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Analyst Predicts Yankees Will Land Best Closer in Baseball

The New York Yankees’ window to win a World Series led by Aaron Judge is dwindling, so as usual, we can once again expect them to be aggressive buyers ahead of this year’s August 3 trade deadline.

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Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Angels drop two touchdowns at the Trop

The Yankees offense couldn’t keep the momentum rolling for a fourth straight night. Following efforts of 15, seven, and eight runs, their valiant comeback attempt in the ninth fell just short in the second game against the A’s.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 31

Yankees prospects: Carr shoves, Jones stays hot

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 7-2 vs. Worcester Red Sox SS George Lombard Jr. 0-3, 2 BB, SB — once again, getting on base and causing trouble CF Spencer Jones 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 SB — another strong game for Jones LF Oswaldo Cabrera 3-5, RBI, K 3B Tyler Hardman 2-5, 2 2B, RBI, K DH Payton Henry 2-3, RBI, BB, K 1B Ernesto Martinez Jr.

Carlos Lagrange News / Pinstripe Alley / May 31

Yankees news: Carlos Lagrange poised for big league bullpen call-up

Sports Illustrated | Joseph Randazzo: The Yankees bullpen remains the team’s most wobbly unit and it could be getting an exciting internal reinforcement soon.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 31

Yankees' Ben Rice is turning his weakness into strength to become one of MLB’s best hitters

Without a doubt, Rice has improved as a hitter against both righties and lefties.

Yankees could enter Tarik Skubal trade talks under one condition

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Yankees starting rotation just received attention-grabbing praise from Mark DeRosa

Winners of five straight, the New York Yankees sit one game behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East lead. A sixth straight win would, at least for the moment, put them in first place.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

How Yankees OF Aaron Judge truly feels about potential MLB expansion in Sacramento

An 8-2 series-opening win over the Athletics in Sacramento Friday night extended the New York Yankees’ current winning streak to five games. At 35-22, they are a game and a half behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East lead.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 30

Yankees could enter Tarik Skubal trade talks under one condition

If the Detroit Tigers make Skubal available in trade talks, the Yankees will most definitely be in the mix to trade for him.

Dodgers may have a big trade package for Tarik Skubal

'Early favorite' emerges in potential Tarik Skubal trade

How the Tigers could boost the trade market for ace Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal's imminent return won't be enough to save Tigers season

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Paul Goldschmidt News / New York Yankees on SI / May 30

Paul Goldschmidt Is a Dark Horse to Make the American League's All-Star Roster

It's still a little early to start thinking about All-Star Game appearances, but right now, if there is someone on the New York Yankees who probably thought his July would be open, it was probably Paul Goldschmidt.

Aaron Judge News / Viral Sports News / May 29

Yankees Superstar Aaron Judge Eyes MLB History This Weekend

The New York Yankees capped off a strong series by shutting out the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Wednesday, securing a three-game sweep in the process. This decisive victory highlighted the team’s pitching dominance and timely hitting, allowing them to build momentum heading into the next stretch of their schedule.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 10-K games by MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters the most times in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / May 29

Yankees' Bullpen Could Get Much Needed Boost from Top Prospect Soon

The Yankees headed into the season with an incomplete roster. It was due to the loss of Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón before Opening Day even arrived. The thought was that they would stay afloat without them and then, once both returned, the Yankees would figure out where to operate from there.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / May 29

New York Yankees Eyeing Potential Bullpen Boost From Top Prospect

The New York Yankees are setting the standard in the American League yet again this season. While their lineup is among the most explosive in the MLB, the starting rotation is laying the foundation for their success.

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The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Breaking Out of Slump In Style

As the New York Yankees look to finish the month of May on a high note, the recent production of one of their star players has surprisingly been overlooked.

Randal Grichuk News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Recent DFA haunting Yankees proves they made big mistake

The New York Yankees are facing fresh scrutiny over their decision to designate veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment on April 29. Roughly one month after designating veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment, the move is drawing renewed attention as his production with the Chicago White Sox continues to grow.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Yankees' Highly Touted Prospect Continues Ascent in Rankings

Although the New York Yankees have gotten all-around great play from the shortstop position this season, they still have a future franchise shortstop waiting in the wings.

New York Yankees News / EasySportz / May 28

5 Signs Gerrit Cole Is Back — And Why It Matters Now

There’s a quiet fire in the Yankees’ rotation, and it’s coming from the mound. Gerrit Cole didn’t just throw a strong game Wednesday — he threw one that felt like a statement.

Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / May 27

Gerrit Cole brilliant again as Yankees sweep Royals

Gerrit Cole scattered four hits and struck out 10 over 6 2/3 stellar innings and Ben Rice had three RBIs as the visiting New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep with a 7-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Yankees' Aaron Boone Provides Encouraging Giancarlo Stanton Update

The New York Yankees received an encouraging update on injured DH Giancarlo Stanton. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Stanton's most recent MRI on Tuesday revealed "a lot of improvement" in his right calf.

George Lombard Jr. News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 27

Yankees Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. May Be Finding His Groove in Triple-A

New York Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. was promoted to Triple-A at the end of April. And while the 20-year-old's first month with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders hasn't necessarily been smooth sailing, he might be starting to heat up a bit at the plate.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 27

Yankees' Cam Schlittler solidifying status as front-runner for AL Cy Young

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler has emerged as a top contender for the AL Cy Young award this season.

Yankees make franchise history with hit parade in 15-1 win over Royals

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / May 27

Do the Yankees Need Some Ninth-Inning Help?

Cody Bellinger, Amed Rosario, Anthony Volpe, Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm Jr. combined to hit six home runs, while Cam Schlittler allowed one run over six strong innings, as the visiting New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals for a 13th straight time, including playoffs, 15-1 on Tuesday night.