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  • Gary Sanchez: Yankees 'never told me why I was benched' in playoffs
    • Gary Sanchez: Yankees 'never told me why I was benched' in playoffs
    Sanchez struggled mightily at the plate in 2020, slashing .147/.253/.365 with 10 home runs and 24 RBI. Despite his struggles, though, he started Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against Cleveland....2020
  • • MLB Wild Card Series expert picks, predictions: The baseball postseason could begin with some big upsets
    The postseason begins on Tuesday with the American League Wild Card Series...2020
  • • Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
    This is the latest post of MLBTR’s annual Offseason in Review series, in which we take stock of every team’s winter dealings. The Yankees won the American League Wild Card game for a second consecutive season in 2018 but were bounced from the playoffs at the hands of their biggest rivals, setting up an active offseason…...2019
  • • New York Yankees' offseason reviewed
    This is the latest post of MLBTR’s annual Offseason in Review series, in which we take stock of every team’s winter dealings. The Yankees won the American League Wild Card game for a second consecutive season in 2018 but were bounced from the playoffs at the hands of their biggest rivals, setting up an active offseason for general manager Brian Cashman and his staff. Major League Signings Zack Bri...2019
  • • Tribe could non-tender this former All-Star
    Danny Salazar was a revelation when he arrived unexpectedly in 2013 and took on the important assignment of starting the American League Wild Card Game. He was an All-Star in 2016 on the might of a monster first half....2018
  • • Melvin becomes 8th to win 3 manager awards
    Bob Melvin, who guided the A's to a surprising 97-win campaign and took them to the American League Wild Card Game against the Yankees despite fielding a team with the lowest Opening Day payroll in the league, was named the AL Manager of the Year on Tuesday, besting Alex Cora of the Red Sox and Kevin Cash of the Rays....2018
  • • Front-runner emerges in Twins' manager search
    Rocco Baldelli has emerged as the front-runner to become the Twins' new manager, according to multiple reports Wednesday night. He would replace Paul Molitor, who had a record of 305-343 (.471) in four seasons at the helm in Minnesota, including one postseason appearance (the 2017 American League Wild Card Game)....2018
  • • Sevy warms up late, leaves early in Game 3
    Luis Severino's roller-coaster second half took another dip on Monday night. Working with a fastball that was more than one mile per hour slower than it was in Wednesday's American League Wild Card Game, Severino struggled to find a groove against the Red Sox in Game 3 of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium....2018
  • • Judge's laser HR sets tone early in Wild win
    Aaron Judge obliterated Liam Hendriks' ninth pitch of Wednesday night's American League Wild Card Game over the left-field fence, sending the Yankees on their way to a 7-2 win over the A's and an AL Division Series showdown with the Red Sox....2018
  • • A's magical season halted by Yankees
    The A's decision to bullpen their way through Wednesday's American League Wild Card Game was the first of its kind in a postseason setting, and scrutiny surrounding it will surely accompany their 7-2 season-ending loss. But it can't be single-handedly blamed. A robust offense gone rogue will also have to answer for the disappointing ending....2018

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  • • Athletics plan to discuss Bob Melvin extension after season
    The Athletics have been baseball’s most unexpected success story in 2018, and on the heels of a playoff berth and at least 96 wins, the front office plans to sit down with manager Bob Melvin to discuss a contract extension after the season, Fancred’s Jon Heyman reports.Regardless of how the 2018 season had played out, it seemed like the organization had Melvin in its long-term plans. The Yankees r...2018
  • • Yankees’ Didi Gregorius cleared for play, could return before playoffs
    New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has been cleared for play Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.Gregorius tore cartilage in his wrist Saturday after he slid into home plate for the winning run in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Initially, the club believed that Gregorius would miss the remainder of the season and potentially some of the postseason.The Yankees shortstop received a cortis...2018
  • • Aaron Judge had more tests Monday, still not swinging bat
    Aaron Judge continues to recover slowly from the fractured wrist he suffered a couple weeks back, and on Monday Aaron Boone gave an update on his status.Cole Harvey or ESPN noted Boone said Judge did some “underwater stuff” including swinging the bat on Sunday but that he has yet to swing the bat outside of the pool. Boone did say “we’re any day now” as it concerns Judge finally taking some dry sw...2018
  • • Mariners select contract of Gordon Beckham, place Robinson Cano on DL
    The Mariners announced that they’ve placed second baseman Robinson Cano on the 10-day disabled list due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand and selected the contract of infielder Gordon Beckham from Triple-A Tacoma.There’s still no word on precisely how long the Mariners expect Cano to miss, as he’s slated to meet with a hand specialist in Philadelphia tomorrow. Once that evaluation ...2018
  • • The Los Angeles Angels are crushing their offseason again
    A new year and a different situation, but it’s shaping up to be the same result for the Los Angeles Angels this winter.With limited resources — both financially and within their farm system for any potential trades — general manager Billy Eppler and his front office had a very productive offseason leading up to the 2017 campaign. They didn’t make the playoffs and finished with a losing record for ...2017
  • • Report: Byron Buxton played with crack rib during Wild Card game
    Byron Buxton’s reason for exiting Tuesday’s American League wild-card game was reportedly a bit more serious than was initially thought.During the second inning of the Twins’ loss to the Yankees, Buxton made a leaping grab to rob Todd Frazier of extra bases before crashing hard into the outfield wall. You can see the play below. Buxton remained in the game. However, prior to the bottom of the four...2017
  • • Amazing catch leads to early exit for Buxton
    Two innings after making an incredible leaping catch while crashing into the center-field wall at Yankee Stadium, electric Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was removed from the American League Wild Card Game to start the bottom of the fourth because of upper back tightness....2017
  • • Buxton out with sore back after amazing catch
    Two innings after making an incredible leaping catch while crashing into the center-field wall at Yankee Stadium, electric Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was removed from the American League Wild Card Game to start the bottom of the fourth because of upper back tightness....2017
  • • Watch: Byron Buxton makes incredible leaping catch in AL wild-card game
    Byron Buxton made his mark on Tuesday’s American League wild-card game with an incredible leaping catch to rob Todd Frazier of extra bases.During the bottom of the second inning, with the game tied 3-3, Frazier hit a fly ball to center field that sent Buxton back towards the wall. A few steps shy of the wall, Buxton left his feet to make a great catch prior to crashing into the wall and down on th...2017
  • • Three Needs: Los Angeles Angels
    Click here to read previous entries in MLBTR’s Three Needs series. Meaningful baseball in 2017 came to an end Wednesday for the Angels, whose loss to the White Sox eliminated them from American League wild-card contention. On one hand, given the multitude of injuries to their pitching staff and Mike Trout’s absence from late May through mid-July,…...2017

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  • • CC Sabathia Discusses Decision to Enter Rehab on 'Good Morning America'
    2015
  • • CC Sabathia Discusses Decision to Enter Rehab on 'Good Morning America'
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American League Wild trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Giancarlo Stanton had an eventful postseason debut
    Giancarlo Stanton waited a long time to experience Wednesday night’s American League wild card game against the Oakland Athletics. After all, it was likely a big reason why the New York Yankees were a top trade destination for him last winter.Batting fourth and occupying the designated hitter spot in manager Aaron Boone‘s lineup, merely appearing in this game was significant. Stanton’s first taste...2018
  • • Athletics plan to discuss Bob Melvin extension after season
    The Athletics have been baseball’s most unexpected success story in 2018, and on the heels of a playoff berth and at least 96 wins, the front office plans to sit down with manager Bob Melvin to discuss a contract extension after the season, Fancred’s Jon Heyman reports.Regardless of how the 2018 season had played out, it seemed like the organization had Melvin in its long-term plans. The Yankees r...2018
  • • A's bullpen falters as Wild Card lead shrinks
    Usually unhittable, Lou Trivino was tagged for a two-run, go-ahead homer off the bat of Justin Upton in the sixth, setting up a rather anticlimactic inning for the just-acquired Fernando Rodney. Rodney offered a clean seventh, but the A's late-inning magic betrayed them in this one, leading to a 4-3 series-opening loss to the Angels that loosened their hold on the second American League Wild Card ...2018
  • • Brian Cashman still not satisfied with where Yankees are at
    The New York Yankees enter Tuesday’s action on pace to win well over 100 games and are a virtual lock to make the playoffs after making some outstanding moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. But general manager Brian Cashman isn’t especially happy about where his team stands, especially as it relates to the rival Boston Red Sox. As good as the Yankees have been this year, Cashman has a point. New...2018
  • • Rays could use Trade Deadline to boost future
    While they are playing their best baseball of the season, the Rays entered Sunday's action 11 games behind in the American League Wild Card. Thus, Tampa Bay would seem to be inclined to trade veteran players who might help contending teams....2018
  • • Adrian Beltre drawing trade interest
    Both the Phillies and Indians have varying levels of interest in Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre, reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Philadelphia’s interest is portrayed a bit more strongly in the report, whereas Morosi writes that “[a]t least some within the Indians organization would like to acquire Beltre,” who is familiar with skipper Terry Francona from the 2010 season with the Red Sox.The Ra...2018
  • • Mariners select contract of Gordon Beckham, place Robinson Cano on DL
    The Mariners announced that they’ve placed second baseman Robinson Cano on the 10-day disabled list due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his right hand and selected the contract of infielder Gordon Beckham from Triple-A Tacoma.There’s still no word on precisely how long the Mariners expect Cano to miss, as he’s slated to meet with a hand specialist in Philadelphia tomorrow. Once that evaluation ...2018
  • • Evan Longoria thanks Rays with full-page ad
    Probably the greatest player in Tampa Bay Rays history, Evan Longoria was traded to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. On Saturday, Longoria took out an advertisement in the Tampa Bay Times to thank the organization and its fans. Indeed. Longoria has never known another MLB franchise. He was drafted by the Rays in 2006 and broke into the majors in 2008. And by the same token, Longoria was a ce...2017
  • • The Los Angeles Angels are crushing their offseason again
    A new year and a different situation, but it’s shaping up to be the same result for the Los Angeles Angels this winter.With limited resources — both financially and within their farm system for any potential trades — general manager Billy Eppler and his front office had a very productive offseason leading up to the 2017 campaign. They didn’t make the playoffs and finished with a losing record for ...2017
  • • Upton's Angels debut leads MLB.TV slate
    The Angels made a huge splash Thursday to show they are serious about staying in the American League Wild Card race, acquiring slugger Justin Upton from the Tigers in maybe the most significant late-August trade in MLB history....2017

