Yanks Hit 5 Homers in an Inning, Top Jays
The Yankees tied a major league record with five home runs in an inning and hit six overall in a 10-8 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night that extended their winning streak to eight.
Newspaper clippings of Scott Orgera stories
This page collects 71 clippings of Scott Orgera's sports stories as they ran in print, many of them Associated Press baseball stories picked up by papers such as the Hartford Courant, USA Today, The Journal News, The Brownsville Herald and The Burlington Free Press.
Updated October 2026
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Rodon, White Sox Keep Rolling With 6-2 Win Over Yanks
Rodon is 5-0 with a 1.84 ERA in his past nine starts. The 25-year-old left-hander hasn’t lost since June 30.
Rodon, White Sox Keep Rolling
Carlos Rodon pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Yoan Moncada doubled in two and the surging Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-2 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Yankees Bounce Back Against Orioles, Win 8-3
No one will accuse Aaron Boone of sleeping on the job. Coming off a rugged extra-inning loss that stretched past midnight and cost his team four players to injuries and illness, the new Yankees manager didn't have much time to prepare for Saturday afternoon's game.
Gray, Yankees Bounce Back Against Orioles
No one will accuse Aaron Boone of sleeping on the job. Coming off a rugged extra-inning loss that stretched past midnight and cost his team four players to injuries and illness, the new Yankees manager didn’t have much time to prepare for Saturday afternoon’s game.
Phillies Defeated 4-2 in Ideal Day for Mets
Yoenis Cespedes homered, Amed Rosario hit a two-run triple and the Mets’ bullpen faced the minimum batters over five scoreless innings as New York downed the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 Wednesday.
Phillies Defeated 4-2 in Ideal Day for Mets
Yoenis Cespedes homered, Amed Rosario hit a two-run triple and the Mets’ bullpen faced the minimum batters over five scoreless innings as New York downed the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 Wednesday.
Strong Bullpen, Cespedes Deliver
Yoenis Cespedes homered, Amed Rosario hit a two-run triple and the Mets' bullpen faced the minimum batters over five scoreless innings as New York downed the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 Wednesday.
Cespedes Homers as Mets Top Cards
Coming off a 70-92 season, the New York Mets hired a new manager and hoped for better luck this year. Even though it's still really early, this is what they envisioned.
Cespedes HR, Mets Top Cards for First 2-0 Start Since 2013 (2 of 2)
And Mickey Callaway became the first Mets skipper to win his first two games since player-manager Joe Torre did it when he took over during the 1977 season.
Cespedes HR, Mets Top Cards for First 2-0 Start Since 2013 (1 of 2)
Coming off a 70-92 season, the New York Mets hired a new manager and hoped for better luck this year.
Beloved Slugger Rusty Staub Dies at 73 (Contributor)
Rusty Staub was a huge hit on both sides of the border. Instantly recognizable for his fiery orange hair and gregarious personality, the outfielder who charmed baseball fans in the United States and Canada...
Double Play: Judge Takes Swing at MVP and Rookie of the Year (Contributor)
The jury is out on AL MVP. And when a verdict comes in later this fall, giant slugger Aaron Judge has a great chance to join a very small club.
Girardi's Club Kept Plugging Along (2 of 2)
The wild card winner will face Cleveland in the best-of-five AL Division Series. Boston, which beat Houston about 20 minutes after the Yankees won, is set to take on the Astros in the playoffs.
Girardi's Club Kept Plugging Along (1 of 2)
In a way, manager Joe Girardi figures, Aaron Judge and some of the young New York Yankees without any postseason experience already have gotten the feel of playoff pressure.
Severino Cruises in Win (2 of 2)
Castro crushed a solo shot off the back wall in the Rays' bullpen to lead off the sixth, chasing starter Matt Andriese (5-5) and giving the Yankees a 3-1 lead with his 16th homer and second in two games.
Severino Cruises in Win (1 of 2)
Luis Severino cruised through his final postseason tuneup and Starlin Castro, Greg Bird and Aaron Hicks all homered during a four-run sixth inning, lifting the New York Yankees over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Yankees Power Their Way to Fourth Straight Win (2 of 2)
Baltimore has lost nine of 10 as it continues to fall out of playoff contention. Montgomery (8-7) scattered four hits in his fifth start against the Orioles this year.
Yankees Power Their Way to Fourth Straight Win (1 of 2)
Didi Gregorius and Greg Bird both homered for the second straight game, rookie Jordan Montgomery pitched six shutout innings, and the New York Yankees downed the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 Saturday for their fourth win in a row.
Red Sox, Yankees Still Feuding Over a Simple Bunt
A day after CC Sabathia sounded off on a Boston bunt, small ball was still causing a big back-and-forth between the New York Yankees and Red Sox. Sabathia got riled Thursday night when Eduardo Nunez dropped a bunt, which the pitcher threw away for an error.
Fister Sharp, Red Sox Hit 3 Home Runs to Beat Yankees
Doug Fister dominated for seven innings and the Boston Red Sox backed him with three home runs to beat the New York Yankees 4-1 Friday night and extend their AL East lead.
Yapping Goes On Over A Bunt
A day after CC Sabathia sounded off on a Boston bunt, small ball was still causing a big back-and-forth between the New York Yankees and Red Sox.
Miami Wins 6th out of 7
J.T. Realmuto hit a two-run homer as the Miami Marlins notched their sixth win in seven games, downing the New York Mets 3-1 in their series opener Friday night to move within two games of .500 for the first time since May 3.
Perez Leads Rangers Over Mets for 2-game Split
Martin Perez headed straight to the video room after being hit hard in his previous start. What he saw may have led to his longest outing in over two years.
Perez is Strong Over Eight Innings to Lead Rangers Over Mets (2 of 2)
Elvis Andrus grounded into a forceout in the second and advanced on three straight pitches when he stole second and third, and then slid home headfirst ahead of shortstop Amed Rosario’s throw on Nomar Mazara’s grounder.
Perez is Strong Over Eight Innings to Lead Rangers Over Mets (1 of 2)
Martin Perez headed straight to the video room after being hit hard in his previous start. What he saw may have led to his longest outing outing in over two years.
Bailey Has Rough Day in Loss to New York
Luis Severino dominated over seven innings, Didi Gregorius and Todd Frazier homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 on Wednesday to sweep the two-game series.
Bailey Has Rough Day in New York (2 of 2)
Clint Frazier followed back-to-back singles by Ronald Torreyes and Brett Gardner with a looping looping line drive to shallow right, scoring Torreyes and giving the Yankees a 1-0 lead.
Bailey Has Rough Day in New York (1 of 2)
Luis Severino dominated over seven innings, Didi Gregorius and Todd Frazier homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-5 on Wednesday to sweep the two-game series.
Severino Lifts Yanks Over Reeling Reds
Luis Severino is pitching like an ace for the New York Yankees, a year after his severe sophomore slump. Severino dominated reeling Cincinnati for seven innings, Didi Gregorius and Todd Frazier homered and the Yankees beat the Reds.
Reyes Wins Race to Bag to Complete Comeback (2 of 2)
Lucas Duda homered into the Cardinals' bullpen to lead off the second, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead and snapping Lynn's scoreless streak at a career-high 14 1/3 innings.
Reyes Wins Race to Bag to Complete Comeback (1 of 2)
Jose Reyes once was one of the fastest players in baseball. Now in his 15th season, he may have lost a step or two. He was still speedy enough Thursday.
Reyes Wins Footrace to Give His Team Comeback Victory (2 of 2)
Reyes’ fourth career walk-off RBI gave the Mets a split of the four-game series. “If the pitcher gets off the mound right away I don’t think he makes it,” Mets manager Terry Collins said.
Reyes Wins Footrace to Give His Team Comeback Victory (1 of 2)
Jose Reyes once was one of the fastest players in baseball. Now in his 15th season, he may have lost a step or two.
