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Yankees ride 5-run inning to victory over Rays

Juan Soto capped a five-run seventh inning by hitting a three-run homer as the New York Yankees capitalized on shoddy defense by the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-3 victory on Friday night.

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Yankees 5, Rays 3: Juan big hit is all it takes

A solid Clarke Schmidt start and some timely hitting netted the Yanks a win in the series opener. Just as we all expected, Friday night at Yankee Stadium featured the Clarke Schmidt/Tyler Alexander pitching masterclass that was promised.

Juan Soto News / Sporting News / 17 minutes ago

Juan Soto's monster home run caps Yankees rally in 5-3 win over Rays

Here's our recap from the New York Yankees' 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

New York Yankees News / Sporting News / 18 minutes ago

Yankees' Anthony Rizzo rocks Taylor Swift hoodie upon new album release

New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo showed support with a Taylor Swift-inspired hoodie upon the release of her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department."

DJ LeMahieu News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu ‘frustrated’ after latest injury update

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu hasn’t played in a game since March 16th in spring training after fouling a ball off his foot. And by the sounds of it, the veteran isn’t having much progress in his recovery.

Gerrit Cole News / Sporting News / 3 hours ago

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole 'recovering great' in elbow injury rehab

New York Yankees SP Gerrit Cole is "recovering great" in his recovery from elbow nerve inflammation.

Nick Burdi News / Sporting News / 1 hour ago

New York Yankees place RHP Nick Burdi on injured list

New York Yankees RHP Nick Burdi was placed on the 15-day injured list.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 5 hours ago

Yankees’ veteran infielder has rehab assignment delayed after MRI revealed lack of healing

The New York Yankees get some poor news about their infield, as after DJ LeMahieu was expected to begin his rehab assignment today in Somerset, he instead found himself back in the Bronx.

Nick Burdi News / Empire Sports Media / 44 minutes ago

Yankees place hard-throwing reliever on 15-day IL with hip injury

Nick Burdi was one of the Yankees’ hardest-throwing relievers, earning a job out of Spring Training after firing some impressive innings. The fastball-slider combination was devastating from his obscure arm slot, but they’ll have to manage without him in the meantime as he’s being placed on the 15-day IL for right hip inflammation.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / 2 hours ago

New York Yankees Star Juan Soto’s Production Hits Elite List Level

Juan Soto, the New York Yankees’ standout, defies conventional labels in baseball. While not typically regarded as a batting average specialist, his career average stands at a robust .286.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 26 minutes ago

Insider shares free-agency updates on Yankees' Juan Soto, Mets' Pete Alonso

The Mets' Steve Cohen is MLB’s richest owner and can afford to sign both Soto and Alonso after the World Series.

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Could Mets trade both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz this summer?

Yankees star joins elite company after latest feat

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 9 minutes ago

Yankees can get incredible value from outfielder before inevitable departure in free agency

When the New York Yankees acquired Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, they anticipated he would become their starting left fielder for the 2024 season.

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Aaron Judge's bat shows signs of awakening as Yankees host Rays

Even as the New York Yankees started quickly, Aaron Judge's bat was quiet and it was highly noticeable until their first three-game losing streak. Judge delivered his biggest hit of the season Wednesday afternoon and the Yankees are hoping it sparks a major hot streak starting with Friday's visit from the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 5 hours ago

Could a Yankees-Mets All-Star swap be looming?

Imagine a world in which the New York Mets sign Juan Soto and the New York Yankees spite-sign Pete Alonso in retaliation.

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Could Mets trade both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz this summer?

Mets' Brandon Nimmo discusses disappointing home attendance figures

Is Yankees' Aaron Judge concerned about slow start to season?

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

New York Yankees News / The Forkball / April 18

Honored Yankees Radio Announcer John Sterling Retires with the Most Memorable Baseball Calls

John Sterling, the “Voice of the New York Yankees”, announced his immediate retirement Monday after 36 seasons with the Yankees. At 85 years old, he called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 post-season games.

New York Yankees News / ClutchPoints / April 18

Aaron Judge’s ‘dawg’ message after Yankees comeback vs. Blue Jays will fire up fans

The New York Yankees have been one of the hottest teams in the MLB to start the 2024 campaign, and they have been getting their wins in a variety of ways.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago

Yankees star joins elite company after latest feat

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto reached a milestone on Wednesday.

Yankees' Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Jose Altuve passes two Hall of Famers on all-time hits list

Rangers' top pitching prospect has forgettable MLB debut

Struggling Rays reliever doesn't mince words on his shoddy outing

Red Sox place two-time Gold Glove winner on injured list

Gerrit Cole News / ClutchPoints / April 17

Yankees receive big Gerrit Cole injury update

New York Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole has been out since suffering an elbow injury during spring training. After undergoing an MRI on the injury, Cole has been working on rehabbing the elbow with a hope that he can pitch for the Yankees in 2024.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Yankees' 4-run 9th denies Blue Jays series sweep

Aaron Judge singled in the go-ahead runs in a four-run ninth inning and the visiting New York Yankees rallied to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 18 minutes ago

Cubs recall two relievers from Triple-A

The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to add some fresh arms to the bullpen after their recent pair of extra-inning games taxed the relief corps.

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The 'MLB players who won ROY and MVP' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Is Yankees' Aaron Judge concerned about slow start to season?

New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge spoke with reporters after Tuesday's 5-4 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays and discussed his slow start to the season.

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Guardians to acquire right-hander from Padres

Nationals OF looking like his old self

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Josh Maciejewski News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16