American League Wild stats and results

  • • Errors, homers haunt LeBlanc in Mariners loss
    Two separate times during Wednesday's game at Safeco Field, a Mariner infielder committed an error that allowed a runner to reach base, and that runner wound up scoring on a home run. Those two extra runs would prove to be the difference as the Mariners dropped a 5-4 contest to the Padres and dropped below the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Wild Card standings for the first time all season....2018
  • • The Los Angeles Angels are crushing their offseason again
    A new year and a different situation, but it’s shaping up to be the same result for the Los Angeles Angels this winter.With limited resources — both financially and within their farm system for any potential trades — general manager Billy Eppler and his front office had a very productive offseason leading up to the 2017 campaign. They didn’t make the playoffs and finished with a losing record for ...2017
  • • CC Sabathia not worried about booze-fueled celebrations
    CC Sabathia may be a recovering alcoholic but insisted there are no worries about any potential booze-fueled celebrations for the New York Yankees in the coming weeks. The Yankees hold a 6.5-game lead in the American League Wild Card standings and sit three games back of the Boston Red Sox in the AL East, so the team is all but assured of a postseason berth. And with that, there will be at least o...2017
  • • Explaining possible postseason tiebreakers
    Is this the year anarchy envelopes the MLB standings and a mess of math and travel overtakes the early part of the postseason schedule? One figures it's bound to happen eventually, and a 2017 season with a crazy assortment of clubs still in contention with scant weeks remaining -- especially in that American League Wild Card race -- is a good candidate for chaos....2017
  • • Explaining possible postseason tiebreakers
    Is this the year anarchy envelopes the MLB standings and a mess of math and travel overtakes the early part of the postseason schedule? One figures it's bound to happen eventually, and a 2017 season with a crazy assortment of clubs still in contention with scant weeks remaining -- especially in that American League Wild Card race -- is a good candidate for chaos....2017
  • • Explaining possible postseason tiebreakers
    Is this the year anarchy envelopes the MLB standings and a mess of math and travel overtakes the early part of the postseason schedule? One figures it's bound to happen eventually, and a 2017 season with a crazy assortment of clubs still in contention with scant weeks remaining -- especially in that American League Wild Card race -- is a good candidate for chaos....2017
  • • Donaldson's key hits push Blue Jays past Twins
    Josh Donaldson and Kevin Pillar backed left-hander J.A. Happ with solo homers, as the Jays edged the Twins by a score of 4-3 on Friday at Target Field. Minnesota's lead dropped to 2 1/2 games for the second spot in the American League Wild Card race, pending the result of the Rangers-Angels game....2017
  • • Zunino's 2 HRs power Mariners past Rangers
    Mike Zunino hit two home runs and the Mariners jumped back in front of the Rangers in the American League Wild Card standings with an 8-1 victory at Globe Life Park on Wednesday....2017
  • • Explaining possible postseason tiebreakers
    Is this the year anarchy envelopes the MLB standings and a mess of math and travel overtakes the early part of the postseason schedule? One figures it's bound to happen eventually, and a 2017 season with a crazy assortment of clubs still in contention with scant weeks remaining -- especially in that American League Wild Card race -- is a good candidate for chaos....2017
  • • Twins club 7 homers as Gibson blanks Padres
    The Twins clubbed a season-high seven homers to back another strong outing by Kyle Gibson in a 16-0 win over the Padres on Tuesday night at Target Field. Minnesota increased its lead for the second American League Wild Card spot to 1 1/2 games, pending the result of Tuesday's Astros-Angels game....2017

