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Yankees’ $162 million pitcher earns every penny in dominant start

The New York Yankees secured a victory in the second game of their three-game series against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. This Houston team, now 12–24, appears to be a shadow of its former self.

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Yankees' Early Takeaways of 2024 MLB Season

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start to the 2024 season and look like legitimate title contenders in the American League, and that's all with ace…

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Yankees vs. Astros Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 9, 2024

The New York Yankees (25-13) host the Houston Astros (12-24) at 5:05 PM ET Thursday in a meeting between two of the league’s best hitters. Juan Soto is batting .338 this year (sixth in the league) for the favored Yankees (-132), while Jose Altuve ranks seventh in the majors with a .331 average for the […]

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Yankees vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – May 9

After winning five games in a row, the New York Yankees (25-13) play at home against the Houston Astros (12-24) at 5:05 PM ET on Thursday. The Yankees will look to Marcus Stroman (2-1) against the Astros and Ronel Blanco (3-0).

Clay Holmes News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Breaking down the recent success of Yankees closer Clay Holmes

Yankees closer Clay Holmes has presented extremely well so far in the most vulnerable role out of the bullpen. The ninth inning , with a three-run lead or less, brings a great deal of pressure. It takes a special mindset, skillset, and courage to endure the role of a major league closer. We’ve seen the greats before us make it look simple.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 45 minutes ago

Yankees prospects: Pereira goes yard to win it for Scranton

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 8th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 5-3 vs. Rochester Red Wings 2B Caleb

Tommy Kahnle News / Pinstripe Alley / 2 hours ago

Kahnle begins rehab assignment

Kahnle starts rehab assignment; Lalane one of the best in Rookie ball; How a cup of coffee led to a trade; JV looking human against the Yanks CBS Sports | Rotowire Staff: It’s been a while since we’ve seen changeup artist Tommy Kahnle on the bump, as his start to 2024 has been delayed.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Yankees look to take down Astros for 10th straight time

About three hours before Yankees right fielder Juan Soto saw his first pitch against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, New York manager Aaron Boone described his slugger's at-bats by saying: "It's a show.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Juan Soto knocks in five as Yankees thrash Astros

Juan Soto hit a two-run homer two batters into the bottom of the first inning and finished with five RBIs as the host New York Yankees continued their recent success against the Houston Astros with a 9-4 victory on Wednesday.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / 3 hours ago

Yankees win make it five-straight wins after 9-4 victory over Astros

The New York Yankees are on a roll, as after sweeping the Detroit Tigers they manhandled the Houston Astros in a 10-3 win in the series opener. With Carlos Rodon toeing the slab with a chance to make it five straight and avenge a brutal start in Baltimore, the Yankees would hope to get their 25th win of the season.

Giancarlo Stanton News / ESPN / 20 minutes ago

Stanton's 2nd-deck blast hardest-hit ball of '24

Giancarlo Stanton hit a 447-foot drive into the second deck in left field at Yankee Stadium in Tuesday's 10-3 win, the hardest-hit ball in the majors this season at 119.9 mph.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 15 minutes ago

Watch: Yankees slugger hits hardest ball of 2024 MLB season

The New York Yankees have a wealth of players who can smash the seams off of a baseball, and on Wednesday evening vs. the Houston Astros, one of them hit the hardest ball of the season.

Yankees hit three HRs, beat Astros for eighth straight time

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

MLB home run props for 5/8: Great price on Verdugo HR

We're still searching for our first home run prop winner of the week, but this hump day feels like a perfect time to get it. Here are our favorite three home run bets for Wednesday's MLB slate.

MLB best bets: Odds, picks and predictions for Wed. 5/8

MLB Opening Pitch: Expert picks, odds, predictions for Wed. 5/8

MLB strikeout props for 5/8: By George, back Kirby vs. Twins

New York Yankees News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe’s ‘110 mph’ take on Luis Gil’s stuff that stunned Astros

During Gerrit Cole’s absence, Luis Gil has slotted in perfectly in the New York Yankees’ rotation, and in his latest start, he dominated the Houston Astros in six innings, which prompted shortstop Anthony Volpe to comment on the reactions of the Astros’ hitters.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / 7 hours ago

New York Yankees Dominating Hated Rivals In 2024

With a dominant 10-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, the New York Yankees improved to 5-0 on the season against the Houston Astros. The New York Yankees swept the Astros on the road in a four-game set in late March and won the first game of their three-game set on Tuesday.

MLB News / Action Network / 5 hours ago

Astros vs. Yankees single-game parlay: 3 bets to make for Wed. 5/8

Action Network's Charlie DiSturco shares this Astros vs. Yankees single-game parlay, including three bets to make for Wednesday, May 8.

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

MLB home run props for 5/8: Great price on Verdugo HR

MLB strikeout props for 5/8: By George, back Kirby vs. Twins

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 1 hour ago

Yankees’ veteran bullpen arm set to begin rehab assignment today

The New York Yankees have had the best bullpen in baseball thus far despite a myriad of injuries, and we could see that group even better with some reinforcements on the horizon.

Jasson Dominguez News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Yankees top prospect gets imminent injury rehab timeline update

The New York Yankees have been patiently waiting for the return of top prospect Jasson Dominguez. While it’ll still take some time before he plays with the Yankees again, Dominguez is prepared to take a major step in his recovery.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 22 hours ago

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.

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 / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 54 minutes 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.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / May 7

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.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago