On Sunday, the New York Yankees are playing the first of two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
After being out of the lineup on Friday, Anthony Volpe got the start at shortstop on Saturday.
During Saturday’s game, Volpe made a big play that got a lot of views on social media.
The Yankees shared the clip (and wrote): “A great grab by Volpe 👏”
Social Media Reacts
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees warms up ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying:
Bryan Hoch: “Anthony Volpe took away a hit and potentially saved a run with this leaping grab:”
@TalkinYanks: “Anthony Volpe makes a leaping grab to retire Kyle Tucker”
@YankeesFiles: “Caballero doesn’t make this play”
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees jogs off the field during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on July 01, 2026 in New York City.
@IsraelNvrro: “From where I was sitting I was not expecting it!”
@lydiaweinbergg: “I’m so proud of him”
Brendan Kuty: “Hell of a play by Volpe. Stretched about as far as he could.”
Looking At Volpe
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees prepares to field a ground ball during the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on July 01, 2026 in New York City.
Volpe has been a hot topic among Yankees fans.
That said, a play such as the one he made could give him a huge confidence boost.
The 25-year-old shortstop came into the day batting .246 with 34 hits, one home run, 13 RBIs, 18 runs and seven stolen bases in 45 games.
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees runs to third base during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
Volpe had been a big time prospect coming out of the Yankees’ system as a 1st-round pick in 2019.
He won a Gold Glove in 2023 (and helped the franchise reach the World series in 2024).
Yankees Right Now
GettyBen Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a single to right field during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2026 in New York City.
The Yankees are currently the second-place team in the American League East with a 54-43 record in 97 games.
They are 2.0 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for first.
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