LEADING OFF: Marlins, Pads advance, all Division Series set
The Miami Marlins’ two-game sweep at Wrigley Field means no playoff games this weekendOCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GLEYBER TORRES #25 - SECOND BASEMAN - NEW YORK YANKEES
15 HR •
63 RBI •
.257 AVG
15 HR
63 RBI
.257 AVG
Torres responds to Gardner's pep talk in Yankees' Game 1 win CLEVELAND – Aaron Boone – and Joe Girardi before him – oftentimes in praising Brett Gardner would bring up certain intangibles possessed by...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Tanaka scheduled to start for New York against Cleveland
The Indians will host the Yankees in the one-game AL wild-card playoffSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocks in three Torres went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer while knocking in three Tuesday to help defeat the Indians in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round.
Impact Torres hit a two-run homer off Shane Bieber in the fifth inning, resulting in Bieber being pulled from the game. The 23-year-old proceeded to record three other hits and a walk, contributing to the Yankees' domination of Cleveland. Torres slashed .243/.356/.368 in the 2020 regular season as he provided a spark for the Yankees while hitting seventh in the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gleyber Torres’ stunning Yankees outburst surprised no one Before the postseason started on Tuesday, Gleyber Torres said he got some advice from someone who has been there plenty of times before. Pri...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • NYPOST.COM
No debate: Judge, Yankees pound Bieber, Indians in opener
The New York Yankees pounded Cleveland ace Shane Bieber and opened the AL playoffs with a resounding 12-3 win over the IndiansSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giolito, White Sox beat A's 4-1 in wild-card round opener
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives day off Saturday Torres isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Marlins.
Impact Torres is the only regular starter not in the lineup, but manager Aaron Boone said before the game that he's fine. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his absence Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steals late base in loss Torres went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a 4-3 loss to the Marlins on Friday.
Impact Torres got on base for the first time with a walk to open the bottom of the 10th inning and would later steal second, but he did not score. The 23-year-old is hitting .242/.359/.371 with three home runs, 16 RBI and 17 runs scored in 41 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3
The Marlins clinched an improbable playoff berth in their coronavirus-decimated season, beating the New York Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings to seal the postseason trip on the field of t...SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays clinch 1st playoff spot since 2016, beat Yanks 4-1
Hyun Jin Ryu pitched seven shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first postseason spot since 2016, beating the Yankees 4-1 and further damaging New York’s chance...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brings home two runs Torres went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI during Tuesday's 12-1 win over Toronto.
Impact The 23-year-old entered with a .981 OPS in September and continued his strong run at the plate in Tuesday's blowout. Torres has a .262/.375/.402 slash line with three homers, 17 runs and 16 RBI in 38 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole has sharp playoff prep as Yankees rout Blue Jays 12-1
Gerrit Cole limited Toronto to five hits over seven innings in his final preparation for the playoffs, and Aaron Hicks drove in three runs in a 12-1 rout over the Blue JaysSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Happ, Frazier lift Yanks over Red Sox for 10th straight win
JSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday Torres isn't starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Torres returned to the lineup Thursday after nursing a minor quad injury, but he'll get a day off Saturday as the Yankees ease him back into action. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his stead.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Goes yard in return Torres went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact In his first game back in the starting lineup after nursing a minor quad injury, Torres launched one of a club-record five homers in the fourth inning. The 23-year-old is slashing .259/.365/.407 through 34 games with a disappointing three homers and 14 RBI.
SEPTEMBER 18, 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
Yanks hit 5 HR in inning, top Toronto 10-7 for 8-game streak
The Yankees tied a major league record with five home runs in an inning and hit six overall in a 10-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays that extended their winning streak to eightSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees hit 5 home runs in inning for 1st time
The Yankees hit five run home runs in an inning for the first time in their historySEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason
White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseasonSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Torres (quad) is starting Thursday against the Blue Jays.
Impact Torres wasn't in the starting nine over the last three games, but he'll return to action for the team's series finale against the Blue Jays. His absence appeared to be precautionary, and he should be available for the Yankees going forward as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
New York hosts Toronto, aims to build on Cole's strong outing
New York looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Gerrit ColeSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup, but Gleyber Torres still sidelined Is it a case of one step forward and one step back for the Yankees? Aaron Judge returned to the lineup and to rightfield on Wednesday agains...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Remains sidelined Wednesday Torres (quad) isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays.
Impact Torres will sit for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a quad issue. However, he could be available as a pinch hitter once again. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
