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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29
Aaron Judge, Munetaka Murakami are early leaders in MLB's HR race
A handful of hitters are posting home run rates that, if you stretched them out over a full season, would land in territory usually only discussed in MVP debates and record books.
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?
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 29
Jasson Domínguez removed from Wednesday’s game with left elbow injury 
There haven’t been a whole bunch of health issues with the Yankees this season, but the last few days haven’t been so kind. Jasson Domínguez, playing in
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.
David Bednar News / New York Yankees on SI / April 29
David Bednar Has Pitched His Way Out of Yankees' Early Concerns
The New York Yankees are firing on all cylinders, and a lot of that success stems from stellar starting pitching. As of Wednesday morning, the Yankees' starters boast an MLB-best 2.70 ERA, and while that is nice, it'd be great if the bullpen followed suit.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Yankees’ Aaron Boone sidesteps Anthony Volpe injury return date question
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is currently on a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset, working his way back from a left shoulder injury. His timeline to return to the majors remains unclear, however, as manager Aaron Boone remains mum on the topic.
George Lombard Jr. News / New York Yankees on SI / April 29
George Lombard Jr.'s Promotion Has Yankees Vet's Days Numbered
The 2026 MLB season is still relatively young, but that hasn't stopped the New York Yankees from showing some early urgency this week. On top of designating struggling veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment, the Yankees also revealed this week that they're promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr.
Zack Wheeler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Yankees promote top prospect to Triple-A after home run off Zack Wheeler
The New York Yankees are promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. to Triple-A after he recently made headlines by smashing a home run off of Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Zack Wheeler, in his rehab stint.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom relives Derek Jeter MLB debut memory before losing Cam Schlittler duel
The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers faced off in game two of their series on Tuesday night. Cam Schlittler outdueled Jacob deGrom, leading the Yankees to a 3-2 victory.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 29
The Yankees Rotation Depth Inventory: April
As Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón work their ways back from the IL, the Yankees are likely to have an influx of starting pitching soon. Still, injury and ineffectiveness can derail the best laid plans.
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.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 29
Elmer Rodríguez Start Signals How Seriously Yankees are Taking Regular Season
The New York Yankees finished the 2025 season with a 94-68 record, tying for first place with the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite going 9-1 in their final ten games and doing everything they could to take the AL East at the end of September, Toronto had the tiebreaker.
New York Yankees News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29
New York Yankees Roster Moves 04/29/2026
The Yankees have a 20-10 record, best in the AL East this season. They look to sweep the Rangers today after winning the past two games, outscoring the Rangers 7-4.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Yankees designate outfielder for assignment before Rangers game
The New York Yankees announced two roster moves ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A while outfielder Randall Grichuk was designated for assignment.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 29
Randal Grichuk DFA Puts Another Yankee on Chopping Block for Anthony Volpe Return
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman woke up on Wednesday morning looking to make a change. With promising pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez called up from Triple-A and slated to face the Texas Rangers in the series finale, the Yankees have designated veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 29
Elmer Rodríguez has the tools to succeed with the Yankees
The New York Yankees are re-arranging their rotation after optioning the struggling Luis Gil, pushing Will Warren back to later in the week and calling up Elmer Rodríguez to make his MLB debut against the Texas Rangers this afternoon.
MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / April 29
Yankees Will Have New Top Trade Target if Rangers Struggles Continue
Cam Schlittler went toe-to-toe with Jacob deGrom and lived to talk about it. It was a tale of 2022's 220th overall pick duking it out with the 2010's 272nd pick, and outside of minuscule blemishes on the part of deGrom, their pitching duel was as advertised.
Randal Grichuk News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29
Yankees designate Randal Grichuk for assignment
The Yankees announced Wednesday that veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to top pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez, whose previously reported promotion to the majors is now official.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Yankees’ Aaron Judge drops ultimate Cam Schlittler praise after Rangers masterclass
The New York Yankees won the second game of their series against the Texas Rangers, and there was a key player who led them to victory. Cam Schlittler had a stellar performance battling against Jacob deGrom, as he was able to lower his 1.51 ERA through seven starts this season, which is the fourth best.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Why Yankees’ Cam Schlittler reminds Jazz Chisholm Jr. of Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon
Welcome to the Cam Schlittler show, baby! The 2025 MLB playoffs were the introduction of the star pitcher to the MLB world. Now playing in his first full season in the league, the New York Yankees sophomore pitcher is breaking out as one of the best players on the mound.
New York Yankees News / New Baseball Media / April 29
What to Expect from Yankees Pitcher Elmer Rodriguez
On April 29, Elmer Rodriguez will toe the slab on a Major League mound for the first time. The Yankees prospect had a fantastic month in Scranton before the promotion, thanks in large part to good stuff and consistency when it came to keeping contact on the ground.
Aaron Judge News / Fastball on SI / April 28
Yankees' Aaron Judge Chasing Hall of Famers on All-Time HR List
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is on a heater right now. On Tuesday, Judge tied Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami for the Major League Baseball lead in homers with 12.
George Lombard Jr. News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 28
Yankees' Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. Moves One Step Closer to Majors
The New York Yankees are reportedly promoting their top prospect to the next level in the minors. Shortstop George Lombard Jr., MLB Pipeline's No. 27 overall prospect for 2026, is expected to be called up from the Double-A Somerset Patriots to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, according to the YES Network's Jack Curry.
Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 28
Yankees place DH Giancarlo Stanton (calf) on IL
The New York Yankees placed designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right calf strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 28
Yankees' Ben Rice on incredible pace amid scorching start
Rice is off to a red-hot start in 2026 and has himself on an incredible pace as a result.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Yankees To Recall Elmer Rodríguez For MLB Debut
The Yankees will recall highly-regarded pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez this week, as first reported by Yankees Farm. Manager Aaron Boone tells Talkin’ Yanks that the 22-year-old righty will start Wednesday’s game against the Rangers.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 28
Yankees get potential Anthony Volpe injury return date
The New York Yankees continue to wait for the recovery of former star prospect Anthony Volpe.
Giancarlo Stanton News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Yankees announce a major Giancarlo Stanton injury development
Giancarlo Stanton will miss more time after the New York Yankees made the decision to place the slugger on the 10-day injured list. The Yankees made the move on Stanton after an MRI showed a “low-grade” calf strain, via Greg Joyce of the New York Post.
Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Yankees To Place Giancarlo Stanton On Injured List
The Yankees are placing Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a “low-grade” strain of his right calf, manager Aaron Boone told reporters (relayed by Erik Boland of Newsday).
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