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Aaron Judge hits 11th homer, Ben Rice hits 10th as Yankees top Rangers

Max Fried pitched six scoreless innings and was backed by three homers as the New York Yankees recorded a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

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Yanks await Stanton MRI results; Domínguez at DH

The New York Yankees were awaiting the results of an MRI on Giancarlo Stanton's right calf before the opener Monday of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers, a game in which minor league call-up Jasson Domínguez was inserted into the lineup.

Paul DeJong News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Yankees Facing Roster Dilemma After Paul Dejong’s Decision

The New York Yankees are coming off a 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros, but still look strong as the top team in the American League East as they prepare to face the Texas Rangers.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Yankees rumors: When could Anthony Volpe make return to MLB lineup amid shoulder injury?

The New York Yankees remain a central focus as speculation grows around Anthony Volpe’s return, injury updates, and lineup decisions. The club could soon welcome back its starting shortstop, with his rehab assignment nearing completion.

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MLB News / Sport Relay / April 27

Yankees Steal Weekend Series from Astros

Fueled by six home runs and back-to-back successful starts, the New York Yankees won the first two games of their three-game series with the Houston Astros in their first meeting of the year.

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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.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

How Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr started to feel like himself again

The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in the sport, led by Aaron Judge and a dominant pitching staff. The team is 18-10 on the season and is 1.5 games up on the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East lead.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 27

Yankees' Jasson Domínguez Earns Another Opportunity After Triple-A Surge

One of the New York Yankees' former top prospects is once again being given the chance to showcase what he can do in the big leagues. Outfielder Jasson Domínguez, New York's No.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 27

Yankees Call Up Jasson Domínguez and Now One Veteran's Days Are Numbered

The New York Yankees' reinforcements have arrived. One day after there was buzz regarding a potential call-up, the Yankees made things official on Monday afternoon by officially promoting outfielder Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Jasson Dominguez News / Field Level Media / April 27

Yankees promote OF Jasson Dominguez to make 2026 debut

The New York Yankees promoted outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. He's the replacement on the roster for right-hander Luis Gil, who was optioned to Triple-A after taking the loss in Sunday's 7-4 loss at Houston.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 27

Veteran All But Guarantees Yankees Split With Promotion Demand

The New York Yankees' win streak ended on Sunday night, but that doesn't change the fact that the Bronx Bombers are still among baseball's hottest teams.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Person who doesn’t play for Yankees gets ‘MVP’ admission

The New York Yankees have plenty of talented players on their roster, including the back-to-back MVP Aaron Judge. However, someone off the diamond has made a tremendous impact on the franchise as well.

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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.

Paul DeJong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Yankees’ Paul DeJong gives contract ultimatum over promotion

Veteran infielder Paul DeJong signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees this past offseason. The 32-year-old last appeared at the MLB level in 2025 with the Washington Nationals.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 27

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Enos Slaughter

" /> This would kick off the first of his two stints with the Yankees. The 1954 campaign was less than ideal after he broke his wrist and missed over a month.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez replacing Luis Gil after demotion

The New York Yankees could not complete the sweep of the Houston Astros, losing 7-4 to the Astros on Sunday. Luis Gil did not pitch well, giving up six runs in four innings, leading to Gil being demoted right after the game.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 27

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 1 opens up a pretty loud series in Arlington. New York rolls in with the best record in the AL and a lineup that can change a game in one swing, while Texas is sitting right at .500 and trying to find some consistency at home.

Jazz Chisholm News / New York Yankees on SI / April 27

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Ongoing Bad Habit Must Be Ironed Out by Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s slow start to the 2026 MLB season had New York Yankees fans feeling concerned. The two-time All-Star second baseman failed to register a multi-hit performance in his first 21 games of the year, slashing .164/.265/.233 with three RBIs and zero home runs during that stretch.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 27

Yankees Must Get it Right with Jasson Domínguez This Time

Jasson Domínguez crushed it this spring. It was about as good a start as you could have, but, in the end, the New York Yankees opted to go with the veteran Randal Grichuk.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 27

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Sox start post-Cora winning streak

All good things have to come to an end, and the Yankees’ winning streak followed that rule as it ended at eight in the series finale against Houston. Luis Gil couldn’t keep the ball in the yard, serving up a pair of two-run shots and getting into further trouble leading to his exit in the fifth inning without recording an out.