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Yankees’ new Gold Gloving-winning outfielder finally makes an impact

With the Yankees opting to rest Giancarlo Stanton on Friday, Aaron Judge assumed the designated hitter role, allowing Trent Grisham, one of their newly acquired outfielders, to step into the lineup.

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The four adjustments I’d like to see Nestor Cortes make

Nasty Nestor has shown flashes of his dominant 2022 form, but still has ground to cover before he’s all the way back. A foundational piece of the Yankees’ plans for the starting rotation in 2024 relied on Nestor Cortes rebounding from his injury-plagued 2023 campaign to more closely resemble the pitcher who dominated lineups in 2022.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 1 hour ago

Yankees’ catching prospect is bidding for top-100 prospect status

The New York Yankees have a strong farm system, and their ability to maximize prospect value has improved dramatically over the years. Back in 2019, they had a barren prospect pool that hurt their ability to make much-needed improvements at the deadline, resulting in the Houston Astros taking them down in six games that year.

Michael Tonkin News / Empire Sports Media / 2 hours ago

Yankees’ new bullpen arm blows game in first opportunity

The New York Yankees, facing a depleted bullpen, have made a strategic addition by claiming right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Mets.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

1999 Yankees Diary, April 27: Another ninth inning win

Roger Clemens was shaky on the mound, but a late comeback kept the win streak alive. The Yankees were fresh off a three-game sweep of the Blue Jays (as well as five total wins in a row), and were due for another date with the Rangers less than seven days after their last.

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Yankees’ superstar slugger struggling through horrible cold streak

In a closely contested match, the New York Yankees fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 7–6 in extra innings on Friday night, in a game they were poised to win.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 39 minutes ago

Yankees vs. Brewers Probable Starting Pitchers – April 27

The Milwaukee Brewers (17-8) host the New York Yankees (17-10) on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET and look to build on a three-game winning streak. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Carlos Rodon (1-1) to the mound, while Joe Ross (1-2) will take the ball for the Brewers.

Aaron Judge News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

Yankees' Aaron Judge Confident He'll Break Out of Slump: 'I'm Still Aaron Judge'

Juan Soto's stellar start for the New York Yankees has helped to overshadow the early-season struggles for Aaron Judge, though the 2022 American League MVP is…

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Yankees’ offense ranks highest among fan concerns

Fans are worried about the Bronx Bombers’ capacity to go yard. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged-in New York Yankees fans, and fans across the country.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Yankees prospects: Spencer Jones, Agustin Ramirez lead Somerset explosion

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from April 26th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 6-2 at Durham Bulls 3B Caleb Durbin 1-4, K, CS, HBP CF Everson Pereira 2-5, 2B, 2 K 1B T.J.

Gerrit Cole News / Pinstripe Alley / 2 hours ago

Carlos and Matt, best of friends

Rodón and Blake mend fences; Cole getting close; Domínguez continues to heal; AL East on a record pace The Athletic ($) | Brendan Kuty: Perhaps the lowest point of a bad 2023 season was a very public showing up of Yankee pitching coach Matt Blake by Carlos Rodón.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / 10 hours ago

Yankees narrowly drop series opener to the Brewers in 7-6 loss

Following a loss at home to the Oakland Athletics, the New York Yankees would travel to Milwaukee to take on the first-place Brewers. Both teams are in heavily competitive divisions that have seen two teams take off, battling for possession of first place in what should be two great division races.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 8 hours ago

Yankees’ switch-hitting phenom is throwing up to 135 feet after latest update

Jasson Dominguez is one of the most exciting young players in the game right now, and when the Yankees called him up in September of last season it created quite a media storm.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / 4 hours ago

New York Yankees Could Land Recently Released Cubs Veteran

In a notable roster move on Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs decided to designate Garrett Cooper for assignment, as reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. Simultaneously, the Cubs are giving Matt Mervis another opportunity at the MLB level, signaling a potential shift in their lineup strategy.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / 1 hour ago

New York Yankees Could Explore Intriguing Pitcher Trade

Entering 2024, the New York Yankees were brimming with high expectations, poised for a season of promise. As the warm breeze of spring transitions into the heat of summer, the question arises: could general manager Brian Cashman bolster the Bombers’ pitching arsenal by setting his sights on Paul Blackburn of the Oakland Athletics?

Will Warren News / Last Word On Sports / 37 minutes ago

Yankees Pitching Prospect Continues to Show Promise in the Minors

The New York Yankees employ a list of arms that are expected to see the big league stage at some point this season. With a decent spring training combined with a phenomenal split-season in 2023, right-hander Will Warren is on the list for promotion. Warren, 24, was selected in the eighth round of the 2021 MLB Draft.

New York Yankees News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Yankees’ fatal flaw that will derail hot start to 2024 season

The New York Yankees are in first place in the American League East as of this story’s writing. It has been a strong start for the Yankees, a team that missed the postseason in 2023.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Brian Cashman discusses what Juan Soto has meant to 2024 Yankees

New York Yankees senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman discussed the addition of Soto, who has thrived in his first month in New York.

Could fans booing Aaron Judge cause Juan Soto to leave Yankees?

Insider bets Yankees star will 'get more money than' Shohei Ohtani — with one catch

Yankees announce major injury update on three-time All-Star

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'MLB leaders in on-base percentage' quiz

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Yankees 'warm and fuzzy' heading into finale vs. A's

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone quipped about experiencing a "warm and fuzzy" feeling after seeing Aaron Judge and Juan Soto each hit a home run in the same game for the first time in pinstripes.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Aaron Judge passes Derek Jeter on Yankees all-time HR list

Watch: Aaron Judge passes Derek Jeter on Yankees all-time home run list

Maybe this will get Yankees fans off Aaron Judge's back. The 2022 AL MVP blasted home run No. 261 of his career on Wednesday against the A's, passing Yankees legend Derek Jeter on the franchise's all-time home run list.

Shohei Ohtani has been everything the Dodgers could've hoped for and more

Cardinals demote former top prospect following brutal start

Pirates prospect Paul Skenes' remarkable streak ends

Watch: Braves walk off the Marlins in wild NL East battle

Two-time World Series champ still has a nice swing at 51 years old

DJ LeMahieu News / ClutchPoints / April 24

Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu dealt worrying injury update after exiting first rehab game early

DJ LeMahieu was seemingly on the verge of returning to the New York Yankees heading into his most recent rehab game. Barring any setbacks, New York was hopeful that the veteran infielder would re-join the big league ball club as soon as possible.

New York Yankees News / LWOSports.com / 3 hours ago

He’s a part of the team, too: John Sterling is a Yankee legend

Now, someone reading this has no idea who I am (actually, at this point, I think most of the people who might read this do know who I am), but I still want to acknowledge that something affected me last week much more than I thought it would.

DJ LeMahieu News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Yankees announce major injury update on three-time All-Star

He was supposed to be the club’s everyday third baseman here in 2024, but a spring training injury scuttled those plans.

Yankees' Juan Soto discusses struggles of Aaron Judge

Could fans booing Judge cause Soto to leave Yankees?

Yankees catcher Austin Wells' breakout is only a matter of time

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 23

Could fans booing Aaron Judge cause Juan Soto to leave Yankees?

The treatment of Judge at Yankee Stadium amid his early-season struggles continues to garner attention.

Yankees' Juan Soto discusses struggles of Aaron Judge

ESPN insiders rip Yankees fans for booing Aaron Judge

Yankees oozing 'confidence' in early rise to top of AL East standings

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Aaron Boone News / Larry Brown Sports / 6 hours ago

Umpire has interesting explanation for Aaron Boone ejection

Home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt offered a fairly ridiculous explanation of his decision to eject New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone from Monday’s game.

Watch: Fan gets Yankees manager Aaron Boone ejected in first inning

Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts to 'embarrassing' ejection

Aaron Judge doesn't seem bothered by Yankee Stadium boos

Which players have the most hits in MLB postseason history?

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz