New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yankees win eighth consecutive game with three homers in Houston

The Yankees arrived in Houston with all the momentum and a six-game winning streak following a sweep of the now-skipperless Red Sox at Fenway. A couple days later, they’re eyeing yet another dusting of a rival on the road.

Giancarlo Stanton News / ESPN / April 25

Stanton (calf) sits out Sat. as Yanks mull IL stint

Giancarlo Stanton sat out Saturday's game against the Astros and could land on the injured list because of right calf tightness, manager Aaron Boone said.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

Yankees activate Ryan Weathers, place reliever Angel Chivilli on injured list

Ryan Weathers is back from the paternity list and will be rejoining the rotation ahead of his start tonight in Houston against the Astros. The corresponding move was to place right-hander Angel Chivilli on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort, retroactive to April 23rd.

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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?

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Yankees place pitcher on IL before Astros clash

Although the New York Yankees continue to carry a low team batting average, which has been a recurring problem in their postseason trips, they might be able to offset that statistic with first-rate pitching.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / New York Yankees on SI / April 25

3 Yankees Pitchers Most Likely to Be Moved in an Early-Season Trade

The New York Yankees are catching fire, having swept the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox before opening their road series against the Houston Astros with Friday's 12-4 win.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

What Yankees’ Aaron Boone said about Giancarlo Stanton’s injury scare after Astros game

As New York Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton’s power has been a key contribution for the team ever since he was traded from the Miami Marlins back in 2017, the team could be at risk of losing that aspect for some time.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

Yankees’ Triple-A RailRiders displaying gritty, come-from-behind attitude

This year’s Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are a team that keeps battling until the final out, and it is quickly becoming their M.O. Seven of their 13 wins through the first 24 games have occurred when the club was trailing at some point in the contest.

Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / April 25

Ben Rice's Alleged Weakness is Actually a Strength

Aaron Boone provided an emphatic answer when asked if he believes Ben Rice is a platoon player. "Hell no," is what the manager for the New York Yankees told the Athletic's Brendan Kuty in the middle of that series between his squad and Mike Trout's Angels.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

The Yankees All-April Birthday Team

Back in August, I began a series here at Pinstripe Alley where I was going to put together an All-Star Yankee team of players who were born in a given month.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Jazz Chisholm got crushed for his awful ABS challenge

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm heard it after an awful ABS challenge during Friday’s game against the Houston Astros. Chisholm challenged a 3-2 pitch in the 9th inning of Friday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex.

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.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Russ Ford

" /> From 1911-13, Ford was still somewhere between good and very good, but he never quite matched 1910 again. He dealt with arm fatigue in 1913, which led to the Highlanders/Yankees’ contract offer for 1914 including a sizeable pay cut.

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New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / April 25

Is the Yankees’ Second-Best Hitter Still Stuck in a Platoon?

We are not even a month into the 2026 MLB season, and we have already seen several surprise players taking the lead for their teams. One of these players is the New York Yankees‘ Ben Rice.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 25

Streaking Yankees set for Astros, await injury news on Giancarlo Stanton

The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton's lower right leg. The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Saturday.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / April 25

One Positive Anthony Volpe Sign Before his Return to the Yankees

Most are not so thrilled about the return of Anthony Volpe to the New York Yankees. The last time he was in uniform, he whiffed in his final at-bat of the season against the Blue Jays in the ALDS.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 25

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) considered day-to-day

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton exited New York's game at Houston on Friday due to right lower leg tightness, but the team is optimistic it isn't a serious injury.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 24

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yanks crush Astros; Giancarlo Stanton injured

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and drove in four and the visiting New York Yankees ran their winning streak to seven by taking control early in their 12-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Yankees Announce Carlos Rodon News After 25 Missed Games

Carlos Rodón has yet to appear in a game for the New York Yankees this 2026 MLB season. Since being drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2014 MLB Draft, Rodón has been a prolific professional pitcher — when healthy, that is.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25