Tag: New York Yankees

Yankees’ Torres Positive for COVID-19 Despite Being Vaccinated

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated and having previously contracted the coronavirus during the offseason. Torres is among eight so-called breakthrough positives among the Yankees—people who tested positive despite being fully vaccinated. “Certainly unexpected,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Torres. “Obviously everyone, Major League…


Montgomery Goes 6 Strong Innings, Yankees Beat Rays 3-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Jordan Montgomery pitched six strong innings, Aaron Judge and Gary Sánchez homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3–1 on Tuesday night. About two hours before the game started, it was announced that Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin is away from the team after a positive COVID-19 test….