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The New York Yankees haven't exactly performed like World Series contenders in the early part of the 2026 MLB season. Although the Yankees have offered fans a glimpse of their potential now and then, the good times haven't been consistent enough, leaving it unclear whether the Bronx Bombers are legitimate contenders or a truly expensive pretender.

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What Pitcher Should Get The Yankees’ Fifth Starter Spot Once Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón Return?

The New York Yankees have an embarrassment of riches in their starting pitching department and will only get better once Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón return.

MLB News / Sport Relay / April 21

Yankees Continue Dominance of Royals With Series Sweep

For the 20th time since 2015, the New York Yankees took a regular-season series from the Kansas City Royals by sweeping them over the weekend. The Yankees now have sole possession of the American League East for the first time since April 11, with the team one full game in front of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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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?

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

Ryan McMahon News / Pinstripe Alley / April 21

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Ryan McMahon (4/17)

The Yankees entered their recent series against the Royals needing a serious shift in momentum. They were 2-7 in their previous nine games — a stretch which saw them get one-hit by the Rays, fail to score for 17 straight innings, and surrender 13 home runs and 32 runs total in four games against the Angels.

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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.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 21

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Is it too early to officially place the “superstar” label on Rice? Perhaps, but what he’s doing with the bat right now makes it apt.

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Yankees take aim at rival Red Sox

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice continue HR barrage, Yankees blank Royals

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

Joe McCarthy News / Pinstripe Alley / April 21

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Joe McCarthy

" /> Despite finishing just two games back in the NL the following season, McCarthy was shown the door. The Yankees, still reeling from the loss of

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 21

Yankees' Pitching Depth Increasing Likelihood of Major Trade Splash

It was clear in Spring Training what the New York Yankees' strength would be: their starting pitching. Right now, their starters have a group ERA of 2.98.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 21

Yankees prospects: Week 4 minor league recap

The biggest story in the Yankees’ farm system this week was not about the prospects themselves, but rather the rehabbing major leaguers. Anthony Volpe and Gerrit Cole both kicked off likely lengthy rehab assignments in Double-A Somerset that brought increased attention.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 21

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Yankees take aim at rival Red Sox

The rivalry is back, early. For the first time since 2022, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are squaring off in April. Their initial three-game series of the season -- and their first encounter since the 2025 American League wild-card round -- begins Tuesday night in Boston.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / April 21

The Yankees Lineup Patterns Tell a Subtle Story About Future

The New York Yankees feel like they're back on track offensively. Their power surge helped them take four out of six games from the Angels and Royals. Yet, for everything that is going well right now, the one thing they haven't quite solidified is the leadoff spot.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 21

Do you miss the days of the unbalanced MLB schedule?

The Yankees are in Boston today, as they’ll take on their archrivals for the first time in 2026. It’s just the second time the Yankees have faced a divisional

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 21

Yankees news: Baseball’s biggest rivalry is back

MLB.com | Max Ralph: Your New York Yankees return to play on Tuesday at Fenway Park, visiting the Boston Red Sox in the first series between the two archrivals since the Bombers eliminated the Sox from the 2025 Postseason in the Wild Card round.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / April 20

Yankees Vs Red Sox Preview

For the 2,301st time, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will face off in a regular season matchup. While the 2026 season is nascent, in addition to the fact that Boston has had a lethargic start to their campaign, all games in the greatest rivalry in sports matter.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 20

5 Yankees Already on Thin Ice in April

As April nears its end, it's safe to say that the New York Yankees have taken fans on quite the rollercoaster ride early in the 2026 MLB season. After an electric 8-2 start to the campaign, the Yankees fell back to earth with seven losses in a nine-game stretch from April 8 to April 16.

Luis Gil News / New York Yankees on SI / April 20

Red Sox Series Could Change How Yankees Move Forward With Luis Gil

The New York Yankees have certainly seen their fair share of highs and lows early in the 2026 MLB season. Although their outlook appears to be on the rise after sweeping the Kansas City Royals over the weekend, the Yankees' roster still has a few concerns that must be ironed out, including Luis Gil's performance, which has left much to be desired.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / April 20

How Concerned Should the Yankees Be About Their Pitchers?

After an 8-2 start, the runaway subway in the Bronx has stalled. The Yankees have slid to 13-9, a mark saved by a sweep of the lowly Royals this past weekend.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 19

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice continue HR barrage, Yankees blank Royals

Aaron Judge and Ben Rice homered off Cole Ragans in the opening two innings, and the host New York Yankees continued their dominance over the Kansas City Royals with a 7-0 victory on Sunday.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 19

Yankees Acquire 22-Year-Old Pitching Prospect in Trade With Astros

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros have agreed to a two-player swap on Sunday. The Astros traded right-handed pitcher Wilmy Sanchez to the Yankees for infielder Braden Shewmake, New York announced.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Giancarlo Stanton Update Emerges After Removal From Yankees Lineup

The New York Yankees still have one of the best offenses in MLB, but one player who needs to get going is designated hitterGiancarlo Stanton. Through his first 20 games of the season, the 36-year-old veteran has posted a .240 batting average, .296 on-base percentage, .656 OPS, two home runs and 10 RBIs.

Braden Shewmake News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Yankees Trade Braden Shewmake To Astros

The Yankees have traded infielder Braden Shewmake to the Astros. Minor league right-hander Wilmy Sanchez is heading to New York in the deal. Both teams have announced the swap.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Shares Carlos Rodon Injury Update Before Royals Game

The New York Yankees are coming off a 4–2 win over the Kansas City Royals and look to carry that momentum into their next game. Manager Aaron Boone shared encouraging news about left-hander Carlos Rodon, who is nearing a return to the rotation as ace Gerrit Cole begins his rehab assignment.