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Houston Astros snap New York Yankees’ 8-game winning streak

The Houston Astros outlasted the New York Yankees 7-4 on Sunday to snap New York’s eight-game winning streak. Houston fielded well early to send New York’s first three batters out before Christian Walker put the Astros ahead with a 432′ 2-run homer in the bottom of the first inning.

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Luis Gil torched by Astros, Yankees fail to sweep

The Yankees had already locked up their third-straight series win, but were unable to notch their third consecutive sweep on Sunday in Houston. Astros hitters had a perfect gameplan to attack starter Luis Gil — although they may not have needed one — and the Yankee lineup was unable to counter against Spencer Arrighetti.

Giancarlo Stanton News / ESPN / April 26

Stanton sits again; IL call set before Texas series

Giancarlo Stanton is out of the Yankees lineup for a second straight due to a tight right calf. Manager Aaron Boone said the team will make an IL decision ahead of Monday's series opener against Texas.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 26

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: On the Road Again

It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! This week, the Yankees took to the road to face a pair of down-on-their luck rivals, heading up north to Boston and south to Houston for the first time this season.

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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 26

Yankees Give Insight on Anthony Volpe's Return after Jose Caballero's Big Night

The New York Yankees are rolling right now. The offense is back to what it was last year, when they led all of baseball with a 119 wRC+. They're a tick below that at 113, which is remarkable, considering a few weeks ago, they struggled to put up runs against the Athletics.

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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.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Anthony Volpe Injury Update Emerges Before Astros Game

The New York Yankees have been one of baseball's best teams through the early weeks of the 2026 season. Entering Sunday's series finale at Daikin Park, the Yankees sit at 18-9.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals immediate reaction to Red Sox firing Alex Cora

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have arguably the most heated rivalry in Major League Baseball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a strong reaction on Saturday night, when the Red Sox decided to fire their manager Alex Cora.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 26

The Yankees Offense is Doing One Thing Better Than the Rest of the League

Giancarlo Stanton was a part of the run procession that saw the New York Yankees blow out the Houston Astros in game one of their series. When he went down, the team didn't miss a beat, though.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 26

Yankees play waiting game about Giancarlo Stanton before finale vs. Astros

The New York Yankees have yet to make a decision on the availability of designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who departed in the sixth inning of the series opener in Houston on Friday with lower-leg tightness.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Pinstripe Alley / April 26

Yankees news: Stanton day-to-day as team monitors calf injury

NY Daily News | Gary Phillips: Giancarlo Stanton left Friday’s game in the middle of the sixth inning after feeling tightness in his right calf while running the bases, and the team had an update on his condition ahead of their Saturday victory over Houston.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

Yankees win eighth consecutive game with three homers in Houston

The Yankees arrived in Houston with all the momentum and a six-game winning streak following a sweep of the now-skipperless Red Sox at Fenway. A couple days later, they’re eyeing yet another dusting of a rival on the road.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Yankees score late to break open close game against Astros

Austin Wells socked a leadoff home run to ignite a three-run seventh inning as the New York Yankees claimed a three-game series against the host Houston Astros with an 8-3 win on Saturday.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton shares cryptic injury update before Astros game

With the series between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros continuing over the weekend, there was some concern regarding star Giancarlo Stanton during the team’s 12-4 win on Friday.

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Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / April 25

Ben Rice's Alleged Weakness is Actually a Strength

Aaron Boone provided an emphatic answer when asked if he believes Ben Rice is a platoon player. "Hell no," is what the manager for the New York Yankees told the Athletic's Brendan Kuty in the middle of that series between his squad and Mike Trout's Angels.

Jazz Chisholm 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.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 25

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) considered day-to-day

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton exited New York's game at Houston on Friday due to right lower leg tightness, but the team is optimistic it isn't a serious injury.

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.

Yordan Alvarez, Astros strive to do damage against Yankees' stellar pitching staff

Cody Bellinger's pinch-hit 2-run single propels Yankees past Red Sox

Yankees ace Max Fried's dominance against Red Sox continues in latest gem

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / April 24

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole looked sharp in Hudson Valley Renegades’ 10-2 win

Gerrit Cole completed his second rehab start of the season for the Yankees as the right-hander completed 4.1 IP with four strikeouts and no walks for the Hudson Valley Renegades.

Dave Winfield News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Greatest New York Yankees Outfielders of All Time

Roger Maris. Dave Winfield. Reggie Jackson. Three names you won’t find on the list of the five best New York Yankees outfielders in history. No knock against those legends.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 24