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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

Goes four innings against Atlanta Tanaka allowed two runs on five hits and two walks and struck out three in four innings Wednesday versus Atlanta. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Tanaka's pitch count has slowly but steadily increased -- he threw 66 pitches (42 strikes) in Wednesday's game. He was a bit generous with baserunners, causing him to exit after just four innings. Tanaka has a 2.31 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 11 strikeouts over 11.2 innings this season. The 31-year-old righty should be able to throw 70 pitches in his next start, which is scheduled for Tuesday versus the Rays.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Frazier has big season debut; Yankees beat Braves 6-3

Injury fill-in Clint Frazier had three hits, including a home run, and scored twice in his season debut as the Yankees beat Atlanta 6-3, sweeping a two-game set

AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Wright expected to start for Atlanta at New York

The New York Yankees take on the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Pitch count ticks up to 59 Tanaka tossed five scoreless innings in Friday's loss to the Rays but didn't factor into the decision. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out five.

Impact Tanaka continues to build back up to a full pitch count after a concussion forced him to miss the start of the season. He was incredibly sharp in a relatively short outing during Friday's pitching duel as he allowed just one baserunner over five innings. However, the Yankees were unable to provide any run support, forcing the right-hander to settle for a no-decision once again. Tanaka's next start should come at home Wednesday against the Braves.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win

AUGUST 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Perez hits sac fly in the 8th, Rays beat Yankees 1-0

Pinch-hitter Michael Perez hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning on his 28th birthday, six Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a two-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-le...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Tanaka a ray of sunshine for Yankees Masahiro Tanaka looked like Masahiro Tanaka. That wouldn’t have meant a whole lot before all of this — before a pandemic-shortened season, b...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

LEADING OFF: Cards back in action, Yanks seizing AL East

The Cardinals are set to resume their season by hosting the Cubs

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

J.T. Realmuto's 3-run homer helps Phillies beat Yankees 5-4

AUGUST 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Masahiro Tanaka may have changed his approach Tanaka has a new reliance on his fastball, and a slightly new windup to boot.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM

Throws one sim inning Tanaka (concussion) threw 20 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Tanaka continues to make progress after being diagnosed with a concussion back on July 4, but it's already been reported that he'll miss at least one turn in the rotation. The fact that he only threw one inning in Tuesday's simulated game indicates that he's still quite far from being ready to handle a starter's workload, so even when he does eventually make his season debut, he'll likely be on a pitch count. He's expected to throw up to 40 pitches Sunday, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports, which would leave him set to throw somewhere in the range of 55 or 60 pitches if called upon to face the Red Sox on July 31.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss first turn in rotation Tanaka (concussion) is slated to throw a simulated game Tuesday and will follow that with another sim game July 26 before potentially returning to the rotation, Pete Caldera of Nor...

Impact Tanaka has progressed well since being struck in the head with a line drive July 4, and Tuesday will mark his first opportunity to face live hitters since the frightening incident. However, the Yankees want Tanaka to pitch at least two simulated games and get into the rhythm of a five-day routine before allowing him to pitch in a regular-season contest, so the right-hander will miss at least his first turn in the rotation. If all goes well in the sim games, Tanaka could make his regular season debut as soon as July 31 versus Boston.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cessa rejoins Yankees after recovering from coronavirus

Yankees pitcher Luis Cessa threw a 31-pitch bullpen as he returned from a layoff caused by a positive test for the coronavirus

JULY 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Masahiro Tanaka set for major step as Yankees rotation shuffle begins Masahiro Tanaka threw a second bullpen session Sunday, and the next step is likely Tuesday when the right-hander will face live hitters for...

JULY 20, 2020 • NYPOST.COM

Should face batters Tuesday Tanaka (concussion) completed a bullpen session Sunday and is expected to face hitters Tuesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports.

Impact The 31-year-old returned to the mound for the first time Thursday since suffering a concussion in early July, and he's apparently ready to face hitters again after two strong bullpen sessions. Manager Aaron Boone previously indicated he would be a "little surprised" if Tanaka takes his first turn through the rotation, and that outlook should remain the same until the team indicates otherwise.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

MLB News: Injury Updates on Jacob deGrom, Masahiro Tanaka and Cole Hamels The start of the 2020 MLB season is less than one week away, but most teams are facing some level of uncertainty either due to the coronavir...

JULY 17, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

New York Yankees don’t need to rush Masahiro Tanaka back into action The Yankees want Masahiro Tanaka back on the mound as soon as possible, but they don't feel any pressure to rush him back into action. Masah...

JULY 17, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

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JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Boone encouraged by Tanaka's bullpen session Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he was happy Masahiro Tanaka's bullpen session on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The starting pitcher threw 30 pi...

JULY 17, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Tanaka throws 1st bullpen since hit by liner on July 4

Masahiro Tanaka threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday in his first mound appearance since he was struck by a line drive off the bat of Yankees teammate Giancarlo Stanton on Jul...

JULY 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Unlikely to pitch first turn Manager Aaron Boone said he would be a "little surprised" if Tanaka (concussion) pitched his first turn through the rotation, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.

Impact Tanaka took the mound Thursday for the first time since suffering a concussion earlier in the month, and while everything reportedly went well, it still sounds like the right-hander is trending towards missing at least one start as he works his way back. He's tentatively scheduled to throw another bullpen session Sunday before potentially progressing to live BP early next week.

JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp during bullpen Tanaka (concussion) looked "crisp" during a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tanaka's velocity sat around 88-91 mph as he reportedly pitched at a higher intensity than expected. He's scheduled to throw another bullpen session Sunday before hopefully progressing to face live hitters next week. While Tanaka is making encouraging progress, it's still unclear when he'll be ready for game action.

JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to be No. 2 starter Paxton will start the Yankees' second regular-season contest, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Wednesday that Paxton will follow ace Gerrit Cole in the rotation for the team's season-opening series against the Nationals. The announcement comes as little surprise, especially considering Masahiro Tanaka's (concussion) questionable readiness for the start of the season. Paxton tossed his first intrasquad game of summer camp Wednesday, giving up home runs to Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, but otherwise looked sharp with five strikeouts over four innings.

JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Clint Frazier has big season debut; Yankees beat Braves 6-3

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

Wright expected to start for Atlanta at New York

Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win

Perez hits sac fly in the 8th, Rays beat Yankees 1-0

LEADING OFF: Cards back in action, Yanks seizing AL East

J.T. Realmuto's 3-run homer helps Phillies beat Yankees 5-4

Cessa rejoins Yankees after recovering from coronavirus

AL East Preview Capsules

Tanaka throws 1st bullpen since hit by liner on July 4