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Yankees have an MLB-ready bat waiting in Somerset for them

Ben Rice was one of the most-discussed names in the Yankees’ farm system following a 2023 campaign where he hit 16 home runs in just 48 games for the Somerset Patriots.

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Yankees Could Sign Mets Superstar If Juan Soto Leaves In Free Agency

The New York Yankees are considered one of the top teams in baseball right now but the club still will have some tough decisions to make. New York likely is happy with its club right now and it should be.

MLB News / Action Network / 2 minutes ago

MLB best bets: Expert picks, odds, predictions for Tuesday 5/7

Action Network has MLB best bets, including odds, expert picks and predictions for Tuesday, May 7.

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's Tuesday MLB betting card

MLB strikeout props for 5/7: Fade Dodgers' Yamamoto vs. Marlins

MLB betting: Can any of these long shots in the West beat the Dodgers?

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 34 minutes ago

Yankees vs. Astros Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The New York Yankees (23-13) are favored on the moneyline (-121) in Tuesday’s contest with the Houston Astros (12-22). First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET on TBS.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 49 minutes ago

New York Yankees Urged to Have Patience During Former All-Star's Slump

The New York Yankees are currently 23-13 and stand as one of MLB's best teams. Not everyone on the roster is having the same level of success, though. As Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter looked around the league for each team's most notable slumps, he landed on a former All-Star in New York.

Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / 1 minute ago

The Yankees are going to have a hard time booting Gerrit Cole’s supplement out of the rotation

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is steadily progressing through his rehabilitation from a nerve injury in his throwing elbow. While his expected return is slated for June, the Yankees are providing ample time for a complete recovery to ensure Cole’s health and effectiveness for the rest of the 2024 season.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 52 minutes ago

Yankees vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7

The New York Yankees (23-13) host the Houston Astros (12-22) on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The contest begins at 7:05 PM ET.

Cade Smith News / Pinstripe Alley / 2 hours ago

2024 Yankees Prospects: Week 5 minor league review

We could’ve gone with a few arms like Cade Smith and Zach Messinger, but I’ll give it to the guy who slugged three homers in a dramatic and entertaining win.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Yankees prospects: Rookie ball Yanks get first win of 2024

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 6th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Offday Double-A Somerset Patriots: Offday High-A Hudson Valley Renegades: Offday Low-A Tampa Tarpons: Offday FCL Yankees: W, 2-1 (7) vs.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 2 hours ago

The Captain, and Clutch

Judge not satisfied after big weekend; Cortes tips his cap to the Bleacher Creatures; Soto comes up clutch; Jones’ adjustment fueling spring New York Daily News | Peter Sblendorio: Aaron Judge has heated up over the last week or so, including a huge series against the Detroit Tigers over the weekend, but the Yankee captain isn’t happy just yet.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 9 hours ago

New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Series May 7-9: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Houston Astros will be on the road, opening a three-game series versus the New York Yankees on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:05 PM ET. Yankees vs. Astros Series Info Astros @ Yankees Time: Tuesday, May 7 at 7:05 PM ET Yankees Starting Pitcher: Luis Gil Astros Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander TV Channel: TBS Livestream: […]

MLB News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Yankees on a roll entering series with struggling Astros

The New York Yankees have reached 10 games above .500 for the first time just 36 games into the season, one indicator of how strongly they've started 2024.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 6 hours ago

Yankees’ underappreciated outfielder is helping pick up the offense

While the spotlight has largely been on Juan Soto and his explosive start with the New York Yankees, the team’s secondary acquisition, Alex Verdugo, is also making significant waves.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 9 hours ago

Yankees Should Consider Extension For All-Star After Fantastic Start

The New York Yankees have had a great start to the 2024 season. New York has dealt with a handful of injuries but has found ways to find success. The Yankees have been great this season and one of the biggest reasons why has been thanks to the performance of the bullpen.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 11 hours ago

Podument Park Ep. 30: Weekdays are workdays

Once again, the Yankees salvaged a dud of a week with a commendable weekend of baseball. The last time we recorded a podcast, we talked about how the Yankees let themselves off the hook for splitting a series with the A’s by exploding for 37 runs against the Brewers.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 10 hours ago

Yankees MiLB Report (5/6): Surging bats, emerging pitching prospects, and Scranton’s second sweep

With the Yankees coming off of a sweep of the Detroit Tigers at the Major League level, the vibes are pretty high as they climb to 10 games above-.500 for the first time this year.

Alex Verdugo News / Pinstripe Alley / 12 hours ago

On Alex Verdugo’s quietly elite start to the season

The newly-arrived left fielder has exceeded all expectations thus far. If 2023 taught the Yankees anything, it’s the importance of having at least league-average production at as many positions as possible.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago

Watch: Juan Soto hits bases-clearing double against Tigers

Watch: Juan Soto's three-run double gives Yankees 5-2 lead over Tigers in seventh

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto has been destroying American League pitching this season.

Dodgers closer placed on IL after suffering weird injury

Nationals OF nearing return but may face uncertain role

Phillies lose two-time All-Star to injured list

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

The 'MLB leaders in on-base percentage' quiz

Juan Soto News / ClutchPoints / May 4

Yankees’ Star Wars nickname for Juan Soto is going viral

New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto has gotten off to a searing-hot start in pinstripes. In fact, his season has gone so well that some have even speculated about him possibly signing a mid-season contract extension with the Yankees.

Gerrit Cole News / ClutchPoints / May 4

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole breaks silence on injury recovery

The New York Yankees have been without ace Gerrit Cole for the first month of the 2024 season after he felt discomfort in his elbow in spring training.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 4