GARY SÁNCHEZ NEWS

Extends hot stretch Tuesday Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in an 8-4 win over the Twins on Tuesday.

Impact Sanchez delivered a two-run blast in the ninth inning, doubling the Yankees' previous two-run lead. The long ball was the seventh of the season for the backstop, who is heating up at the plate following a cold start to the campaign. Over his past 11 games, Sanchez is batting .353 (12-for-34) with two homers, three doubles and six RBI.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Sanchez and the Yankees get up off the mat MINNEAPOLIS -- About a month ago, the whole world seemed ready to write off Gary Sanchez. The catcher had struggled in 2020 and lost his job...

JUNE 9, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

LEADING OFF: Yankees, Cards slumping, all eyes on Philly net

Slumping DJ LeMahieu and the skidding Yankees hope to get back on target when they start a set at Target Field against the Twins on Tuesday night

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Yankees, Cards slumping, all eyes on Philly net

Slumping DJ LeMahieu and the skidding Yankees hope to get back on target when they start a set at Target Field against the Twins on Tuesday night

JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stakes team to early lead Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Sanchez's two-run, one-out double to deep left in the bottom of the first inning helped stake the Yankees to an early 2-1 lead, but New York ultimately couldn't avoid a series sweep. For the 14th game in a row, the Yankees were limited to five runs or fewer, but Sanchez hasn't been at major fault for the offense's recent struggles. During that 14-game stretch, Sanchez is slashing .278/.381/.444 with four extra-base hits.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals in a familiar spot -- another early-season hole

For a third straight year, the Washington Nationals have dug themselves an early hole

JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Thursday Sanchez will sit Thursday against the Rays.

Impact Sanchez has gone 7-for-18 with a homer and a pair of doubles over his last seven games. He'll get a rest after making back-to-back starts, with Kyle Higashioka set to catch Gerrit Cole.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rieber: Finally, Yankees get a big hit when needed It was all set up for the Yankees in Tuesday night’s thrilling game against the Rays when Gary Sanchez led off the bottom of the seventh inn...

JUNE 2, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Sitting series opener Sanchez is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Sanchez will sit for the second time in four games. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate and bat eighth in the series opener.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plates run in loss Sanchez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Tigers.

Impact Sanchez was one of three Yankees that recorded at least two hits Sunday and also plated a run, scoring Aaron Judge with an RBI single in the top of the eighth. Sanchez has been extremely inconsistent at the plate this season but might be turning things around of late, as he has reached base safely in three of his last four contests while posting two multi-hit games in that span.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sanchez is not starting Friday against the Tigers.

Impact Sanchez hits the bench despite the fact that he went 2-for-3 with a homer in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Kyle Higashioka will catch Gerrit Cole in his absence.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Connects for sixth homer Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a win in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Impact The multi-hit effort was Sanchez's fourth this season. He's still slashing just .188/.311/.375 on the year, but Kyle Higashioka hasn't done much with his increased opportunities behind the plate (.194/.299/.478), so Sanchez's playing time shouldn't take too big of a hit with the return of Giancarlo Stanton (quad) from the injured list.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup for Game 1 Sanchez isn't starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Impact Sanchez went 0-for-7 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts across the last two games. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate and bat ninth in the matinee.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Sanchez is out of the lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact As usual, Kyle Higashioka starts behind the dish with Gerrit Cole pitching. Sanchez has played in 31 games to Higashioka's 22, but with their offensive numbers so similar, the latter, who's a better defensive catcher, is progressing toward being the Yankees' preferred option at the position.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Sanchez (hamstring) is starting Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Sanchez left Tuesday's game against the Rangers with left hamstring cramps and didn't play Wednesday. However, he'll start behind the dish and bat sixth in Thursday's series finale against Texas.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with hamstring cramps Sanchez was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rangers with left hamstring cramps.

Impact The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run before being replaced behind the plate for the bottom of the sixth inning. It appears to be a minor injury, though that doesn't necessarily mean Sanchez will be back in the lineup Wednesday.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giancarlo Stanton tops list of MLB players with the greatest raw power

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MAY 18, 2021

Homers in first inning Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Sanchez was part of a four-run rally in the first inning Sunday with his fifth home run of the season, but the Yankees were unable to pick up the win. Sanchez has now started in each of the last four games, and he's hitting .193 with 11 runs and 10 RBI this year.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records two hits Thursday Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Thursday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Sanchez was the lone offensive spark in a Yankees lineup that went 5-for-30 on Thursday, and the backstop has hit safely in three of his last four contests. He is hitting just .222 in 18 at-bats this month, though.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rays.

Impact Sanchez did not have a good night at the plate, as he struck out twice and grounded into an inning-ending 5-4-3 double play, but he did launch his fourth home run of the year on an opposite-field solo shot to right. The 28-year-old is slashing just .178/.333/.356 with four home runs, six RBI and 10 runs scored on the year. He has a career-best 16.1 percent walk rate so far, which is helping him get on base more despite not making much contact at the plate. Sanchez's struggles at the plate will continue to make it difficult for him to see consistent playing time since he's not a great defensive catcher.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swats third home run Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Sanchez has lost his grip on the primary catching job recently, but he flashed his power with his third home run of the season in the second inning Friday. The 28-year-old has started in just four of the last 10 games and will need to perform on a more consistent basis if he hopes to carve out more playing time.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York Yankees: 3 landing spots for Gary Sanchez At this point, it is clear that Gary Sanchez is no longer a part of the New York Yankees' future. He has been benched for Kyle Higashioka, a...

MAY 1, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Struggling Gary Sanchez falling behind Kyle Higashioka again Gary Sanchez took the news in stride.

APRIL 30, 2021 • MCALL.COM

If Yankees trade Gary Sanchez, their backup plan at catcher is healthy and good to go New York Yankees veteran catcher Robinson Chirinos is playing alternate site exhibition games after suffering a broken wrist in spring train...

APRIL 30, 2021 • NJ.COM

Sitting again Wednesday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Sanchez will take a seat for the second straight game, one day after manager Aaron Boone suggested that the struggling backstop would likely lose work to Kyle Higashioka. While stepping into the lineup for Sanchez in Tuesday's 5-1 win, Higashioka further solidified his case for earning more work by going 2-for-4 with a solo home run. With Sanchez's playing time likely headed for a downturn at least in the short term, fantasy managers in leagues that start one catcher are probably justified in cutting him.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE