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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 31: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
On Monday afternoon, Anthony Volpe was the hero for the New York Yankees.
The 25-year-old shortstop drove in two runs (in the 9th inning) to give the Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Royals (in Kansas City).
VOLPE DRIVES IN 2 RUNS TO TAKE THE LATE LEAD IN KANSAS CITY 🔥
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Chisholm Jr. Makes Volpe Statement
GettyJazz Chisholm Jr. #13 and Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 at Yankee Stadium on March 30, 2025 in New York City.
After the game, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was asked about Volpe (via YES Network).
Chisholm Jr.: “You know the love I got for Volpe… I’m super happy and excited for him. Especially in that moment where we needed it the most… He’s a pretty confident kid and he handles things with a lot of professionality… He’s just an all-around great player. He can take you deep, he can go get the hit like today, he can play great defense… He’s going out there and grinding, he doesn’t let anything stop him… You’ve seen him last year, he played through a whole injury for a whole season… That’s tough.”
Jazz Chisholm Jr. on how things unfolded Monday in Kansas City, where he scored the winning run and looked fine after a minor tweak on his ninth-inning double. #YANKSonYES
Volpe is in his fourth season in the MLB (all with the Yankees).
He is batting .231 with six hits, five RBI’s, three runs and two stolen bases in his first nine games of the season.
@eyyankees wrote: “Anthony Volpe was put in a difficult spot when the Yanks opted to demote him after his rehab stint. He didn’t pout, he didn’t have an outburst, he took his demotion the right way. Since getting the call he has made the most of his opportunity. He may not be the everyday SS like we had envisioned but doesn’t mean he can’t be a key contributor to this team.”
GettyJazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees turns a double play against the St. Louis Cardinals as Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on August 16, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri.
Looking Forward For New York
Volpe playing well consistently would be a huge boost for New York.
Right now, they are the second-place team in their division with a 32-22 record in 54 games.
Over their last ten games, the Yankees have gone 5-5 (and they are 15-13 in 28 games on the road).
After two more games in Kansas City, they will get the day off on Thursday.
The Yankees will then open up a series with the Athletics on May 29 (in California).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar