Alex Rodriguez’s playing days with the New York Yankees soon will be over. The Yankees announced Sunday that the third baseman/designated hitter will play his final game with New York on Friday at Yankee Stadium against the Tampa Bay Rays. After that game, Rodriguez will be unconditionally released from his player’s contract and sign with the team through Dec. 31, 2017 to be an advisor and instructor. “After spending several days discussing this plan with Alex, I am pleased that he will remain a part of our organization moving forward and transition into a role in which I know he can flourish,” Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner s... NESN.com
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Home Run Derby 2016 Results: Giancarlo Stanton Wins MLB All-Star Game Event
FINALS — TODD FRAZIERFrazier put on a nice show in the end, but his 13 home runs weren’t enough. Giancarlo Stanton is the new Home Run Derby champion and single-derby home run record holder. What an unbelievable performance. T-Mobile donates $ 582,000 to charity. That’ll do it for us tonight. Thanks for tuning in to NESN.com’s coverage of the 2016 Home Run Derby. FINALS — GIANCARLO STANTONStanton just hit 20 (!) home runs. In the finals. He also shattered the previous derby record of 41 home runs in any given year. He finishes with 61, barring a swing-off. He hit them ...
Craig Kimbrel Asked To Pitch In Red Sox-Rangers Game On Heels Of Rough Outing
BOSTON — Tuesday night’s game left a pretty bad tasted in Craig Kimbrel’s mouth, but he was able to wash that out with a bit of persuasion Wednesday. The Red Sox closer imploded in Tuesday’s 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers, allowing a season-high four runs without recording an out in a continuation of his struggles in non-save situations. As such, it might have come as a surprise when Kimbrel trotted out in the ninth inning Wednesday in another non-save situation against Texas. But according John Farrell, Kimbrel approached the Red Sox manager before the game and asked for a chance to put Tuesday’s rough outing behind him. “We had talk...
Marlins Beat Braves As MLB Honors Troops With Historic Game At Fort Bragg
Major League Baseball honored the troops with a special game in Fort Bragg, N.C., on Sunday. The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves played in the first ever MLB game at a military base, and Miami came away with a 5-2 win. The Marlins broke open a scoreless game with two runs in the fifth, and they built a commanding five-run lead heading into the bottom of the ninth. The Braves managed a bit of a comeback, but their efforts fell short. Adam Conley got the win for Miami, and catcher J.T. Realmuto led the way offensively with three runs, a homer and two RBIs. If you missed the game or want to relive the special event
USA-Colombia Copa America Live: Score, Highlights, Analysis Of Third-Place Game
Like all good things, the United States men’s national soccer team’s journey at Copa America 2016 must come to an end. Team USA’s result and performance against Colombia will determine whether its participation in the summer of soccer ends on a high or low note. The teams meet Saturday at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., in the Copa America Centenario Third Place game. The U.S. and Colombia still are feeling the disappointment which stems from their losses to Argentina and Chile, respectively, in the semifinals. How well each team reacts to defeat and restores its confidence likely will determine whether they end Copa America 201...
LeBron James, Craig Sager Share Heartwarming Moment After Cavs’ Game 6 Win
Craig Sager was in the house Thursday night in Cleveland, calling the first NBA Finals game of his illustrious broadcasting career thanks to an agreement between TNT and ESPN. Sager is battling leukemia, and after the Cavaliers took down the Golden State Warriors 115-101 to force a Game 7, Cavs star LeBron James let the longtime sideline reporter know he’s pulling for him. “First of all, let me ask you a question: How in the hell did you go 30-plus years without getting a Finals game?” James told Sager in a postgame interview. “That don’t make no sense. But I’m happy to see you, man. Much love and respect, and I’m happy we
Sharks Down Penguins After Wild First Period In Stanley Cup Final Game 5
If you missed the first period of the Stanley Cup Final Game 5 on Thursday night, boy, did you miss a lot. The San Jose Sharks held on to win a thriller, 4-2, after a wild first period that saw the game’s first five goals. San Jose got right to business in Pittsburgh when Brent Burns scored just 1:04 into the period. That wasn’t all the Sharks had up their sleeves, though. Just 1:49 later, they struck again, this time with Logan Couture doing the damage. But if you thought the Penguins — who lead the series three games to one — would go down without a fight, you’re sadly mistaken.