MASAHIRO TANAKA NEWS

Higashioka hits 3 of Yanks' 7 HRs in 13-2 romp vs Blue Jays

Kyle Higashioka hit a career-high three home runs, DJ LeMahieu connected twice and the resurgent New York Yankees hit a season-best seven home runs in another Bronx air show, thump...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruises to second win Tanaka (2-2) picked up the win in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles, allowing one run on three hits over five innings. He struck out five without walking...

Impact The red-hot DJ Stewart took him deep in the first inning, but otherwise Tanaka was firmly in control, tossing 61 of 91 pitches for strikes. The veteran righty will carry a 3.16 ERA and 34:5 K:BB through 37 innings into his next outing Thursday, at home against the Blue Jays.

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

As Paxton experiences setback, Yankees, O's rained out

On another day of bad news for the banged-up Yankees, New York said left-hander James Paxton had a setback in his return from a strained left flexor tendon

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can the Yankees provide more run support for Tanaka? The Yankees are struggling to score runs—especially when Tanaka is on the mound.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM

Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with loss Sunday Tanaka (1-2) allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out five over 5.1 innings as he was charged with the loss Sunday against the Orioles.

Impact Tanaka was dominant over his past two starts and was rewarded with his first win of 2020 the last time he took the mound. However, he was roughed up early in Sunday's contest, and the Yankees' offense wasn't able to generate much run support, forcing him to settle for his second loss of the year. Tanaka now has a 3.38 ERA and 29:5 K:BB over 32 innings this season. He should get another chance to face the Orioles on Friday at Yankee Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Highlights: Offense fails to back up Tanaka Masahiro Tanaka had a serviceable start, but the Yankees’ offense demands near-perfection from their pitchers right now.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM

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

Baltimore's Iglesias puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Yankees

Baltimore's Iglesias puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects first win Tanaka (1-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Rays, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out seven.

Impact The seven strikeouts were a season high for Tanaka, who completed six innings for the first time in 2020 en route to his first win. Despite the lack of success in the win column, the 31-year-old is having a strong campaign, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB through 26.2 innings. He'll try to keep rolling in his next outing Sunday in Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Cash makes threat after Chapman's 101 mph brush back

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empt...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tanaka expected to start as New York hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Trevor Richards on Tuesday and the Yankees are expected to counter with Masahiro Tanaka

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks

Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte and Archie Bradley are among the notable players headed to new teams after a flurry of deals before Monday’s trade deadline

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glasnow overpowers Yanks as Rays go to 7-1 vs NY this season

Tyler Glasnow flummoxed the Yankees for six innings, Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier homered off Gerrit Cole, and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their mastery of New York with a 5-3 v...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid five innings Tanaka allowed three hits and no walks while striking out four across five scoreless innings in the second game of the team's doubleheader Wednesday against Atlanta. He did not fac...

Impact Tanaka dominated the Braves, allowing only a trio of singles in his five innings of work. He was pulled after only 66 pitches, but felt as if he was running out of energy after the relatively few number of pitches, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. Tanaka has completed five innings of work in only two of his five starts this season, though they have been high quality, as he's maintained a 3.48 ERA with a 17:3 K:BB across 20.2 frames. He is in line to draw his next start Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Next start coming Wednesday Tanaka is set to make his next start Wednesday in Atlanta, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Impact Tanaka was denied two starts last week after the Yankees had their entire weekend series with the Mets postponed, and with Gerrit Cole set to pitch Tuesday in the team's first game of the current week, the 31-year-old righty will have to wait until next week before he lines up for another two step. Through four outings this season, Tanaka has reached five innings just once and has supplied a 4.60 ERA and 1.34 WHIP.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard by Rays Tanaka (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as the Yankees were downed 6-3 by the Rays, surrendering six runs (five earned) on eight hits over four innings. He struck out two without walkin...

Impact The eight hits nearly doubled the total Tanaka has given up this season, and they weren't from soft contact -- five of them went for extra bases, including homers by Brandon Lowe and Austin Meadows. Tanaka will take a 4.60 ERA and 13:3 K:BB through 15.2 innings into his next outing Sunday, on the road against the Mets.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe leads Rays past Yankees 6-3 in series opener

Brandon Lowe homered for the fifth time in six games, Austin Meadows also connected and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading New York Yankees 6-3

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Reds eye return after positive test; Rays-Yanks

The Reds are scheduled for an early flight to Kansas City for a two-game series against the Royals that was put in doubt after a Cincinnati player tested positive for COVID-19 over...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tanaka expected to start as Yankees host the Rays

The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks win 10th straight vs Red Sox, best streak since 1953

Luke Voit homered twice, Aroldis Chapman returned from the COVID-19 injured list to pitch the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 for their 10th strai...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS