JUNE 4, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Aaron Judge and a display of transcendent stardom in the shadows of Hollywood"I’m feeling good," Judge said of his catch. "I think the fence got most of it. ... If it was a solid wall, it might be a different story."
Michael Grove - Takes loss in returnGrove (0-2) took the loss against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over five innings.
ImpactThe Yankees reached only four times against Grove, but Jake Bauers ensured that no runners were left on base while the hurler was in the contest by swatting a pair of two-run homers. Despite the loss, there were some positive takeaways for the right-hander -- he didn't walk any batters for the first time in five outings this season, racked up a career-high seven punchouts and induced 13 swinging strikes, also a career-high mark. Grove was called up to start after a stint on the injured list due to a groin injury, and he took over the rotation spot that had previously been filled by Gavin Stone, who has struggled in the big leagues when given the opportunity this season. Los Angeles' rotation is in a bit of flux right now -- Julio Urias (hamstring) is unlikely to return from the IL until at least next weekend, and Noah Syndergaard has pitched so poorly that the team may need to make a decision about his rotation spot soon -- so there's an opening for Grove to be more than just a temporary replacement if he's able to build upon Saturday's positives in his next start.
JUNE 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Aaron Judge in 2023: Even better than in '22?Aaron Judge produced one of the greatest offensive seasons in baseball history last year. Not only did he set an American League record by s...
JUNE 4, 2023•MLB.COM
Clay Holmes - Logs sixth saveHolmes earned a save over the Dodgers on Saturday with a scoreless inning during which he allowed one walk.
ImpactHolmes was tasked with protecting a three-run ninth-inning lead and did so successfully despite issuing a two-out walk. He picked up his first save since May 21, though he pitched well over four contests in the interim, allowing one run on one hit while posting a 5:2 K:BB across four innings. Manager Aaron Boone has mixed and matched closers this season -- seven different relievers have earned a save thus far -- but Holmes has each of the team's past two conversions and leads New York with six saves overall, so he's probably the safest bet for ninth-inning opportunities moving forward.
JUNE 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jonny DeLuca - Joining MLB club SundayDeLuca will have his contract selected by the Dodgers from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
ImpactWith Trayce Thompson (oblique) heading to the 10-day injured list, the Dodgers will bring up one of their top outfield prospects to take his place on the 26-man active roster. The 24-year-old has hit .292 with 14 homers and 12 stolen bases in 195 at-bats split between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City. DeLuca could see playing time against left-handed pitching with Thompson on the shelf, but he's more of a long-term play than one who is likely to provide fantasy fireworks in his first taste of MLB action.
JUNE 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Aaron Judge shows 'there's not a weak part of his game' with homer, wall-breaking catch in Yankees win
Aaron Judge demonstrated why "there’s not a weak part of his game" with a spectacular catch and home run to lift the Yankees past the Dodger...JUNE 4, 2023
Alexander: Yankees win, but Dodgers see some hopeful signsJulio Urías is closer to returning, and Michael Grove had some impressive moments sandwiched around a pair of two-run homers.
JUNE 4, 2023•DAILYNEWS.COM
