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NY Yankees’ Gerrit Cole nearing rehab assignment

The New York Yankees have the best rotation in baseball. As of Tuesday afternoon, it wasn’t even close, as they were the only team in baseball with a sub-2.00 ERA from its starters to this point.

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Max Fried Will Win The AL Cy Young

All-Star. MLB All-First Team. Gold Glove. World Series champion. These are just some of the accolades that New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried has on his resume.

Brendan Beck News / Empire Sports Media / April 7

NY Yankees’ Brendan Beck is off to a fast start in 2026

The Scranton RailRiders are off to a solid start in 2026, and Yankees’ second-round pick Brendan Beck (2021) is one of the biggest reasons why. In two

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 7

Key stats say the NY Yankees have the best rotation in baseball

The New York Yankees entered the 2026 campaign with three key injuries in their rotation: Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt. All three belong in the pitching staff even when the team is fully healthy.

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How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Giancarlo Stanton News / Pinstripe Alley / April 7

Giancarlo Stanton’s start almost seems too good to be true

The Yankees 2026 regular season and pursuit of another American League East title and, most of all, a World Series championship is underway with about as few hitches as a fan could ask for.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Ben Rice News / Pinstripe Alley / April 7

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Ben Rice (4/3)

While it was the pitching staff that carried the team through the first week of games, the offense began to break out scoring 23 runs in their three-game set against the Marlins.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 7

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Oral Hildebrand

" /> Then came October. In the 1939 World Series against Cincinnati, Hildebrand took the ball in Game 4 and delivered four shutout innings, helping close out the sweep and secure the championship.

Ben Rice News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Why Ben Rice’s strong start to 2026 is anything but ‘fools gold’

Almost no one would describe New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice as anything other than one of the game’s best young bats. Ever since he burst onto the scene in 2024 and became the first New York rookie to hit three home runs in a game, he has continued to show a knack for hard contact.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 7

Yankees prospects: Week 2 minor league recap

) For the first time this year, all four Yankees full-season affiliates were in action this past week, as Somerset, Hudson Valley, and kicked off their seasons on Friday night while Scranton put in a full week of work.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 7

Do the Yankees have a problem with the bottom of their lineup?

The Yankees had an excellent first week and a half of the season, winning three series in a row en route to a 7-2 start. Their pitching was fantastic, their offense was carried by a stellar top-half of the order, and even their two losses came in games in which they led late and only lost by one run.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 7

Yankees news: Early struggles and other musings from the young season

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner: Over the weekend, the Yankees faced the Marlins, and Miami have been doing something you might not have realized. Starting towards the end of last season, the Marlins have begun calling pitches in the dugout via the coaching staff and relaying them to the catcher and the pitcher.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

Diving Into The Early Dominance Of The Yankees’ Bullpen

Despite Sunday’s disappointing 7-6 loss to the Miami Marlins, the New York Yankees still have many positives from the first two weeks of 2026. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is how dominant their pitching, specifically their starting pitching, has been despite missing Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / April 5

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton the Consummate Transplant New Yorker

Giancarlo Stanton's deal with the New York Yankees got off on a rocky footing with a string of injury-laden years, but since that 2024 postseason run, he has been the most dependable bat in big moments.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 5

Is Ryan McMahon's performance becoming a concern for Yankees?

Is it time to worry about McMahon?

Yankees rotation to get boost

Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive in rough outing vs. Pirates

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 5

Yankees rotation to get boost on Friday

Their fifth starter will make one more rehab outing on Sunday before potentially being activated ahead of their game against the Rays at Tropicana Field.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton records first regular-season steal since 2020

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Carlos Rodon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon provides crucial injury update

Carlos Rodon will eventually be a key contributor in the New York Yankees’ pitching rotation. There are still more hurdles to cross, but Rodon is taking steps towards making his return to the major league mound.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / April 5

On a roll, Yankees to send Max Fried up against Marlins

Max Fried lived up to his billing as a frontline starter in the first season of an eight-year contract signed before the New York Yankees knew just how important he would be because of an injury to Gerrit Cole.

Luis Gil News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Luis Gil To Return To Yankees Next Week

Right-hander Luis Gil is expected to rejoin the Yankees next week, manager Aaron Boone told reporters, including Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The skipper said Gil will be back with the big-league club on regular rest following his Triple-A start on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4

Yankees rally past Marlins, win 4th straight and improve to 7-1

Giancarlo Stanton hit a tiebreaking two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees continued their hot start by hanging on for a 9-7 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Saturday night.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Yardbarker / April 4

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton records first regular-season steal since 2020

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is never going to be confused for a base-stealing threat. However, he picked his spot well on Saturday night.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton reveals secret to his hot start to the season

Cam Schlittler deals another gem as Yankees rotation looks even stronger

Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena turn heads with their interaction after beating the Yankees

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Ben Rice News / Last Word On Sports / April 4