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Yankees pitchers need to keep ball in yard vs. Royals

The New York Yankees encountered warmer weather and trouble preventing pitches from leaving their home ballpark during their last series. After allowing 13 homers in their previous four games, the Yankees hope to make better pitches Friday night when they host the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series.

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Why Aaron Boone isn’t giving up on Ryan McMahon

The New York Yankees are watching a brutal slump involving Ryan McMahon. One that gets fans believing if Aaron Boone will demote him down the lineup. McMahon already didn’t record any hits or at-bat attempts in the 11-4 Thursday loss to the Anaheim Angels.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 16

Yankees' Failed ABS Challenges a Real Issue After Thursday's Loss

The Yankees' bats are fully under the microscope as the offense continues to spearhead their recent skid. The woes of Ryan McMahon and Randal Grichuk have many looking for answers elsewhere, while Aaron Boone's maddening refusal to use Ben Rice against lefties also adds to the current main areas of frustration.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 16

Yankees drop series finale and make the wrong kind of history

Some losses are harder than others and some splits feel more like a loss than a tie. For the Yankees on Thursday afternoon, a series filled with emotional swings finally tipped the wrong way, as a game that felt within reach for much of the afternoon slipped into a lopsided loss by the end.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

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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.

Max Fried News / Empire Sports Media / April 16

NY Yankees 4, Angels 11: Good news and bad news as Max Fried, bullpen can’t contain Angels offense in finale

The New York Yankees allowed eight hits, 11 runs, and three long homers in their 11-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx on Thursday, in their series finale.

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

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

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

Huge Carlos Mendoza job-security update revealed amid Mets' losing streak

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 16

Aaron Judge’s Historic Home Run Pace: Can He Reach 600?

Aaron Judge has made Major League Baseball history plenty of of times already throughout his career when it has come to his prolific power. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or not, you have been able to see one of the best sluggers in MLB history in his prime.

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.

Carlos Rodon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Carlos Rodon injury plan surfaces as Yankees takes cautious approach

The New York Yankees have been patiently waiting for Carlos Rodon to make his 2026 debut. Now, they have a plan in place for his return to the major leagues.

Luis Gil News / Pinstripe Alley / April 16

Luis Gil’s second outing of the season was a mixed bag

Last week, Yankees right-hander Luis Gil made his season debut against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing three runs in four innings, with three hits, three walks, and just two strikeouts.

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Aaron Boone News / New York Yankees on SI / April 16

Yankees Give Aaron Boone All the Evidence He Needs to Ride Momentum From Walk-Off Win

When the New York Yankees outdueled the Angels on Monday, it felt like a moment where things were coming together. Aaron Judge was hitting balls into the seats, and Trent Grisham broke out of a funk.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 16

NY Yankees prospect Elmer Rodriguez lowers Triple-A ERA to a microscopic 1.15 after latest gem

The New York Yankees‘ starting pitching depth is enviable. Their rotation has a 3.12 ERA so far in the 2026 campaign, fourth in MLB and second in the American League behind the Kansas City Royals.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 16

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Paul Waner

If I asked you to name Hall of Famers who have played for the Yankees, you would probably list the likes of Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Derek Jeter and the other big names and legends from the franchise’s history.

Gerrit Cole News / New York Yankees on SI / April 16

Gerrit Cole's Impending Return Changes Yankees Season Trajectory

The idea that a player coming off the injury list is as good as a trade has always felt like a foreshadowing for a disappointing trade deadline. In the case of Gerrit Cole, however, the sentiment does bear some credence.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Angels' Mike Trout, Yankees' Aaron Judge look for encores in finale

Mike Trout is enjoying a memorable power display at Yankee Stadium for the Los Angeles Angels. Jose Caballero is enjoying a memorable series in the late innings for the New York Yankees.

Will Warren News / Pinstripe Alley / April 16

Yankees Sequence of the Week: Will Warren (4/13)

Monday night’s zany 11-10 walk-off win over the Angels will be remembered for the offensive heroics of both lineups far more than any pitching performance.

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

Mike Trout makes history in multiple ways at Yankee Stadium

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

All it took was a trip to Yankee Stadium to get Mike Trout going.

Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.

Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

Francisco Lindor makes big admission about 'desperation' amid losing streak

Huge Carlos Mendoza job-security update revealed amid losing streak

Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros' concerning situation

Five pitchers off to dominant starts

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15

Jose Caballero, Yankees walk-off Angels for 2nd time in series

Jose Caballero hit a game-ending two-run double with one out in the ninth inning off Jordan Romano, and the New York Yankees earned a 5-4 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Yankees Receive Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon Injury Updates Before Angels Game

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared an update, as the team appears to be close to getting two of their key rotation pieces back, with Gerrit Cole

Aaron Boone News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Aaron Boone reveals which rival player reminds him of Deion Sanders

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had some high praise for one rival player. In an appearance on the “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast, Boone was full of praise for Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson, who is regarded as potentially the fastest player in baseball.