MLB.com | Theo DeRosa: Jasson Domínguez has had a lot to prove this season as he’s getting his first real shot at a full MLB season, and he had a breakout game on Friday. The 22-year-old left fielder made franchise history by becoming the youngest Yankee to ever hit three home runs in a single game, doing so at 22 years and 91 days of life, eclipsing Joe DiMaggio’s mark at 22 years, 200 days way back in 1937. Passing Joltin’ Joe in the history books is always cause for celebration, but this milestone only adds to the weight of Domínguez’s hype and anticipation for what this season (and his future career) will bring.
NY Post | Steve Serby: Fernando Cruz has a deep appreciation for Mother’s Day, thanks to the relationship he had with his own mother Virginia. She endured a tough life in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico before coming stateside, and gave him the words he needed to hear at his lowest to continue his career. She passed away four years ago after a battle with cancer, and Cruz reflected on her life and how much she taught him in this Q&A with Serby. Give it a read, he gives a lot of thoughtful and in-depth answers.
NY Daily News | Gary Phillips ($): Luis Severino was one of the biggest names in the Baby Bomber era, coming up in 2016 and struggling before emerging in 2017 as the team’s ace. He often delivered while on the mound, but had a tough stretch of injuries that ultimately led to him leaving as a free agent last year. After a year away with the Mets, where he narrowly missed seeing the Yankees in the Subway Series, he’ll finally have his shot at facing his former team today with the Athletics.