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Yankees outlast Guardians 2-1 to avoid series sweep

Jazz Chisholm Jr. scored the tie-breaking run on a single by Ryan McMahon with two outs in the seventh inning as the New York Yankees edged the visiting Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Thursday afternoon.

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Ryan McMahon comes through as Yankees salvage series finale

It’s very hard to go from relying on the consistent presence of a three-time MVP in your lineup every day to going cold turkey without him, but with Aaron Judge sidelined for the time being with some sort of rib issue, the Yankees’ offense has had to make do without him.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Yankees Rumors: Insider Reveals The Perfect AL West Rival Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Yankees Rumors: The MLB trade deadline might be far away, but teams have already started eyeing several players. There are plenty of surprises for sure, as many teams will be forced to trade.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Yankees Will Check on Cy Young Winner at Trade Deadline

The New York Yankees are certainly loaded on starting pitching, but that doesn't mean they won't be interested in the best starter available at the MLB trade deadline.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

Yankees To Get Bullpen Boost As Injured Pitcher Gears Up For Return

The New York Yankees are looking for a reset moment as they try to avoid a sweep at home against the Cleveland Guardians. Thursday’s matchup in the Bronx carries extra weight after a narrow 5-4 loss on Wednesday.

David Bednar News / New York Yankees on SI / June 4

Yankees Must Ignore Call To Trade David Bednar, Blow Up Bullpen

Are the Yankees in the midst of a June swoon? After losing three of their last four games, it certainly seems like that could be the case. If so, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman should resist the temptation to jump-start the club by playing musical chairs with the roster.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Yankees' Aaron Boone Delivers Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update Before Guardians Series Finale

New York Yankees' manager Aaron Boone provided an injury update on designated hitterGiancarlo Stanton, who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain.

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / June 4

Yankees' Aaron Judge to undergo more imaging on bone bruise

Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge will undergo more imaging for a "more specific" analysis of the bone bruise in his upper right rib. New York's captain sat out his first two games of the series Tuesday and Wednesday and the Yankees lost both to the Cleveland Guardians.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

New York Yankees News / HITC / June 4

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits out at ‘stupid’ criticism after claiming New York Yankees will win it all

Jazz Chisholm Jr. did not back away from saying the Yankees can win the World Series, and his response made more sense than the criticism. The noise started after Chisholm appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to promote his foundation and was asked about New York’s goal.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 4

Yankees get big Max Fried injury update

The New York Yankees' stacked rotation could be getting even better pretty soon.

Yankees' awful injury luck continues with Aaron Judge update

The '2026 Opening Day starting pitchers' quiz

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

3 Yankees’ early trade targets to help New York win AL East

The New York Yankees head into Thursday’s MLB action locked in one of baseball’s most competitive division races. At 36-25, the Yankees sit just one game behind the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays despite owning one of the American League’s best run differentials.

Gerrit Cole News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 4

Yankees Lose to Cleveland 5-4 Behind a Weak Start From Gerrit Cole

The Yankees lost to the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 behind a weak start start from Gerrit Cole. He was unscored upon in his first two starts of the year. He did allow runs, but was still good.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 4

A closer look at Ryan McMahon’s May

Ryan McMahon’s stat line still does not look impressive. Entering June, the Yankees infielder is still hitting just .207 on the season. However, if you dive a little deeper, McMahon appears to be adjusting his approach and has found more, albeit still limited, success doing so.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 4

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Phil Linz

The game of baseball requires many player archetypes to compete for positions on major league (and professional) rosters. Sluggers, contact hitters, and defensive wizards all have their place within the game.

Ryan Weathers News / New York Yankees on SI / June 4

Yankees Clear Winners of Big Offseason Trade

If there's any proof that Spring Training stats don't mean anything, look at Ryan Weathers. Weathers, the Yankees' big offseason trade acquisition from the Marlins, allowed 17 earned runs in 17 1/3 innings before the 2026 regular season started.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 4

The Yankees’ top defensive plays of May

The month of May has only added more intrigue when it comes to the Yankees. With two full pages of the calendar behind us, the Bombers are still fighting to reclaim first place, with the Rays playing some good baseball to wrap up the spring.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 4

Yankees news: All-Star Game ballot released

MLB.com | Jason Foster: We’re six weeks out from the 2026 All-Star Game, taking place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The official voting opened yesterday, and the Yankees feature a trio of strong candidates to start in Aaron Judge (if he’s healthy), Ben Rice, and Cody Bellinger.

Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 3

Yankees' Carlos Lagrange Shines in First Triple-A Relief Appearance

One of the New York Yankees' top pitching prospects, right-hander Carlos Lagrange, officially transitioned to the bullpen on Wednesday. And in his first Triple-A game as a reliever, the 6-foot-7 flamethrower didn't miss a beat.

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Yankees’ Aaron Boone weighs in on ‘June Swoon’ narrative

June has arrived, and fans of the New York Yankees are well aware of what has seemingly become a yearly tradition. Luckily, manager Aaron Boone is well aware of this narrative.

Clarke Schmidt News / New York Yankees on SI / June 3

Yankees Have Clear Clarke Schmidt Decision to Make When He Rejoins Them

The Yankees have one of Major League Baseball's best starting rotations, if not the No. 1 unit in the sport. Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Gerrit Cole, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers have done a terrific job at giving the Yankees a chance to win each time they pitch, which is huge for the club's World Series aspirations.

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / June 3

Yankees Already Dealing With a Giancarlo Stanton Headache Before He Even Returns

One thing is clear when Giancarlo Stanton is healthy and in the Yankees' lineup. He gives them prodigious power. Even at the age of 36 years old and seemingly winding down in his career, his bat-to-ball skills are impeccable.

Carlos Lagrange News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Yankees Move Prospect Carlos Lagrange To Bullpen For 2026

The Yankees are moving pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to the bullpen in Triple-A, as first reported by Jack Curry of The YES Network. Manager Aaron Boone subsequently confirmed the decision while adding that the team still hopes to develop Lagrange as a starter in future seasons.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 3

Yankees' awful injury luck continues with Aaron Judge update

The New York Yankees can't stay healthy this season.

Astros get significant bullpen boost with return of six-time All-Star

Brewers' Kyle Harrison gets his revenge, matches career high in win

Jacob deGrom reveals what makes his 100th win even more memorable

Carlos Mendoza sends warning to MLB after Mets' sweep of Marlins

Mike Trout may be saving Angels from a big mistake

Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 2

Yankees Adjust Plan for Carlos Lagrange to Speed Up Path to Majors

The New York Yankees are reportedly expected to switch up how top pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange is deployed in the minors. Lagrange, New York's No.