Every week on the Aflac New York Yankees Show, we will be spotlighting current or former Yankee players and coaches with a series of awards. From defensive gems and milestones to walk-off home runs and clutch saves, if a Yankee does something important, you’ll hear about it on our show.
APEX Amazing Athlete: Jose Caballero bashed a two-run single in the bottom of the fifth inning to break the game open when the Yankees earned a 10-5 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Atlas Fence All-Star: Aaron Judge still led voting for the American League All-Star outfield even though an injury is likely to keep him out of the July 14 mid-summer classic in Philadelphia.
B&B Lumber Big Mover: Jasson Dominguez hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal which proved the difference-maker in the Yankees’ eventual 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Clifton Recycling Rewarding Effort: Cody Bellinger went three-for-four at the plate with two runs scored and a pair of RBIs when the Yankees routed the Chicago White Sox 12-2.
Fire Brothers Red Hot Performance: Cam Schlittler was almost unhittable when the Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 earning a remarkable 13 strikeouts in just six innings without surrendering a walk.
F.W. Webb Winning Effort: Paul Blackburn helped the Yankees work through a 10-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox by pitching 2 1/3 innings of relief after Carlos Rodon got the start.
The Image Press Icon: Paul Goldschmidt managed to smash two home runs off Detroit Tigers pitching ace Tarik Skubal which provided the foundation for an eventual 4-2 Yankees victory.
Iron Horse GutterWorks Mark of Greatness: With his scoreless eighth inning including a pair of strikeouts Camilo Doval earned his third win of the season when the Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3.
Little York Plantation Play of the Week: Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning during the Yankees’ eventual 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Mabey’s Moving and Storage Major Mover: Anthony Volpe doubled and then scored on Austin Wells’ pinch-hit single, the lone Yankees run during its 6-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Mirbeau Inn and Spa Megastar: Paul Blackburn gave the Yankees 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief which was a bright spot in the series finale against Cincinnati which resulted in a 4-1 defeat to the Reds.
M. Lemp Jewelers Rewarding Effort: Ali Sanchez contributed a pair of hits, a run scored and an RBI when the Yankees put away the Chicago White Sox 10-5 clinching a series victory over the AL Central leaders.
Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence: Amed Rosario’s two-run home run in the seventh inning of the series opener provided most of the offense for the Yankees in a 5-3 defeat to the Detroit Tigers.
O’Hara Electric Electrifying Play: Ben Rice hitting a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning which broke a 3-3 tie and helping the Yankees defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 at Rogers Centre.
Onondaga Flooring Outstanding Achievement: Three different Yankees pitchers – Jake Bird, Brent Headrick and David Bednar – did not allow a hit in their three innings of relief to complete a 5-0 Yankees shutout of the Cincinnati Reds.
Potter and Perrone Special Performance: Jose Caballero did manage a pair of hits and an RBI when the Yankees took a 6-3 defeat to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Premier Hardwood Premier Player: Gerrit Cole provided the Yankees with another solid start on the mound in its 12-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox striking out six in his six innings of work.
Purcell Paints Prime Performer: Jasson Dominguez was one of the few Yankees standouts in its 10-2 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds banging out a pair of hits as he again took Aaron Judge’s usual spot in right field.
Rockbridge Investment Management Risk Taker: David Bednar had back-to-back strong ninth innings to get back-to-back saves for the Yankees in 5-3 and 4-2 victories over the Tigers in Detroit.
Senke CNY Garage Door Sensational Star: Though the Yankees lost 5-1 in the series finale with the Chicago White Sox starting pitcher David Weathers did well only allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings and accumulating eight strikeouts.
Top Notch Roofing Top Star: Max Schuemann picked up a hit and scored a pair of runs which helped the Yankees get an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: Yankees fans got to see newly-minted NBA champions Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart from the New York Knicks throw out the first pitch before the middle game of its series with the Chicago White Sox.
U.S. Army Athlete of the Week: Spencer Jones hit a solo home run in the second inning of the Yankees’ series opener against the Chicago White Sox to get the bats going in an eventual 12-2 victory.
Wonder Windows Winning Performance: Carlos Rodon threw 5 1/3 solid innings with five strikeouts and got his fourth victory of the season when the Yankees pulled out a 4-3 decision over the Detroit Tigers.
