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MLB Insider Has Yankees MVP Candidates Starting In All-Star Game

The New York Yankees look like they’re on a path to erase last year’s disappointment of failing to make the playoffs. That is, in part, because of the play of several of the game’s top position players and pitchers.

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Is Clay Holmes the best closer in baseball?

Comparing the Yankee sinkerballer to five of the top late-inning weapons across the game. When the Yankees acquired Clay Holmes in 2021, he was a 28-year-old former ninth-round draft pick with a 5.57 ERA in parts of four seasons with the Pirates.

NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / 14 minutes ago

Kevin Harvick explains what happened with 32 MPH first pitch at Yankee Stadium

Kevin Harvick looked back at the time when the New York Yankees pranked him as he threw out the first pitch of a game. While speaking to former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez on his Happy Hour podcast, Harvick explained what happened with the pitch he threw that went just 32 mph.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Which Yankees pitchers have a shot at the All-Star Game?

The Yankees seem to have two locks to make the Midsummer Classic, but several other candidates are trying to squeeze in. The 2024 MLB All-Star Game will be played on July 16th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and you can be sure several members of the Yankees will be playing.

New York Yankees News / CBSSports.com / 49 minutes ago

Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, MLB's two best hitters, could pull off rare feat Yankees haven't seen since 1930s

The Yankees teammates have been the two best players in baseball through two months

Derek Jeter News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

1999 Yankees Diary: Mets clobber Clemens, Jeter’s streak ends

Multiple streaks ended as the Mets took a hammer to the Yankees’ struggling ace. When Roger Clemens came to New York via a trade with the Blue Jays in February 1999, one could argue he did so as the greatest pitcher ever.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / 2 hours ago

Elite White Sox Hurler Could Be Perfect Yankees Trade Deadline Target

The New York Yankees have had a great season so far. New York has been firing on all cylinders since Opening Day and seems like a club ready to take a jump to the next level.

Carlos Rodon News / Total Apex Sports / 2 minutes ago

New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Spectacular Over Last 6 Starts

New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Carlos Rodon had another stellar start on Wednesday night. He tossed six innings and surrendered two earned runs while punching out nine as the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 1 hour ago

The Yankees need to DFA one liability in the bullpen

The Yankees currently sport one of the best bullpens in baseball despite the fact they have a number of injuries holding down the unit. They still expect Lou Trivino and Scott Effross to return around the summer trade deadline in two months, essentially representing two acquisitions they don’t need to worry about.

Ben Rice News / Empire Sports Media / 0 minutes ago

Could the Yankees make this surging prospect their first baseman in 2024?

There’s a lot of buzz right now around Ben Rice, who is one of the best position player prospects in the Yankees’ organization. He was promoted to Triple-A last afternoon just one day removed from catching Gerrit Cole in a rehab assignment with the Somerset Patriots in Double-A.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 0 minutes ago

Yankees are staying their hand on a strongly desired roster move

The New York Yankees (44-19) have everything going for them with the halfway mark of the 2024 MLB season around the corner, but they’ll hold off on adding another talented player to their mix at the present.

Anthony Volpe News / Empire Sports Media / 0 minutes ago

Yankees’ star infielder is cementing himself as the long-term lead-off man

If the Yankees were in search of a long-term leadoff man, they have no reason to continue their search. In only his second season, 23-year-old shortstop Anthony Volpe has cemented himself as a long-term option at leadoff, seemingly hitting a triple every other day.

Luis Gil News / Empire Sports Media / 1 minute ago

Yankees’ young pitcher is turning into a superstar before our eyes

The Yankees couldn’t have asked for more regarding young pitcher Luis Gil and his dominance to open the 2024 season. At his current pace, he is not only in line to make the All-Star game, but he may also end up competing for the Cy Young award at just 26 years old, coming off Tommy John rehabilitation.

New York Yankees News / Bleacher Report / 11 minutes ago

Yankees' Top Prospects, Farm System Progress Report, Draft Targets

The New York Yankees have looked like the team to beat in the American League over the first two months of the season, and the performance of rookie Luis Gil…

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 31 minutes ago

Which Yankees hitters have a shot at the All-Star Game?

Judge and Soto are locks for the All-Star Game, but which hitters will be joining them in Arlington? Memorial Day is in the rearview mirror, the school bells ring out one last time before their summertime hibernation, and the Major League Baseball season is more than one-third over.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / 1 hour ago

Blue Jays Ace Could Be Top Trade Option; Could Yankees Do Surprising Deal?

The New York Yankees already are in a significantly better spot than most other Major League Baseball teams right now. New York just keeps winning and is tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the best record in baseball at 44-19.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / 29 minutes ago

New York Yankees' Top of Order Duo Closing in on Awesome Baseball History

The New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, 9-5, to run their impressive record to 44-19. The Yankees have the best record in the American League and are well-positioned to win the organization's first World Series title since 2009.

Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / 1 hour ago

Yankees Promote Promising Slugger to Scranton; Is He Their Future First Baseman?

One of the New York Yankees' prospects earned a well-deserved promotion. Catcher/first baseman Ben Rice, who ranks as the Yankees' 12th best prospect, was promoted from the Double-A Somerset Patriots to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Yankees set sights on season sweep of Twins

For 5 1/3 innings, the New York Yankees were literally perfect against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. New York did not get the perfect game or the no-hitter but notched another victory over the Twins and can complete a sweep of the season series on Thursday night before hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Twins to extend win streaks

Carlos Rodon retired the first 16 hitters he faced and pitched six solid innings as the New York Yankees recorded a 9-5 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 2 hours ago

6 Players Named Potential New York Yankees Trade Candidates

Even though the MLB trade deadline is well over a month away, rumors and speculation are beginning to run rampant. When it comes to the New York Yankees, everyone is wondering whether or not the franchise will take a big swing to improve their World Series odds.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago