Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo will miss the AL Division Series, possibly opening a starting spot for Cohasset’s Ben Rice
Rice, who went to high school at Nobles and college at Dartmouth, could draw the start at first base with Rizzo out because of two fractured fingers.
Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo a ‘long shot’ for ALDS return as Ben Rice gets called up
The Yankees turned to Ben Rice to play first base for a large chunk of the year earlier in the season. They may be forced to again in October. With uncertainty surrounding Anthony Rizzo’s health heading into the postseason after he fractured two fingers on his right hand Saturday,
Injured Anthony Rizzo serving as ‘Mr. Miyagi’ for Yankees’ first base beginners
As Oswaldo Cabrera, Ben Rice and Jon Berti fielded groundballs at first base during the Yankees’ first postseason workout on Oct. 1, Anthony Rizzo watched from the shallow infield grass with his
Ben Rice's return and Yankees' first base options for injured Anthony Rizzo
Lefty-hitting rookie Ben Rice was recalled and placed in the Yankees' starting lineup Sunday, one day after Anthony Rizzo suffered fractures to two fingers on his right hand.
Oswaldo Cabrera gets ALDS Game 1 start at first base for Yankees with Anthony Rizzo off roster
With Anthony Rizzo out for the ALDS with two fractured fingers on his right hand, the Yankees went with Oswaldo Cabrera to start Game 1 against the Royals on Saturday night. It was just Cabrera’s fifth start at the position in the majors and came after the Yankees debated between Cabrera and Ben Rice versus right-hander Michael Wacha.
Yankees make Anthony Rizzo roster decision ahead of ALDS opener
The writing was on the wall, but now it’s official. Anthony Rizzo will not be on the Yankees’ roster for the American League Division Series. The first baseman revealed his ALDS fate in the clubhouse on Friday night after the Yankees held their final workout before the first game of their best-of-five series against the Royals.
New York Yankees Opt to go With Fan-Favorite at First Base
With veteran Anthony Rizzo (finger fractures) out for at least the first-round, the Yankees are opting to go with super utility man Oswaldo Cabrera at first over rookie Ben Rice t
Yankees roll with versatile infielder as Game 1 first baseman
W ith the injury to Anthony Rizzo, the New York Yankees had to get creative with who they would roll with as their first baseman. Ben Rice and Oswaldo Cabrera are the two main fir
Yankees to leave three-time All-Star off ALDS roster
Multiple-time All-Star off New York Yankees’ ALDS roster
The New York Yankees will be without a multiple-time All-Star in the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals. Starting first
Yankees expected to shake things up at 1st base
Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently indicated that if Anthony Rizzo is unavailable for the ALDS, the team would turn to […]
Yankees’ Ben Rice makes statement with big swing in playoff workout
With Anthony Rizzo a "long shot" to return from his fractured fingers for the ALDS, the Yankees could use rookie Ben Rice at ...
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Yankees recall fist baseman/catcher Ben Rice, option RHP Scott Effross to Triple-A
Yankees recalled catcher/first baseman Ben Rice and optioned right-hander Scott Effross to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Yankees' Ben Rice: Recalled Sunday
Rice was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. The lefty-hitting Rice draws the start at first base and will bat eighth against lefty Bailey Falter and the Pirates. Anthony Rizzo is ...
Judge scratched by Yankees from soggy regular-season finale, Rice brought up after Rizzo hurt
Yankees star Aaron Judge was scratched from the starting lineup from a rain-delayed regular-season finale against Pittsburgh, ...
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Oswaldo Cabrera, Ben Rice Considered "Primary Names" For First Base
With New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (fingers) and infielder DJ LeMahieu (hip) injured, general manager Brian ...
Berti turns dazzling unassisted double play in professional debut at first as Yankees lose in ALDS
Jon Berti looked like a Gold Glove winner in his first professional game at first base. Forced to use backups following Anthony Rizzo's injury, the New York Yankees started Berti at first base in ...
Jon Berti excels in debut at first base with Yankees’ plans still unclear
Not much went right for the Yankees in Monday’s 4-2 loss to the Royals in Game 2 of the ALDS. Somehow, it was the guy playing ...