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Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Let the good times roll

It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! When we last met, the Yankees had gotten off to a strong start, sweeping the San Francisco Giants while allowing just one run in three games.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 5

Is Ryan McMahon's performance becoming a concern for Yankees?

Is it time to worry about McMahon?

Yankees rotation to get boost

Orioles' Chris Bassitt drilled by line drive in rough outing vs. Pirates

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 5

Yankees rotation to get boost on Friday

Their fifth starter will make one more rehab outing on Sunday before potentially being activated ahead of their game against the Rays at Tropicana Field.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton records first regular-season steal since 2020

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MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 5

Yankees, Marlins start in rain delay on Sunday afternoon

The Yankees are off to a sterling 7-1 start to the 2026 season and have already guaranteed themselves a third consecutive series victory. After sweeping

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Carlos Rodon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon provides crucial injury update

Carlos Rodon will eventually be a key contributor in the New York Yankees’ pitching rotation. There are still more hurdles to cross, but Rodon is taking steps towards making his return to the major league mound.

Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / April 5

What makes the Yankees more than just Aaron Judge and a bunch of scrubs

The Yankees’ road to the postseason is clear. They either get a full, healthy, good season from Aaron Judge, in which case they should skate in, or they don’t, in which case things get a lot darker.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 5

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Wid Conroy

" /> Conroy’s best overall season came in 1904, when New York came agonizingly close to toppling the defending World Series champions for the AL pennant.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 5

The Yankees can make it late early in April

Yes, it’s true that you can’t win a division in April. In the season’s first week and a bit, though, the Yankees have done their very best. Writing ahead of Saturday evening’s (ultimately successful) showdown with the Marlins, New York was a sterling 6-1, the best record in baseball behind a staff that’s been very difficult to square up.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / April 5

On a roll, Yankees to send Max Fried up against Marlins

Max Fried lived up to his billing as a frontline starter in the first season of an eight-year contract signed before the New York Yankees knew just how important he would be because of an injury to Gerrit Cole.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 5

Yankees prospects: Xavier Rivas strikes out five in a row in Double-A debut

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 4-3 at Rochester Red Wings — the report is that Luis Gil will start today for Scranton and then return to

Luis Gil News / Pinstripe Alley / April 5

Yankees news: Luis Gil’s 2026 Yankee debut set for Friday

MLB | Bryan Hoch: After beginning 2026 at Triple-A with a packed house in the rotation, 2024 AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil is set to make his season debut this coming week.

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Luis Gil News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Luis Gil To Return To Yankees Next Week

Right-hander Luis Gil is expected to rejoin the Yankees next week, manager Aaron Boone told reporters, including Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The skipper said Gil will be back with the big-league club on regular rest following his Triple-A start on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4

Yankees rally past Marlins, win 4th straight and improve to 7-1

Giancarlo Stanton hit a tiebreaking two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees continued their hot start by hanging on for a 9-7 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Saturday night.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 4

NY Yankees 9, Marlins 7: Good news and bad news as New York earns thrilling comeback win

The New York Yankees took advantage of Giancarlo Stanton’s clutch go-ahead two-run single in the bottom of the eighth to beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 and win their seventh game of the season, with just one loss.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 4

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton records first regular-season steal since 2020

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is never going to be confused for a base-stealing threat. However, he picked his spot well on Saturday night.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton reveals secret to his hot start to the season

Cam Schlittler deals another gem as Yankees rotation looks even stronger

Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena turn heads with their interaction after beating the Yankees

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Ben Rice News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

Yankees Infielder Off to a Scorching Start at the Plate

That hitter is Ben Rice, of course. The catcher-turned-first-baseman is picking up right where he left off last season, slashing .409/.500/.864 with nine hits, including two homers and four doubles, and eight RBI.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 4

NY Yankees manager Aaron Boone announces Luis Gil’s return date

The New York Yankees decided to open the 2026 campaign with four starters and nine relief pitchers. The calendar dictated that they wouldn’t need a fifth member of the rotation until the weekend of April 10-12, so they decided to beef up their bullpen instead and start the year with Luis Gil in the minors.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

Bronx Burners: Yankees’ Aggressive Identity Shift Is Paying Early Dividends

That’s right, your New York Yankees are the hottest team in baseball, staring 6-1 after defeating the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Friday. The Yankees had a total of six hits in the game, but their patience and baserunning were the difference.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 3

Aaron Judge HR spurs Yankees to victory over Marlins

Aaron Judge hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season at Yankee Stadium and drove in three runs as the New York Yankees continued their strong start with an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon.

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon Shares Injury Update Before Marlins Game

Carlos Rodon spoke about some hamstring tightness that he sustained early in the week before the Yankees' home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. The New York Yankees left-hander called his recent tightness “a bump in the road” on Friday and said he hopes to throw from a mound Saturday.