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#Deadspin #Yankees #play #waiting #game #Giancarlo #Stanton #finale #Astros">Deadspin | Yankees play waiting game about Giancarlo Stanton before finale vs. Astros
Deadspin | Yankees play waiting game about Giancarlo Stanton before finale vs. Astros Apr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The New York Yankees have yet to make a decision on the availability of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who departed in the sixth inning of the series opener in Houston on Friday with lower-leg tightness. Stanton did not play in the Yankees’ 8-3 win over the Astros on Saturday, a victory that secured the three-game series for New York, which has an eight-game winning streak. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was noncommittal on what direction the club would take with Stanton, who has an extensive injury history. A stint on the injured list is possible, but the club is awaiting additional information. “We’re going to give it the day, kind of see how treatment is going,” Boone said Saturday. “I do think he got it in time to hopefully not do something serious to it. Whether that turns into a day-to-day situation or turns into a short IL, we’ll see. “We also don’t want to just race to the IL 12 hours after, when hopefully something isn’t too serious. We’ll be smart about it; G knows that. We don’t want this to turn into a long-term situation, so we’ll proceed accordingly.” Right-hander Luis Gil (1-1, 4.11 ERA) is scheduled to start the series finale for the Yankees. He earned his first victory of the season in his start at the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday after tossing 6 1/3 scoreless innings with two hits, three walks and two strikeouts in a 4-0 win. Gil is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two career starts against the Astros. Right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (2-0, 2.45 ERA) is the scheduled starter for the Astros on Sunday. He earned a 9-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday after surrendering two runs, five hits and four walks with three strikeouts across five innings. Arrighetti, who opened the season with Triple-A Sugar Land, has issued four walks in both of his starts this season. Arrighetti has faced the Yankees once. He allowed five runs on eight hits, including three home runs and three walks with four strikeouts across five innings in a 9-4 road loss on May 8, 2024, to the Cardinals. The Astros welcomed back one of their 10 pitchers on the injured list on Saturday, with left-hander Bennett Sousa (oblique) reinstated after missing the first 27 games of the season. The Astros appear close to having ailing left-handed closer Josh Hader and right-hander Tatsuya Imai (arm fatigue) back after Hader threw 25 pitches in a live batting practice on Saturday. Hader (biceps) is scheduled for one additional session before a determination on his readiness is addressed. Imai, meanwhile, will throw a bullpen before departing for a rehab assignment. Astros manager Joe Espada said he was happy to have Sousa back, but the player struggled in his season debut. He walked four batters, including three left-handed hitters, in the seventh inning. “That lineup is going to force you to throw strikes,” Espada said. “They did it throughout the entire game.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Yankees #play #waiting #game #Giancarlo #Stanton #finale #AstrosApr 20, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees have yet to make a decision on the availability of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who departed in the sixth inning of the series opener in Houston on Friday with lower-leg tightness.

Stanton did not play in the Yankees’ 8-3 win over the Astros on Saturday, a victory that secured the three-game series for New York, which has an eight-game winning streak.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was noncommittal on what direction the club would take with Stanton, who has an extensive injury history. A stint on the injured list is possible, but the club is awaiting additional information.

“We’re going to give it the day, kind of see how treatment is going,” Boone said Saturday. “I do think he got it in time to hopefully not do something serious to it. Whether that turns into a day-to-day situation or turns into a short IL, we’ll see.

“We also don’t want to just race to the IL 12 hours after, when hopefully something isn’t too serious. We’ll be smart about it; G knows that. We don’t want this to turn into a long-term situation, so we’ll proceed accordingly.”

Right-hander Luis Gil (1-1, 4.11 ERA) is scheduled to start the series finale for the Yankees. He earned his first victory of the season in his start at the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday after tossing 6 1/3 scoreless innings with two hits, three walks and two strikeouts in a 4-0 win.


Gil is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two career starts against the Astros.

Right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (2-0, 2.45 ERA) is the scheduled starter for the Astros on Sunday. He earned a 9-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday after surrendering two runs, five hits and four walks with three strikeouts across five innings. Arrighetti, who opened the season with Triple-A Sugar Land, has issued four walks in both of his starts this season.

Arrighetti has faced the Yankees once. He allowed five runs on eight hits, including three home runs and three walks with four strikeouts across five innings in a 9-4 road loss on May 8, 2024, to the Cardinals.

The Astros welcomed back one of their 10 pitchers on the injured list on Saturday, with left-hander Bennett Sousa (oblique) reinstated after missing the first 27 games of the season.

The Astros appear close to having ailing left-handed closer Josh Hader and right-hander Tatsuya Imai (arm fatigue) back after Hader threw 25 pitches in a live batting practice on Saturday. Hader (biceps) is scheduled for one additional session before a determination on his readiness is addressed. Imai, meanwhile, will throw a bullpen before departing for a rehab assignment.

Astros manager Joe Espada said he was happy to have Sousa back, but the player struggled in his season debut. He walked four batters, including three left-handed hitters, in the seventh inning.

