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Yankees’ veteran infielder makes positive impact in return

The New York Yankees have been anticipating the return of veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu, who has been sidelined while rehabilitating from a significant bruise to his right foot.

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New York Yankees' top prospect takes big step in rehab assignment

New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez took a big step Wednesday in his rehab assignment.

Luis Gil News / Field Level Media / 47 minutes ago

Yankees' Luis Gil vies to extend dominance in clash vs. Angels

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will be out to finish a historic month in style when he takes the mound against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series at Anaheim, Calif.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 57 minutes ago

Yankees Veteran Avoids Worst Possible Outcome After Suffering Freak Injury

The New York Yankees finally are starting to get healthier, but that doesn't mean their bad luck has run out. New York has been able to find ways to win games at an impressive clip despite dealing with a multitude of high-impact injuries already this season.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 54 minutes ago

Which minor-league hitters are next up on the Yankees’ depth chart?

The Yankees have a few guys who could contribute this year, either in the short-term or later in the summer. The Yankees entered play on Tuesday with MLB’s top offense by both OPS (.773) and wRC+ (122), with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto helping the team to a league-best 81 homers.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Yankees prospects: Domínguez goes deep again

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 28th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 0-10 at Toledo Mud Hens 2B Yorbit Vivas 1-3, 1 3B, 1 BB, 1 K SS Oswald Peraza 0-3, 1 BB, 1 K 1B T.J.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 2 hours ago

DJ, Hamilton return

Aaron Judge excelling in center field, for now; Jose Trevino named Most Valuable Philanthropist; Negro Leagues to become part of major league historical record; Where does DJ slot in the lineup?

MLB News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Angels edge Anthony Volpe, Yankees

Taylor Ward hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Yankees 3, Angels 4: Late error, crushing double seal series opener

The Yankees didn’t get a man on past the fifth, and it cost them dearly in Anaheim. This one’s a stinker. The Yankees got another solid start, Tommy Kahnle looked good despite throwing only four pitches, and Juan Soto had a bloop and a blast.

Luis Gil News / Legends On Deck / 23 minutes ago

It’s Over: Give Luis Gil the AL Cy Young Right Now

Okay, now that the clickbait is out of the way, let’s talk about just how unbelievable of a season the Yankee rookie hurler is having; because while there is still a lot of season left, if it were to end today, you’d be hard-pressed not to give the award to him.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Boone comes to the defense of retired umpire Hernandez

Aaron Boone comes to the defense of retired umpire Angel Hernandez

Major League Baseball fans were united on Monday night in celebration when word first surfaced that controversial umpire Angel Hernandez would be retiring from baseball.

'Best' moments of Hernandez's career

Yankees announcer addresses uncertain future of Juan Soto

Mets stars reportedly had emotional reaction to firing of Buck Showalter

Carlos Mendoza addresses possible rehab disagreement with Kodai Senga

Scratched White Sox RHP placed on IL due to elbow soreness

Pirates place left-hander, catcher on IL

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / 59 minutes ago

Yankees Activate DJ LeMahieu, Outright Kevin Smith

DJ LeMahieu is set to make his season debut, as the Yankees reinstated him from the 60-day injured list before tonight’s game in Anaheim. New York outrighted infielder Kevin Smith off the 40-man roster in a corresponding move; Smith has already elected minor league free agency in lieu of an assignment back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

DJ LeMahieu News / Empire Sports Media / 1 minute ago

Yankees activate veteran third baseman off of the IL

After weeks of rehab and recovery on the IL, the Yankees have finally activated infielder DJ LeMahieu, who had missed the entire 2024 season up to this point with a foot injury.

Ian Hamilton News / Empire Sports Media / 45 minutes ago

Yankees reinstate multi-inning relief arm from 7-Day COVID IL to boost bullpen

Ian Hamilton had been placed on the COVID-19 IL last week, and the Yankees were short-handed in their bullpen as a result. The depth of their reliever group has been tested thoroughly in the month of May, and it hasn’t been to consistently excellent results.

New York Yankees News / Wrestlezone / 2 hours ago

Ricardo Rodriguez Shares How Infamous 2012 WWE Royal Rumble Entrance Happened

Ricardo Rodriguez looks back on his 2012 Royal Rumble appearance. Rodriguez mainly appeared as a manager in WWE, outside of a brief stint as “El Local” in NXT.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Last Word On Sports / 8 minutes ago

The Giancarlo Stanton Paradox

After a career-worst year last season, Giancarlo Stanton seems to be back on track in 2024. However, things aren’t as great as they seem. Yes, Stanton has mashed 13 homers so far this season, but that doesn’t dispel perhaps one of the worst contracts in Major League Baseball.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 20 minutes ago

Yankees announcer addresses uncertain future of Juan Soto

Soto remains on track to reach free agency after the ongoing season.

Scout predicts if Yankees will lose Juan Soto in free agency

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Anthony Volpe News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Angels try to stop Yankees, red-hot Anthony Volpe

There's been no such thing as a sophomore slump for New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volpe is riding a 19-game hitting streak and will look to continue to swing a hot bat when New York opens a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / 11 hours ago

Yankees May Have a New Historic Duo on Their Hands

The New York Yankees may have a new historic duo. Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are off to an incredible start together. Arguably the two best hitters in the game, they both are off to such amazing starts that it promises to be a fun and perhaps historic summer in the Bronx.

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / 57 minutes ago

Scout predicts if Yankees will lose Juan Soto in free agency

A veteran MLB scout who "isn’t permitted to be quoted with his name by his club" is the latest noteworthy member of the baseball community to predict that the New York Yankees will ultimately lose All-Star outfielder Juan Soto to free agency after the ongoing season.

Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner under fire over Juan Soto comments

Yankees ace takes big step in first rehab stint

Yankees place IF Jon Berti (calf) on 10-day injured list

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Gleyber Torres News / ClutchPoints / May 27

‘Mad’ Gleyber Torres makes honest admission over brutal moment in Yankees’ loss to Padres

In an interleague battle, the New York Yankees came up just short against the San Diego Padres, losing 5-2 on Sunday. While a loss is never good, Gleyber Torres felt his effort at second base played a direct role in the Yankees taking a loss.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Royals return Rule 5 pick to Yankees

The 25-year-old was selected by Kansas City with the second-overall pick in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft but was designated for assignment earlier this week.

Royals place 2B Michael Massey (back) on 10-day injured list

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Gerrit Cole News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago