Yankees’ Greg Bird overcomes setbacks to swing hot bat: ‘You gotta trust yourself’

At one point, idea of Greg Bird playing again this season was a pipe dream. Now, as the Yankees brace themselves for the playoffs, he’s one of their hottest hitters.

At one point, idea of Greg Bird playing again this season was a pipe dream. Now, as the Yankees brace themselves for the playoffs, he’s one of their hottest hitters.

Chad Green has become the Yankees’ ultimate bullpen weapon

New York’s relief contingent is loaded with reputable names and capable closers, but the most valuable piece in that arsenal is a 26-year-old who started the season in the minors.

New York’s relief contingent is loaded with reputable names and capable closers, but the most valuable piece in that arsenal is a 26-year-old who started the season in the minors.

Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins has gone from unwanted to unbelievable

Phillies rookie sensation Rhys Hoskins was hardly a blip on anyone’s radar when he finished his career at Jesuit High School in Carmichael, Calif. Forget about getting drafted — Hoskins couldn’t even get the attention of college programs.

Phillies rookie sensation Rhys Hoskins was hardly a blip on anyone’s radar when he finished his career at Jesuit High School in Carmichael, Calif. Forget about getting drafted — Hoskins couldn’t even get the attention of college programs.

Brett Gardner’s power surge is legitimate — but don’t ask him about it

If one asks Brett Gardner about his newfound strength at the plate, he’ll just talk about setting up his teammates. He’s not trying to hit bombs.

If one asks Brett Gardner about his newfound strength at the plate, he’ll just talk about setting up his teammates. He’s not trying to hit bombs.