-bats this month. Miguel Andujar will start in left field and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Newman, oversaw Yankees' prospects, dead at 71

A key front office executive for the New York Yankees during their run of five World Series titles from 1996 through 2009 has died

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops fourth homer Gardner went 2-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run during a 6-0 win over the Orioles in the first game of Friday's doubleheader.

Impact After DJ LeMahieu led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot, Gardner followed with a blast of his own two batters later, ending an 0-for-14 skid for the 37-year-old. Gardner drew two more free passes and scored another run in the nightcap, but through 38 games he's still slashing only .180/.320/.340 with four homers, three steals, 11 RBI and 13 runs.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Voit's 6 RBIs, Cole's gem help Yankees sweep DH vs Orioles

Luke Voit hit a pair of three-run home runs, Masahiro Tanaka and two relievers combined for a four-hitter and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 to complete a dou...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Thursday's lineup Gardner isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Orioles.

Impact Gardner has gone 0-for-12 with one walk and three strikeouts over his past four games, and he'll take a breather Thursday. Miguel Andujar will take over in left field.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Gardner isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Impact Gardner went hitless with three strikeouts over his last nine at-bats, and he'll get a day off Tuesday. Mike Tauchman will shift to left field with Clint Frazier starting in right.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kremer stymies Yankees in MLB debut for Orioles in 5-1 win

Dean Kremer allowed one hit over six innings in his major league debut, DJ Stewart homered off Masahiro Tanaka and the Baltimore Orioles beat the skidding New York Yankees 5-1

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Saturday Gardner isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact Gardner started in both games of Friday's doubleheader and recorded two hits with two RBI and two walks. He'll get a breather Saturday with Miguel Andujar starting in left field.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles end 19-game skid vs Yankees, split doubleheader

The Baltimore Orioles ended their 19-game losing streak against the New York Yankees, using a strong offensive performance by rookie Ryan Mountcastle to earn a 6-3 victory for a do...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonso HR in 10th lifts Mets over Yanks after Seaver tribute

Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer leading off the 10th inning, lifting the New York Mets to a come-from-behind, 9-7 win over the Yankees in the final Subway Series game of the season...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brosseau gets payback as Rays beat Yankees again, 5-2

Mike Brosseau got some payback against the New York Yankees, hitting two home runs as the Tampa Bay Rays topped their AL East rivals again with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Gardner is not starting Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

Impact Gardner sits against a righty for the second time in the last three games, though it's worth noting that his previous time on the bench came in the second game of a doubleheader. He's hitting just .169/.302/.338 this season, though, so it would hardly be a surprise if his playing time started to slip. Mike Tauchman starts in left field Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Game 2 Gardner is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Gardner went 0-for-4 during the matinee and will take a seat for the nightcap. Mike Tauchman and Clint Frazier will start in the corner outfield spots in Game 2.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees edge Mets 2-1 to avert longest slide in 25 years

Clint Frazier scored the winning run on Dellin Betances’ wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees averted their longest losing streak in a quarter-cen...

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Game 2 Gardner isn't in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Gardner will take a seat for Game 2 of Friday's twin bill after going 1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout during the first game. Mike Tauchman will start in left field.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup for second game Gardner isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Impact Gardner went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts in the Yankees' first game Wednesday, but he'll sit for the second game of the doubleheader. Clint Frazier will start in left field with Miguel Andujar serving as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes another bag Gardner went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact After failing to notch a stolen base through his first 15 games of the season, Gardner has now swiped a bag in three of his last four contests. He's still hitting a meager .176, but in addition to the three steals, he has reached base by walk or hit eight times over his last five games.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Yankees again 4-2; Cole's streak intact after ND

Pinch-hitter Mike Brosseau singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the streaking Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees again, taking advantage of a costly erro...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench again Tuesday Gardner will sit for the second straight game Tuesday against the Rays.

Impact Gardner has yet to start against a lefty this season and will continue that streak against Blake Snell in this one. Mike Tauchman will start in left field in his absence.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Gardner isn't in Monday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact Gardner drew six consecutive starts, but he'll sit after going 2-for-18 with two runs, five walks and seven strikeouts during that time. Miguel Andujar will take over in left field for the series finale against the Red Sox.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Frazier hopes he's over struggles and time with Yanks is now

Clint Frazier is hitting

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches another steal Gardner went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's win over Boston.

Impact Batting out of the ninth spot, Gardner found a way to contribute by reaching base twice and knocking in a run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. He also swiped a bag for the second consecutive game after being held without a steal through his first 14 contests. Gardner is slashing .178/.296/.422 on the season.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes first bag Gardner went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Red Sox.

Impact Gardner is hitting a meek .163 on the season, but he has at least posted a 14 percent walk rate, on pace for the highest mark of his career. The 36-year-old has notched double-digit steals during each of his full major-league campaigns, though he's unlikely to reach the mark in the 2020 due to the abbreviated nature of the season.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE