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Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s Giancarlo Stanton IL revelation is actually a sigh of relief

The New York Yankees recently placed Giancarlo Stanton on the IL with a calf injury. Manager Aaron Boone shared an encouraging update on Stanton’s injury, however, via ESPN.

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José Caballero did exactly what was asked of him in Anthony Volpe’s absence

We don’t know exactly when, but Anthony Volpe is nearing a return to the Yankees. Once the team ends his rehab assignment and brings him back to the big leagues, the expectation is that Volpe will resume his duties as the starting shortstop or, at the very least, play the majority of games there going forward.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 28

So, who on the Yankees is allowed to challenge balls and strikes?

I’m writing this before the Yankees take on the Rangers Monday night, so it’s subject to change, but at this moment Jazz Chisholm Jr. is the worst player in baseball when it comes to the ABS challenge system.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 28

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Tom Sturdivant

The late 1950s were among the best of times in the rich history of the New York Yankees. While the likes of Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Whitey Ford made the headlines, those years featured deep rosters for the Bombers, including exemplary depth and talent on the mound.

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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 / April 28

Yankees to call up top prospect Elmer Rodríguez

In a bit of surprising news, the Yankees will be calling up one of their top pitching prospects, Elmer Rodríguez, to make a spot start this week. Aaron Boone confirmed today that Rodríguez would start tomorrow afternoon’s series finale with the Rangers.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Ben Rice join Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra with ‘hold your beer’ moment

The New York Yankees have the most home runs in the majors, having hit 46 of them. It is not just Aaron Judge hitting bombs, but Ben Rice is also joining in on the dinger parade.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 28

Yankees' Ben Rice on incredible pace amid scorching start

Rice is off to a red-hot start in 2026 and has himself on an incredible pace as a result.

Yankees get potential Anthony Volpe injury return date

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

Yankees recall Jasson Dominguez

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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 / New York Yankees on SI / April 28

Ben Rice Off to a Hotter Start than Juan Soto in his Lone Year with the Yankees

Jack Leiter has all the tools to be one of the great pitchers in baseball. He certainly has the familial pedigree for it. Allowing four earned runs in six innings looks worse than his actual pitching.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Yankees To Recall Elmer Rodríguez For MLB Debut

The Yankees will recall highly-regarded pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez this week, as first reported by Yankees Farm. Manager Aaron Boone tells Talkin’ Yanks that the 22-year-old righty will start Wednesday’s game against the Rangers.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon Makes Personal Announcement

There is always attention surrounding Carlos Rodon when he takes the mound, but this week, the New York Yankees left-hander made headlines for something away from baseball.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 28

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 2 brings a quick turnaround and a very different kind of tension. New York grabbed the opener with a power punch, but now Texas is back at home trying to respond before this series starts slipping away.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 28

Rating your Yankees hot takes

Last week, Andrew put out a post on our feed asking for your hot takes, and you all delivered. With the Yankees rolling and on their way to another competitive season, there’s plenty of things to get ambitious about, so let’s see what’s got you all fired up after a month or so of play.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 28

Yankees get potential Anthony Volpe injury return date

The New York Yankees continue to wait for the recovery of former star prospect Anthony Volpe.

Yankees To Place Giancarlo Stanton On Injured List

Yankees recall Jasson Dominguez

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 28

Yankees Power Surge Proves the Lineup was Never the Issue

Things were looking dicey for the New York Yankees after that series with the Athletics. They lost to a team that hasn't been good for quite some time, and on top of that, finished the series with a 1-0 loss.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 28

Yankees Fan Tries To Show Off In Front Of His Girlfriend, Gets Dropped By 2 Rangers Fans In Wild Scene

Cameras caught a wild brawl between a New York Yankees fan and a Texas Rangers supporter during Monday’s game at Globe Life Field. Just two weeks ago, a video went viral of New York Yankees fans fighting each other in the team’s 11-4 home loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Yankees announce a major Giancarlo Stanton injury development

Giancarlo Stanton will miss more time after the New York Yankees made the decision to place the slugger on the 10-day injured list. The Yankees made the move on Stanton after an MRI showed a “low-grade” calf strain, via Greg Joyce of the New York Post.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 28

How might the Yankees handle the upcoming roster crunch?

At some point in the near future — either later this week or early next week — Anthony Volpe will be activated from the injured list to make his season debut after starting the year on the injured list due to offseason shoulder surgery.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 28

Cam Schlittler, Yankees push to keep cruising vs. Rangers

Cam Schlittler's second season in the majors is going well. Jacob deGrom's second full season following his recovery from elbow surgery also is off to a strong start.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 28

Will Warren vs. Ryan Weathers: Who's Most Likely to be Moved to Yankees' Bullpen?

The New York Yankees have one of baseball's best starting rotations. Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers have been outstanding more often than not whenever they've stepped on the mound, allowing the Yankees the chance to beat Major League Baseball's top contenders on any given night.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 27

Aaron Judge hits 11th homer, Ben Rice hits 10th as Yankees top Rangers

Max Fried pitched six scoreless innings and was backed by three homers as the New York Yankees recorded a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Yankees To Place Giancarlo Stanton On Injured List

The Yankees are placing Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a “low-grade” strain of his right calf, manager Aaron Boone told reporters (relayed by Erik Boland of Newsday).

Paul DeJong News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Yankees Facing Roster Dilemma After Paul Dejong’s Decision

The New York Yankees are coming off a 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros, but still look strong as the top team in the American League East as they prepare to face the Texas Rangers.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Yankees rumors: When could Anthony Volpe make return to MLB lineup amid shoulder injury?

The New York Yankees remain a central focus as speculation grows around Anthony Volpe’s return, injury updates, and lineup decisions. The club could soon welcome back its starting shortstop, with his rehab assignment nearing completion.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 27

Yankees recall Jasson Dominguez

The Yankees are calling up outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Jazz Chisholm got crushed for his awful ABS challenge

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz

Jasson Dominguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Yankees to promote Jasson Dominguez

The Yankees are calling Jasson Dominguez back up to the big leagues, according to reporter Francys Romero. The move will be made official prior to tomorrow’s game with the Rangers.

Jazz Chisholm 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.