Every week on the 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: Cody Bellinger has really turned into a Yankees mainstay, proving it again with a two-run home run which sparked the Yankees to a 4-0 victory over Cleveland which helped the Yankees gain a series win over the Guardians.
Atlas Fence All-Star: D.J. LeMahieu helped the Yankees avoid getting swept at Dodger Stadium by going four-for-five and recording a pair of RBIs in the series finale as New York defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 7-3.
Byrne Dairy Prime Performer: J.C. Escaarra had three hits driving in a pair of runs which allowed the Yankees to claim a 5-4 victory over Colorado in Denver and pull out its series against the Rockies.
The Image Press Icon: Though his home run pace has slowed, Aaron Judge is still tearing it up at the plate with three more hits, an RBI and even a stolen base when the Yankees won its series opener over the Boston Red Sox 9-6.
JKS Roofing High Achiever: Devin Williams, though struggling at times as the Yankees’ closer, was able to get the final outs in a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
Little York Plantation Play of the Week: The Yankees put up 10 runs in the top of the fifth inning of its second game at Colorado which led to a 13-1 victory over the Rockies.
Mabey’s Moving and Storage Major Mover: Mark Leiter Jr. continues to hold leads out of the Yankees bullpen as he picked up the save when New York won 1-0 to complete its sweep of the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim.
M. Lemp Jewelers Rewarding Effort: Max Fried is the unquestioned ace of the Yankees and proved it once more with his series finale against Cleveland where he struck out seven in six shutout innings as New York defeated the Guardians 4-0.
Mooney Marketing Group/Bristol 7 Enterprises Major Performance: Austin Wells contributed two hits, including a double, and a pair of RBIs to the Yankees’ 13-1 romp over the Colorado Rockies.
North Syracuse Lawn and Snow Notable Effort: Ben Rice’s solo home run put the Yankees on the board in the second game of its series against the Los Angeles Angels and eventually led to New York prevailing 3-2.
Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence: When the Yankees rebounded from an unexpected loss to Colorado with a 13-1 victory the next day Paul Goldschmidt went three-for-four, walked and scored a pair of runs.
O’Hara Electric Electrifying Play: Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Anthony Volpe hit back-to-back home runs which proved pivotal for the Yankees to open its series against the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-2 victory.
110 Grill Award of Excellence: Ryan Yarborough gave the Yankees six strong innings only allowing two hits and striking out seven in the Yankees’ series opener against the Los Angeles Angels which led to a 6-1 victory.
Onondaga Flooring Outstanding Achievement: Luke Weaver’s eighth save of the season involved getting the last three outs in the ninth inning to help the Yankees hold off Colorado 5-4 and take its series with the Rockies.
Purcell Paints Prime Performer: Jonathan Losaisiga’s scoreless eighth inning after Carlos Rodon’s start was the bridge for the Yankees to an eventual 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Senke CNY Garage Door Sensational Star: Oswald Peraza contributed a valuable run-scoring single when the Yankees, beaten in the first two games of its series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, won 7-3 to salvage the finale.
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Stellar Athlete: Carlos Rodon not only pitched well in the Yankees’ 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, he also sprang off the mound to retire Jo Adell on a ground with a nifty Derek Jeter-like leaping throw to first.
University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: When the Yankees completed its sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 victory it was the first time New York had defeated the Angels in a 1-0 game since April 30, 1970.
Wilkins RV Winning Player: Jazz Chisholm Jr. had three hits, drilled a home run and piled up four RBIs as the Yankees won its first game of the season against the archrival Boston Red Sox 9-6.