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Yankees’ Ben Rice is doing something Amed Rosario has never seen in his career

New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice’s early 2026 production has reached an unprecedented level, according to veteran teammate Amed Rosario. On Saturday, Rice extended his home run streak to three games in a 13-4 win over the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with two walks.

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 19

Hamel happy to be on this side of Yankees-Mets rivalry

For Dom Hamel, it is a bit of a homecoming. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders right-hander was scheduled to pitch the second game of a doubleheader against the Syracuse Mets at NBT Bank Stadium in New York.

Will Warren News / Pinstripe Alley / April 19

Yankees news: Warren, bats key blowout win

SNY | John Flanigan: Will Warren dominated the Royals Saturday, holding them off the board into the seventh inning to continue an encouraging start. “The four-seam was really playing well,” Aaron Boone said of his second-year starter.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Yankees out to continue success vs. lefties, sweep Royals

The New York Yankees struggled in most of their encounters against left-handed pitching until Saturday. Then they dominated Kansas City southpaw Noah Cameron and rolled to their most lopsided victory of the season.

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.

Cody Bellinger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger reveals secret behind his 2-home run game vs. Royals

As there was a home run explosion in the New York Yankees’ win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, 13-4, star Cody Bellinger would contribute with two dingers of his own.

Will Warren News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Yankees’ Will Warren accomplishes impressive feat in stellar start vs. Royals

Fans of the New York Yankees received two treats against the Kansas City Royals Saturday. Ben Rice blasting a deep home run rose as one. But the second involved Will Warren hitting a new feat.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / April 18

Cody Bellinger homers twice, as Yankees eclipse Royals

Cody Bellinger homered twice and collected five RBIs Saturday afternoon, and the New York Yankees easily recorded a 13-4 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 18

Yankees club four homers in blowout win over Royals

Their overall record is still fine, but the Yankees have struggled of late. Even a lot of their wins have required comebacks or them holding on for dear life over the final couple outs.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Shares Carlos Rodon Injury Update Before Royals Game

The New York Yankees are coming off a 4–2 win over the Kansas City Royals and look to carry that momentum into their next game. Manager Aaron Boone shared encouraging news about left-hander Carlos Rodon, who is nearing a return to the rotation as ace Gerrit Cole begins his rehab assignment.

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.

Camilo Doval News / New York Yankees on SI / April 18

What Setup Options Exist Beyond Camilo Doval for Yankees

Camilo Doval's outing against the Royals started off well enough. It looked like it was going to be one of the few he had while with the New York Yankees that would be drama-free.

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Ryan McMahon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes ‘exhausted’ confession after heroic home run off bench to beat Royals

The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Friday night. Ryan McMahon has struggled all season, but he came through with a clutch home run off the bench.

Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

How Yankees’ Gerrit Cole pitched in first rehab start since Tommy John surgery

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made his first rehab start on Friday for Double-A Somerset Patriots against the Reading Fightin Phils, in what was his first game appearance since Tommy John surgery in early 2025 and his first official outing since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 18

Why Amed Rosario Will Still Be a Thorn in Ryan McMahon's Side

Michael Wacha is a tough righty who has always given the New York Yankees fits. It's to the point where Aaron Judge didn't get his first extra-base hit against him until their win against the Royals, and even then, it wasn't like Judge did much against Wacha thereafter.

CC Sabathia News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18

CC Sabathia has cheeky reply to sky-high World Cup transit prices

Former New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia injected a dose of humor into the debate over 2026 World Cup transportation costs with a cheeky tweet on Friday.

Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / April 17

Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole (elbow) set to begin rehab assignment

The New York Yankees sent Gerrit Cole on a minor league rehab assignment Friday as the right-hander closes in on his first major league appearance since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.

Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / April 17

Ben Rice at Catcher Isn't the Solution Some Yankees Fans Think it Is

Ben Rice's moon shot against the Angels on Thursday has made it clear that there is no reason to keep him out of the lineup for any reason. He's as true a power threat as the Yankees have developed since Aaron Judge.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Aaron Boone blasts ‘overly sensitive’ umps following ejection

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed frustration with the umpiring crew after receiving his first ejection of the 2026 season during an 11-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 17

Wild Brawl Breaks Out Between New York Yankees Fans – Fists & Bodies Flying In The Stands

A crazy brawl broke out between New York Yankees fans in the stands during Thursday’s afternoon home game against the Los Angeles Angels. The New York Yankees wrapped up their four-game series with Mike Trout and the visiting Angels, looking to secure the series victory.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 16

Yankees' Elmer Rodriguez Lowers Already-Absurd ERA in Latest Triple-A Start

One of the New York Yankees' top pitching prospects, right-hander Elmer Rodriguez, is continuing to impress early in the 2026 minor league season. Rodriguez, New York's No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 16

Mike Trout, Aaron Judge put on another power show

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge have been two of the best players in Major League Baseball for more than a decade.

Mike Trout's hot bat makes history in multiple ways at Yankee Stadium

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Hitting coach has 'pretty simple' explanation for Mets' offensive woes amid losing streak

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New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 16

'Sheer Buffoonery' – Radio Host Goes Off On Aaron Boone After Ben Rice Blunder

It’s not the first time Aaron Boone was criticized for his decisions, and it won’t be the last. The Yankees manager has often been in the spotlight for supporting poor-performing players.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 16