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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 26

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: On the Road Again

It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! This week, the Yankees took to the road to face a pair of down-on-their luck rivals, heading up north to Boston and south to Houston for the first time this season.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 26

Yankees play waiting game about Giancarlo Stanton before finale vs. Astros

The New York Yankees have yet to make a decision on the availability of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who departed in the sixth inning of the series opener in Houston on Friday with lower-leg tightness.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 26

Yankees prospects: Rain washes out half the organization

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Postponed due to rain, doubleheader vs. Rochester Red Wings scheduled for today Double-A Somerset Patriots: L, 1-9 (7) at Richmond Flying Squirrels 3B George Lombard Jr.

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Giancarlo Stanton News / Pinstripe Alley / April 26

Yankees news: Stanton day-to-day as team monitors calf injury

NY Daily News | Gary Phillips: Giancarlo Stanton left Friday’s game in the middle of the sixth inning after feeling tightness in his right calf while running the bases, and the team had an update on his condition ahead of their Saturday victory over Houston.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

Yankees win eighth consecutive game with three homers in Houston

The Yankees arrived in Houston with all the momentum and a six-game winning streak following a sweep of the now-skipperless Red Sox at Fenway. A couple days later, they’re eyeing yet another dusting of a rival on the road.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Yankees score late to break open close game against Astros

Austin Wells socked a leadoff home run to ignite a three-run seventh inning as the New York Yankees claimed a three-game series against the host Houston Astros with an 8-3 win on Saturday.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton shares cryptic injury update before Astros game

With the series between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros continuing over the weekend, there was some concern regarding star Giancarlo Stanton during the team’s 12-4 win on Friday.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

Yankees activate Ryan Weathers, place reliever Angel Chivilli on injured list

Ryan Weathers is back from the paternity list and will be rejoining the rotation ahead of his start tonight in Houston against the Astros. The corresponding move was to place right-hander Angel Chivilli on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort, retroactive to April 23rd.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Yankees place pitcher on IL before Astros clash

Although the New York Yankees continue to carry a low team batting average, which has been a recurring problem in their postseason trips, they might be able to offset that statistic with first-rate pitching.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 25

3 Yankees Pitchers Most Likely to Be Moved in an Early-Season Trade

The New York Yankees are catching fire, having swept the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox before opening their road series against the Houston Astros with Friday's 12-4 win.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

What Yankees’ Aaron Boone said about Giancarlo Stanton’s injury scare after Astros game

As New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton’s power has been a key contribution for the team ever since he was traded from the Miami Marlins back in 2017, the team could be at risk of losing that aspect for some time.

Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / April 25

Ben Rice's Alleged Weakness is Actually a Strength

Aaron Boone provided an emphatic answer when asked if he believes Ben Rice is a platoon player. "Hell no," is what the manager for the New York Yankees told the Athletic's Brendan Kuty in the middle of that series between his squad and Mike Trout's Angels.

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Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Jazz Chisholm got crushed for his awful ABS challenge

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm heard it after an awful ABS challenge during Friday’s game against the Houston Astros. Chisholm challenged a 3-2 pitch in the 9th inning of Friday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / April 25

One Positive Anthony Volpe Sign Before his Return to the Yankees

Most are not so thrilled about the return of Anthony Volpe to the New York Yankees. The last time he was in uniform, he whiffed in his final at-bat of the season against the Blue Jays in the ALDS.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 25

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) considered day-to-day

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton exited New York's game at Houston on Friday due to right lower leg tightness, but the team is optimistic it isn't a serious injury.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26

Cody Bellinger pulled a disrespectful move on Red Sox at end of game

Bellinger apparently did not see the Boston Red Sox as much of a threat this week.

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Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / April 24

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole looked sharp in Hudson Valley Renegades’ 10-2 win

Gerrit Cole completed his second rehab start of the season for the Yankees as the right-hander completed 4.1 IP with four strikeouts and no walks for the Hudson Valley Renegades.

Dave Winfield News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Greatest New York Yankees Outfielders of All Time

Roger Maris. Dave Winfield. Reggie Jackson. Three names you won’t find on the list of the five best New York Yankees outfielders in history. No knock against those legends.