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Brewers brace for AL ERA leader Cam Schlittler, Yankees

Brewers brace for AL ERA leader Cam Schlittler, Yankees

The visiting New York Yankees will turn to ace right-hander Cam Schlittler in a bid to even their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Chase Headley News / Pinstripe Alley / May 9

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Chase Headley

Upon trading for superstar Alex Rodriguez in February 2004 and moving him to third base, the Yankees could rest easy knowing that they had secured a real long-term answer for the hot corner.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / May 9
Police Investigate Former Yankees Star & World Series Champion After Ugly Divorce

Police Investigate Former Yankees Star & World Series Champion After Ugly Divorce

Carl Pavano is back in the headlines for reasons far removed from baseball. The ex-Yankees starter is reportedly dealing with an ugly divorce battle involving police visits, court filings, and explosive accusations tied to his former marriage.

New York Yankees News / Legends On Deck / May 9

Spencer Jones Finally Gets the Call

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones is one of the most polarizing and debated prospects in all of baseball; for many he is a potential left handed version of Aaron Judge, as he stands – like Judge – at 6’7 and has massive power.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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
Jacob Misiorowski News / HITC / May 9
MLB fans go crazy over Jacob Misiorowski’s insane 10-pitch streak vs. New York Yankees

MLB fans go crazy over Jacob Misiorowski’s insane 10-pitch streak vs. New York Yankees

Jacob Misiorowski delivered one of the most absurd displays of raw velocity seen in modern baseball, and it immediately sent MLB fans into a frenzy. The Milwaukee Brewers flamethrower has built a reputation around elite speed, but what he produced against the New York Yankees went beyond even those expectations.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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 / Total Pro Sports / May 9
Yankees vs. Brewers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 9

Yankees vs. Brewers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 9

Yankees vs. Brewers: The New York Yankees resume their series on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Milwaukee shut down the New York bats to take the lead with a 6-0 win at American Family Field on Friday.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 9

Ron Guidry, Catfish Hunter, and the Yankees’ last “best rotation”

The date is October 2, 1978. With the Yankees down two in the seventh and two runners on, a light-hitting shortstop steps to the plate at Fenway Park. After fouling a ball off his foot, he turns on one.

Jasson Dominguez News / New York Yankees on SI / May 9
What to do When Jasson Dominguez Returns from the IL

What to do When Jasson Dominguez Returns from the IL

Jasson Dominguez has run into a ton of bad injury luck since his debut for the New York Yankees. Not long after hitting a home run after his first at-bat in Houston against the first ballot Hall of Famer, Justin Verlander, the top prospect known as the Martian, injured his elbow on a throw.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 9

Yankees prospects: Somerset, Hudson Valley secure comeback wins

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 3-8 at Worcester Red Sox 3B George Lombard Jr. 1-4, BB, K, SB SS Anthony Volpe 1-4, 2B, BB, RBI, 2 K, SB

Spencer Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / May 9

Yankees news: Spencer Jones’ debut

MLB Trade Rumors | Darragh McDonald: The Yankees made the promotion of Spencer Jones official yesterday. The top prospect replaced Jasson Domínguez, who sprained his AC joint during Thursday’s game.

Luis Gil News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
Luis Gil Shut Down With Shoulder Inflammation

Luis Gil Shut Down With Shoulder Inflammation

The Yankees are shutting down righty Luis Gil after he was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday (link via Greg Joyce of The New York Post).

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brandon Lockridge was forced to exit Friday’s game after suffering a very scary injury.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 8
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Aaron Judge Decision After Giancarlo Stanton Update

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Aaron Judge Decision After Giancarlo Stanton Update

The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in MLB to open the 2026 season. The offense has continued to perform at an elite level, led by superstar Aaron Judge.

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 The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
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 The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
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 The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8
4 Reliever Trade Targets Who'd Help Upgrade the Yankees' Bullpen

4 Reliever Trade Targets Who'd Help Upgrade the Yankees' Bullpen

The Yankees look like legitimate World Series contenders through the early part of May, hopefully a sign of even better things to come. There's still a

Yovanny Cruz News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8
Yankees' Patient Approach to Yovanny Cruz's Eventual Promotion Is the Right One

Yankees' Patient Approach to Yovanny Cruz's Eventual Promotion Is the Right One

Injuries have impacted the Yankees' roster throughout the year, from waiting for Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón to finally make their 2026 debuts to Jasson Domínguez's frequent battle with the injury bug.

Cam Schlittler News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo had a deranged pronunciation of Cam Schlittler’s name

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo had a deranged pronunciation of Cam Schlittler’s name

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo did not stand a chance this week with Cam Schlittler’s name. The veteran New York-based sports host Russo went viral this week over his horrifically botched pronunciation of the name of Schlittler, the New York Yankees pitcher.

Spencer Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
Spencer Jones’ heartwarming reaction to seeing 1st Yankees locker

Spencer Jones’ heartwarming reaction to seeing 1st Yankees locker

The New York Yankees have called up Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton amid Jasson Dominguez’s injury. Jones, an outfield prospect, has been mashing the ball for the Railriders.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
Four under-the-radar MVP candidates around MLB

Four under-the-radar MVP candidates around MLB

This year, there are a few different players who could break through as under-the-radar MVP candidates. Here's a look at four of them.

Junior Caminero's offensive surge driving Rays' early-season success
Cubs' Shota Imanaga is having a career-defining season
Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers
Mets have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team
'Inappropriate' behavior led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 8
Yankees recall top prospect, put Jasson Dominguez on IL

Yankees recall top prospect, put Jasson Dominguez on IL

The New York Yankees recalled prized prospect Spencer Jones on Friday and placed fellow outfielder Jasson Dominguez on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8
Predicting the Yankees' Next Top Prospect Promotion After Spencer Jones's Call-Up

Predicting the Yankees' Next Top Prospect Promotion After Spencer Jones's Call-Up

The Spencer Jones move signified something about the New York Yankees that we already figured out was happening when they sent Luis Gil to the minors. The team is playing with more urgency, and it has less to do with the wins and losses and more with the moves they're making to fill out the roster during emergencies.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Cody Bellinger had a perfect description of Spencer Jones after Yankees’ promotion

Cody Bellinger had a perfect description of Spencer Jones after Yankees’ promotion

The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers on Thursday, 9-2, in the Bronx, but they saw Jasson Dominguez leave the game in the first inning after crashing into a wall while making a catch.

Spencer Jones News / Yardbarker / May 7
Yankees' top prospect set to make major league debut

Yankees' top prospect set to make major league debut

As one former New York Yankees top prospect heads to the injured list, another is set to take his place. 

Yankees star leaves game on cart after crashing into wall
Marlins top prospect Robby Snelling gets date for MLB debut
Mariners get positive injury update on starter Bryce Miller
Cubs starter undergoes surgery after freak injury suffered at home
'Inappropriate' behavior led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 7
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez exits against Rangers after colliding with wall

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez exits against Rangers after colliding with wall

New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez suffered a scary-looking injury in Thursday's home game against the Texas Rangers.  Dominguez, who was starting

Yankees to honor late broadcaster John Sterling with uniform patch
Yankees select Brendan Beck
Max Fried News / Total Pro Sports / May 7
Who Is Max Fried Dating? Meet Reni Meyer-Whalley, A Former Volleyball Player & Coach

Who Is Max Fried Dating? Meet Reni Meyer-Whalley, A Former Volleyball Player & Coach

Life around New York Yankees ace Max Fried has pretty much changed over the last two years. A massive $218 million contract, another All-Star appearance, and now a bigger spotlight in New York.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 6
Yankees' Aaron Judge Lands on List With Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle

Yankees' Aaron Judge Lands on List With Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge keeps smashing homers. Judge and Munetaka Murakami have been trading long balls all season to this point. On Wednesday, Judge took sole possession of the league lead in homers as he blasted his 15th homer of the season already.

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