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Yankees face Rangers looking to begin new winning streak

The New York Yankees are monitoring the status of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton as they prepare to begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

Luis Gil News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 26

Yankees' Luis Gil Move Could Open Door for Top Pitching Prospects

The New York Yankees have made a major decision that will likely shake up their rotation over the next couple of weeks. Right-handed pitcher Luis Gil has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees announced on Sunday.

Jasson Dominguez News / Field Level Media / April 26

Reports: Yankees calling up OF Jasson Dominguez

The New York Yankees are planning to call up outfielder Jasson Dominguez, multiple outlets reported Sunday. A product of the Dominican Republic, Dominguez saw extended action for the Yankees in 2025 and produced during Spring Training before New York optioned him to the minors on March 20.

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New York Yankees News / ESPN / April 26

Yankees calling up OF Domínguez, sources say

The Yankees are calling up outfielder Jasson Domínguez, a former top prospect and regular contributor last season, from Triple A, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

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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 26

Yankees to promote Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A

Earlier today, the Yankees optioned Luis Gil to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after taking the loss in the series finale in Houston. In a corresponding move, the Yankees are reportedly calling up outfielder Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A.

Jasson Dominguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

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.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Yankees Option Luis Gil To Triple-A

The Yankees announced that Luis Gil was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following the right-hander’s tough start against the Astros today. No corresponding move was announced, but the Yankees will likely call up another pitcher prior to tomorrow’s game with the Rangers.

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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.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / April 26

Houston Astros snap New York Yankees’ 8-game winning streak

The Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 7-4 on Sunday to snap New York’s eight-game winning streak. Houston fielded well early to send New York’s first three batters out before Christian Walker put the Astros ahead with a 432′ 2-run homer in the bottom of the first inning.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals when Giancarlo Stanton IL decision will be made

The New York Yankees have been without Giancarlo Stanton for the past two games as he deals with right calf tightness. It’s still uncertain how long Stanton will be out, and manager Aaron Boone says a decision hasn’t been made on whether he’ll be heading toward the injured list.

Jose Caballero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

How Yankees’ Jose Caballero just missed ‘Rickey Henderson-like’ game vs. Astros

As the New York Yankees have been clashing with the Houston Astros over the weekend, it has been a successful series for the team, featuring the continued impressive play from shortstop Jose Caballero, especially in Saturday’s 8-3 win.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 26

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: On the Road Again

It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! This week, the Yankees took to the road to face a pair of down-on-their luck rivals, heading up north to Boston and south to Houston for the first time this season.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 26

Yankees Give Insight on Anthony Volpe's Return after Jose Caballero's Big Night

The New York Yankees are rolling right now. The offense is back to what it was last year, when they led all of baseball with a 119 wRC+. They're a tick below that at 113, which is remarkable, considering a few weeks ago, they struggled to put up runs against the Athletics.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Anthony Volpe Injury Update Emerges Before Astros Game

The New York Yankees have been one of baseball's best teams through the early weeks of the 2026 season. Entering Sunday's series finale at Daikin Park, the Yankees sit at 18-9.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals immediate reaction to Red Sox firing Alex Cora

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have arguably the most heated rivalry in Major League Baseball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a strong reaction on Saturday night, when the Red Sox decided to fire their manager Alex Cora.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 26

The Yankees Offense is Doing One Thing Better Than the Rest of the League

Giancarlo Stanton was a part of the run procession that saw the New York Yankees blow out the Houston Astros in game one of their series. When he went down, the team didn't miss a beat, though.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 26

Yankees play waiting game about Giancarlo Stanton before finale vs. Astros

The New York Yankees have yet to make a decision on the availability of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who departed in the sixth inning of the series opener in Houston on Friday with lower-leg tightness.

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.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26

Cody Bellinger pulled a disrespectful move on Red Sox at end of game

Bellinger apparently did not see the Boston Red Sox as much of a threat this week.

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Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / April 24

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole looked sharp in Hudson Valley Renegades’ 10-2 win

Gerrit Cole completed his second rehab start of the season for the Yankees as the right-hander completed 4.1 IP with four strikeouts and no walks for the Hudson Valley Renegades.

Dave Winfield News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Greatest New York Yankees Outfielders of All Time

Roger Maris. Dave Winfield. Reggie Jackson. Three names you won’t find on the list of the five best New York Yankees outfielders in history. No knock against those legends.

Jasson Dominguez News / Yardbarker / April 24

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez tearing it up in Triple-A

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has been delivering high-level production in Triple-A ball.

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New York Yankees News / The Spun / April 23

Michael Kay Fires Back At Yankees Players Wanting Alternate Uniforms

The New York Yankees might be moving on from yet another tradition. Roughly a year after changing its facial hair policy, the Yankees are considering adding an alternate uniform to its rotation.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

For the second year in a row, the New York Yankees break with tradition because of player pressure. Yankees players have privately pushed to be allowed to wear alternate jerseys during games, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.