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  • • Giancarlo Stanton crushes hardest-hit home run in postseason history
    The Yankees jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the American League Wild Card Game on Wednesday night, but a shaky outing by relief pitcher Zach Britton gave the A’s some life.Britton labored through the top of the eighth inning, giving up a two-run homer to Khris Davis in the process. He eventually got through it, and the Yankees came up to hit in the bottom of the inning.That’s when Yankees slugger Gian...2018
  • • Evan Longoria thanks Rays with full-page ad
    2017
  • • Twitter reacts to Gary Sanchez taking one for the team
    During the top of the sixth inning Tuesday night as the New York Yankees hosted the Minnesota Twins during the American League Wild Card Game, Bronx Bombers catcher Gary Sanchez took a baseball right to the family jewels.And we’re not talking about one of those glancing blows or even a bouncer that got underneath him. Nope, this was a direct, bat-to-balls shot that caused the entire stadium, inclu...2017
  • • Watch: Byron Buxton makes incredible leaping catch in AL wild-card game
    2017
  • • WATCH: Twins go nuts moment playoff spot clinched
    While they lost their own game, the Minnesota Twins had a great night on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Angels fell to the Chicago White Sox, clinching Minnesota’s spot in the American League Wild Card Game. The Twins were in Cleveland, watching the game in Chicago and let’s just say, they had a happy reaction when it went final. The winning home run was hit by White Sox third baseman Nicky Delmonico....2017
  • • Race for 2nd AL Wild Card spot heating up
    The Twins and Angels have shadowed one another for the past 35 days, each taking turns ahead of the other, neither opening up more than a two-game advantage. Isn't that the definition of a great playoff chase? At the moment, there's your race for the second American League Wild Card berth....2017
  • • How Much of a Disadvantage Is Being a Modern-Day MLB Wild Card?
    2016
  • • Blue Jays Fan Charged with Mischief for Throwing Beer at Hyun Soo Kim
    2016
  • • Orioles vs. Blue Jays: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 AL Wild Card Game
    2016
  • • Blue Jays Release Statement on Fan Throwing Can at Hyun Soo Kim
    2016

