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George Lombard Jr may join the Yankees sooner rather than later

George Lombard has quickly become one of the Yankees’ most intriguing prospects this season, already earning a promotion to Triple-A. With New York facing uncertainty across multiple infield positions, Lombard’s path to the major leagues may arrive far sooner than originally expected.

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Max Fried pulled from Yankees/Orioles game after three innings

Max Fried only lasted three innings on Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore, indeed seeming to take himself out of the game after the third frame. Down 3-0, the lefty immediately went down the tunnel followed by members of the training staff, and pitching coach Matt Blake tapped Paul Blackburn to come in for longman’s work.

Jasson Dominguez News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Yankees Share Jasson Dominguez Injury Update

The New York Yankees shared a promising update on their injured outfielder on Wednesday ahead of their rubber game with the Baltimore Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Jasson Dominguez received a PRP shot in his left shoulder two days ago and he is still clear of any concussion symptoms.

Jazz Chisholm News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

How Will Jazz Chisholm Jr. Be Affected By A Possible MLB Lockout?

The possibility of another MLB lockout is already casting a shadow over the upcoming offseason, and some players could feel that pressure harder than others.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 13

Yankees Birthday of the Day: John Ryan Murphy

" /> For the Pirates, Murphy appeared in 25 games during the COVID-shortened season. It still feels odd seeing photos of MLB games with empty seats.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 13

Cody Bellinger is reminding everyone he's more than just a productive bat

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger's defensive performance has been top-notch.

Anthony Volpe gets second chance as Yankees' week goes from bad to worse

Aaron Boone addresses Gerrit Cole's latest rehab start

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 13

Will Warren Is Showing the Yankees Why He Should Keep Rotation Slot Over Ryan Weathers

Shortstop is the big debate around the Yankees, but there's another discussion that should be overshadowing that one: what the organization should do once Gerrit Cole is back in the fold.

Gerrit Cole News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

Gerrit Cole’s Yankees Return Puts Two Pitchers On The Line

The losing streak keeps getting uglier, but the bigger storyline around the Yankees has a much different vibe. While New York dropped a 3-2 game to the Orioles on May 12 at Camden Yards, their fourth straight defeat, the organization got the kind of update that could completely shift the rotation outlook before June arrives.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / May 13

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays survive in extras over Jays

The Yankees broke their losing streak on Tuesday, besting Baltimore 6-2 thanks to a five-run third inning. Trent Grisham punctuated the rally with a three-run blast off of Trevor Rogers, who has looked nowhere close to the dominant form he displayed for the O’s in 2025.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / May 13

The Yankees Outfield Will Soon Be A Very Tricky Puzzle

The Spencer Jones show has finally made its way to the Bronx, in case you haven’t seen the news. The slugging leviathan of a left-handed hitter and outfielder

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 13

Why I'm Skeptical About Aaron Boone Saying José Caballero Will Replace Anthony Volpe at Shortstop

The New York Yankees have given Anthony Volpe what amounts to unlimited run in his first three seasons. That's with the results at the plate being less than spectacular.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Anthony Volpe News / Field Level Media / May 13

Anthony Volpe likely for '26 debut in Yankees' rubber match at Orioles

There's a good chance the New York Yankees' lineup will look a bit different a day after they ended a four-game losing streak. The Yankees wrap up a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon.

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Jose Caballero News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

Jose Caballero Return Timeline: Yankees Get Update From Star Slugger

Jose Caballero is not ready to give up his position to Anthony Volpe just yet. After sustaining an injury on his right middle finger, Caballero was forced to exit the Yankees vs.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe tells truth about lesson learned from demotion

The New York Yankees tapped Anthony Volpe to be their franchise shortstop in 2023, but he is no longer viewed as an integral part of the team’s future.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 12

Yankees snap out of four-game funk with win over O's

Paul Goldschmidt and Trent Grisham homered as the New York Yankees built an early lead to halt a four-game losing streak by beating the host Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Tuesday night.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Yankees Leave Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out of Starting Lineup

Looking to snap a four-game losing streak, the New York Yankees chose to leave one of their stars out of the starting lineup. Ahead of the Bronx Bombers' Tuesday contest against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 12

The Yankees Have the Hottest One-Two Punch in Baseball

The New York Yankees have one of the most explosive offenses in baseball. That's certainly an easy statement to make when you have a historic power-hitting duo.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 12

Yankees recall SS Anthony Volpe, place Jose Caballero (finger) on IL

The New York Yankees placed utility man Jose Caballero on the 10-day injured list with a fractured finger on Tuesday and called up shortstop Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place.

Anthony Volpe News / Yardbarker / May 12

Anthony Volpe gets second chance as Yankees' week worsens

Anthony Volpe gets second chance as Yankees' week goes from bad to worse

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is getting another chance to salvage what at one point looked like a promising MLB career.

Yankees' Aaron Boone addresses Gerrit Cole's latest rehab start

Athletics' Shea Langeliers is dominating as an elite offensive catcher

Cal Raleigh went to superstitious lengths to break career-worst hitless streak

Braves place former All-Star on IL

Dodgers acquire struggling outfielder from Diamondbacks

Juan Soto News / The Lead / May 12

Yankees Benefitted From Missing Out on Soto

The date is Dec. 8, 2024. The World Series ended 39 days ago. Baseball fans were looking at a long offseason ahead. Despite being in the middle of the winter, baseball media outlets were in a frenzy because of one man’s free agency decision — Juan Soto.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 12

Aaron Boone addresses Gerrit Cole's latest rehab start

Cole continues to work his way back from injury.

Yankees recall All-Star LHP Carlos Rodon

Slumping Yankees remain quiet at the plate in fourth consecutive loss

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Fastball on SI / May 11

MLB Quarter-Season Award Winners: Why Aaron Judge Isn't AL MVP

This season marked the quarter-turn of the Major League Baseball season, so it's time to hand out some awards. These awards aren't about projecting who will take home the trophies at year's end--they're for the player who would win our vote if the season ended right now.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Yankees Reinstate Carlos Rodón From Injured List

The Yankees have announced that they have activated Carlos Rodón off the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Kervin Castro was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Cam Schlittler News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Cam Schlittler just did something MLB had not seen in over 100 years

Cam Schlittler continues to impress on the mound for the New York Yankees. Making his ninth start of the 2026 MLB season on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers at the American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis., Schlittler tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits with 0 walks, while collecting 6 strikeouts.

Luis Gil News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Luis Gil Shut Down With Shoulder Inflammation

The Yankees are shutting down righty Luis Gil after he was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday (link via Greg Joyce of The New York Post).