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Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole, SS Jose Caballero off IL, in starting lineup

Former Cy Young Award-winner Gerrit Cole has been activated from the injured list and will return from an absence of more than a year following elbow surgery to start for New York on Friday when the Yankees host the first-place Tampa Bay Rays in an American League East matchup.

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Should the Yankees Be Concerned with Aaron Judge?

It's been tough sledding for the New York Yankees lately. Entering a massive series against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays in Yankee Stadium this weekend, the Bronx Bombers have dropped nine of their last 13 games and are 4.5 games out of first in the AL East.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Yankees’ Anthony Volpe-Jose Caballero shortstop debate

The New York Yankees have a shortstop debate between Anthony Volpe and Jose Caballero. With the recent demotion of Volpe, one ex-player said the quiet part out loud when discussing him and Caballero, according to Foul Territory.

Gerrit Cole News / New Baseball Media / May 22

How Gerrit Cole’s Rehab Stint Before His Return Went

The Yankees opted to cut Gerrit Cole’s rehab assignment early, meaning the former Cy Young Award winner is ready to return to the Majors. It’s been a lengthy rehab for Cole, who missed all of 2025 thanks to UCL reconstruction surgery.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Three Things To Watch As Yankees Open Pivotal Series Against Rays

The New York Yankees open a pivotal American League East series against the Tampa Bay Rays tonight. New York enters the matchup having struggled mightily over the past couple of weeks, losing 10 of their last 15 games.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / May 22

Yankees See Price Tag For Ideal 3B Trade Target Skyrocket

Time is money, and no one knows that better than Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. That's because one of his potential trade targets is getting hotter by the day, driving up his price tag before the Aug.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Yankees Linked to Veteran Catcher as MLB Trade Deadline Candidate

The New York Yankees are 30-21 heading into a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. They're looking to inch closer to the Rays, who are 33-15 and hold a 4.5-game lead in the American League East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

The New York Yankees are showing signs of life again after a couple of tough weeks. Aaron Boone's team got off to a strong start to the campaign, and they're still sitting atop a solid 30-21 record and second place in the AL East.

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Chase Burns is defying the odds as an early NL Cy Young candidate in his first full MLB season

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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.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Yankees’ Aaron Judge gets 100% real on recent struggles

The New York Yankees are still very much alive in the AL East, but Aaron Judge knows the offense needs more from him. Judge offered a blunt assessment after another quiet stretch at the plate, as the Yankees’ AL East chase grows tighter behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 22

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Tommy John

In the baseball canon, Tommy John’s name gets used with more frequency and gravity than almost any one else’s. Unlike some of the other cemented names in the game’s history, John’s recognition comes largely from reasons outside of his play.

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Spencer Jones News / HITC / May 22

Why the New York Yankees sent Spencer Jones back down after just 10 games

The Yankees have optioned Spencer Jones back to Triple-A after a 10-game debut, and the brief stint put the same contact question that has always followed him back in the spotlight.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / May 22

Yankees Could Add Ex-Rays Pitcher in Trade Scenario

The New York Yankees are expected to pursue reinforcements through trades as the 2026 season progresses. Despite entering the year with high expectations as the top choice to capture the American League East title, the team has encountered some inconsistency lately.

Austin Wells News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

MLB Host Reveals The Ultimate Replacement For Austin Wells

Austin Wells enjoyed a promising rookie campaign with the New York Yankees in 2024. But the 26-year-old did not live up to the expectations last season.

Drake Fellows News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

Who Is Drake Fellows? Former Yankees Pitcher Signed By The Phillies

The New York Yankees are the biggest contender for a postseason berth in the American League despite their recent slump. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are restoring their playoff credentials with their ongoing hot run.

Carlos Rodon News / New York Yankees on SI / May 22

Carlos Rodon Showing Flashes That He'll Be a Frontline Starter for Yankees Again

The last time Carlos Rodón faced the Blue Jays, it was a disaster. The Yankees were down 2-0 in the American League Division Series, needing a stellar outing from one of their big-money arms, but the Jays crushed.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / May 22

Paul Goldschmidt Is Proving He Still Has Plenty Left in the Tank

For a couple years, it appeared that 2022 National League Most Valuable Player award was the last look we’d get at an elite-level Paul Goldschmidt. In three full seasons since, he’s seen his wRC+ fall from 175 to 122, then to 100, then to 103.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 22

Yankees' Closer Battle Already Open Again After 51 Games

The New York Yankees were able to hold the Toronto Blue Jays to two runs in two straight games. It was all well and good outside of a Carlos Rodón mistake

Gerrit Cole News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 22

Yankees Send 2 Players Down to Triple-A With Gerrit Cole's Return Looming

With New York Yankees veteran pitcher Gerrit Cole and infielder José Caballero expected to return from injury on Friday, the team had to make two difficult decisions on who to demote to clear space on the active big league roster.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

Yankees Make Major Roster Change After Splitting Blue Jays Series

The New York Yankees had a disappointing end to their series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Even Cam Schlittler and Carlos Rodon were unable to help them in the last two games.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Paul DeJong placed on full-season injured list in minors

It appears that Paul DeJong, who recently signed a minor league deal with the Tigers, is done for the year. The Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens have placed him on the full-season injured list, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Yankees manager Aaron Boone drops huge Jose Caballero injury update

The New York Yankees have been without Jose Caballero after placing him on the 10-day injured list after he fractured his finger in the 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on May 10.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / May 21

Yankees Linked to Reunion With Recently Cut MLB Veteran

The New York Yankees are searching for solutions to stabilize their inconsistent bullpen, and one potential option involves reuniting with a pitcher who has prior ties to the organization.

Cam Schlittler News / Just Baseball / May 21

Could Cam Schlittler’s Unreal Run Result in a Cy Young?

Since his debut in 2025, Cam Schlittler has been one of the best starters in baseball. He started 14 games for the New York Yankees that season, posting a 2.96 ERA with 84 strikeouts over that 73-inning stretch.

Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / May 21

Carlos Rodon, Yankees vie to get right in finale vs. Blue Jays

Carlos Rodon was pitching with loose bodies in his left elbow when he struggled in Game 3 of the 2025 American League Division Series. That was the only game the New York Yankees won against the Toronto Blue Jays in that series.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 20