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Rays spoil Gerrit Cole's Yankees return

Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings during his return from reconstructive elbow surgery, but the Tampa Bay Rays scored four times in the eighth inning by capitalizing on shaky infield defense and closed out a 4-2 victory over the host New York Yankees on Friday night.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Gerrit Cole delivers six strong innings in 2026 debut for Yankees

Gerrit Cole was back on the mound for the New York Yankees on Friday night, making his 2026 debut and his first appearance since the 2024 World Series.

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

What Red Sox could do after SS Trevor Story's latest injury

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Examining Matt Chapman's poor start to season for Giants

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Athlon Sports / May 22

When the Yankees Could Have Giancarlo Stanton Back

The New York Yankees could see a key bat return to their lineup in the coming weeks. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported on Friday that Giancarlo Stanton (calf strain) will be examined in the coming weeks, with manager Aaron Boone suggesting that the veteran slugger could bypass a minor league assignment.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Anthony Volpe To Start Second Base Work

The Yankees will begin to have Anthony Volpe taking drills at second base, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday (link via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com).

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 22

Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole, SS Jose Caballero off IL, in starting lineup

Former Cy Young Award-winner Gerrit Cole has been activated from the injured list and will return from an absence of more than a year following elbow surgery to start for New York on Friday when the Yankees host the first-place Tampa Bay Rays in an American League East matchup.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Should the Yankees Be Concerned with Aaron Judge?

It's been tough sledding for the New York Yankees lately. Entering a massive series against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays in Yankee Stadium this weekend, the Bronx Bombers have dropped nine of their last 13 games and are 4.5 games out of first in the AL East.

Trent Grisham News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Important Yankees’ Trent Grisham injury update announced before Rays game

Before the start of their three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees have activated Jose Caballero. Additionally, there is an injury update on Trent Grisham, according to New York Post writer Joel Sherman.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Yankees’ Anthony Volpe-Jose Caballero shortstop debate

The New York Yankees have a shortstop debate between Anthony Volpe and Jose Caballero. With the recent demotion of Volpe, one ex-player said the quiet part out loud when discussing him and Caballero, according to Foul Territory.

Gerrit Cole News / New Baseball Media / May 22

How Gerrit Cole’s Rehab Stint Before His Return Went

The Yankees opted to cut Gerrit Cole’s rehab assignment early, meaning the former Cy Young Award winner is ready to return to the Majors. It’s been a lengthy rehab for Cole, who missed all of 2025 thanks to UCL reconstruction surgery.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Three Things To Watch As Yankees Open Pivotal Series Against Rays

The New York Yankees open a pivotal American League East series against the Tampa Bay Rays tonight. New York enters the matchup having struggled mightily over the past couple of weeks, losing 10 of their last 15 games.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 22

Yankees See Price Tag For Ideal 3B Trade Target Skyrocket

Time is money, and no one knows that better than Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. That's because one of his potential trade targets is getting hotter by the day, driving up his price tag before the Aug.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Yankees Linked to Veteran Catcher as MLB Trade Deadline Candidate

The New York Yankees are 30-21 heading into a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. They're looking to inch closer to the Rays, who are 33-15 and hold a 4.5-game lead in the American League East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

The New York Yankees are showing signs of life again after a couple of tough weeks. Aaron Boone's team got off to a strong start to the campaign, and they're still sitting atop a solid 30-21 record and second place in the AL East.

Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong following confrontation with White Sox fan

One prospect each MLB team needs to promote

Chase Burns is defying the odds as an early NL Cy Young candidate in his first full MLB season

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Yankees’ Aaron Judge gets 100% real on recent struggles

The New York Yankees are still very much alive in the AL East, but Aaron Judge knows the offense needs more from him. Judge offered a blunt assessment after another quiet stretch at the plate, as the Yankees’ AL East chase grows tighter behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

Spencer Jones News / HITC / May 22

Why the New York Yankees sent Spencer Jones back down after just 10 games

The Yankees have optioned Spencer Jones back to Triple-A after a 10-game debut, and the brief stint put the same contact question that has always followed him back in the spotlight.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / May 22

Yankees Could Add Ex-Rays Pitcher in Trade Scenario

The New York Yankees are expected to pursue reinforcements through trades as the 2026 season progresses. Despite entering the year with high expectations as the top choice to capture the American League East title, the team has encountered some inconsistency lately.