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Iconic Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at age 87

Legendary New York Yankees radio announcer John Sterling has died at the age of 87, the team announced on Monday. He had undergone heart bypass surgery this winter and reportedly had medical aides caring for him in his home since the operation.

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Will Warren is no longer a liability against lefties

Yes, Cam Schlittler looks amazing. And yes, the same can be said about Max Fried, despite his so-so start on Sunday. However, you could very well say that Will Warren has been the most improved Yankee in the 2026 season so far.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 4

Storied Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Passes Away at 87

On Monday morning, the baseball world lost one of its most iconic voices. Early this morning, the New York Yankees organization and WFAN announced that longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster John Sterling passed away at 87 in Englewood, New Jersey.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 4

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Miguel Cairo

" /> This season, Cairo joined the Orioles’ staff as an infield coach—meaning he’ll be celebrating his 52nd birthday tonight at Yankee Stadium. Welcome back, Miguel!

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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?

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 4

Longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87

Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling has died at 87. Sterling joined the team in 1989 and spent 36 years in the booth, calling 5,420 regular-season games and 211 playoff games before retiring in April 2024.

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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.

MLB News / Sports Media Watch / May 4

John Sterling passes away at 87

The following article "John Sterling passes away at 87" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. The longtime voice of the New York Yankees has passed away.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 4

Baseball World Mourns Death of John Sterling, Iconic Yankees Broadcaster

"It is high, it is far, it is gone!" New York Yankees fans can almost universally close their eyes and hear those words echo through their heads in John Sterling's voice, whether they're 10 years old or 100.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / May 4

Tributes Pour In After Legendary MLB Announcer Dies at 87

Tributes are pouring in online after the death of a legendary MLB announcer on Monday morning, May 4. The New York Yankees announced the passing of legendary MLB announcer John Sterling on Monday.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / May 4

Longtime Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dead at 87

Legendary New York Yankees announcer John Sterling has died on Monday, May 4. He was 87 years old. Major League Baseball announced the sad news on Monday morning.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 4

Longtime Yankees radio announcer John Sterling dies at 87

When legendary Yankees public address annoucner Bob Sheppard died in 2010, there was simultaneously an air of somber inevitably and at least a little surprise.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

John Sterling, legendary Yankees radio voice, dies at 87

John Sterling, the beloved radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, has died at the age of 87. A native New Yorker born in 1938, Sterling joined the Yankees broadcast booth in 1989 and quickly became a fixture for fans.

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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 / Total Apex Sports / May 4

Legendary New York Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Dead At 87

If you’ve ever sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway during a sweltering July evening, you know there was only one acceptable soundtrack to get you through the misery.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

Legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling passes away at 87

The longtime and iconic New York Yankees announcer John Sterling has died. The broadcasting legend was 87 years old at the time of his death. WFAN paid

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / May 4

'Real Competition For Real Spots' – Aaron Boone Opens Up On Yankees Decision To Option Anthony Volpe

Anthony Volpe enjoyed a promising rookie campaign with the New York Yankees in 2023. But the 25-year-old shortstop did not progress as expected over the next two years.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / May 4

What Optioning Anthony Volpe Shows Us About the Yankees

For the first time since the New York Yankees decided Anthony Volpe was their Opening Day shortstop in 2023, there's somebody else ahead of him on the depth chart.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 4

Is this the year the Yankees avoid their midsummer swoon?

It’s a tale as old as time at this point. The Yankees, loaded with talent and with their usual championship aspirations, roar out of the gate, looking every bit the class of the American League for the first half or so of the season.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 4

Yankees news: Volpe demoted to Scranton, Rice day-to-day

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: The Yankees have been mulling their options with Anthony Volpe for days now, but they made it official on Sunday — the shortstop will not be getting handed the starting job back after his rehab assignment, instead getting optioned down to Triple-A Scranton.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 4

Yankees out to continue offensive onslaught, sweep O's

The New York Yankees are experiencing virtually no difficulties making contact and piling up big numbers against the Baltimore Orioles. After a trio of blowout wins, the Yankees seek another productive showing at the plate Monday night when they host the Orioles in the finale of a four-game series.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 4

Yankees option former Gold Glove winner to minors

The New York Yankees had a decision to make with shortstop Anthony Volpe.

Yankees make Ben Rice announcement after slugger injures left hand

Braves manager shares worrisome Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update

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Spencer Jones News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 3

Yankees' Spencer Jones Delivers Multi-Homer Game Against Rehabbing All-Star

New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones has become a polarizing prospect in recent years. But for the pundits who believe the lefty-swinging slugger might struggle against major league pitching, his latest Triple-A performance suggests that may not necessarily be the case.

Ben Rice News / Yardbarker / May 3

Yankees make notable Rice announcement after slugger injures left hand

Yankees make notable Ben Rice announcement after slugger injures left hand against Orioles

Rice's hot start is one reason why the team is first in the American League East.

Yankees could send former Gold Glove winner to minors

Jazz Chisholm addresses claim that he wore AirPod during game

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

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Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Jazz Chisholm addresses claim that he wore AirPod during game

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm is firing back at claims that he was wearing an AirPod in his ear during a recent game. Chisholm was the source of some confusion during a game last Wednesday when he was seen with a white object in his right ear while playing against the Texas Rangers.