Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GIO URSHELA #9 - THIRD BASEMAN - ATLANTA BRAVES
9 HR •
52 RBI •
.250 AVG
9 HR
52 RBI
.250 AVG
Returns as expected for Game 2 Urshela (elbow) is starting at third base and batting fifth in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets.
Impact Urshela didn't start Game 1 but came off the bench and went 1-for-3 with a walkoff RBI single. The fact he's still starting the nightcap after seeing significant time during the matinee bodes well for his status going forward.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets
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Out again for Game 1 Urshela is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets.
Impact The 28-year-old hasn't seen game action since Wednesday's doubleheader as he continues to deal with a bone spur in his elbow. According to James Wagner of The New York Times, manager Aaron Boone said Urshela is expected to be back in the lineup for Sunday's matinee.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees visit New York, aim to build on Happ's strong outing
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Remains out Saturday Urshela (elbow) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Mets but manager Aaron Boone said he could be back in the lineup Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact Urshela was held out for both games of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets due to a bone spur in his elbow and is set to miss his third straight game as a result.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Smith follows plea with HR; Rosario gets road walkoff
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Yankees place Judge on IL, promote prospect Florial
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Day-to-day with bone spur Urshela has a bone spur in his elbow and is day-to-day, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
Impact He is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets. Miguel Andujar is starting at third base and hitting sixth. Jordy Mercer was called up to provide short-term infield depth.
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Homers, doubles in loss Urshela went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and double in Thursday's 10-5 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact Urshela belted a Diego Castillo fastball into the seats to give the Yankees a 4-3 lead in the fifth inning. The third baseman now has five long balls and 18 RBI on the campaign. He carries a slash line of .256/.333/.513.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Zunino goes deep, Rays sweep Yanks for 1st in AL East
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Rays beat Yankees again 4-2; Cole's streak intact after ND
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Lowe leads Rays past Yankees 6-3 in series opener
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Takes breather Monday Urshela isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Urshela tallied hits and scored in each of the first three games of the team's series against Boston, but he'll take a seat for the final game Monday. Thairo Estrada will draw the start at the hot corner.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees' LeMahieu on injured list with sprained left thumb
American League batting leader DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees because of a sprained left thumb, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton...AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belts fourth home run Urshela went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in an 11-5 win over the Red Sox on Saturday.
Impact Urshela kicked off the scoring with a two-run shot to right field in the first inning. The long ball was his first since Aug. 3 and fourth overall on the season. Urshela has been struggling of late but still holds a .270/.365/.524 slash line on the campaign.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LeMahieu hurt, but Frazier's 5 RBIs lift Yanks over Red Sox
Clint Frazier homered, drove in five and made a diving catch filling in for injured right fielder Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez went long in his third straight game, and the New York Y...AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Drives in three runs Urshela went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored, three RBI and a walk as the Yankees split Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.
Impact The 28-year-old started at third base in both games of the twin bill and was a productive part of the offense in both contests. Urshela has a .341/.423/.636 slash line with three homers, 10 runs, 13 RBI and one stolen base in 14 games.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Semien hits leadoff HR, A's beat Astros to win 8th straight
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meadows, Rays split with Yankees in 7-inning doubleheader
Gerrit Cole came within one strike of earning his 20th straight regular-season win before getting pulled as the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays split a pair of seven-inning gam...AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
