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Aaron Judge's bat shows signs of awakening as Yankees host Rays

Even as the New York Yankees started quickly, Aaron Judge's bat was quiet and it was highly noticeable until their first three-game losing streak. Judge delivered his biggest hit of the season Wednesday afternoon and the Yankees are hoping it sparks a major hot streak starting with Friday's visit from the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Could a Yankees-Mets All-Star swap be looming?

Imagine a world in which the New York Mets sign Juan Soto and the New York Yankees spite-sign Pete Alonso in retaliation.

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Could Mets trade both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz this summer?

Mets' Brandon Nimmo discusses disappointing home attendance figures

Is Yankees' Aaron Judge concerned about slow start to season?

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Juan Soto News / Bleacher Report / 4 hours ago

MLB Rumors: Juan Soto Contract Will Be Yankees' 'Top Priority' in FA Amid Mets Buzz

Juan Soto has adjusted to life in the Big Apple with aplomb, and the New York Yankees are hoping to keep him around for the long haul when the superstar…

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago

New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Series April 19-21: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

A three-game series between the New York Yankees and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays will start on Friday, April 19 at 7:05 PM ET. Yankees vs. Rays Series Info Rays @ Yankees Time: Friday, April 19 at 7:05 PM ET Yankees Starting Pitcher: Clarke Schmidt Rays Starting Pitcher: Tyler Alexander TV Channel: BSSUN Livestream: Fubo […]

New York Yankees News / The Forkball / 4 hours ago

Honored Yankees Radio Announcer John Sterling Retires with the Most Memorable Baseball Calls

John Sterling, the “Voice of the New York Yankees”, announced his immediate retirement Monday after 36 seasons with the Yankees. At 85 years old, he called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 post-season games.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 53 minutes ago

Yankees claim left-handed hitting outfielder off of waivers and DFA depth infielder

The New York Yankees announced a roster transaction on their off-day, as they’ve added some outfield depth to their 40-man roster in the form of Taylor Trammell.

Austin Wells News / Pinstripe Alley / 12 hours ago

Don’t panic over Austin Wells’ slow start to the season

Despite bad numbers on the surface, a look behind the scenes suggests notable improvements. It’s been beaten to death at this point, but the Yankees’ offensive formula prior to 2024 was painfully stagnant.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Offer up your salute to John Sterling with this new shirt

The Yankees’ longtime announcer has called it a career. It’s hard to believe that John Sterling is no longer on the air. At the start of his 36th season behind the mic for the New York Yankees, the 85-year-old Sterling simply decided that he didn’t have the energy to push through the long, 162-game slate, and he has called it a career.

Aaron Judge News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Aaron Judge’s ‘dawg’ message after Yankees comeback vs. Blue Jays will fire up fans

The New York Yankees have been one of the hottest teams in the MLB to start the 2024 campaign, and they have been getting their wins in a variety of ways.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

1999 Yankees Diary: Yanks drop fourth straight, Knoblauch falters

Foreshadowing his problems with the yips, Chuck Knoblauch’s error helped lead the Yankees to their fourth consecutive loss. In combing through every nook and cranny of this 1999 Yankees season, it’s expected that we’ll learn plenty of new things, and also see things we already know re-affirmed.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 2 hours ago

Yankees need more from newly acquired bullpen arm

The Yankees emerged victorious by the skin of their teeth on Wednesday evening at the Toronto Blue Jays. Sneaking out a 6–4 victory in the 9th inning certainly wasn’t how the Bombers hoped to close a three-game series, the first series defeat of the 2024 season.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 2 minutes ago

Yankees are getting incredible value from veteran catcher

Despite the fact that the Yankees are excited about Austin Wells and his future at the catcher position, notably his offensive potential, they are getting substantial value from their veteran defense-first option.

Clay Holmes News / Empire Sports Media / 32 minutes ago

Yankees’ closer has quietly been a huge part of the team’s hot start

The New York Yankees are 13-6, the best record in all of baseball, but one of the biggest reasons they’ve played so well has to do with how well they’ve held leads late in games.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago

Yankees star joins elite company after latest feat

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto reached a milestone on Wednesday.

Yankees' Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Jose Altuve passes two Hall of Famers on all-time hits list

Rangers' top pitching prospect has forgettable MLB debut

Struggling Rays reliever doesn't mince words on his shoddy outing

Red Sox place two-time Gold Glove winner on injured list

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 20 hours ago

Judge not, a captain’s cold start

Yanks not concerned with Judge’s slow start to season; checking in on this year’s Rule 5 draft picks; planning ahead for Sterling’s replacement; Cole,

MLB News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Yankees' 4-run 9th denies Blue Jays series sweep

Aaron Judge singled in the go-ahead runs in a four-run ninth inning and the visiting New York Yankees rallied to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 14 minutes ago

Cubs recall two relievers from Triple-A

The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to add some fresh arms to the bullpen after their recent pair of extra-inning games taxed the relief corps.

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The 'MLB players who won ROY and MVP' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 28 minutes ago

Gerrit Cole making progress but still no timetable for return

Reigning American League Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole hasn't thrown a pitch yet this season, but the Yankees ace is making progress towards his season debut.

Yankees legend John Sterling explains retirement decision

Is Yankees' Aaron Judge concerned about slow start to season?

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

The 'MLB active career leaders in strikeouts' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Is Yankees' Aaron Judge concerned about slow start to season?

New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge spoke with reporters after Tuesday's 5-4 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays and discussed his slow start to the season.

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Guardians to acquire right-hander from Padres

Nationals OF looking like his old self

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Josh Maciejewski News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Yankees Outright Josh Maciejewski

The Yankees announced this afternoon that left-hander Josh Maciejewski went unclaimed on outright waivers. He’ll stick in the organization at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre without occupying a 40-man roster spot.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / April 16

John Sterling Retires As Voice Of New York Yankees

John Sterling, the legendary broadcaster known for his vivid narration of New York Yankees games, has announced his immediate retirement, as confirmed by the team on Monday.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

Yankees Radio Legend To Retire After Over 35 Years with the Team

Longtime New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling announced his retirement, effective immediately, in a statement on Monday. Sterling initially teased an upcoming Friday press conference to discuss his future, but ultimately broke the news on Monday instead.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / 40 minutes ago

Reports: Yankees voice John Sterling may announce retirement Friday

The New York Yankees' lead voice, John Sterling, announced a news conference that indicates he's considering retirement, according to multiple reports.

Nestor Cortes News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14