Rosenthal Late as Reyes Hit in 9th Lift Mets Over Cards
Jose Reyes once was one of the fastest players in baseball. Now in his 15th season, he may have lost a step or two. He was still speedy enough Thursday.
Reyes Hit in 9th Lifts Mets Over Cards (2 of 2)
Lucas Duda homered into the Cardinals’ bullpen to lead off the second, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead and snapping Lynn’s scoreless streak at a career-high 14 1/3 innings.
Reyes Hit in 9th Lifts Mets Over Cards (1 of 2)
Jose Reyes once was one of the fastest players in baseball. Now in his 15th season, he may have lost a step or two. He was still speedy enough Thursday.
Yankees Fan Makes an Error During Proposal
In the end, Andrew Fox wasn't charged with an error.
Sanchez Homers Again as NY Drubs Baltimore
Rookie Gary Sanchez homered for the eighth time in nine games and drove in four runs as the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 14-4 Friday night in the opener of their weekend series.
Mets Fall as Schimpf Has Huge Game (2 of 2)
Beneath a dark sky with lightning flashing, the Padres’ lineup provided some quick thunder against New York starter Logan Verrett (3-8).
Mets Fall as Schimpf Has Huge Game (1 of 2)
San Diego rookie Ryan Schimpf homered twice and drove in six runs as the Padres beat the reeling New York Mets 8-6 on Friday night. Jabari Blash and Christian Bethancourt also homered early for the Padres.
Schimpf Has 2 HRs, 6 RBI; Padres Beat Reeling Mets
San Diego rookie Ryan Schimpf homered twice and drove in six runs as the Padres beat the reeling New York Mets 8-6 on Friday night. Jabari Blash and Christian Bethancourt also homered early for the Padres, who handed the Mets their fourth straight defeat and sixth in seven games.
Chatwood, Gonzalez Lead Rockies Over Mets for 4th Win in Row
Tyler Chatwood kept winning on the road, Carlos Gonzalez homered and drove in four runs and the Colorado Rockies defeated the New York Mets 6-1 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
Walker's 9th HR Helps Mets Beat Reds 5-2
Neil Walker hit his ninth home run, tying for the major-league lead, Matt Harvey won his second straight start, and the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Wednesday night to stretch their winning winning streak to six.
Walker's 9th HR Helps Mets Beat Reds 5-2
Neil Walker hit his ninth home run, tying for the major-league lead, Matt Harvey won his second second straight start, and the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Wednesday night to stretch their winning streak to six.
Harvey Gets Win, Team's 6th in a Row
Neil Walker hit his ninth home run, tying for the major league lead, Matt Harvey won his second straight start and the New York Mets beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Wednesday night to stretch their winning streak to six.
Davis, Crisp Homer to Back Hill as A's Beat Yankees
Khris Davis and Coco Crisp homered on consecutive pitches, backing Rich Hill’s six strong innings, and the Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 7-3 Thursday night to complete complete a three-game sweep.
Keuchel Set to Start for Astros (2 of 2)
After averaging 104 losses the prior four seasons, the Astros went 86-76 and reached the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Keuchel Set to Start for Astros (1 of 2)
When Dallas Keuchel last took the mound at Yankee Stadium, he pitched six scoreless innings on short rest to lead the Houston Astros over New York and ace Masahiro Tanaka in the AL wild card game.
Keuchel Relishes Start for Opener (2 of 2)
Either Brett Gardner or Jacoby Ellsbury, who started the wild card game on the bench, may remain in the dugout when the Yankees take the field today.
Keuchel Relishes Start for Opener (1 of 2)
When Dallas Keuchel last took the mound at Yankee Stadium, he pitched six scoreless innings on short rest to lead the Houston Astros over New York and Masahiro Tanaka in the AL wild card game.
Keuchel Relishes Start for Opener (2 of 2)
Either Brett Gardner or Jacoby Ellsbury, who started the wild card game on the bench, may remain in the dugout when the Yankees take the field today.
