Aroldis Chapman Now - News Break (2024)

03/03/2020

Aroldis Chapman will make his spring debut on Wednesday

Aroldis Chapman will make his spring debut Wednesday against the Phillies, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. (Brendan Kuty on Twitter) Chapman has just been easing into action this spring. The veteran continues to be one of the most reliable closers in all of baseball and will be one o...

02/03/2020

High-tech Miami jewel thieves stalked the rich, including Yankees star Aroldis Chapman, cops say

Authorities early Tuesday busted a ring of Miami burglars they say used Instagram and high-tech surveillance to target wealthy marks, including New York Yankees star pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who lives in Davie.

01/03/2020

Aroldis Chapman: José Altuve's ALCS Home Run Celebration 'A Little Suspicious'

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was the latest player to discuss the Astros' sign-stealing scandal on Thursday. Chapman noted José Altuve's celebration after winning the ALCS over New York was, "a little suspicious."

29/02/2020

New York Yankees: 300 Saves for the Cuban Missile

The New York Yankees already have the greatest closer of all time in their history books. Mariano Rivera, the only unanimous hall of famer in baseball history, revolutionized the closer position. Rivera earned an astonishing 652 saves and had an incredible 2.21 ERA during his regular season career.....

28/02/2020

WATCH: Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman pumps heat to prospect Estevan Florial

TAMPA — Watch Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman battle outfield prospect Estevan Florial in the video above. The duel took place at George M. Steinbrenner Field during spring training on Thursday.

27/02/2020

Aroldis Chapman Reacts To Houston Astros Owner’s Comments

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane broke the team’s silence regarding the team’s cheating scandal on Thursday morning. However, the baseball world isn’t too pleased with what he had to say.

26/02/2020

Aroldis Chapman calls Jose Altuve's 2019 actions 'suspicious'

TAMPA, Fla. -- Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman joined the chorus of players criticizing the Astros for their sign stealing, and speaking through an interpreter, he called the actions of the Houston's Jose Altuve at the end of the 2019 American League Championship Series "a little suspicious."

25/02/2020

New York Yankees: Aroldis Chapman target of burglary ring

A band of Miami jewel thieves have been arrested in a high-tech burglary ring in which New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman was one of the targets. You know that feeling you get when you come across a social media post that seems too good to be true? The perfect baby post; the perfect restaurant...

24/02/2020

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman feels cheated out of World Series, says Astros owe fans an apology

TAMPA — It’s time for the Astros to take responsibility and apologize, Aroldis Chapman said Thursday. The Yankees closer called Jose Altuve’s actions protecting his jersey from being ripped off after hitting the walk-off home run to send the Astros’ to the World Series last October “suspic...

23/02/2020

Yankees 2020 Season Preview: Aroldis Chapman

The lasting image of Aroldis Chapman’s 2019 season is a painful one: stunned, standing at the foot of the mound in Houston, wearing a shocked smile as Jose Altuve rounded the bases after unloading on a hanging slider for a walk-off home run that eliminated the Yankees in Game Six of the ALCS.

22/02/2020

New York Yankees 2020 Season Preview: Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman was arguably the New York Yankees best reliever in 2019. Primarily the closer, he racked up 37 saves and had a 3-2 record with a 2.21 ERA. In 57 innings, he struck out 85 and had a 1.105 WHIP.

21/02/2020

Yankees Pitcher Aroldis Chapman Targeted By Miami Burglary Ring

MIAMI, FL — Yankees great Aroldis Chapman was targeted by a high-tech burglary ring in Miami but the famous closer will have to give the save in this case to Miami-Dade police, who busted the crew before they could throw a strike against the New York pitcher, according to Miami-Dade State Attorney...

20/02/2020

Yankees' Aroldis Chapman Targeted by Miami Jewel Thieves as 'Wealthy Mark'

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was reportedly one of the "wealthy marks" a ring of Miami burglars targeted. David Ovalle of the Miami Herald reported the news, noting police "busted" the ring Tuesday.

19/02/2020

Cops: High-tech Miami jewel thieves stalked the rich, including Yankees star Aroldis Chapman

Authorities early Tuesday busted a ring of Miami burglars they say used Instagram and high-tech surveillance to target wealthy marks, including New York Yankees star pitcher Aroldis Chapman.

