GIO URSHELA NEWS

Nats rout Yankees 11-4 on late homers and 3 errors

Washington burst ahead in a six-run eighth inning that included three errors and Josh Harrison’s three-run homer, and the Nationals beat the New York Yankees 11-4 to stop a three-g...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gio Urshela day-to-day with swollen left knee, will avoid injured list stint for now Gio Urshela, who left Thursday’s game with a knee issue, was out of the lineup Friday night.

MAY 7, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Out of Friday's lineup Urshela (knee) is not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals.

Impact The 29-year-old was pulled from Thursday's contest with a knee injury and is considered day-to-day after his MRI results came back clean, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The Yankees called up Miguel Andujar earlier in the day but optioned Albert Abreu to clear a spot, so Urshela doesn't appear to be heading to the injured list at this point. Andujar will play first base and take Urshela's spot in the lineup, shifting DJ LeMahieu to the hot corner.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andújar recalled; Urshela to get MRI Prior to Friday’s game against the Nationals, the Yankees recalled third baseman/outfielder Miguel Andújar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Bar...

MAY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

New York hosts Washington, looks to build on Cole's strong showing

New York looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Gerrit Cole

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gio Urshela exits game with stiff knee, heads for an MRI Gio Urshela left Thursday’s game with a stiff knee after making a diving play in the eighth inning.

MAY 6, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Altuve's birthday HR answers boos, Astros top Torres, Yanks

José Altuve responded to jeering fans by marking his 31st birthday with a go-ahead, three-run homer off Chad Green in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Ya...

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed for MRI Manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Urshela will receive an MRI on his knee, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urshela was removed from Thursday's loss to the Astros in the top of the eighth inning, and his examination could help to determine the severity of his injury. Boone wasn't sure exactly how Urshela suffered the injury, but the Yankees' manager is optimistic that the issue isn't too serious, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Thursday with injury Urshela was removed in the top of the eighth inning of Thursday's game against the Astros due to an apparent injury, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. He went 2-for-3 with a d...

Impact Urshela looked to be walking with a limp when he exited the field, so he could be dealing with some sort of lower-body injury. The Yankees elected to pull Urshela from the contest shortly after he committed a throwing error that allowed Kyle Tucker to advance into scoring position. Expect the team to provide an update on the nature of Urshela's injury shortly after the game concludes.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kluber gets 100th win, Yankees sweep Tigers to reach .500

Corey Kluber handcuffed Detroit batters to gain his 100th career win with his most dominant performance since 2018, and the New York Yankees beat the Tigers 2-0 to complete their f...

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Saturday Urshela isn't starting Saturday's game against Detroit.

Impact Urshela had gone 4-for-13 with a home run, four RBI and five strikeouts in the last three contests. DJ LeMahieu will start at the hot corner while Mike Ford takes over at first base.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mullins' sac fly propels Orioles past Yankees 4-3 in 10

Cedric Mullins delivered a winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, Trey Mancini had his first three-hit game since returning from colon cancer surgery, and the Baltimore Orioles...

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees take on the Orioles after German's strong outing

New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Domingo German

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts three-run homer Urshela went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesdays' 7-0 win over the Orioles.

Impact Urshela went yard off Orioles starter Dean Kremer in the third inning. The homer was Urshela's fourth of the year, and he's added 15 RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base in 22 games. The third baseman is slashing .278/.318/.481 through 85 plate appearances, mainly in the heart of the Yankees' order.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Germán's 2nd straight win, Frazier's 1st homer lifts Yanks

Domingo Germán won his second straight start, combining with Michael King on a four-hitter, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-0

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plates two runs Urshela went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Orioles.

Impact Urshela has driven at least on one run in three straight games while also hitting safely in six of his last eight contests. He's hitting .296 with during that stretch.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kluber gets win, Yankees hit 3 HR in 5-1 win over Orioles

Corey Kluber has his best start in two years to gain his first win for the Yankees, Kyle Higashioka homered again as he gains playing time from Gary Sánchez and New York beat the B...

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zimmermann expected to start as Baltimore hosts New York

The Yankees will start Corey Kluber on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Bruce Zimmermann

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mullins hits 2 HRs, leading Harvey, Orioles over Yankees 4-2

Cedric Mullins hit two home runs and a double, Matt Harvey pitched six impressive innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 4-2

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits third home run Urshela went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and three strikeouts in Sunday's 7-3 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Urshela had gone hitless in his last two games, but he put the Yankees on the board with his third home run of the season in the fourth inning Sunday. However, the 29-year-old left four runners on base by striking out in each of his other three at-bats. Urshela is now slashing .250/.301/.441 with seven extra-base hits, nine RBI and seven runs this year.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes hits three-run homer, Indians beat Yankees 7-3

Franmil Reyes hit a three-run homer, tripled and had his first career stolen base, helping the Cleveland Indians avoid a four-game series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the New York...

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks notebook: Urshela heals quickly; Cole vs. Bieber, Part II CLEVELAND — Gio Urshela’s tight lower back kept him out all of one game. The third baseman, who left Wednesday’s night’s loss to Atlanta in...

APRIL 24, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Returns to lineup Friday Urshela (back) is starting at third base and batting fifth Friday against Cleveland.

Impact The 29-year-old sat out Thursday's lineup while dealing with back tightness but will rejoin the starting nine Friday. Urshela has a .276/.311/.448 slash line with two homers, four doubles, seven RBI and six runs in 16 games this season.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allen expected to start for the Indians against the Yankees

The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery on Friday while the Indians are expected to counter with Logan Allen

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Yankees rally from early hole to down Indians 6-3

Rougned Odor’s two-run single broke a seventh-inning tie — and maybe jarred New York from its hitting slump — and sent the Yankees to a 6-3 win over the Cleveland Indians in the op...

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS