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New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero has emerged as the everyday starter on the left side of the infield for manager Aaron Boone this season. He has played in 40 of the Yankees' first 41 games this season, starting all but one of those appearances at short.

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Carlos Rodón returns to a very different Yankees rotation

While the Yankees didn’t get the result they wanted, falling in a one-run game against the Brewers, it was encouraging seeing Carlos Rodón back on a big league mound, regardless of the outcome.

Camilo Doval News / New York Yankees on SI / May 11

Yankees' Solution to Their Camilo Doval Concerns Isn't Far Away

The Yankees have hit a bit of a rut after a strong start to the 2026 campaign. New York has lost four of its last five games as of Monday afternoon after being swept by the Brewers, highlighting several concerns that manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman must address to keep the Yankees firmly in the World Series discussion.

Anthony Volpe News / Just Baseball / May 11

Anthony Volpe’s Future Is Once Again Up in the Air

Despite being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, the New York Yankees continue to be one of the top teams in the league. They sit just one game back of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, boasting the second-best record in the American League.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

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

Brian Cashman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Yankees GM Brian Cashman fires back at narrative that he’s now a ruthless savage with decision

The New York Yankees have not won a World Series since 2009. Since then, general manager Brian Cashman has attempted to build a World Series-winning roster to capture the franchise’s 28th title.

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.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 11

Yankees Suffer Second Sweep of Season Against Brewers

For the first time in a month, the New York Yankees suffered a series sweep, this time at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. The series loss drops the Yankees into second place in the American League East, with the team one full game behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

Aaron Judge News / Fastball on SI / May 11

MLB Quarter-Season Award Winners: Why Aaron Judge Isn't AL MVP

This season marked the quarter-turn of the Major League Baseball season, so it's time to hand out some awards. These awards aren't about projecting who will take home the trophies at year's end--they're for the player who would win our vote if the season ended right now.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 11

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Walt Terrell

The 1989 Yankees were a mostly forgettable squad. Situated squarely within the late-80s decline that came before the dynasty years of the late ‘90s, the ‘89 team combined lengthy winning and losing streaks to reach the All-Star Break with a 43-43 record — good for second in the AL East, 5.5 games behind the division-leading Baltimore Orioles.

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Yankees’ Aaron Boone isn’t buying this troubling trend after getting swept by Brewers

The New York Yankees are looking to get back on track after being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. New York’s series loss continued a worrying trend from the franchise.

Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / May 11

Yankees Must Do Right by Ben Rice After Disappearing Act vs. Brewers

After an electrifying 26-12 start to the season that fueled World Series dreams across the fan base, the Yankees have fallen back to earth after being swept by the Brewers at American Family Field this weekend.

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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 / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 11

Brewers End 37-Year Drought With Impressive Sweep Over Yankees

The New York Yankees came to American Family Field as hot as anyone in Major League Baseball, but they promptly got humbled. With clinical displays of pitching, defense, and timely hitting, the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Yankees in a three-game set over the weekend.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

Yankees vs. Orioles Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 11

Yankees vs. Orioles Game 1 brings another chapter of the AL East rivalry, but the pressure feels heavier on Baltimore heading into Monday night. New York

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The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

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Carlos Rodon News / New York Yankees on SI / May 11

Yankees' Carlos Rodon Should Be Fine Despite Rocky Debut

The Yankees were always going to be without their two big horses to start the year. Now, finally, one of them is back. Saturday's outing against the Brewers

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 11

Brewers Fans Have to Love Aaron Judge's Wishful Thinking on Brice Turang

The Milwaukee Brewers' first sweep of the New York Yankees since 1989 ended in glorious fashion. On Sunday, the Brewers had two outs and nobody on in the bottom of the ninth inning, facing extra innings against a Yankees lineup that had the top of the order -- including Ben Rice and Aaron Judge -- due up in the top of the 10th inning.

Spencer Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Yankees Spencer Jones sounds off on finally getting first-ever MLB hit after ugly start

Spencer Jones’ introduction to the major leagues was anything but smooth. Facing Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski in his very first plate appearance on Friday night, Jones saw a 103.6 mph fastball, the hardest pitch thrown by any starting pitcher since Statcast tracking began in 2008, and promptly struck out.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

After disappointing weekend, Yankees look to right ship at Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles need better results against the New York Yankees this week than in a recent series with the American League East rivals. The three-game series begins Monday night in Baltimore.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 10

Aaron Judge Chasing MLB HR History Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth Never Reached

The New York Yankees have one of the most fun players in Major League Baseball in Aaron Judge. The reason why he is so fun is because of his prolific power.

Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / May 10

Yankees recall All-Star LHP Carlos Rodon

The New York Yankees returned left-hander Carlos Rodon from his minor league rehab assignment on Sunday and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Yankees Reinstate Carlos Rodón From Injured List

The Yankees have announced that they have activated Carlos Rodón off the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Kervin Castro was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Cam Schlittler News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Cam Schlittler just did something MLB had not seen in over 100 years

Cam Schlittler continues to impress on the mound for the New York Yankees. Making his ninth start of the 2026 MLB season on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers at the American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis., Schlittler tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits with 0 walks, while collecting 6 strikeouts.

Luis Gil News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Luis Gil Shut Down With Shoulder Inflammation

The Yankees are shutting down righty Luis Gil after he was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday (link via Greg Joyce of The New York Post).

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brandon Lockridge was forced to exit Friday’s game after suffering a very scary injury.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo had a deranged pronunciation of Cam Schlittler’s name

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo did not stand a chance this week with Cam Schlittler’s name. The veteran New York-based sports host Russo went viral this week over his horrifically botched pronunciation of the name of Schlittler, the New York Yankees pitcher.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8

Four under-the-radar MVP candidates around MLB

This year, there are a few different players who could break through as under-the-radar MVP candidates. Here's a look at four of them.

Junior Caminero's offensive surge driving Rays' early-season success

Cubs' Shota Imanaga is having a career-defining season

Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers

Mets have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team

'Inappropriate' behavior led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 7

Yankees' top prospect set to make major league debut

As one former New York Yankees top prospect heads to the injured list, another is set to take his place.

Yankees star leaves game on cart after crashing into wall

Marlins top prospect Robby Snelling gets date for MLB debut

Mariners get positive injury update on starter Bryce Miller

Cubs starter undergoes surgery after freak injury suffered at home

'Inappropriate' behavior led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 7

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez exits against Rangers after colliding with wall

New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez suffered a scary-looking injury in Thursday's home game against the Texas Rangers. Dominguez, who was starting

Yankees to honor late broadcaster John Sterling with uniform patch

Yankees select Brendan Beck