18/02/2020

New York Yankees: Aroldis Chapman demands justice for ALCS loss

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was left puzzled after last year ended with a believed to be controversial homerun from Jose Altuve. The entire Major League Baseball offseason has focused on the cheating scandal surrounding the Houston Astros organization. A scandal that has cost three manag...

17/02/2020

Photos Reveal Jose Altuve Pulled Weird Move With Undershirt in ALCS Game 6 Before Homer off Aroldis Chapman

OK, so, folks, I know we're overanalyzing every little bit of Jose Altuve-related graphics, quick-changes, and slo-mo screaming, but you have to admit...this is weird. Altuve famously came to the plate late in Game 6, and sent the Astros to the World Series with a monster dinger off an Aroldis Chapm...

16/02/2020

Aroldis Chapman: Jose Altuve's Actions After Walk-off vs. Yankees 'Suspicious'

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said the Houston Astros batters didn't use wearable devices such as buzzers as part of the team's larger sign-stealing scheme, but New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman appears unconvinced.

15/02/2020

MLB rumors: Astros’ Jose Altuve’s walk-off HR vs. Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman ‘makes no sense’ to Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is throwing haymakers at the Houston Astros. The 2019 National League MVP says Astros second baseman Jose Altuve “stole” the 2017 American League MVP from New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge, following the admissions of guilt and apologies fro...

14/02/2020

Yankees' Aroldis Chapman: Jose Altuve's actions were 'suspicious', sign-stealing made Astros 'stronger'

Thursday morning, the Houston Astros issued their first public apology for the sign-stealing scandal, which has dominated headlines since November. Owner Jim Crane, new manager Dusty Baker, and star players Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve gave prepared statements at a press conference at the team's spr...

13/02/2020

Aroldis Chapman Rolled up to Yankees Spring Training in a Ridiculous New Whip

After signing a three-year, $48 million extension with the New York Yankees back in November, closer Aroldis Chapman has been using the extra cash with style in mind. NJ.com's Brendan Kuty tweeted out a photo of the car Chapman pulled up to Spring Training 2020 in on Tuesday morning, and the firebal...

12/02/2020

Yankees, Aroldis Chapman agree on extension through 2022, per report

The Yankees are in agreement with closer Aroldis Chapman on a contract extension that will keep him in New York through the 2022 season, according to a report late Saturday night from ESPN’s Jeff Passan:

11/02/2020

MLB rumors: Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman isn’t the best closer in baseball, but he’s really close

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman returns to New York in 2020 after passing on the option in his contract to opt out following the 2019 season. And he returns to the Bronx with the knowledge that he’s one of the elite closers in baseball.

10/02/2020

Yankees Pass Up Chance to Give Didi Gregorius a Qualifying Offer

A player not named Didi Gregorius may be a shortstop for the Yankees next season. On Monday, the deadline for M.L.B. teams to make qualifying offers, the Yankees declined to extend a one-year, $17.8 million deal to Gregorius, who has been a vital player for them over the past five seasons.

09/02/2020

VIDEO: Yankees' Gio Urshela Says Jose Altuve 'Probably' Knew What Pitch Was Coming on ALCS-Clinching HR

The Houston Astros are truly never going to live down the sign-stealing scandal that has plagued their image for months now. The discussion around the legitimacy of the team's dominance will forever remain a worthy topic of discussion. New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela had a blunt response....

08/02/2020

MLB Free Agent Reliever Market Already Shrinking

The New York Yankees locked up Aroldis Chapman on Saturday, agreeing to a one-year extension with the hurler, who will now be with the club through the 2022 campaign. His signing has made the MLB free agent market in terms of relievers that much more bereft of depth.

07/02/2020

Former Chicago Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman falters in Game 6 of the ALCS

Former Chicago Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman found himself on the wrong side of the highlight reel on Saturday, serving up Jose Altuve’s walk-off home run. Without Aroldis Chapman, the Chicago Cubs don’t win the World Series in 2016. But the powerful left-hander also allowed perhaps the most harro...

