New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / May 19

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to make season debut Friday

The New York Yankees will start right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday at home in an American League East battle against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays, Cole's first major league start since Tommy John surgery 14 months ago.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Yankees' Aaron Boone announces Gerrit Cole return date

Cole’s track record is well known at this point, as he has been one of the most consistent performers for most of his career.

Boone's words on Anthony Volpe should worry Yankees fans

Ex-Yankees fan favorite announces his retirement from MLB

Yankees' Aaron Judge tells the truth about losing to the Mets

Braves star lands on injured list in a significant blow

How Rays' Yandy Diaz has been so successful against relievers this season

Spencer Jones News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Scout Compares Spencer Jones to Ex-Yankees Bust

New York Yankees fans won't enjoy hearing this name. One National League scout that I spoke with compared top prospect outfielder Spencer Jones, who was recently called up to make his MLB debut, to ex-Yankees bust Joey Gallo.

Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / May 19

Cam Schlittler Is Yankees' Best Home-Grown Starter in 50 Years

How good is New York Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler? If the season ended today (and of course it doesn't), Schlittler would be the favorite to take home the American League Cy Young Award.

Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / May 19

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Anthony Volpe (5/17)

We’d probably all like to forget the Yankees’ soul-crushing loss on Sunday against the Mets. That being said, there were several moments that can be remembered in a positive light, including Anthony Volpe’s first hit of the 2026 campaign — a two-out double off Freddy Peralta in the second inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Jose Caballero News / Athlon Sports / May 19

When the Yankees are Aiming For Jose Caballero to Return

It sounds like the New York Yankees are close to getting their spark plug shortstop back from the injured list. On Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone told Jomboy Media's Talkin' Yanks podcast that Caballero (fractured right middle finger) played catch yesterday and the hope is that he will be activated from the IL on Friday.

New York Yankees News / The Forkball / May 19

Chisholm Jr. Breaks Slump With Stanton’s Pants, Teammate’s Bat

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. appears to have found an unconventional way out of his early-season struggles — by borrowing a teammate’s pants and another player’s bat.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 19

Yankees prospects: Week 8 minor league recap

Welcome back to another week of the Yankees’ farm report. This week, we saw Gerrit Cole inch closer to his big league return while flashing prime velocity, the Somerset offense continued to pound opponents into submission, and as well as some great individual pitching performances up and down the system.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 19

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Gil McDougald

" /> Former teammates consistently described him as humble, intelligent, and selfless, traits that helped make him one of the most respected players of his era.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 19

Aaron Boone's words on Anthony Volpe should worry Yankees fans

For years, the Yankees have hoped Volpe will take a leap and become their next superstar shortstop, but to no avail.

Yankees should keep eye on Twins' Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

Yankees' David Bednar fizzles in Subway Series finale against Mets

Gio Urshela announces retirement after 10 MLB seasons

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Blue Jays vs. Yankees Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 18

Blue Jays vs. Yankees Game 2 feels like one of those keep the offense going or get shut down fast matchups. The Yankees just edged a tight one in a 7-6 shootout, and now Toronto walks into Yankee Stadium needing a response against a lineup that’s been punishing mistakes all season.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / May 19

Yankees Keep Finding New Ways To Win In Big Moments

The New York Yankees did not win Monday night because Aaron Judge carried the offense alone. Lineup balance may be the biggest reason this team suddenly feels more dangerous than previous Yankees rosters.

Jazz Chisholm News / Field Level Media / May 19

Hot streak carries Yankees, Jazz Chisholm Jr. into rematch vs. Jays

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s recent uptick at the plate helped the New York Yankees successfully start the season series with the Toronto Blue Jays after some frustrating experiences against their division rival last year.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 19

Will these “urgent” Yankees be early to the trade block?

Let’s dial back to Sunday. With the caveat that I’m surprised Sean Manaea is still on an MLB roster, Aaron Boone hit all the right buttons. Pinch-hitter Paul Goldschmidt gets dotted to load the bases with one out, Max Schuemann comes into run for him.

David Bednar News / New York Yankees on SI / May 19

David Bednar is on Thin Ice as Yankees' Bullpen Desperately Searches for Answers

Something happens to closers for the New York Yankees. It doesn't matter how seasoned they are. There is always an untouchable streak until eventually, they hit a wall, and it gets to a point where every outing is a tightrope act.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits lingering feeling about Blue Jays

The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays immediately regained intensity Monday night as Jazz Chisholm Jr. admitted the frustration from last year’s playoff elimination still lingers throughout the Yankees clubhouse.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Yankees paying season-long tribute to John Sterling with perfect patch

It’s been two weeks since longtime New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling passed away at the age of 87. On Monday, the team officially announced they will be donning a tribute patch in his memory for the remainder of the season.

New York Yankees News / Ball Exclusives / May 18

Yankees honor late broadcaster John Sterling with jersey patch

The New York Yankees are debuting their commemorative jersey patch for legendary Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling, who died earlier this month at the age of 87.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 18

Yankees Make Unexpected Move With Top Pitching Prospect Elmer Rodriguez

One of the New York Yankees' top pitching prospects, Elmer Rodríguez, just recently returned to the majors to start on Sunday. But now, the team has quickly decided to switch up its short-term plan for the 22-year-old.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18