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Yankees’ new outfielder is off to a hot start again; will it last this time?

365 days ago, Alex Verdugo was on top of the world. The 26-year-old outfielder was finally having “the year”, launching five home runs through his first 35 games with a 137 wRC+ and 1.1 fWAR for the Boston Red Sox.

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1999 Diary, May 8: El Duque crushed by Mariners

The Yankees suffered their largest loss of a great 1999 season on this day 25 years ago. Just by the nature of baseball, even really good teams take plenty of losses in a season.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 3 minutes ago

Yankees nearing the return of another key infielder

The Yankees recently brought back Jon Berti after he recovered from a groin injury and completed a minor-league rehab stint. Berti has made a positive impact since returning to the lineup, holding down third base.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Yankees vs. Astros Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Entering Wednesday’s matchup with the New York Yankees (24-13), the Houston Astros (12-23) are on a three-game losing streak. The contest starts at 7:05 PM ET on SCHN with the Yankees listed as -145 favorites, while the are +121 underdogs who may be heading for a fourth straight defeat.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 3 minutes ago

Yankees’ young starter puts together another gem against rivals

The Yankees began their three-game series against the Houston Astros with a decisive win on Tuesday. Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, making his fourth start of the season after three solid performances, struggled in the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 3 minutes ago

Yankees’ 2 new infielders are taking the offense to new heights

In the 2023 season, the New York Yankees struggled to field a consistent outfield lineup. With Aaron Judge missing a significant portion of the season due to injury, both the left-field and centerfield positions were constantly in flux.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 16 minutes ago

Yankees vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – May 8

Following a stretch of four consecutive wins, the New York Yankees (24-13) play the Houston Astros (12-23) at 7:05 PM ET on Wednesday. The Yankees will call on Carlos Rodon (2-2) versus the Astros and Spencer Arrighetti (0-3).

Luke Weaver News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Weaver is dealing to start 2024

Luke Weaver has been a welcome surprise so far out of the bullpen for the Yankees. The Yankees started a series with the Astros last night in the Bronx, which will inevitably unearth some of the worst memories Yankees fans have tried to bury since 2017.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Juan Soto, Yankees look to keep hits coming against falling Astros

New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto produced his fourth three-hit game this season on Tuesday, but after carrying the club offensively in the opening weeks, Soto has of late received ample help.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Yankees prospects: Oswald Peraza begins his rehab assignment with a bang

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 7th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 5-8 vs. Rochester Red Wings 2B Caleb Durbin 2-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB CF Everson Pereira 0-4, 1 BB, 1 K 1B T.J.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 2 hours ago

Some good injury news for once

Yankees give good updates on a number of injured players; Juan Soto has added even more to his game so far in 2024; Taylor Trammell outrighted to Triple-A; Yankees’ players show support for Knicks in NBA Playoffs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Yankees hit three HRs, beat Astros for eighth straight time

Juan Soto recorded his fourth three-hit game this season yet wasn't part of the three-homer barrage that carried the New York Yankees to a 10-3 win over the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / 7 hours ago

Yankees have another offensive explosion in 10-3 win over Astros

The New York Yankees rolled into today as winners of three-straight games after they swept the Detroit Tigers at home over the weekend. With the Houston Astros coming into town desperate to get their season back online, they’d send out a familiar foe in the form of Justin Verlander, who has killed the Yankees in his illustrious career.

MLB News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 7 hours ago

New York Yankees Viewed as Suitor for Arizona Diamondbacks' Slugger

Entering the season, the expectation was for the New York Yankees to have one of the best offenses in baseball. While their 23-13 start has been impressive, most of that hasn't been due to their offense.

Taylor Trammell News / MLB Trade Rumors / 4 hours ago

Yankees Outright Taylor Trammell

The Yankees announced that outfielder Taylor Trammell has been sent outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on the weekend.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 1 hour ago

Yankees' Future Superstar Expected to Play in Rehab Games This Month

The New York Yankees got a fantastic update on their future superstar center fielder. In a press conference on Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that the team's prized prospect, Jasson Dominguez, should begin a rehab assignment in the middle of the month.

Oswald Peraza News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 13 hours ago

Yankees Prospect Oswald Peraza Set to Begin Rehab Assignment

One of the New York Yankees' future stars may be on his way back to the Bronx. Highly-touted infielder Oswald Peraza is set to begin a rehab assignment with the Single-A Tampa Tarpons on Tuesday.

New York Yankees News / FanNation Inside The Pinstripes / 17 hours ago

New York Yankees Urged to Have Patience During Former All-Star's Slump

The New York Yankees are currently 23-13 and stand as one of MLB's best teams. Not everyone on the roster is having the same level of success, though. As Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter looked around the league for each team's most notable slumps, he landed on a former All-Star in New York.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago