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Yankees Legend Alex Rodriguez Announces Personal News

The New York Yankees have had plenty of legends throughout their history, and Alex Rodriguez remains one of the best to ever wear the uniform. The 50-year-old infielder spent 12 seasons in pinstripes after being traded from the Texas Rangers.

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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bob Watson

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The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?

Luis Serna News / Empire Sports Media / April 10

Yankees’ Luis Serna could be their next top pitching prospect

Last night the Yankees got one of their best early performances of the Minor League season when RHP Luis Serna (no. 27 on ESM’s top 30 NYY prospects) delivered seven innings of shutout baseball.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 10

Yankees Injury Update: Gerrit Cole, Anthony Volpe, Carlos Rodon & More

The New York Yankees hold the second spot in the MLB with a 2.35 ERA. Their starting rotation has been incredible, but all this has been without three of their top pitchers.

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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.

Ben Rice News / ESPN / April 10

From Ivy League catcher to Yankees' cleanup hitter: The under-the-radar rise of Ben Rice

Surrounded by All-Stars, a 27-year-old in just his second full season is making his mark in the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 10

Yankees' Best Infield Lineup Has Become Clear for Rays Series

With the 2026 MLB regular season already two weeks old and the New York Yankees coming off their first series loss of the new campaign on Thursday at the hands of the Athletics, it's a good time to do a quick evaluation of the team’s starting infield.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 10

New York Yankees Sign Right-Handed Pitcher With Highest International Bonus

The New York Yankees have a strong track record for scouting young pitching talent from Latin America and developing them into homegrown MLB stars. Mariano Rivera is an obvious shining example, while Luis Gil is the latest one to emerge from their farm system.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Yankees’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

There’s been a lot to like about the New York Yankees’ start to the 2026 season. Solid starting pitching, improved situational awareness, and genuine talent have drawn numerous eyes to the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Yankees could eventually part ways with all-star infielder amid early struggles

There is a scary amount of star players around MLB who are starting off the 2026 season on the wrong foot. There’s Cal Raleigh, Jose Ramirez, and Trevor Story, just to name a few, but at least they are not playing for a new contract at the conclusion of this season.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Yankees End the Cade Winquest Experiment, Recall Luis Gil for Rotation Return

Since the Yankees broke camp from Tampa, they have kept a hidden gem in their bullpen. Or so they thought. Before the season began, the Yankees decided to option RHP Luis Gil to Scranton.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Cade Winquest News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9

Yankees To Designate Cade Winquest For Assignment

The Yankees are designating Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest for assignment, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The righty didn’t get into a game during his two weeks in New York’s bullpen.

George Lombard Jr. News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. Is Raking Through First Five Double-A Games of 2026

The New York Yankees' top prospect, infielder George Lombard Jr., is on fire at the plate in Double-A to start the 2026 season. Lombard, MLB Pipeline's No.

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The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 9

Which Yankees Prospect Gets Called Up First: Spencer Jones, Carlos Lagrange or Elmer Rodriguez?

The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in the majors to start this season, despite the offensive inconsistencies and bullpen concerns. If things go to plan, there is no reason why we won’t see this team playing in October once again.

Luis Gil News / Pinstripe Alley / April 9

Luis Gil’s impending return and the subsequent bullpen moves

For every move there is a corresponding one, and for the first time in this 2026 season, the Yankees will have to mess around with their 26-man roster, completing a move that had been on the cards ever since the start of the season.

Ryan McMahon News / New York Yankees on SI / April 9

Yankees' Offensive Struggles Officially Go Deeper Than Ryan McMahon

It's no secret that Ryan McMahon's performance has been one of the New York Yankees' biggest concerns early in the 2026 MLB season. The 31-year-old third baseman entered Thursday's series finale against the Athletics with just two hits and as many RBIs in 33 plate appearances, made only worse by an abysmal .077/.273/.077 slash line.

New York Yankees News / EasySportz / April 9

Savannah Bananas Set for Historic Two-Night Showcase at Yankee Stadium

BRONX, N.Y. — The Savannah Bananas are bringing their high-energy brand of “Banana Ball” to one of baseball’s most iconic venues, as they are scheduled to play at Yankee Stadium on April 25 and April 26.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Shares Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton Plan for Rays Game

Entering Thursday, the New York Yankees held the best record in the American League at 8-3. The team is firing on all cylinders with key contributions

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 10

Yankees provide major Gerrit Cole injury update

The Yankees' already strong rotation is getting closer to getting a boost.

Aaron Boone's take on Yankees' Ryan McMahon doesn't add up

J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team

Cardinals slugger has a newfound confidence at the plate

Mariners' fall from grace is stunning

Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto update

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Yankees Share Anthony Volpe Injury Update Amid Jose Caballero Struggles

The New York Yankees have opened the 2026 season leading the American League East, and they have done so while dealing with multiple injuries across the roster.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 9