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Cody Bellinger grand slam lifts Yankees past Mets

Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam to cap a six-run eighth inning as the host New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-2 victory over the New York Mets in the finale of the Subway Series on Sunday night.

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Yankees’ underrated rotation piece has strong first rehab start

JT Brubaker began a rehab assignment with the Hudson Valley Renegades this weekend, as the Yankees are hoping to add some more veteran depth to their pitching staff.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Another Setback for Former Yankees Trade Chip After Surgery News

Hayden Wesnesk, a former Yankees top pitching prospect is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Sunday. He’ll miss the rest of the 2025 season and likely much of 2026.

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Oswaldo Cabrera News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Yankees Players Fill In for Cabrera, Give Bronx Kids a Day to Remember

While Oswaldo Cabrera continues his recovery from surgery, a few of his New York Yankees teammates made sure his annual youth baseball camp carried on without missing a beat.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / May 18

Mets Star Wants Subway World Series With Yankees

The current Subway Series is tied up heading into Game 3, and New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso would already love to see a rematch against the New York Yankees in October.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / May 18

How Aaron Judge's 2025 Season Mirrors Legendary Performances

Aaron Judge continues to make the case that he is the best baseball player of a generation, ESPN Insider Buster Olney points out. On Friday night, Judge reached base for the 100th time this season, hitting that mark in just the Yankees’ 44th game.

Scott Effross News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Yankees Make Bullpen Roster Move Before Sunday Night Game

The Yankees bullpen might need help, but Scott Effross will have to wait to get back to the big leagues. On Sunday, the Yankees announced they’ve reinstated Effross from the 15-day injured list but optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Effross has been working his way back from the Tommy John surgery that wiped out his 2023 season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Mets’ Edwin Díaz drops mic after striking out Aaron Judge to beat Yankees

New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz made a bold statement after fanning New York Yankees star Aaron Judge on Saturday. Diaz posted that key strikeout to end the game against the Bronx Bombers.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 18

Yankees Option RHP After Rehab Assignment

The injury news has come in hot on the pitching front for the New York Yankees over the past few days. This time around, the team announced on Twitter that they optioned right-handed reliever Scott Effross to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he finished his rehab assignment.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Yankees Announce Pitching Reinforcement is Nearing a Return

The New York Yankees’ pitching depth has reached a breaking point, to they are embracing any good news they can get. Sunday, they some reassuring news that could help their pitching depth.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 18

Yankees RHP Beginning Rehab Assignment

The New York Yankees' rotation has been operating at a deficit this season amidst injuries to Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil and Marcus Stroman, but they should soon receive a much-needed boost on that front.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Yankees Rookie Learns Tough Defensive Lesson in Subway Series Loss

Jasson Dominguez has been under the microscope in left field since the moment the New York Yankees named him their starting left fielder. A natural centerfielder, Dominguez is learning the position on the fly, and every misstep feels a little bigger because of how much he struggled defensively last season and this spring.

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Marcus Stroman News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Marcus Stroman’s Injury May Be a Trade Deadline Win for the Yankees

Marcus Stroman hasn’t thrown a pitch since April, but somehow, his trade value is quietly heating up. The Yankees might have stumbled into a rare bit of

DJ LeMahieu News / New York Yankees on SI / May 18

Yankees' DJ LeMahieu Turns Back Clock vs. Mets

The 2024 season was one to forget for DJ LeMahieu, but the New York Yankees veteran is ready to turn a new page. The Yankees activated the 36-year-old, who had been dealing with a left calf strain since the early goings of spring training, off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after placing Oswaldo Cabrera on the IL with a fractured ankle.

Oswaldo Cabrera News / Fastball on SI / May 17

Yankees 3B Oswaldo Cabrera 'Probably Unlikely' to Return in 2025 Following Surgery

After suffering a scary injury Monday night against the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera has started his road to recovery.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton’s injury timeline remains uncertain

At the moment, the New York Yankees’ mission to return to October has gotten off to a good start. The team beat their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets, 6-2 on Friday evening.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Yankees dealt concerning pitching injury

The New York Yankees’ pitching staff, especially their bullpen, is experiencing setbacks. Though the Yankees will have added relief in their upcoming series

Jake Cousins News / Field Level Media / May 17

Yankees RHP Jake Cousins (pectoral) shut down 4-5 days

New York Yankees right-hander Jake Cousins will be shut down for four to five days after experiencing pectoral discomfort following a live batting practice session, manager Aaron Boone said Saturday.