06/02/2020

The Yankees should make sure to bring back Dellin Betances

The New York Yankees’ bullpen has had quite a few faces between 2014 and 2019. Several relievers came in and others went away, but one imposing figure stuck around during all those years: Dellin Betances, the 6-foot-8 fireballer, has been a dominant force for that entire timeframe.

05/02/2020

Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman’s blown game lights up social media

Aroldis Chapman received a lot of grief and comments on his facial reactions on social media after giving up the game-winning, two-run homer to Jose Altuve in the ninth inning of the Yankees’ 6-4 loss to the Astros in Game 6 of the ALCS on Saturday night in Houston.

04/02/2020

Yankees' pitcher Aroldis Chapman wins AL Reliever of the Year

Chapman was named to the All-Star team for the sixth time in his career in 2019 and finished the season with 37 saves (one shy of his career high), a 2.21 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 57 innings.

03/02/2020

Twins Hot Stove: Will Smith off the market, top closer signs with the Braves

If the Twins were looking to shell out some cash for top closers in free agency this winter, they’ll have to keep looking. Recently Aroldis Chapman came off the board to stay with the Yankees. And now Will Smith has signed a 3-year, $39 million deal with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Thur...

02/02/2020

Aroldis Chapman has held off regression so far

When the Yankees brought back Aroldis Chapman in the 2016 offseason on a five-year, $86 million free agent deal, they took a risk that the closer would continue to anchor the bullpen. That gamble ultimately worked out, but it started with a great deal of uncertainty when Chapman struggled in 2017.

01/02/2020

Aroldis Chapman wins Mariano Rivera Award as American League's top reliever

WASHINGTON — Aroldis Chapman’s 2019 season couldn’t have ended much worse. But the closer’s overall season was one of the best of his standout career, and Chapman was recognized for that before Game 4 of the World Series when he was presented the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year Award as ...

31/01/2020

New York Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman trolls the Houston Astros

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman trolls the Houston Astros amidst the sign-stealing scandal. This week, much occurred in the MLB without one game having been played. The Houston Astros, who took part in illegal sign stealing in both 2017 and 2018, learned their punishment. Commissione...

30/01/2020

VIDEO: Yankees Closer Aroldis Chapman Trolls Astros on His Instagram Story After Jose Altuve Drama

We're not entirely sure when current and former MLB players trolling the Houston Astros' demise following their deplorable sign-stealing scandal will grow stale, but we'll worry about that when the time comes. Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was the latest big leaguer to join in on the fun with a hil...

29/01/2020

Chapman addresses smile after Altuve HR: 'I was simply in shock'

Aroldis Chapman stood on the mound in complete disbelief as baseball's littlest big man, Jose Altuve, trotted around the bases after sending the Houston Astros to the World Series with a walk-off, ninth-inning home run.

28/01/2020

The New York Rangers Need to Keep Chris Kreider

One of the puzzles that the New York Rangers need to figure out for their future is whether to trade or keep forward Chris Kreider. The dilemma is that the 28-year-old forward is in the final year of his 4-year, 18.5 million dollar contract. With the February 24 trade deadline a month away, the Rang...

27/01/2020

2020 MLB Draft Guide: Drafting Closers

The closer position is one of the few positions that has many different strategy routes. Is it worth investing a premium draft pick in a top-tier guy? Would you rather take risks on lower-tier options? Or do you just punt the position altogether? Most of that depends on your league type and league s...

26/01/2020

Photo Emerges of Aroldis Chapman Getting Ready for 2020 and He Looks Unreasonably Jacked

The Cuban Missile might be a few megatons more destructive in 2020. A photo of Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman at the gym emerged on Wednesday thanks to YES Network Digital Media Coordinator A.J. Herrmann, and a Twitter photo reveals a possible doomsday scenario for opposing batters.

25/01/2020

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman enjoying Astros’ cheating drama

Aroldis Chapman became the first current Yankee to poke fun at the Astros’ cheating scandal on Friday. The closer posted a popular GIF on Twitter of Michael Jackson eating popcorn while seated in a movie theater from the “Thriller” music video. It was accompanied by a headline that read: “Me...

24/01/2020

Why The Pittsburgh Pirates Should Wait to Trade Keone Kela

The Pittsburgh Pirates could have one of the most sought after relief pitchers this upcoming deadline in Keone Kela. This is why they should wait until that deadline to trade him.