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Chisholm borrows Judge's bat, hits 3-run HR in win...

Jazz Chisholm Jr. found a way to keep Aaron Judge's bat in the Yankees' lineup. After lumbering through the early innings, Chisholm borrowed lumber from the injured captain, with his three-run homer capping a five-run eighth inning Sunday at Boston.

Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler’s red-hot start to career puts him in elite company

The New York Yankees have had multiple injuries this year and they have managed to move into a tie with the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East after defeating the struggling Boston Red Sox by a 6-1 margin Sunday.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / June 7

Yankees’ Austin Wells letting his brain ‘catch up a little bit’

New York catcher Austin Wells addressed reporters on Sunday after the Yankees placed the four-year veteran on the 10-day injured list Saturday with cervical headaches.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / June 7

Yankees back in first-place tie as two-homer eighth keys win over Red Sox

We had about 20-minute rain delay to begin the day on Sunday, one of those sudden summer storms that disappears as quickly as it arrives. It did seem to put a bit of a damper on the Yankee offense to start, as they went nine up, nine down to start the game.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

How Yankees’ Aaron Judge helped Jazz Chisholm Jr. blast clutch HR vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, 6-1, to split a two-game set. It was a 1-1 game at the bottom of the eighth inning when the Bombers finally broke out.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / June 7

Cody Bellinger, Yankees get hot in 8th to beat Red Sox

Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking home run with two outs to start a five-run eighth inning, and the New York Yankees recorded a 6-1 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler joins Paul Skenes on exclusive list that only has 1 other player

The New York Yankees have a young star in starting pitcher Cam Schlittler. Schlittler joined an exclusive Major League Baseball club on Sunday. “The only pitchers in MLB history to strike out 160+ batters and have an ERA below 2.40 in their first 28 MLB games: Jose Fernandez, Paul Skenes, Cam Schlittler,” Codify posted to X, formerly Twitter.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe flamed by radio broadcaster amid bases-loaded at-bat

The New York Yankees finally put their foot down with Anthony Volpe earlier this season, sending him to the minors. But one Jose Caballero injury brought him back to The Bronx, and things have not improved.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 7

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

Let's explore three AL players who are poised as top candidates to be All-Stars for the first time in their careers.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal shines in first rehab start but offers no update on timeline

Injury woes continue for Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow

Pirates GM Ben Cherington gives update on Konnor Griffin

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Yankees Injury Updates: Max Fried, Austin Wells

The New York Yankees provided updates on two key players in starting pitcher Max Fried and catcher Austin Wells on Sunday. Per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Fried (left elbow bone bruise) will increase his throwing distance to 120 feet this week and will be re-imaged to see if he can get back on the mound.

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Max Fried News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Yankees’ Max Fried set to ramp up rehab from elbow injury

The New York Yankees have been up and down as of late, currently sitting at 37-26 heading into Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 7

How Many Yankees Games Have Been Postponed in 2026 Season?

The New York Yankees will wrap up their weekend set against the rival Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. It was supposed to be a three-game series, but it will only be for two, thanks to inclement weather.

Cam Schlittler News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Yankees Make Cam Schlittler Decision Before Red Sox Game

The New York Yankees have confirmed on Sunday that Cam Schlittler will start as scheduled against the Boston Red Sox in the series finale at Yankee Stadium , despite a recent drop in his form.

Jake Bird News / New York Yankees on SI / June 7

Flame-Throwing Sinkerball Reliever Can Help Yankees End Their Jake Bird Problem Once and for All

As we inch closer to the Aug. 3rd trade deadline, Yankees fans will be hoping that general manager Brian Cashman will make a move or two to upgrade their bullpen.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 7

Yankees legend Derek Jeter addresses team's Aaron Judge setback

Once again, injuries have gotten in the New York Yankees' way at a crucial time.

Aaron Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade

Three AL MVP front-runners with Aaron Judge sidelined

Yankees to recall Spencer Jones after Aaron Judge injury

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Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / June 7

Yanks' Cam Schlittler, after uncharacteristic outing, takes on Red Sox

Cam Schlittler experienced a rarity five days ago when he conceded his best stuff was not consistently present. Coming off his shortest outing of the season, Schlittler hopes to return to form Sunday afternoon when the New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in the finale of a rain-shortened two-game series.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Yankees Place Austin Wells On 10-Day IL With Cervical Headaches

Catcher Austin Wells is heading to the injured list due to cervical headaches, the Yankees announced. J.C. Escarra was recalled to take Wells’ spot on the roster.

J.C. Escarra News / Total Pro Sports / June 6

New York Yankees Promote 87 wRC+ Slugger To Replace J.C. Escarra

The New York Yankees unsurprisingly possess the best offense in the American League this year. Yet, there is scant little contribution with the bat from the catcher position.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Yankees To Select Ali Sánchez

The Yankees will select catcher Ali Sánchez onto the MLB roster, reports Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. New York hasn’t confirmed that move but announced tonight that backup catcher J.C.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6