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Yankees Do Something to Red Sox They Haven’t Done in Years

The New York Yankees were able to complete the sweep against the Boston Red Sox, but Game 3 was more of a grind than the previous two were. Heroics by Giancarlo Stanton and Amed Rosario earlier in the series set the tone early, but, in the much-anticipated Fenway Park debut of Cam Schlittler, the Yankees had to keep clawing back.

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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.

Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / April 24

Cam Schlittler Displayed the One Trait All Great Pitchers Have

Cam Schlittler stepped onto the mound in Fenway Park for the first time in his career. It was a homecoming for the New England native, and emotions were complicated for the budding New York Yankees ace.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 24

Yankees news: Cam Schlittler’s apprenticeship under Gerrit Cole

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner: Cam Schlittler has been one of the biggest surprises in recent Yankee history, coming onto the major-league stage in the most impressive way in less than a year.

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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

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New York Yankees News / ESPN / April 23

Schlittler: Heckling 'not too bad' in win at Fenway

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he didn't face the type of abuse he was subjected to online in his first appearance against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

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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.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 23

Game Recap: Tolle Punches Out 11, Bullpen Implodes, Yankees Complete Sweep of Red Sox

The Red Sox dropped the series finale to the Yankees 4-2 this evening and were swept by New York. Peyton Tolle struck out a career high 11 batters. The left allowed three hits and one run over six innings while walking one.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees sweep Red Sox with late rally at Fenway

For six innings, it looked like the Yankees might finally run out of timely hits in Boston. I will not lie and say I did not put my broom back in the closet.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / April 23

Cody Bellinger's pinch-hit 2-run single propels Yankees past Red Sox

Cody Bellinger drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single to help the visiting New York Yankees extend their winning streak to six games by beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2 Thursday night.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Watch Jazz Chisholm Jr. torch Red Sox with first HR of 2026

It’s been a hectic time for New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. On the one hand, he made some defensive errors during a recent losing streak. Then, on the other hand, Chisholm made a stylistic tribute to Jackie Robinson.

New York Yankees 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.

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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

Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler explains his 3-fastball arsenal that is lighting up MLB hitters

After a so-so start to the season, the New York Yankees are right where they want to be in the final week of April. They are in first place in the American League East with 2.0-game lead over the second place Rays.

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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.

Gerrit Cole News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Gerrit Cole's Path to Rejoining Yankees' Rotation Isn't as Clear as it Once Was

The New York Yankees' early success in the 2026 MLB season has come despite them being shorthanded to begin the campaign. A handful of Yankees veterans are currently healing from various ailments, including right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole, who missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

The Yankees are bringing the sinker back in vogue

The year is 1997. Liván Hernández takes the mound for the Marlins in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Braves. Little did the Braves, the fans in attendance, and those tuning in know that they were about to witness one of the most outrageous displays of home plate umpiring in MLB history.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Yankees Announce Decision After Unfortunate Development

Not every announcement around a big event comes with excitement. Sometimes, it comes with adjustment, especially when factors outside of anyone’s control step in at the last moment.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

MLB’s recent extension craze could leave the Yankees in a dangerous spot

If you’re an elite young ballplayer looking for long-term financial security, you picked the right time to be alive. On April 15th, Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers inked an eight-year, $150 million contract extension which will keep him in Detroit until 2034.

Max Fried News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Yankees’ Max Fried’s mid-game adjustment that led to dominant start vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1, thanks to another pitching gem by Max Fried. Now, the starting pitcher discussed his mid-game adjustment that turned the tide of the game, according to the Yankees’ insider Bryan Hoch.

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.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 23

Yankees' Cam Schlittler to face Red Sox, Fenway faithful

Massachusetts native Cam Schlittler takes the Fenway Park mound for the first time in his major league career as the New York Yankees aim to complete a three-game series sweep of the Boston Red Sox and extend their season-long win streak to six on Thursday night.

Ryan McMahon News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Yankees Showing Signs Infield Change is Here

There was a lot of talk this winter about Ryan McMahon and what he would contribute to the New York Yankees. So far, McMahon has been a worse version of his usual self.

Max Fried News / Yardbarker / April 22