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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

New York Yankees 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.

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 27

Yankees recall Jasson Dominguez

The Yankees are calling up outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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

Luis Gil's Quick Hook Could Serve as Message for Anthony Volpe

Luis Gil has been the weak link on the New York Yankees roster. The Gil who won AL Rookie of the Year in 2024 with his blazing fastball just hasn't been there and his demotion to Triple-A seemed inevitable.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Do Yankees Players Face Penalties for Bad ABS Challenges? Here’s The Rule

The ABS system in the MLB has changed the outcome of the game. This season has already seen it’s affects as players are making the best use of the new system.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 27

Yankees face Rangers looking to begin new winning streak

The New York Yankees are monitoring the status of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton as they prepare to begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

Luis Gil News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 26

Yankees' Luis Gil Move Could Open Door for Top Pitching Prospects

The New York Yankees have made a major decision that will likely shake up their rotation over the next couple of weeks. Right-handed pitcher Luis Gil has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees announced on Sunday.

Jasson Dominguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Yankees to promote Jasson Dominguez

The Yankees are calling Jasson Dominguez back up to the big leagues, according to reporter Francys Romero. The move will be made official prior to tomorrow’s game with the Rangers.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Yankees Option Luis Gil To Triple-A

The Yankees announced that Luis Gil was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following the right-hander’s tough start against the Astros today. No corresponding move was announced, but the Yankees will likely call up another pitcher prior to tomorrow’s game with the Rangers.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Jazz Chisholm got crushed for his awful ABS challenge

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm heard it after an awful ABS challenge during Friday’s game against the Houston Astros. Chisholm challenged a 3-2 pitch in the 9th inning of Friday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / April 25

Is the Yankees’ Second-Best Hitter Still Stuck in a Platoon?

We are not even a month into the 2026 MLB season, and we have already seen several surprise players taking the lead for their teams. One of these players is the New York Yankees‘ Ben Rice.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26

Cody Bellinger pulled a disrespectful move on Red Sox at end of game

Bellinger apparently did not see the Boston Red Sox as much of a threat this week.

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New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

For the second year in a row, the New York Yankees break with tradition because of player pressure. Yankees players have privately pushed to be allowed to wear alternate jerseys during games, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 21