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Yankees' Cy Young Winner Passes Big Test in Rehab; Could Return be Sooner Than Expected?

SOMERSET - The New York Yankees' starting rotation has dominated all season, even without their injured ace, but they now have a gaping hole in their unit after losing Clarke Schmidt indefinitely with a lat strain.

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Gerrit Cole News / CBSSports.com / 1 hour ago

Gerrit Cole rehab start: Yankees' ace throws 3 1/3 scoreless innings in first game since elbow injury

Cole will make 'at least a few' rehab starts, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said

Anthony Rizzo News / New York Yankees on SI / 2 hours ago

New York Yankees Urged To Consider Replacing Anthony Rizzo Via Big Trade

As the MLB trade deadline continues to draw closer, the New York Yankees are going to be an intriguing team to keep an eye on. While they are already one of the best teams in baseball, they could look to make another move or two to increase their World Series odds.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 4 hours ago

Ex-Yankees Superstar Will Have 'Plenty Of Suitors;' Reunion Makes Sense

One former member of the New York Yankees could end up being on the move this summer. The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't lived up to expectations so far this season and currently are in fourth place in the National League Central with a 27-32 record.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 2 hours ago

Yankees announce 2 exciting rehab assignment developments

The New York Yankees officially announced today that the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner and staff ace Gerrit Cole will begin his rehab assignment tonight in Somerset with their Double-A affiliate.

Mason Miller News / New York Yankees on SI / 2 hours ago

Yankees Should Target Oakland A's Player Not Named Mason Miller

What a season it's been for the New York Yankees, looking poised to accomplish their goal of winning a World Series. 42-19 on the season and 2.5 games ahead in the American League East, they find themselves in an excellent position to compete for a World Series this season.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Yankees At-Bat(s) of the Week: Ninth Inning Heroics

The Yankees offense put on a show in the ninth inning on Sunday. Man is this Yankees offense electrifying. After Aaron Judge carried the team on Friday and Saturday night, the rest of the squad was a bit quiet on Sunday.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 2 minutes ago

Yankees could look at these 3 players to help them at the deadline

The New York Yankees look like the best team in baseball right now, and while they’ll slow down eventually and go through the normal ups and downs of a season, it’s an incredible roster.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

1999 Yankees Diary: First Subway Series win of the year

The Subway Series is always must-watch TV, and this game to begin the series in 1999 was no exception to that rule. Whenever the New York Yankees and New

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 2 minutes ago

Yankees could ‘upgrade’ infield at summer trade deadline

At the moment, the Yankees have one of the best starting rotations and bullpens in baseball, and that is without Gerrit Cole and several relief pitchers working their way back from injury.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 1 hour ago

Yankees Are 'Perfect Fit' For Rockies Slugger In Middle Of Career Year

The New York Yankees certainly are in a good spot, but they could get even better over the next few months. The most important addition the Yankees will make over the next few months is 2023 American League Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole back to the starting rotation.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 28 minutes ago

The Yankees might have a ‘generational’ player climbing the minor leagues

If Austin Wells isn’t careful, the Yankees may end up replacing him with a prospect that one hitting coach believes is “generational” in their minor-league system.

Luis Gil News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB rookie pitchers with the most strikeouts' quiz

How many of the MLB rookie pitchers with the most strikeouts in a season since 1984 can you name in five minutes?

MLB awards check-in: Three leading Rookie of the Year candidates in each league

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / 50 minutes ago

New York Yankees' Pitching Staff Closing in on Team History This Week

The New York Yankees enter play on Tuesday with the best record in the American League. The pitching staff also enters play with its sights set on team history, which could come later this week.

New York Yankees News / ClutchPoints / 14 hours ago

Yankees’ Juan Soto, Aaron Judge among New York players honored amid hot streak

As the New York Yankees (42-19) continue to roll past the competition, their players are now getting individual honors for their prowess. One of them is outfielder Aaron Judge, who’s coming off a dream series against his hometown club San Francisco Giants.

Luis Gil News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Rising star Luis Gil leads Yankees against Twins

Luis Gil was a minor leaguer who began his professional career with the Minnesota Twins until a relatively small trade sent him to the New York Yankees during the middle of spring training.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

MLB awards check-in: Leading MVP candidates in each league

MLB awards check-in: Three leading MVP candidates in each league

We're just over two months into the 2024 MLB season and while it's still early, there's more than enough information to rank our three leading candidates for each MVP Award.

Three leading Cy Young candidates

...and three leading Rookie of the Year candidates in each league

Three potential landing spots for Mets first baseman Pete Alonso

Phillies SS Edmundo Sosa fits right into the team's high-energy culture

Red Sox offseason trade with Braves continues to backfire

This feels like the beginning of the end for Spencer Torkelson with Tigers

Aaron Judge News / Last Word On Sports / 35 minutes ago

Insane Stats From Aaron Judge’s Historic May

As if winning AL Player of the Month wasn’t enough, Aaron Judge did more than simply be the best hitter on the planet during the last month. Not only did he solidify himself as the current frontrunner for AL MVP, but he also had one of his best stretches right after having one of his worst.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 38 minutes ago

New York Yankees Looking to Improve Two Positions Prior to Trade Deadline

The New York Yankees have been clicking in every which way to start the season, currently sitting with a 42-19 record. From the outside looking in, there doesn't seem to be much the Yankees need to do at the trade deadline, however, if that's the approach the front office takes, this incredible year could end in disappointment.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Updates On Yankees Top Prospects

The New York Yankees have two ranked prospects in the Major League Baseball top 100 rankings. Yankees top prospects Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones are two players to keep track of as they progress. The Yankees are on fire from the big-league field.

Juan Soto News / Fastball on SI / 58 minutes ago

Juan Soto Continues to Pummel Baseballs as He Rides into Record Books

The New York Yankees rallied for an improbable comeback win on Sunday afternoon against the San Francisco Giants, scoring four runs in the top of the ninth inning to win 7-5.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago