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Yankees’ young starter puts together another gem against rivals

The Yankees began their three-game series against the Houston Astros with a decisive win on Tuesday. Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, making his fourth start of the season after three solid performances, struggled in the Bronx.

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Yankees’ 2 new infielders are taking the offense to new heights

In the 2023 season, the New York Yankees struggled to field a consistent outfield lineup. With Aaron Judge missing a significant portion of the season due to injury, both the left-field and centerfield positions were constantly in flux.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 16 minutes ago

Yankees vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – May 8

Following a stretch of four consecutive wins, the New York Yankees (24-13) play the Houston Astros (12-23) at 7:05 PM ET on Wednesday. The Yankees will call on Carlos Rodon (2-2) versus the Astros and Spencer Arrighetti (0-3).

Luke Weaver News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Weaver is dealing to start 2024

Luke Weaver has been a welcome surprise so far out of the bullpen for the Yankees. The Yankees started a series with the Astros last night in the Bronx, which will inevitably unearth some of the worst memories Yankees fans have tried to bury since 2017.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Juan Soto, Yankees look to keep hits coming against falling Astros

New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto produced his fourth three-hit game this season on Tuesday, but after carrying the club offensively in the opening weeks, Soto has of late received ample help.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Yankees prospects: Oswald Peraza begins his rehab assignment with a bang

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 7th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 5-8 vs. Rochester Red Wings 2B Caleb Durbin 2-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB CF Everson Pereira 0-4, 1 BB, 1 K 1B T.J.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 2 hours ago

Some good injury news for once

Yankees give good updates on a number of injured players; Juan Soto has added even more to his game so far in 2024; Taylor Trammell outrighted to Triple-A; Yankees’ players show support for Knicks in NBA Playoffs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Yankees hit three HRs, beat Astros for eighth straight time

Juan Soto recorded his fourth three-hit game this season yet wasn't part of the three-homer barrage that carried the New York Yankees to a 10-3 win over the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / 7 hours ago

Yankees have another offensive explosion in 10-3 win over Astros

The New York Yankees rolled into today as winners of three-straight games after they swept the Detroit Tigers at home over the weekend. With the Houston Astros coming into town desperate to get their season back online, they’d send out a familiar foe in the form of Justin Verlander, who has killed the Yankees in his illustrious career.

MLB News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 7 hours ago

New York Yankees Viewed as Suitor for Arizona Diamondbacks' Slugger

Entering the season, the expectation was for the New York Yankees to have one of the best offenses in baseball. While their 23-13 start has been impressive, most of that hasn't been due to their offense.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 9 hours ago

New York Yankees Superstar Has Interesting Comments After Dominant Weekend

Coming off a disappointing result against their division rival Baltimore Orioles for early supremacy in the AL East race, the New York Yankees were able to get things back on track this past weekend with a sweep of the Detroit Tigers.

Taylor Trammell News / MLB Trade Rumors / 4 hours ago

Yankees Outright Taylor Trammell

The Yankees announced that outfielder Taylor Trammell has been sent outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on the weekend.

New York Yankees News / SI.com / 8 hours ago

Aaron Boone Says He Awarded Aaron Judge the Game Ball After First Ejection

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career during Saturday's clash with the Detroit Tigers after voicing his displeasure with a called third strike to home plate umpire Ryan Blakney.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 1 hour ago

Yankees' Future Superstar Expected to Play in Rehab Games This Month

The New York Yankees got a fantastic update on their future superstar center fielder. In a press conference on Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that the team's prized prospect, Jasson Dominguez, should begin a rehab assignment in the middle of the month.

Oswald Peraza News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 13 hours ago

Yankees Prospect Oswald Peraza Set to Begin Rehab Assignment

One of the New York Yankees' future stars may be on his way back to the Bronx. Highly-touted infielder Oswald Peraza is set to begin a rehab assignment with the Single-A Tampa Tarpons on Tuesday.

Ben Rice News / Empire Sports Media / 43 minutes ago

Yankees have an MLB-ready bat waiting in Somerset for them

Ben Rice was one of the most-discussed names in the Yankees’ farm system following a 2023 campaign where he hit 16 home runs in just 48 games for the Somerset Patriots.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 17 hours ago

New York Yankees Urged to Have Patience During Former All-Star's Slump

The New York Yankees are currently 23-13 and stand as one of MLB's best teams. Not everyone on the roster is having the same level of success, though. As Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter looked around the league for each team's most notable slumps, he landed on a former All-Star in New York.

Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / 1 minute ago

The Yankees are going to have a hard time booting Gerrit Cole’s supplement out of the rotation

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is steadily progressing through his rehabilitation from a nerve injury in his throwing elbow. While his expected return is slated for June, the Yankees are providing ample time for a complete recovery to ensure Cole’s health and effectiveness for the rest of the 2024 season.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago

Watch: Juan Soto hits bases-clearing double against Tigers

Watch: Juan Soto's three-run double gives Yankees 5-2 lead over Tigers in seventh

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto has been destroying American League pitching this season.

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Gerrit Cole News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole breaks silence on injury recovery

The New York Yankees have been without ace Gerrit Cole for the first month of the 2024 season after he felt discomfort in his elbow in spring training.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / May 4