Yankees' Cody Bellinger makes Houdini catch vs. Marlins

Bellinger's miraculous ninth-inning grab helps Yankees secure 8-2 win over Seattle Mariners.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:51pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a baseball player making a spectacular catch, with the ball and player's body blending into vibrant, gestural brushstrokes.Bellinger's highlight-reel catch helps the Yankees secure a key win, showcasing the team's resilience despite injury concerns.NYC Today

In the ninth inning of the Yankees' 8-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, outfielder Cody Bellinger made a spectacular catch, swiping the ball into his glove without looking as it hit the bottom of his hand, to record the second out of the inning.

Why it matters

Bellinger's highlight-reel catch helped the Yankees secure the victory and maintain their strong start to the season, despite an injury concern with starting pitcher Carlos Rodón.

The details

With no outs in the ninth inning and the Yankees leading 8-2, Mariners batter Xavier Edwards hit a line drive to left field. Bellinger raced towards the wall, caught the ball in his glove, and then somehow managed to transfer it to his hand without looking, completing the catch.

  • The catch occurred in the ninth inning of the Yankees' game against the Mariners on April 3, 2026.

The players

Cody Bellinger

A Yankees outfielder who made a spectacular catch to record the second out in the ninth inning of the team's 8-2 win over the Mariners.

Carlos Rodón

A Yankees starting pitcher who is recovering from a hamstring injury, with the hope that he can return to the mound soon.

Xavier Edwards

A Mariners batter who hit the line drive that Bellinger caught in the ninth inning.

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What they’re saying

“Carlos Rodón called his hamstring tightness a 'bump in the road' and said he hopes to throw from a mound tomorrow. If that goes well, his next step could be a rehab assignment.”

— Bryan Hoch, Yankees beat writer

What’s next

If Rodón's mound session goes well, he could be cleared for a rehab assignment, putting him on track to rejoin the Yankees' rotation in the near future.

The takeaway

Bellinger's spectacular catch helped the Yankees secure a win, but the team's pitching depth will be tested as they await Rodón's return from injury. The Yankees' strong start to the season, however, suggests they have the talent to overcome this challenge.