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: Jazz Chisholm Jr. helped the Yankees avoid getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers as his home run in the bottom of the eighth inning broke a 1-1 tie and led to a 2-1 victory.
Atlas Fence All-Star: Because of that decisive two-run first-inning single in the 3-0 American League victory over the National League in the MLB All-Star Game Cody Bellinger was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
B&B Lumber Big Mover: Austin Wells belted a solo home run in the top of the third innings to put the Yankees on the board and erase an early deficit on the way to defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1.
Clifton Recycling Rewarding Effort: Getting his turn in the closer role Fernando Cruz earned the save as the Yankees opened its series against Pittsburgh by defeating the Pirates 8-5.
Fire Brothers Red Hot Performance: With a scoreless ninth inning David Bednar picked up his 19th save of the season and helped the Yankees hang on to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0.
F.W. Webb Winning Effort: Paul Blackburn threw two scoreless innings of relief for his first save of the season preserving the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals just before the All-Star break.
The Image Press Icon: Ben Rice’s 30th home run of the season just happened to be a three-run shot in the seventh inning which tied a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates though the Yankees would lose 5-3 in 10 innings.
Iron Horse GutterWorks Mark of Greatness: Trent Grisham managed to crack a solo home run off Yoshinobu Yamamoto, one of the few times the Yankees got something off the Los Angeles Dodgers ace in an 8-2 defeat.
Little York Plantation Play of the Week: Paul Goldschmidt hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning which was the only run the Yankees needed in its series opener at Philadelphia as it defeated the Phillies 1-0.
Mabey’s Moving and Storage Major Mover: Brent Headrick gave the Yankees two innings of scoreless relief during a bullpen game against the Los Angeles Dodgers which resulted in a 2-1 victory.
Mirbeau Inn and Spa Megastar: Jose Caballero keyed the Yankees’ 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates starring at the plate earning a single and double along with driving in two runs.
M. Lemp Jewelers Rewarding Effort: Angel Chivilli provided 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief for the Yankees late in its game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who prevailed in the game 8-2.
Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence: Max Fried returned from the injured list and pitched five scoreless innings striking out seven and allowing just one hit to the Pittsburgh Pirates in an eventual 2-0 Yankees victory.
O’Hara Electric Electrifying Play: Cody Bellinger’s two-run single off Christopher Sanchez in the top of the first inning was the difference-maker when the American League beat the National League 3-0 in the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Onondaga Flooring Outstanding Achievement: Gerrit Cole did a solid job containing the Los Angeles Dodgers’ attack and struck out eight in six innings during the Yankees’ 2-1 defeat in the series opener.
Potter and Perrone Special Performance: Jazz Chisholm Jr. struck again with a pair of home runs driving in five of his team’s runs nearly carrying the Yankees past the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 in the series opener.
Premier Hardwood Premier Player: Jasson Dominguez hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning giving the Yankees a valuable insurance run as it went on to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1.
Purcell Paints Prime Performer: Will Warren gave the Yankees five innings only allowing a single run and four hits keeping his team in it before a late-game comeback produced a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
Rockbridge Investment Management Risk Taker: New Yankees relief pitcher Kervin Castro retired both of the batters he faced in the 10th inning of the Yankees’ eventual 5-3 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Senke CNY Garage Door Sensational Star: Cam Schlittler struck out 12 Philadelphia Phillies batters in 7 1/3 innings on the mound only allowing three hits and needed to be that good in order for the Yankees to emerge with a 1-0 victory.
Top Notch Roofing Top Star: Jasson Dominguez singled and scored the only run for the Yankees during its series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers which resulted in a 2-1 defeat.
University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: Ben Rice offering a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning which put the Yankees ahead of the Washington Nationals in an eventual 5-3 victory in the nation’s capital.
U.S. Army Athlete of the Week: David Weathers struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings and gave the Yankees yet another quality start which helped produce a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Wonder Windows Winning Performance: David Bednar went longer than his usual closing stint picking up the final five outs to earn the victory when the Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1.
