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Hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski will look to benefit from the Milwaukee Brewers' rejuvenated offense against the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

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Yankees prospects: Garrett Martin smashes eighth homer in ten games

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 10-8 (12) at Worcester Red Sox 2B George Lombard Jr. 0-4, 2 BB, SB SS Anthony Volpe 1-6, RBI, 2 K, SF, fielding error — not the most inspiring performance RF Yanquiel Fernández 1-6, BB, 2 K 3B Oswaldo Cabrera 2-6, 2B, BB 1B Seth Brown 4-5, 3B, RBI, BB DH Ernesto Martinez Jr.

Spencer Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / May 8

Yankees news: Jasson Domínguez to the IL, Spencer Jones up

SNY | John Flanigan: Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez suffered a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder after crashing against the wall while making an impressive defensive play on Thursday.

Spencer Jones News / Fastball on SI / May 7

Yankees Make MLB History With Spencer Jones Before MLB Debut

The New York Yankees already have one hulking slugger in Aaron Judge. Now, another is making the jump to the big leagues. On Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that outfielder Spencer Jones has been promoted to the big leagues after Jasson Domínguez was carted off the field on Thursday.

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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

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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.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / May 7

Spencer Jones Gets His Shot

Spencer Jones has been one of the most venerated prospects in Major League Baseball ever since the New York Yankees drafted him 25th overall out of perennial powerhouse Vanderbilt University in 2022.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 7

Spencer Jones Has the Most to Gain as Jasson Dominguez Lands on Yankees' IL

The Yankees were dealt some unfortunate news on the injury front following their 9-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon, as Jasson Domínguez reportedly suffered a “low-grade” AC sprain in his left shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.

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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.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Yankees call up top outfield prospect Spencer Jones and reliever Kervin Castro

With outfielder Jasson Domínguez headed to the injured list after crashing into the outfield wall earlier this afternoon, the New York Yankees have opted to promote top prospect Spencer Jones, according to reports.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Cody Bellinger had a perfect description of Spencer Jones after Yankees’ promotion

The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers on Thursday, 9-2, in the Bronx, but they saw Jasson Dominguez leave the game in the first inning after crashing into a wall while making a catch.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe return door left open amid Jasson Dominguez injury

The New York Yankees decided to keep shortstop Anthony Volpe in the minor leagues for the time being rather than bring him back to the roster after finalizing his rehab assignment.

Cam Schlittler News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Cam Schlittler's Fastball Monoculture: How Long Before Hitters Catch Up?

Cam Schlittler in 2026 is mowing down hitters despite throwing a fastball about 90 percent of the time. The numbers — 1.51 ERA, 13.7 K/9, one walk issued per roughly seven innings — are so extreme they demand a question: how long can this actually last?

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 7

Yankees' top prospect set to make major league debut

As one former New York Yankees top prospect heads to the injured list, another is set to take his place.

Yankees star leaves game on cart after crashing into wall

Marlins top prospect Robby Snelling gets date for MLB debut

Mariners get positive injury update on starter Bryce Miller

Cubs starter undergoes surgery after freak injury suffered at home

'Inappropriate' behavior led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager

Bartolo Colon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Ex-Mets’ star Bartolo Colon celebrates 10-year anniversary of historic home run

Bartolo Colon was a fan-favorite and an absolute MLB legend during his playing days. The starting pitcher nicknamed Big Sexy played for 11 different teams over the course of 21 seasons.

Spencer Jones News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Yankees To Recall Spencer Jones

The Yankees are going to call up outfield prospect Spencer Jones, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. That will apparently be the corresponding move for fellow outfielder Jasson Domínguez heading to the injured list.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Yankees roll past Rangers with six-run outburst in sixth

Trent Grisham laced a bases-clearing double during a six-run sixth inning as the New York Yankees rolled to a 9-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 7

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez exits against Rangers after colliding with wall

New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez suffered a scary-looking injury in Thursday's home game against the Texas Rangers. Dominguez, who was starting

Yankees to honor late broadcaster John Sterling with uniform patch

Yankees select Brendan Beck

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Announces Ben Rice News After 4th Straight Absence From Lineup

The New York Yankees are preparing to continue their series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, doing so again without one of the best hitters in baseball. First baseman Ben Rice is out of the Yankees' starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game after suffering a left hand contusion.

New York Yankees News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

New York Yankees Roster Moves 05/07/2026

The New York Yankees have a 25-12 record. They are a half-game up on the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. This is the scenario entering today’s game. They will look to take the rubber game against the Rangers today after losing game two 6-1 last night.

Max Fried News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Who Is Max Fried Dating? Meet Reni Meyer-Whalley, A Former Volleyball Player & Coach

Life around New York Yankees ace Max Fried has pretty much changed over the last two years. A massive $218 million contract, another All-Star appearance, and now a bigger spotlight in New York.

Brendan Beck News / New York Yankees on SI / May 7

Brendan Beck Suddenly Gifted a Chance to Remind Yankees of His Potential

The Yankees' pitching plans for the week were dealt a hiccup on Wednesday night. Following the disappointing 6-1 loss to the Rangers, the Yankees announced that Paul Blackburn would be starting on Thursday in place of Ryan Weathers, "who said he dealt with a viral illness after his most recent start," per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Yankees select Brendan Beck

The Yankees announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Brendan Beck from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Right-hander Yerry de los Santos was optioned to Triple-A following last night’s game.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 6

Yankees' Aaron Judge Lands on List With Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge keeps smashing homers. Judge and Munetaka Murakami have been trading long balls all season to this point. On Wednesday, Judge took sole possession of the league lead in homers as he blasted his 15th homer of the season already.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / May 5

New York Yankees Minor League Report: April

With the team in the Bronx off to a hot start to their season, it can be easy to forget about the New York Yankees of the future down in the farm system.