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Game Recap: Tolle Punches Out 11, Bullpen Implodes, Yankees Complete Sweep of Red Sox

The Red Sox dropped the series finale to the Yankees 4-2 this evening and were swept by New York. Peyton Tolle struck out a career high 11 batters. The left allowed three hits and one run over six innings while walking one.

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Schlittler: Heckling 'not too bad' in win at Fenway

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he didn't face the type of abuse he was subjected to online in his first appearance against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees sweep Red Sox with late rally at Fenway

For six innings, it looked like the Yankees might finally run out of timely hits in Boston. I will not lie and say I did not put my broom back in the closet.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / April 23

Cody Bellinger's pinch-hit 2-run single propels Yankees past Red Sox

Cody Bellinger drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single to help the visiting New York Yankees extend their winning streak to six games by beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2 Thursday night.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 23

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez tearing it up in Triple-A

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has been delivering high-level production in Triple-A ball.

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

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

The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz

Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler explains his 3-fastball arsenal that is lighting up MLB hitters

After a so-so start to the season, the New York Yankees are right where they want to be in the final week of April. They are in first place in the American League East with 2.0-game lead over the second place Rays.

Gerrit Cole News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Gerrit Cole's Path to Rejoining Yankees' Rotation Isn't as Clear as it Once Was

The New York Yankees' early success in the 2026 MLB season has come despite them being shorthanded to begin the campaign. A handful of Yankees veterans are currently healing from various ailments, including right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole, who missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

The Yankees are bringing the sinker back in vogue

The year is 1997. Liván Hernández takes the mound for the Marlins in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Braves. Little did the Braves, the fans in attendance, and those tuning in know that they were about to witness one of the most outrageous displays of home plate umpiring in MLB history.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Yankees Announce Decision After Unfortunate Development

Not every announcement around a big event comes with excitement. Sometimes, it comes with adjustment, especially when factors outside of anyone’s control step in at the last moment.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

MLB’s recent extension craze could leave the Yankees in a dangerous spot

If you’re an elite young ballplayer looking for long-term financial security, you picked the right time to be alive. On April 15th, Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers inked an eight-year, $150 million contract extension which will keep him in Detroit until 2034.

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 / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

On the Yankees’ bullpen philosophy

Right now, everybody’s talking about bullpens. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers put newly signed closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list after a disastrous start to his LA career, as he undergoes surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow.

Andruw Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Andruw Jones

The Yankees were a powerhouse team of the late 1990’s and the early 2000s, powered by some of the game’s best players of all time. However, they weren’t the only team consistently vying for a World Series championship.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

Max Fried News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Yankees’ Max Fried’s mid-game adjustment that led to dominant start vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1, thanks to another pitching gem by Max Fried. Now, the starting pitcher discussed his mid-game adjustment that turned the tide of the game, according to the Yankees’ insider Bryan Hoch.

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Matt Blake Magic Saved Yankees With a Subtle Change

It was an in-game tweak that was easy to miss. After the second inning of Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, Max Fried abandoned his windup. Despite it being so early in the game, that small change could have been the very reason why the New York Yankees took the series against the hated Red Sox.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / April 23

Michael Kay Fires Back At Yankees Players Wanting Alternate Uniforms

The New York Yankees might be moving on from yet another tradition. Roughly a year after changing its facial hair policy, the Yankees are considering adding an alternate uniform to its rotation.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 23

Yankees' Cam Schlittler to face Red Sox, Fenway faithful

Massachusetts native Cam Schlittler takes the Fenway Park mound for the first time in his major league career as the New York Yankees aim to complete a three-game series sweep of the Boston Red Sox and extend their season-long win streak to six on Thursday night.

Ryan McMahon News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Yankees Showing Signs Infield Change is Here

There was a lot of talk this winter about Ryan McMahon and what he would contribute to the New York Yankees. So far, McMahon has been a worse version of his usual self.

Luis Gil News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees Sequence of the Week: Luis Gil (4/21)

After falling into a rut in the middle of April, the Yankees starting rotation has righted the ship in its last turn. Since the start of the series against the Royals, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers, Luis Gil, and Max Fried all authored some of the best starts of their Yankees careers.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / April 22

Yankees Players Facing Immediate Blowback For Uniform Change Suggestion

The New York Yankees have some of the most iconic uniforms in all of sports. New York rocks a classic pinstripe uniform at home and a classic gray uniform on the road.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22