“That lineup is going to force you to throw strikes,” Espada said. “They did it throughout the entire game.”


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Yankees #play #waiting #game #Giancarlo #Stanton #finale #Astros
  • Deadspin | Donte DiVincenzo (leg) ruled out for T-Wolves after non-contact injury Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after a three-pointer during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out after injuring his lower right leg in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. DiVincenzo sustained the injury on a non-contact play. He planted his foot to go toward a loose ball, and he quickly went down as he grabbed toward the back of his right leg. The team ruled out DiVincenzo before the end of the first quarter. DiVincenzo averaged 12.2 points per game and shot 37.9% from 3-point range during the regular season. He averaged 14.3 points in the first three games of the playoff series against the Nuggets. -Field Level Media #Deadspin #Donte #DiVincenzo #leg #ruled #TWolves #noncontact #injury
    Deadspin | Donte DiVincenzo (leg) ruled out for T-Wolves after non-contact injury Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after a three-pointer during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out after injuring his lower right leg in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. DiVincenzo sustained the injury on a non-contact play. He planted his foot to go toward a loose ball, and he quickly went down as he grabbed toward the back of his right leg. The team ruled out DiVincenzo before the end of the first quarter. DiVincenzo averaged 12.2 points per game and shot 37.9% from 3-point range during the regular season. He averaged 14.3 points in the first three games of the playoff series against the Nuggets. -Field Level Media #Deadspin #Donte #DiVincenzo #leg #ruled #TWolves #noncontact #injuryApr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after a three-pointer during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out after injuring his lower right leg in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.

    DiVincenzo sustained the injury on a non-contact play. He planted his foot to go toward a loose ball, and he quickly went down as he grabbed toward the back of his right leg.


    The team ruled out DiVincenzo before the end of the first quarter.

    DiVincenzo averaged 12.2 points per game and shot 37.9% from 3-point range during the regular season. He averaged 14.3 points in the first three games of the playoff series against the Nuggets.

    -Field Level Media

    • #Deadspin #Donte #DiVincenzo #leg #ruled #TWolves #noncontact #injury">Deadspin | Donte DiVincenzo (leg) ruled out for T-Wolves after non-contact injury
    Deadspin | Donte DiVincenzo (leg) ruled out for T-Wolves after non-contact injury Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after a three-pointer during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out after injuring his lower right leg in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. DiVincenzo sustained the injury on a non-contact play. He planted his foot to go toward a loose ball, and he quickly went down as he grabbed toward the back of his right leg. The team ruled out DiVincenzo before the end of the first quarter. DiVincenzo averaged 12.2 points per game and shot 37.9% from 3-point range during the regular season. He averaged 14.3 points in the first three games of the playoff series against the Nuggets. -Field Level Media #Deadspin #Donte #DiVincenzo #leg #ruled #TWolves #noncontact #injuryApr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) celebrates after a three-pointer during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

    Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo was ruled out after injuring his lower right leg in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.

    DiVincenzo sustained the injury on a non-contact play. He planted his foot to go toward a loose ball, and he quickly went down as he grabbed toward the back of his right leg.


    The team ruled out DiVincenzo before the end of the first quarter.

    DiVincenzo averaged 12.2 points per game and shot 37.9% from 3-point range during the regular season. He averaged 14.3 points in the first three games of the playoff series against the Nuggets.

    -Field Level Media

    #Deadspin #Donte #DiVincenzo #leg #ruled #TWolves #noncontact #injury
  • Your Kindle Is Better With Accessories. Here’s Where to StartKindle HoldersHate holding up your Kindle? Or struggle with chronic pain that makes holding it feel terrible? These holders will literally take the weight out of your hands.LamicallGooseneck iPad HolderThis holder works for Kindles and tablets alike, and even my Nintendo Switch. The clamp base lets you attach it to tables and furniture, and it’s easy to position in front of or even above you if you wanted to lie down and read. LamicallTablet Pillow Stand HolderIf you want something that’s freestanding, this pillow tablet stand holder works great for a Kindle. I use it on the couch, and I can sit up or lounge back and adjust the stand arm to suit my position. There are also two built-in cup and snack holders. Lamicall says they’re food safe, but I just use it to hold my tea mug and phone. A Freestanding ChargerLooking to keep your Kindle charged without adding another cord to the floor of your desk or bedside table? Same. Here’s a more stylish solution if you have one of the Signature editions.AnkerWireless Charging Dock for KindleThis wireless charging dock is made by Anker for Kindles, specifically for Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft’s seven-inch Signature editions. Those versions have wireless charging capabilities, and this stand takes advantage of that with charging coils that line up with the back of the Kindle, where the wireless charging is. You’ll want to take off any MagSafe cases; leaving mine on made the little light on the charging dock flash until I took it off. A Kindle Page TurnerThe hottest new item to get as a Kindle lover is a page turner. They’re especially handy for holders like the ones above, where your hands aren’t already on the device, and can make for a great accessibility accessory for readers with different needs.My biggest irritation with these devices so far is that you have to charge them both individually, and if one runs out of battery, the whole thing is useless. I also don’t love that the turner does tend to block at least one letter while I read, and you can’t place it on the lower or upper margins since it’ll activate the menus instead of turning the page. Still, it makes reading ultra comfortable, especially for my strained wrists.Here’s my favorite one so far, that’s been solid at holding a charge, and next I’m testing this remote () with a wearable ring clicker instead of a remote.#Kindle #Accessories #Heres #Startkindle,e-books,books,e-readers,tablets,shopping

    Kindle Holders

    Hate holding up your Kindle? Or struggle with chronic pain that makes holding it feel terrible? These holders will literally take the weight out of your hands.

    Lamicall

    Gooseneck iPad Holder

    This holder works for Kindles and tablets alike, and even my Nintendo Switch. The clamp base lets you attach it to tables and furniture, and it’s easy to position in front of or even above you if you wanted to lie down and read.

    Lamicall

    Tablet Pillow Stand Holder

    If you want something that’s freestanding, this pillow tablet stand holder works great for a Kindle. I use it on the couch, and I can sit up or lounge back and adjust the stand arm to suit my position. There are also two built-in cup and snack holders. Lamicall says they’re food safe, but I just use it to hold my tea mug and phone.

    A Freestanding Charger

    Looking to keep your Kindle charged without adding another cord to the floor of your desk or bedside table? Same. Here’s a more stylish solution if you have one of the Signature editions.

    Anker

    Wireless Charging Dock for Kindle

    This wireless charging dock is made by Anker for Kindles, specifically for Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft’s seven-inch Signature editions. Those versions have wireless charging capabilities, and this stand takes advantage of that with charging coils that line up with the back of the Kindle, where the wireless charging is. You’ll want to take off any MagSafe cases; leaving mine on made the little light on the charging dock flash until I took it off.

    A Kindle Page Turner

    The hottest new item to get as a Kindle lover is a page turner. They’re especially handy for holders like the ones above, where your hands aren’t already on the device, and can make for a great accessibility accessory for readers with different needs.

    My biggest irritation with these devices so far is that you have to charge them both individually, and if one runs out of battery, the whole thing is useless. I also don’t love that the turner does tend to block at least one letter while I read, and you can’t place it on the lower or upper margins since it’ll activate the menus instead of turning the page. Still, it makes reading ultra comfortable, especially for my strained wrists.

    Here’s my favorite one so far, that’s been solid at holding a charge, and next I’m testing this remote ($15) with a wearable ring clicker instead of a remote.

    • #Kindle #Accessories #Heres #Startkindle,e-books,books,e-readers,tablets,shopping">Your Kindle Is Better With Accessories. Here’s Where to Start

    Kindle Holders

    Hate holding up your Kindle? Or struggle with chronic pain that makes holding it feel terrible? These holders will literally take the weight out of your hands.

    Lamicall

    Gooseneck iPad Holder

    This holder works for Kindles and tablets alike, and even my Nintendo Switch. The clamp base lets you attach it to tables and furniture, and it’s easy to position in front of or even above you if you wanted to lie down and read.

    Lamicall

    Tablet Pillow Stand Holder

    If you want something that’s freestanding, this pillow tablet stand holder works great for a Kindle. I use it on the couch, and I can sit up or lounge back and adjust the stand arm to suit my position. There are also two built-in cup and snack holders. Lamicall says they’re food safe, but I just use it to hold my tea mug and phone.

    A Freestanding Charger

    Looking to keep your Kindle charged without adding another cord to the floor of your desk or bedside table? Same. Here’s a more stylish solution if you have one of the Signature editions.

    Anker

    Wireless Charging Dock for Kindle

    This wireless charging dock is made by Anker for Kindles, specifically for Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft’s seven-inch Signature editions. Those versions have wireless charging capabilities, and this stand takes advantage of that with charging coils that line up with the back of the Kindle, where the wireless charging is. You’ll want to take off any MagSafe cases; leaving mine on made the little light on the charging dock flash until I took it off.

    A Kindle Page Turner

    The hottest new item to get as a Kindle lover is a page turner. They’re especially handy for holders like the ones above, where your hands aren’t already on the device, and can make for a great accessibility accessory for readers with different needs.

    My biggest irritation with these devices so far is that you have to charge them both individually, and if one runs out of battery, the whole thing is useless. I also don’t love that the turner does tend to block at least one letter while I read, and you can’t place it on the lower or upper margins since it’ll activate the menus instead of turning the page. Still, it makes reading ultra comfortable, especially for my strained wrists.

    Here’s my favorite one so far, that’s been solid at holding a charge, and next I’m testing this remote ($15) with a wearable ring clicker instead of a remote.

    #Kindle #Accessories #Heres #Startkindle,e-books,books,e-readers,tablets,shopping