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Hits keep coming for Yankees while Orioles having issues making contact

Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger are a pair of potent left-handed bats supporting Aaron Judge in the middle of the New York Yankees' lineup. The duo keyed the previous two wins, and the Yankees attempt to secure another series victory Sunday afternoon when they host the Baltimore Orioles.

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Yankees news: What to do with Anthony Volpe

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: Anthony Volpe’s rehab assignment will end today, and the Yankees will have to chose what to do with the former top prospect.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Yankees could send former Gold Glove winner to minors

The New York Yankees may be preparing to ship a regular starter of theirs back to the minor leagues. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports revealed Saturday that there is a chance the Yankees will not activate shortstop Anthony Volpe when his rehab assignment expires on Sunday.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops honest Cody Bellinger admission after huge game vs. Orioles

NEW YORK– It was Star Wars day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, and the force was clearly strong with outfielder Cody Bellinger as the New York Yankees notched their second straight win with a 9-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

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

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Checking In On Hitters Who Accepted Qualifying Offers

Out of 13 players who received the qualifying offer this winter, four chose to accept. There were two hitters in that group: Trent Grisham and Gleyber Torres.

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.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / May 2

Cody Bellinger's 4-hit day leads Yankees over Orioles

Cody Bellinger hit a pair of solo homers as part of a four-hit showing and drove in four runs, leading the New York Yankees to a 9-4 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Yankees suddenly facing big Anthony Volpe decision

After a disappointing end to their 2025 season, the New York Yankees are off to an incredible start, holding the best record in the American League despite having multiple players still working back from injuries.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Yankees Receive Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update After 6 Missed Games

The New York Yankees have kept their lead at the top of the American League East with a 21-11 record, the best in the American League. The combination of power hitters Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, with contact hitters Cody Bellinger and Jose Caballero, has helped the team reach the top so far in 2026.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in loss to Yankees

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

It's a different month, but the Baltimore Orioles are experiencing the same problems.

Yankees could send former Gold Glove winner to minors

It's time for Marlins to end Chris Paddack experiment

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Reds pitchers tie 50-year-old record for consecutive walks

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 2

Elmer Rodriguez Must Make the Most of His Next Start as Yankees' Reinforcements Near

Elmer Rodríguez finally made his long-awaited MLB debut earlier this week when the Yankees visited the Rangers at Globe Life Field. Although early nerves got the better of him and New York eventually lost the game, Rodríguez's potential was on display as the game progressed, leaving Yankees fans hopeful that the best is yet to come.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Total Pro Sports / May 2

Yankees At Crossroads With Will Warren As Gerrit Cole And Carlos Rodon Nears Return

The rotation was supposed to stabilize once the big guns returned. Instead, it’s getting messy, but in a good way. The New York Yankees have a depth problem most teams would kill for, and it’s being driven by a 24-year-old who refuses to blink.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Total Pro Sports / May 2

Giancarlo Stanton Injury: New York Yankees Get Grim Update On All-Star Slugger

Giancarlo Stanton remains a key piece of the New York Yankees lineup even though he is nearing the twilight of his career. The 37-year-old regularly battled injuries across his body in recent years to be on the field.