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Yankees Have Clear Clarke Schmidt Decision to Make When He Rejoins Them

The Yankees have one of Major League Baseball's best starting rotations, if not the No. 1 unit in the sport. Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Gerrit Cole, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers have done a terrific job at giving the Yankees a chance to win each time they pitch, which is huge for the club's World Series aspirations.

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Command remains a work in progress for Carlos Lagrange

The Yankees’ bullpen, contrary to popular belief, hasn’t been a weakness so far. Well, statistically at least. The unit ranks tenth in MLB with a 3.59 ERA before Tuesday’s game, which is not bad.

Aaron Judge News / Viral Sports News / June 3

Yankees Facing New Concern After Latest Aaron Judge Development

The New York Yankees face uncertainty in their lineup after superstar outfielder Aaron Judge suffered an injury that sidelined him during their recent series against the Cleveland Guardians.

George Lombard Jr. News / Pinstripe Alley / June 3

Breaking down George Lombard Jr.’s first month in Triple-A

A large part of the Yankees’ success through the first two months of the 2026 season has been based on their homegrown talent. The way that Ben Rice and

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Aaron Judge Off-Field Move Announced Amid Injury Absence

Aaron Judge entered Wednesday as a question mark in the New York Yankees lineup, slashing. 248/.375/.533 with 17 home runs, 38 RBIs and 43 runs scored in 59 games.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / June 3

Yankees Already Dealing With a Giancarlo Stanton Headache Before He Even Returns

One thing is clear when Giancarlo Stanton is healthy and in the Yankees' lineup. He gives them prodigious power. Even at the age of 36 years old and seemingly winding down in his career, his bat-to-ball skills are impeccable.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 3

Yankees Birthday of the Day: José Molina

" /> José remained with the Angels mostly in a backup role for the next four full seasons and part of a fifth, even as Bengie departed to Toronto and the bat-first Mike Napoli succeeded him as starter.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 3

If Aaron Judge Needs IL, Yankees Should Give Spencer Jones Another Shot

And now we play the waiting game. The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge is scheduled to see a specialist on Wednesday about the bone bruise in his rib cage.

Tarik Skubal News / New York Yankees on SI / June 3

Two More Pieces of Yankees Pitching News Make Tarik Skubal Trade Less Desirable

Another day, another reason to explain why the New York Yankees should pass on trading for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who's getting closer to return from elbow surgery.

Paul Goldschmidt News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 3

Yankees Lose to the Guardians 9-4 as Paul Goldschmidt Tallies Four RBIs

The Yankees lost to the Cleveland Guardians 9-4 in a game where Cy Young candidate Cam Schlittler did not have his best stuff. The Guardians are a tough opponent.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / June 3

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays blanked by Tigers

After getting Monday off on their way back from the west coast, the Yankees returned to action Tuesday night, opening a series against the Guardians. And, well…it could have gone better.

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Aaron Judge News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Aaron Judge Injury: Yankees Manager Provides Latest Update

The New York Yankees unsurprisingly rank among the top teams in the American League, but Aaron Judge is not their best hitter this season. Despite a red-hot start to the 2026 campaign, by his standards, Judge struggled through the month of May.

Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler reveals what went wrong in ugly outing vs. Guardians

Cam Schlittler, ever since he got the call from the New York Yankees to enter the starting rotation, has been nothing but a positive presence for the team.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger vows to ‘pick it up’ with Aaron Judge out

The New York Yankees are facing some imminent uncertainty after Aaron Judge missed their 9-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night due to an injury.

Carlos Lagrange News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Yankees Move Prospect Carlos Lagrange To Bullpen For 2026

The Yankees are moving pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to the bullpen in Triple-A, as first reported by Jack Curry of The YES Network. Manager Aaron Boone subsequently confirmed the decision while adding that the team still hopes to develop Lagrange as a starter in future seasons.

Jose Caballero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Yankees’ Jose Caballero causing chaos with pitch clock rules vs Guardians

Jose Caballero has been endearing himself to the New York Yankees fanbase ever since coming over to the team via trade last season. Caballero’s versatility has made him a very important piece for the Yankees, and it’s the energy and hustle he brings that has made him a fan favorite.

Jasson Dominguez News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Yankees Provide Encouraging Jasson Dominguez News

The New York Yankees are getting closer towards having a young, dynamic bat back in their lineup. Outfielder Jasson Dominguez, who has been on the injured list since May 8, could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Friday, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 3

Yankees' awful injury luck continues with Aaron Judge update

The New York Yankees can't stay healthy this season.

Astros get significant bullpen boost with return of six-time All-Star

Brewers' Kyle Harrison gets his revenge, matches career high in win

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Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 2

Yankees Adjust Plan for Carlos Lagrange to Speed Up Path to Majors

The New York Yankees are reportedly expected to switch up how top pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange is deployed in the minors. Lagrange, New York's No.

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

Making Sense of the Yankees' Updated Top 10 Prospects List

While most eyeballs are focused on the Yankees' quest to catch the Rays in the American League East, let's pause for a minute to see what's going on down on the farm.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / June 2

MLB Rumors: Yankees Linked To Ideal Replacement For Struggling Player

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is still two months away, but several big names like Tarik Skubal are already getting early predictions. On the other hand, small market teams are predicted to be active in the trade market.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 1

Guardians, Yankees open series while in thick of division races

While the New York Yankees are in a better position in the American League East than they were a week ago and starting a long stretch of home games, the Cleveland Guardians have led the AL Central for most of the season but are also facing a challenge from the Chicago White Sox for the lead.