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Cam Schlittler just did something MLB had not seen in over 100 years

Cam Schlittler continues to impress on the mound for the New York Yankees. Making his ninth start of the 2026 MLB season on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers at the American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis., Schlittler tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits with 0 walks, while collecting 6 strikeouts.

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Gerrit Cole’s next step in injury recovery, revealed

The New York Yankees have been playing some good baseball this season, and they’re not even at full strength yet. They’re still waiting for Gerrit Cole to return from the Tommy John surgery, but he has had several rehab starts that show that he is almost ready to get back to the majors.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 9

Spencer Jones Shares Humorous Take on Facing Jacob Misiorowski in MLB Debut

One of the New York Yankees' top prospects, outfielder Spencer Jones, made his highly anticipated major league debut on Friday. And the Milwaukee Brewers' hard-throwing pitcher Jacob Misiorowski made sure it was an MLB debut that the young slugger likely won't ever forget.

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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

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 9

For Yankees fans, John Sterling was ours

On Monday, we got the very sad news that former Yankees’ radio announcer John Sterling had passed away at the age of 87. The announcement was met with sadness from Yankees’ fans, but also from around the baseball world.

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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.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / May 9

Giants Are Emerging as a Perfect Trade Partner for the Yankees

The 2026 MLB season has almost reached mid-May, meaning it won't be long until trade talks around the Majors heat up. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman hasn't needed to pull off any major deals just yet because of his club's electric start; however, that might change as each passing day brings us closer to the Aug.

Chase Headley News / Pinstripe Alley / May 9

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Chase Headley

Upon trading for superstar Alex Rodriguez in February 2004 and moving him to third base, the Yankees could rest easy knowing that they had secured a real long-term answer for the hot corner.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Police Investigate Former Yankees Star & World Series Champion After Ugly Divorce

Carl Pavano is back in the headlines for reasons far removed from baseball. The ex-Yankees starter is reportedly dealing with an ugly divorce battle involving police visits, court filings, and explosive accusations tied to his former marriage.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / May 9

Brewers brace for AL ERA leader Cam Schlittler, Yankees

The visiting New York Yankees will turn to ace right-hander Cam Schlittler in a bid to even their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Jacob Misiorowski News / HITC / May 9

MLB fans go crazy over Jacob Misiorowski’s insane 10-pitch streak vs. New York Yankees

Jacob Misiorowski delivered one of the most absurd displays of raw velocity seen in modern baseball, and it immediately sent MLB fans into a frenzy. The Milwaukee Brewers flamethrower has built a reputation around elite speed, but what he produced against the New York Yankees went beyond even those expectations.

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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 / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Yankees vs. Brewers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 9

Yankees vs. Brewers: The New York Yankees resume their series on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Milwaukee shut down the New York bats to take the lead with a 6-0 win at American Family Field on Friday.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 9

Ron Guidry, Catfish Hunter, and the Yankees’ last “best rotation”

The date is October 2, 1978. With the Yankees down two in the seventh and two runners on, a light-hitting shortstop steps to the plate at Fenway Park. After fouling a ball off his foot, he turns on one.

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / May 9

How the Yankees Should Evaluate Spencer Jones after Big League Call Up

Spencer Jones had a tough go of things in his big league debut with the New York Yankees. Standing across from him on the mound was Jacob Misiorowski, who just so happens to be one of the most electric pitchers in Major League Baseball, and maybe electric is downplaying just how good Misiorowski is.

Jasson Dominguez News / New York Yankees on SI / May 9

What to do When Jasson Dominguez Returns from the IL

Jasson Dominguez has run into a ton of bad injury luck since his debut for the New York Yankees. Not long after hitting a home run after his first at-bat in Houston against the first ballot Hall of Famer, Justin Verlander, the top prospect known as the Martian, injured his elbow on a throw.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 9

Yankees prospects: Somerset, Hudson Valley secure comeback wins

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 3-8 at Worcester Red Sox 3B George Lombard Jr. 1-4, BB, K, SB SS Anthony Volpe 1-4, 2B, BB, RBI, 2 K, SB

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Luis Gil Shut Down With Shoulder Inflammation

The Yankees are shutting down righty Luis Gil after he was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday (link via Greg Joyce of The New York Post).

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brandon Lockridge was forced to exit Friday’s game after suffering a very scary injury.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Aaron Judge Decision After Giancarlo Stanton Update

The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in MLB to open the 2026 season. The offense has continued to perform at an elite level, led by superstar Aaron Judge.

Yovanny Cruz News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Yankees' Patient Approach to Yovanny Cruz's Eventual Promotion Is the Right One

Injuries have impacted the Yankees' roster throughout the year, from waiting for Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón to finally make their 2026 debuts to Jasson Domínguez's frequent battle with the injury bug.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8

Four under-the-radar MVP candidates around MLB

This year, there are a few different players who could break through as under-the-radar MVP candidates. Here's a look at four of them.

Junior Caminero's offensive surge driving Rays' early-season success

Cubs' Shota Imanaga is having a career-defining season

Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers

Mets have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team

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

Jasson Dominguez News / Field Level Media / May 8

Yankees recall top prospect, put Jasson Dominguez on IL

The New York Yankees recalled prized prospect Spencer Jones on Friday and placed fellow outfielder Jasson Dominguez on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder.

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

Brendan Beck News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 7

How Yankees Prospect Brendan Beck Pitched in Long-Awaited MLB Debut

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers was scratched from his scheduled start on Thursday due to an illness. As a result, the Yankees called up one of their longtime prospects to make his first major league pitching appearance.

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.