Top American League Wild news

  • • Yanks clinch Wild Card with 10,000th win
    With the 10,000th win in the franchise's storied history, a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox at rainy Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, the Yankees clinched an American League Wild Card spot....2015
  • • Hill, Red Sox denied sweep of Yanks
    With the 10,000th win in the franchise's storied history, a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox at rainy Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, the Yankees clinched an American League Wild Card spot....2015
  • • Yanks clinch Wild Card with 10,000th win
    With the 10,000th win in the franchise's storied history, a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox at rainy Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, the Yankees clinched an American League Wild Card spot....2015
  • • Gardy, Yanks back CC, pad WC lead vs. Twins
    CC Sabathia recovered from a shaky first inning to provide six solid frames and Brett Gardner drove in a pair of runs on Tuesday evening, leading the Yankees to a 5-2 victory over the Twins in another meeting of the top clubs in the American League Wild Card hunt....2017
  • • Gardy, Yanks back CC, pad WC lead vs. Twins
    CC Sabathia recovered from a shaky first inning to provide six solid frames and Brett Gardner drove in a pair of runs on Tuesday evening, leading the Yankees to a 5-2 victory over the Twins in another meeting of the top clubs in the American League Wild Card hunt....2017
  • • Tanaka to start AL Wild Card Game for Yanks
    Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka will start for the Yankees in Tuesday night's American League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser, manager Joe Girardi announced prior to Sunday's regular-season finale against the Orioles....2015
  • • Tanaka to start AL Wild Card Game for Yanks
    Masahiro Tanaka will start Tuesday night's American League Wild Card Game present by Budweiser for the Yankees no matter where it is played and who is the opponent, manager Joe Girardi said on Sunday....2015
  • • Price stifles Halos as Blue Jays gain in races
    David Price shut down the Angels for eight innings on Friday night, holding them to two runs on six hits and striking out nine, as the Blue Jays rolled to a 9-2 win in the series opener between the two American League Wild Card leaders at Angel Stadium....2015
  • • Yanks to host WC Game despite loss to O's
    The Yankees secured home-field advantage against the Astros in Tuesday night's American League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser at Yankee Stadium....2015
  • • Dallas Keuchel, Astros Look Ready to Shine Under Bright October Lights
    2015
  • • IPad Game Nearly Derailed Kansas City Royals' Magical Season
    2014
  • • Estrada backed by HRs as Jays beat Twins
    Josh Donaldson and Troy Tulowitzki each homered while right-hander Marco Estrada tossed 6 2/3 quality innings in the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Twins on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. With the win, Toronto moved one game ahead of Minnesota in the standings for the second American League Wild Card....2015
  • • Rangers rout Rays in Wild Card showdown
    Homers by Chris Gimenez, Adrian Beltre, and Shin-Soo Choo led the Rangers to a 12-4 rout of the Rays in a matchup of American League Wild Card hopefuls on Saturday night at Globe Life Park....2015
  • • Jon Lester to Cubs: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2014

American League Wild fantasy rankings and news

  • • Starlin Castro Injury: Updates on Yankees 2B's Hamstring and Return
    2016
  • • Who Will Claim Victory in AL's Jam-Packed Wild-Card Gauntlet?
    2015
  • • Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for the New York Yankees Offense in 2015
    2015
  • • Eric Hosmer's Breakout Postseason May Be Turning Point in MLB Career
    2014

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  • • Gary Sanchez: Yankees 'never told me why I was benched' in playoffs
    2020
  • • Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
    2019
  • • New York Yankees' offseason reviewed
    2019
  • • Tribe could non-tender this former All-Star
    2018
  • • Twitter reacts to Giancarlo Stanton's gargantuan blast in AL Wild Card Game
    With his New York Yankees up 6-2 in the bottom of the eighth, Giancarlo Stanton put some more room between his team and the Oakland Athletics in Wednesday’s American League Wild Card Game.He did so in epic fashion, blasting a monstrous homer off A’s closer Blake Treinen. It’s a homer that completely cleared the first deck beyond left field.It was Stanton’s first-ever postseason homer in his first-...2018
  • • Giancarlo Stanton had an eventful postseason debut
    2018
  • • Why Yanks chose Severino to start against A's
    On Tuesday, the Yankees named Luis Severino their starter for Wednesday's American League Wild Card Game, opting for their flamethrowing ace over Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ. Amid all the factors New York had to consider before making that choice, one stands strongly in Severino's favor: His stuff, against the A's lineup's strengths and weaknesses....2018
  • • History strongly against the A's winning AL Wild Card Game
    If the Oakland Athletics are going to defeat the New York Yankees in Wednesday’s American League Wild Card Game, they’ll have to end a drought that spans more than 40 years.In 1973, A’s defeated the New York Mets Game 7 of the World Series. In the time since that win, Oakland has not won a single winner-take-all playoff game. Six of those losses have come in Game 5 of the ALDS. The A’s have lost t...2018
  • • Athletics plan to discuss Bob Melvin extension after season
    2018
  • • 2018 postseason schedule and current bracket
    The 2018 postseason begins with the National League Wild Card Game on Tuesday and the American League Wild Card Game on Wednesday....2018

American League Wild rumors, scandals

  • • MLB Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Johnny Cueto, Carlos Ruiz and More
    2015
  • • MLB Playoffs 2015: Updated Playoff Picture and World Series Odds
    2015
  • • MLB Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Jon Lester, Jason Heyward and More
    2014
  • • Jon Lester Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Star Pitcher
    2014
  • • Jon Lester Is Best All-Around Value on Upcoming Free-Agent Pitching Market
    2014
  • • MLB Free Agents 2014: Predictions for Where Top Targets on Open Market Will Land
    2014
  • • MLB Playoff Schedule 2014: Full TV Info and Key Wild Card Round Storylines
    2014

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