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Yankees’ Max Fried’s mid-game adjustment that led to dominant start vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1, thanks to another pitching gem by Max Fried. Now, the starting pitcher discussed his mid-game adjustment that turned the tide of the game, according to the Yankees’ insider Bryan Hoch.

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MLB’s recent extension craze could leave the Yankees in a dangerous spot

If you’re an elite young ballplayer looking for long-term financial security, you picked the right time to be alive. On April 15th, Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers inked an eight-year, $150 million contract extension which will keep him in Detroit until 2034.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

On the Yankees’ bullpen philosophy

Right now, everybody’s talking about bullpens. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers put newly signed closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list after a disastrous start to his LA career, as he undergoes surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow.

Andruw Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Andruw Jones

The Yankees were a powerhouse team of the late 1990’s and the early 2000s, powered by some of the game’s best players of all time. However, they weren’t the only team consistently vying for a World Series championship.

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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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Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Matt Blake Magic Saved Yankees With a Subtle Change

It was an in-game tweak that was easy to miss. After the second inning of Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, Max Fried abandoned his windup. Despite it being so early in the game, that small change could have been the very reason why the New York Yankees took the series against the hated Red Sox.

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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 / The Spun / April 23

Michael Kay Fires Back At Yankees Players Wanting Alternate Uniforms

The New York Yankees might be moving on from yet another tradition. Roughly a year after changing its facial hair policy, the Yankees are considering adding an alternate uniform to its rotation.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 23

Yankees' Cam Schlittler to face Red Sox, Fenway faithful

Massachusetts native Cam Schlittler takes the Fenway Park mound for the first time in his major league career as the New York Yankees aim to complete a three-game series sweep of the Boston Red Sox and extend their season-long win streak to six on Thursday night.

Ryan McMahon News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Yankees Showing Signs Infield Change is Here

There was a lot of talk this winter about Ryan McMahon and what he would contribute to the New York Yankees. So far, McMahon has been a worse version of his usual self.

Luis Gil News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees Sequence of the Week: Luis Gil (4/21)

After falling into a rut in the middle of April, the Yankees starting rotation has righted the ship in its last turn. Since the start of the series against the Royals, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers, Luis Gil, and Max Fried all authored some of the best starts of their Yankees careers.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees news: Players push for new uniforms

The Athletic | Brendan Kuty: ($) Yankees players are lobbying their organization to let them wear their batting practice jerseys as an alternate road jersey, a move which would break with the team’s tradition of utilizing only one home and one road jersey.

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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 / The Spun / April 22

Yankees Players Facing Immediate Blowback For Uniform Change Suggestion

The New York Yankees have some of the most iconic uniforms in all of sports. New York rocks a classic pinstripe uniform at home and a classic gray uniform on the road.

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Max Fried News / Yardbarker / April 22

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

Fried once again had Boston's number.

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 22

Max Fried dominates as Yankees nearly blank Red Sox again

Amed Rosario had four RBI in just two plate appearances and Max Fried pitched eight shutout innings, leading the visiting New York Yankees to a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.

Amed Rosario News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Yankees’ Amed Rosario conquers Green Monster with massive 3-run blast vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees entered Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox on a four-game winning streak. Early in the contest, infielder Amed Rosario hit a huge three-run blast over the Green Monster to give his team an early lead.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s Ben Rice ‘162’ claim will catch fans’ attention

Ahead of the second game of their first series versus the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone sat down with Foul Territory on Wednesday.

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.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / April 22

Yankees' Anthony Volpe Roster Decision Just Got More Complicated

The Yankees will have to make a tough decision in the near future with the looming return of shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volpe, who just wrapped up playing four games at Double-A Somerset, is continuing to work his way back from offseason left labrum surgery.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / April 22

The Yankees Need to Address Their Bullpen Immediately

The Yankees’ bullpen was a question mark even before the season began, relying heavily on its top arms to perform. So far, that unit has been a major disappointment, leaving the team without a reliable late-inning option besides closer David Bednar.

New York Yankees News / Ball Exclusives / April 22

Yankees players reportedly pushing for first-ever alternate uniforms

The New York Yankees are one of the only MLB teams that didn’t unveil new “City Connect” jerseys for this season. In fact, they’ve effectively worn just two jerseys throughout their storied history.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 22

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton feels right at home vs. Red Sox at Fenway

Teams at opposite ends of the American League East standings will meet Wednesday when the visiting New York Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a three-game series.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 21

What will the Yankees do at shortstop once Anthony Volpe returns?

The question for the New York Yankees: Who gets more playing time once Volpe returns to the lineup?

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Yankees take aim at rival Red Sox

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice continue HR barrage, Yankees blank Royals

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Ben Rice News / Yardbarker / April 21

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Is it too early to officially place the “superstar” label on Rice? Perhaps, but what he’s doing with the bat right now makes it apt.

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Yankees take aim at rival Red Sox

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice continue HR barrage, Yankees blank Royals

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New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

Carlos Rodon Injury News: Aaron Boone Shares Recent Update On Pitcher’s Progress

Last year, Carlos Rodon posted his best season in a New York Yankees uniform so far. However, he was ineffective on the mound during the playoffs due to an elbow issue.

Will Warren News / Empire Sports Media / April 20

Yankees’ Will Warren is figuring it out thanks to a big change

A wirey right-hander out of little-known Southeastern Louisiana University, Will Warren was the Yankees’ 8th Round Pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. While the focus is always placed on how the Yankees landed Ben Rice in the 12th Round of the 2021 Draft, the selection of Warren is incredibly impressive as well.