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Fresh off late rally, Yankees intent on flustering Royals again

Fresh off late rally, Yankees intent on flustering Royals again

Considering how well Cam Schlittler has pitched this season, the New York Yankees appear in good shape to continue their recent dominance of the Kansas City Royals.

Trent Grisham News / Pinstripe Alley / May 26

Trent Grisham remains a solid choice to lead off for the Yankees

Lineup construction is a controversial topic among analysts and baseball fans, and the hottest item of debate is usually the leadoff spot and who should be the one getting the nod there.

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Carlos Rodon Announces New Yankees Partnership During MLB Season

Carlos Rodon Announces New Yankees Partnership During MLB Season

The middle of the MLB season is usually dominated by conversations about standings, pitching rotations and postseason races, especially when it comes to the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 26

Yankees prospects: Five-run fifth dooms Rookie ball Yanks

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Offday Double-A Somerset Patriots: Offday High-A Hudson Valley Renegades: Offday Low-A Tampa Tarpons: Offday

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Max Fried News / Pinstripe Alley / May 26

Yankees news: Max Fried slowly progresses

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips ($): Ace southpaw Max Fried has taken a small step forward in his return from the elbow injury that felled him. Monday, Fried played catch for the first time since hitting the Injured List.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25
Yankees’ Anthony Volpe opens up about clutch heroics vs. Royals

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe opens up about clutch heroics vs. Royals

Anthony Volpe came to the rescue with his clutch play in the ninth inning of the New York Yankees’ win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Volpe is going through the fourth season of his career in the majors, standing out as a reliable hitter in the rotation.

Anthony Volpe News / Field Level Media / May 25
Anthony Volpe the hero as Yankees extend dominance over Royals

Anthony Volpe the hero as Yankees extend dominance over Royals

Anthony Volpe roped a two-run, go-ahead single in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees won their 12th straight over the host Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Monday.

Ryan Weathers News / New York Yankees on SI / May 25
Yankees Still Facing an Obvious Ryan Weathers Outcome Despite Sunday's Performance

Yankees Still Facing an Obvious Ryan Weathers Outcome Despite Sunday's Performance

The Yankees avoided a fourth consecutive loss with Sunday's 2-0 win over the rival Rays, hopefully marking the start of better things to come. Although

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 25
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Admission After Max Fried's Injury

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Admission After Max Fried's Injury

The New York Yankees have had an up-and-down start to the 2026 MLB season. They sit at 31-22 heading into Monday’s games, 4.5 games behind the American League East division-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

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

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25
Yankees’ jaw-dropping streak will frighten Royals fans

Yankees’ jaw-dropping streak will frighten Royals fans

The New York Yankees have found no shortage of success against the Kansas City Royals in recent years. In fact, the ball club has won 11 consecutive games against the Royals since 2024 including the postseason, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 25
Yankees Make Anthony Volpe-Jose Caballero Position Change

Yankees Make Anthony Volpe-Jose Caballero Position Change

With both of their shortstops fully healthy, the New York Yankees are getting creative with their infield alignment. Ahead of their series opener against the Kansas City Royals, the Bronx Bombers found a way to get both Jose Caballero and Anthony Volpe into the starting lineup.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 25
Yankees Finally Get Much-Needed Upgrade at Catcher in Projected Trade With Astros

Yankees Finally Get Much-Needed Upgrade at Catcher in Projected Trade With Astros

The Yankees are officially two months into the 2026 MLB season, meaning enough time has gone by to assess the club's needs. Although the Bronx Bombers

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 25

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby Brown

" /> Brown’s time in San Diego included another trip to the World Series. In 1984, he appeared in 85 games for the Padres as they won their first National League pennant in franchise history before falling to an overpowering Detroit Tigers team.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / May 25
3 Weaknesses The Yankees Must Fix To Remain World Series Contenders

3 Weaknesses The Yankees Must Fix To Remain World Series Contenders

The New York Yankees have the second-best record in the American League at 31-22 and are 4.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East division.

Aaron Judge News / Stadium Rant / May 25
Aaron Judge Ends Slump With Clutch Heroics

Aaron Judge Ends Slump With Clutch Heroics

Aaron Judge is no stranger to rising to the occasion, contrary to the prevailing narrative. On Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays, a team the New York Yankees had not defeated this season, Judge finally ended one of the worst slumps of his career.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24
Aaron Judge snaps power outage with walk-off HR vs. Rays

Yankees' Aaron Judge snaps power outage with walk-off HR vs. Rays

Responding from a 4-2 loss on Friday night, the New York Yankees claimed revenge on the Tampa Bay Rays with a walk-off 2-0 win on Sunday. 

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22
Rays ruin Gerrit Cole's season debut, match franchise-best stretch

Rays ruin Gerrit Cole's season debut, match franchise-best stretch

With another come-from-behind win, the Tampa Bay Rays added to their American League-leading win total on Friday night. 

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22
Anthony Volpe To Start Second Base Work

Anthony Volpe To Start Second Base Work

The Yankees will begin to have Anthony Volpe taking drills at second base, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday (link via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com).

Gerrit Cole News / New Baseball Media / May 22

How Gerrit Cole’s Rehab Stint Before His Return Went

The Yankees opted to cut Gerrit Cole’s rehab assignment early, meaning the former Cy Young Award winner is ready to return to the Majors. It’s been a lengthy rehab for Cole, who missed all of 2025 thanks to UCL reconstruction surgery.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22
Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

The New York Yankees are showing signs of life again after a couple of tough weeks. Aaron Boone's team got off to a strong start to the campaign, and they're still sitting atop a solid 30-21 record and second place in the AL East.

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Chase Burns is defying the odds as an early NL Cy Young candidate in his first full MLB season
Spencer Jones News / HITC / May 22
Why the New York Yankees sent Spencer Jones back down after just 10 games

Why the New York Yankees sent Spencer Jones back down after just 10 games

The Yankees have optioned Spencer Jones back to Triple-A after a 10-game debut, and the brief stint put the same contact question that has always followed him back in the spotlight.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / May 22
Paul Goldschmidt Is Proving He Still Has Plenty Left in the Tank

Paul Goldschmidt Is Proving He Still Has Plenty Left in the Tank

For a couple years, it appeared that 2022 National League Most Valuable Player award was the last look we’d get at an elite-level Paul Goldschmidt. In three full seasons since, he’s seen his wRC+ fall from 175 to 122, then to 100, then to 103.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
Paul DeJong placed on full-season injured list in minors

Paul DeJong placed on full-season injured list in minors

It appears that Paul DeJong, who recently signed a minor league deal with the Tigers, is done for the year. The Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens have placed him on the full-season injured list, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Cam Schlittler News / Just Baseball / May 21
Could Cam Schlittler’s Unreal Run Result in a Cy Young?

Could Cam Schlittler’s Unreal Run Result in a Cy Young?

Since his debut in 2025, Cam Schlittler has been one of the best starters in baseball. He started 14 games for the New York Yankees that season, posting a 2.96 ERA with 84 strikeouts over that 73-inning stretch.

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