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Ben Rice News / Pinstripe Alley / April 4

An early look at Ben Rice’s defense at first base

Anyone who has been reading Pinstripe Alley for a while knows that I like to talk about arguably the most mundane defensive position on the diamond, that of the first baseman.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / April 4

Aaron Judge Pays Tribute to Longtime Yankees Outfielder

Brett Gardner spent 14 years with the New York Yankees. In 1,688 games and 6,614 plate appearances, he hit .256/.342/.398 and amassed 37.3 WAR, according to Fangraphs.

Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / April 4

Yankees news: Judge leads Yanks to home opener victory

ESPN | Jorge Castillo: On Thursday night, with the Yankees’ home 0pener looming, the team’s players received a missive from their captain. The message was simple: suits tomorrow.

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George Lombard Jr. News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 3

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. Dominates in First Double-A Game of 2026

The Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, played their first game of the season on Friday. And shortstop George Lombard Jr.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

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Brent Headrick News / Empire Sports Media / April 3

NY Yankees’ Brent Headrick keeps turning heads with amazing start of the season

The New York Yankees entered the season with four relievers who stood above the rest when considering age, ceiling, and track record: David Bednar, Camilo Doval, Fernando Cruz, and Tim Hill.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 3

MLB Fans Need to Pay Attention to Yankees Right Now

The New York Yankees' starting rotation can do no wrong right now. It has been talked about over and over at this point, but that's because they just keep making more Major League Baseball history.

Cody Bellinger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger makes Houdini catch vs. Marlins

The New York Yankees faced off against the Seattle Mariners and got a big 8-2 win to start the series, and they did it in exciting fashion. Cody Bellinger had the play of the game in the ninth inning, when he made this Houdini catch.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 3

Aaron Judge HR spurs Yankees to victory over Marlins

Aaron Judge hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season at Yankee Stadium and drove in three runs as the New York Yankees continued their strong start with an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 3

NY Yankees 8, Marlins 2: Good news and bad news as Will Warren, Ben Rice, and the Captain shine in third straight win

The New York Yankees earned their third win in a row on Friday afternoon, beating the Miami Marlins 8-2 in their home opener at Yankee Stadium behind an excellent performance from starting pitcher Will Warren and a three-RBI day by captain Aaron Judge and Ben Rice.

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon Shares Injury Update Before Marlins Game

Carlos Rodon spoke about some hamstring tightness that he sustained early in the week before the Yankees' home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. The New York Yankees left-hander called his recent tightness “a bump in the road” on Friday and said he hopes to throw from a mound Saturday.

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Aaron Judge News / Fastball on SI / April 3

Aaron Judge Passes MLB Hall of Famer With 371st Home Run

The New York Yankees have one of the best overally sluggers in Major League Baseball history in Aaron Judge. That's a wild thing to say about a 33-year-old, but it is the case.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 3

Yankees Need to Keep Their Edge All Season Long

The New York Yankees were embarrassed by the Toronto Blue Jays all year long. It's nothing anybody could have predicted heading into last year, either.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 3

Yankees’ 0.53 ERA Start Is MLB’s Best in Over a Century

The New York Yankees' starting rotation is doing something right now that Major League Baseball fans have not seen in over 100 years. New York's starting rotation has been on a heater to kick off the 2026 season.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Three Young Players the Yankees Must Extend

The New York Yankees are off to a hot start in 2026, and their young core of talent is playing a major role in that success. It’s not just the Yankees who are getting huge contributions from their youth, though.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 2

Yankees bring MLB-best staff into home opener vs. Marlins

Strong pitching performances helped the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins get off to fast starts during the opening week of the season. The teams now get together Friday afternoon for the Yankees' home opener in the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / April 2

New York Yankees 2026 Season: Max Fried, Giancarlo Stanton Fuel World Series Push

The New York Yankees entered the 2026 season with expectations that have never truly changed: championship or bust. Unlike recent years, this version of

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Waiting on the Captain: Stanton and Rice Keep the Offense Afloat During Judge’s Slow Start

The Yankees are off to a hot start in 2026, going 5-1 on their opening road trip. The story of the first six games will be how dominant their pitching has been to begin the season, which is true.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 2

Yankees Bench Potentially an Underrated Aspect of the Team

A lot is made of the New York Yankees pitching staff, but there's another aspect of the team that has a shot at being a strength, too. It just hasn't had much time to shine.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 1

Cam Schlittler deals another gem as Yankees rotation looks even stronger

The New York Yankees may have found another star in second-year starting pitcher Cam Schlittler.

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Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 1

Cam Schlittler excels as Yankees defeat Mariners

Cam Schlittler pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the New York Yankees defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday afternoon. The Yankees won five of six games on their season-opening trip to San Francisco and Seattle, outscoring their opponents 24-6.