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Watch: Aaron Judge ties MLB lead with 13th home run

The New York Yankees have finally found more of a rhythm over the last couple of weeks, highlighted by Aaron Judge‘s increased success at the plate. In fact, during Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, Judge cracked a 413’ two-run homer in the bottom of the third inning.

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Ben Rice lifted from game with apparent wrist injury

Burgeoning Yankee superstar Ben Rice was removed in the fourth inning from Sunday’s game with the Orioles at Yankee Stadium. It was not immediately apparent why Rice, who slugged his 12th home run of the season in the first, exited the game.

Bradley Hanner News / Pinstripe Alley / May 3

Bradley Hanner making key contributions so far in Yankees’ Triple-A bullpen

One of the strengths of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders this season is their bullpen. Entering Saturday, the Yankees’ Triple-A club ranked second in the International League in bullpen ERA at 3.40 and paced Triple-A in fewest walks with 57.

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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?

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Giancarlo Stanton News / Total Pro Sports / May 3

Giancarlo Stanton Injury: Yankees Reporter Shares Latest Update On Slugger’s Progress

Despite his advancing age, Giancarlo Stanton remains an important part of the lefty-heavy New York Yankees lineup. Although he is still a formidable presence in the batter’s box, injuries have persistently dogged the 35-year-old slugger in recent years.

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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 / Pinstripe Alley / May 3

Reactions to the Yankees’ AL East foes’ first month of play

Pinstripe Alley readers are well accustomed to our traditional end-of-month check-ins around the other five divisions. With that in mind, we’ve decided to take this opportunity in early May to cover one specific aspect that stands out about the journeys of the Yankees’ adversaries in the AL East.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / May 3

The Sign Cody Bellinger Could be Heating Up for the Yankees

Cody Bellinger put the New York Yankees on his back against the division rival Baltimore Orioles. Every time the Orioles seemed to crawl back, it felt like Bellinger would send a ball into the short porch at Yankee Stadium, quelling any rally that Baltimore thought that they could conjure up, in their quest to get to .500 on the season.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 3

What Ryan Weathers Took from Max Fried's Toolbox in Latest Start

When the New York Yankees traded for Ryan Weathers, it was hard to imagine they would see the results they did so quickly, especially after he failed to get out of the fifth inning in his first start.

Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / May 3

Yankees news: What to do with Anthony Volpe

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: Anthony Volpe’s rehab assignment will end today, and the Yankees will have to chose what to do with the former top prospect.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Hits keep coming for Yankees while Orioles having issues making contact

Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger are a pair of potent left-handed bats supporting Aaron Judge in the middle of the New York Yankees' lineup. The duo keyed the previous two wins, and the Yankees attempt to secure another series victory Sunday afternoon when they host the Baltimore Orioles.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Yankees could send former Gold Glove winner to minors

The New York Yankees may be preparing to ship a regular starter of theirs back to the minor leagues. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports revealed Saturday that there is a chance the Yankees will not activate shortstop Anthony Volpe when his rehab assignment expires on Sunday.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops honest Cody Bellinger admission after huge game vs. Orioles

NEW YORK– It was Star Wars day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, and the force was clearly strong with outfielder Cody Bellinger as the New York Yankees notched their second straight win with a 9-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Checking In On Hitters Who Accepted Qualifying Offers

Out of 13 players who received the qualifying offer this winter, four chose to accept. There were two hitters in that group: Trent Grisham and Gleyber Torres.

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Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / May 2

Cody Bellinger's 4-hit day leads Yankees over Orioles

Cody Bellinger hit a pair of solo homers as part of a four-hit showing and drove in four runs, leading the New York Yankees to a 9-4 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Yankees suddenly facing big Anthony Volpe decision

After a disappointing end to their 2025 season, the New York Yankees are off to an incredible start, holding the best record in the American League despite having multiple players still working back from injuries.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Yankees Receive Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update After 6 Missed Games

The New York Yankees have kept their lead at the top of the American League East with a 21-11 record, the best in the American League. The combination of power hitters Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, with contact hitters Cody Bellinger and Jose Caballero, has helped the team reach the top so far in 2026.