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Cody Bellinger Easing Early Worries After Big Yankees Extension

When the New York Yankees handed veteran outfielder Cody Bellinger a huge five-year, $162.5 million contract extension in the offseason, some within the fanbase weren’t exactly pleased with general manager Brian Cashman’s decision.

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Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

For the second year in a row, the New York Yankees break with tradition because of player pressure. Yankees players have privately pushed to be allowed to wear alternate jerseys during games, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / April 22

Yankees' Anthony Volpe Roster Decision Just Got More Complicated

The Yankees will have to make a tough decision in the near future with the looming return of shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volpe, who just wrapped up playing four games at Double-A Somerset, is continuing to work his way back from offseason left labrum surgery.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / April 22

The Yankees Need to Address Their Bullpen Immediately

The Yankees’ bullpen was a question mark even before the season began, relying heavily on its top arms to perform. So far, that unit has been a major disappointment, leaving the team without a reliable late-inning option besides closer David Bednar.

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

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 22

How Fernando Cruz became Aaron Boone’s fire extinguisher

" /> Cruz has kept trending in the right direction to start this season, and his redesigned arsenal helps explain why. He is throwing his four-seam fastball more this year, with usage up a little over 10 percent from last season, while the sinker he threw 14.3 percent of the time in 2025 has disappeared from the mix.

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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 / Ball Exclusives / April 22

Yankees players reportedly pushing for first-ever alternate uniforms

The New York Yankees are one of the only MLB teams that didn’t unveil new “City Connect” jerseys for this season. In fact, they’ve effectively worn just two jerseys throughout their storied history.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 22

Yankees place Ryan Weathers on paternity list, recall Jake Bird

The Yankees made a quick shuffle today, placing starter Ryan Weathers on the paternity list and recalling Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Yankees players pitch management on historic jersey change

The New York Yankees are once again in the spotlight as players push for a potential jersey change, with Hal Steinbrenner looming as the final decision-maker.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 22

The rivalry never needs extra hype, but Yankees vs Red Sox at Fenway always finds a way to feel bigger. On April 22, 2026, New York enters Game 2 after a clean 4-0 shutout win in the opener.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 22

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Jimmy Key

There are landmark moments in the histories of baseball teams that signal the shift in the organization’s trajectory. Years of poorly-assembled starting rotations squandered the primes of Don Mattingly, Dave Winfield and Rickey Henderson, contributing to a 17-year World Series drought and multiples seasons of playoff-less baseball in the Bronx.

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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 / Fastball on SI / April 22

Yankees Games Could Soon Look a Lot Different to Long-Time MLB Fans

One of the most basic aspects of the Major League Baseball viewing experience is the uniforms, and for over a century, the New York Yankees have been synonymous with uniform tradition.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / April 22

Impact of Yankees-Red Sox Series is Bigger Than Just AL East Standings

The New York Yankees got the last laugh against the Boston Red Sox in 2025, but in the regular season, they were owned by their longtime rivals. They had a 4-9 record and, at one point, lost eight straight against them.

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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

New York Yankees News / The Spun / April 22

Yankees Players Pushing For Alternate Uniforms Mid-Season

The New York Yankees are undoubtedly the most historic franchise in the MLB, but they're starting to lose some of their historic traditions. Prior to the start of the 2025 season, the Yankees changed their facial hair and grooming policy.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 22

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton feels right at home vs. Red Sox at Fenway

Teams at opposite ends of the American League East standings will meet Wednesday when the visiting New York Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a three-game series.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

Cam Schlittler Breaks Silence After Aaron Boone Urges Him To Limit Social Media Use

Cam Schlittler has made a tremendous impact for the New York Yankees’ rotation since making his MLB debut last year. The Massachusetts-born pitcher also delivered a legendary postseason performance against arch-rivals the Boston Red Sox.

Ben Rice News / Pinstripe Alley / April 22

Should the Yankees make Ben Rice their leadoff hitter?

Ben Rice’s playing time has been a topic of some consternation around these parts to the start the season. The 27-year-old has been some metrics the best hitter in baseball thus far, so it’s been frustrating to find him on the bench at times.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers

Yankees vs Red Sox: The New York Yankees returned to Fenway Park for the first time this MLB season as they took on their franchise rival, the Boston Red Sox.

Gerrit Cole News / Pinstripe Alley / April 22

Yankees news: Cole, Rodón scheduled to start this week

MLB.com | Joe Vasile: The New York Yankees and the Hudson Valley Renegades announced yesterday afternoon that pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón will start for the Renegades on Thursday and Friday, respectively, as part of their rehab assignments.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees shut out rival Red Sox to open trip

Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo home run and collected three RBIs as the New York Yankees opened a three-game series with a 4-0 road victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.

Aaron Judge News / The Spun / April 21

Aaron Judge Sparks Rumors About Mid-Season Position Change

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has fans wondering if a position change is in his future. Judge has been the heart and soul of the Yankees since his breakout season in 2017.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Yankees Share Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon Injury Updates Before Red Sox Game

The New York Yankees are set to play the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. The contest represents the first of a three-game series as one of the most historic rivalries in sports gets underway once again.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 21

3 Trade Targets the Yankees Should Already Be Monitoring

The New York Yankees haven't exactly performed like World Series contenders in the early part of the 2026 MLB season. Although the Yankees have offered fans a glimpse of their potential now and then, the good times haven't been consistent enough, leaving it unclear whether the Bronx Bombers are legitimate contenders or a truly expensive pretender.