Keuchel Relishes Start for Opener (1 of 2)
When Dallas Keuchel last took the mound at Yankee Stadium, he pitched six scoreless innings on short rest to lead the Houston Astros over New York and Masahiro Tanaka in the AL wild card game.
Keuchel vs. Tanaka in Rematch of AL Wild Card
When Dallas Keuchel last took the mound at Yankee Stadium, he pitched six scoreless innings innings on short rest to lead the Houston Astros over New York and ace Masahiro Tanaka in the AL wild card game.
Double by Wright Seals Win for Mets
Out with a serious back injury for much of the season, David Wright is enjoying every minute of the New York Mets' dominating stretch run.
Wright Gets Go-Ahead Hit, N.Y. Downs Miami
David Wright had a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Yoenis Cespedes homered again and the New York Mets won their eighth straight, 4-3 over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
Wright Propels Mets to 8th Straight Win
David Wright had a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Yoenis Cespedes homered again and the New York Mets won their eighth straight, 4-3 over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
Wright's Double Boosts Mets to Their Eighth Straight Win
David Wright had a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Yoenis Cespedes homered again and the New York Mets won their eighth straight, 4-3 over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
Wright Boosts Mets to 8th Straight Win
David Wright had a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Yoenis Cespedes homered again and the New York Mets won their eighth straight, 4-3 over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
Wright Has Go-Ahead Hit for Mets
David Wright had a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Yoenis Cespedes homered again and the New York Mets won their eighth straight, 4-3 over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
Wright Has Go-Ahead Double for Mets in 7th Inning Against Marlins
David Wright had a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Yoenis Cespedes homered again and the New York Mets won their eighth straight, 4-3 over the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
HRs by McCann, A-Rod Lift Yankees (2 of 2)
Following a walk to Carlos Beltran, McCann drove a 3-1 pitch deep into the right-center bleachers to tie the score at 3 — his career-high 25th home run.
HRs by McCann, A-Rod Lift Yankees (1 of 2)
Facing a pitcher who has always had their number, the New York Yankees struck for a sudden rally. Brian McCann and Alex Rodriguez hit back-to-back homers off All-Star starter Chris Archer that sent the Yankees past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Sunday.
McCann, A-Rod Get to Archer; Lift Yanks
Facing a pitcher who has always had their number, the New York Yankees struck for a sudden rally. Brian McCann and Alex Rodriguez hit back-to-back homers off All-Star Chris Archer.
McCann, A-Rod HRs Lift Yankees
Facing a pitcher who has always had their number, the New York Yankees struck for a sudden rally. Brian McCann and Alex Rodriguez hit back-to-back homers off All-Star starter Chris Archer that sent the Yankees past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Sunday.
Polanco's Hit in 10th Lifts Pirates
Gregory Polanco singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended the Mets’ seven-game home winning winning streak, stopping New York 3-2 Friday night.
Conforto at Bat: Former Oregon State Slugger Has Reached the Big Leagues (2 of 2)
The Mets selected Conforto’s contract from Double-A Binghamton. The 22-year-old was the 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft from Oregon State.
Conforto at Bat: Former Oregon State Slugger Has Reached the Big Leagues (1 of 2)
The New York Mets promoted top hitting prospect Michael Conforto from the minors and put outfielder Michael Cuddyer on the 15-day disabled list. The weak-hitting Mets made the moves before Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Recker Hits 3-run HR as Mets Hold on to Beat Phils
Anthony Recker snapped a sixth-inning tie with a three-run homer in a rare start, and the New York Mets held off the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Sunday to avoid dropping into last place.
All-Star Notebook (Contributor)
Miguel Cabrera has the kind of numbers that draw attention attention from fans. It's the same reaction from his peers, too.
Yankees to Honor Jeter Between Games of Doubleheader
In a tribute that’s been building building since he stepped away from the dirt he roamed at shortstop, Derek Jeter was set to have his No. 2 jersey retired at packed Yankee Stadium on Sunday night.
