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Matt Carpenter makes unique Yankees history with leadoff homer against Shohei Ohtani Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter has already won the hearts of Yankees fans just a week after joining the team.

JUNE 2, 2022 • NYPOST.COM

Yankees Notebook: Lefty-hitting Matt Carpenter leads off to balance lineup vs. Shohei Ohtani Matt Carpenter was back in a familiar spot Thursday afternoon.

JUNE 2, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Yankees, Angels Game 1 lineups Thursday ' Nestor Cortes vs. Shohei Ohtani, Matt Carpenter leadoff (6/2/22) The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels conclude their three-game series on Thursday with a day-night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.

JUNE 2, 2022 • NJ.COM

Sits against lefty Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact The lefty-hitting Carpenter will take a seat with southpaw Reid Detmers on the hill for the Angels, paving the way for Aaron Judge to get a day out of the outfield to serve as the Yankees' designated hitter. After signing with the Yankees last Thursday, Carpenter started in four of his first five games with the team and went 2-for-13 with a pair of home runs and two walks. Carpenter will likely continue to play regularly against right-handed pitching until Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) returns from the injured list.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armed with old swing, Matt Carpenter's Yankees' home debut was a blast from past DH Matt Carpenter was fired up after hitting a home run in the first at-bat of his first home game for the New York Yankees on Tuesday night...

JUNE 1, 2022 • NJ.COM

Launches homer in win Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-1 win against the Angels.

Impact Carpenter took Noah Syndergaard deep for a two-run shot in the bottom of the first inning, expanding the Yankees' early lead to 4-0. The homer was his second of the year and his second hit over five games since joining the team May 26. Carpenter has gone 2-for-13 with the homers over those contests, putting him in a precarious position once Josh Donaldson (shoulder) and Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) return from the 10-day injured list in early June. He'll likely have to produce a more well-rounded effort at the plate to retain a roster spot when the team gets those guys back.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench versus lefty Carpenter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact With southpaw Shane McClanahan on the hill for Tampa Bay, the lefty-hitting Carpenter will retreat to the bench in the series finale. After signing with the Yankees on Thursday, Carpenter started in each of the team's subsequent three games and went a collective 1-for-8 with a solo home run, two walks and two additional runs.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Rays lineups Saturday ' DJ LeMahieu returns, Matt Carpenter in again; Joey Gallo in 9 hole (5/28/22) The Yankees and Rays continue their four-game series on Saturday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

MAY 28, 2022 • NJ.COM

Pops first homer of 2022 Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays.

Impact He took Jeffrey Springs deep in the fourth inning, giving Carpenter his first hit as a Yankee. The long-time Cardinal will help fill in while players like Josh Donaldson (shoulder) and Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) are sidelined, but it remains to be seen if Carpenter will stick around once the Yankees get healthier.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

By day 2, Matt Carpenter already knows high-flying Yankees 'got that it factor' Matt Carpenter shared why he thinks the Yankees have more going for them than talent after Friday night's 2-0 win at Tampa Bay.

MAY 28, 2022 • NJ.COM

Scores twice in Yankees debut Carpenter went 0-for-2 with a walk and two runs in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Rays.

Impact Carpenter signed with New York on Thursday and made his team debut as a designated hitter batting out of the No. 8 slot. Though he didn't collect any hits, the veteran reached base twice (via a walk and a hit-by-pitch) and came around to score on each occasion. Carpenter isn't expected to be an everyday player for the Yankees, but he could see a fair amount of playing time in the short term with a number of New York's regulars currently out of action.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Carpenter mistaken for Nestor Cortes, then is 'a catalyst' in Yankees debut Three-time All-Star Matt Carpenter signed with the New York Yankees by day, then by night helped them beat the Tampa Bay Rays.

MAY 27, 2022 • NJ.COM

LEADING OFF: Verlander aims for 7th win in row, Acuña ailing

Astros ace Justin Verlander has been as dominant as ever in his return from Tommy John surgery, going 6-1 with a 1.22 ERA in eight starts

MAY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Hader 37th straight scoreless appearance, Brews beat Cards

Josh Hader escaped a ninth-inning jam in his 37th straight scoreless appearance and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 for their third straight win

MAY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Verlander aims for 7th win in row, Acuña ailing

Astros ace Justin Verlander has been as dominant as ever in his return from Tommy John surgery, going 6-1 with a 1.22 ERA in eight starts

MAY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Carpenter was added to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.

Impact The 36-year-old joined the Yankees on a major-league deal Thursday, and he'll make his team debut as the designated hitter against the Rays after Aaron Hicks (hamstring) was scratched from the lineup. Carpenter has appeared in 21 games at Triple-A Round Rock this year and has hit .275 with six homers, 19 RBI, 15 runs and a steal.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees sign Matt Carpenter, bring up Manny Bañuelos

Matt Carpenter was inserted to the New York Yankees’ lineup as the designated hitter after agreeing to a one-year contract, a week after he was released from the Texas Rangers’ min...

MAY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Inks big-league deal with Yankees Carpenter signed a major-league contract with the Yankees on Thursday.

Impact Carpenter joined the Rangers on a minor-league deal in mid-March and spent the first six weeks of the season at the Triple-A level, where he hit .275/.379/.613 with six home runs and 19 RBI in 21 games. The 36-year-old has struggled over the past couple years in the majors but will now receive an opportunity with the Yankees since DJ LeMahieu (wrist) is banged up and Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) and Josh Donaldson (illness) are on the injured list.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carp on homer off Jansen: 'I got one in the middle and didn't miss it'

Carp on homer off Jansen: 'I got one in the middle and didn't miss it'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Carp on Cardinals' four-game win streak: 'It's starting to click together'

Carp on Cardinals' four-game win streak: 'It's starting to click together'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Shildt on Carp's bunt double: 'I thought it was fantastic, great baseball play'

Shildt on Carp's bunt double: 'I thought it was fantastic, great baseball play'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Carpenter breaks down his game-winning at-bat against Cubs

Carpenter breaks down his game-winning at-bat against Cubs

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Martínez on Carpenter's power surge: 'I think it's unbelievable'

Martínez on Carpenter's power surge: 'I think it's unbelievable'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Matt Carpenter: 'I definitely dodged a bullet' with injury scare

Matt Carpenter: 'I definitely dodged a bullet' with injury scare

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Matt Carpenter on Harrison Bader: 'The guy just has a knack for making plays'

Matt Carpenter on Harrison Bader: 'The guy just has a knack for making plays'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS