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NY Yankees call up Yerry De Los Santos, announce rehab assignment for Anthony Volpe

Late on Monday, after allowing three runs against the Los Angeles Angels via a mammoth home run from Mike Trout, the New York Yankees optioned right-handed reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre.

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Yankees' Yerry de los Santos Call-Up Could Forecast Much-Needed Bullpen Strategy Change

While the New York Yankees were able to snap a five-game loss streak with an 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, the win didn't come easily. Angels outfielder Mike Trout was able to get multiple home runs off Yankees relievers and the Pinstripes barely eked out a win in spite of double home runs from both Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham.

Aaron Boone News / New York Yankees on SI / April 14

Aaron Boone Creating Even More Issues in Yankees Infield With Poor Lineup Decision

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has been under scrutiny from the fanbase for how he utilizes the bullpen, for the ongoing issue at third base with Ryan McMahon, and the platooning of young slugger Ben Rice to start the regular season.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 14

Camilo Doval is Next Yankee on Thin Ice After Jake Bird Demotion

The New York Yankees’ bullpen was again under the microscope in Monday night’s thrilling 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The bullpen had to do a lot of heavy lifting after Will Warren pitched three and two-thirds innings, covering the other five-plus.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14

Aaron Judge offers high praise of Mike Trout following slugfest at Yankee Stadium

Following his club’s much-needed win, which snapped a five-game losing streak, the Yankee captain heaped some high praise Trout’s way.

Yankees' Aaron Judge bids to continue power surge vs. Angels

After blasting 5 homers, Yankees walk off Angels on wild pitch

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

Trent Grisham News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Trent Grisham Joins Yankees History With Stunning Two-Homer Night Off Bench

It takes a special kind of night to carve out a place in New York Yankees history. It takes something even rarer to do it off the bench. That is exactly what Trent Grisham accomplished Monday night, turning a chaotic, back-and-forth game into a personal milestone that few players in franchise history have ever reached.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Yankees’ Aaron Judge passes Mickey Mantle, only trails Babe Ruth with latest feat

Aaron Judge helped lead the New York Yankees to a win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday with a pair of home runs. Now, he has further etched himself into franchise history.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Just Baseball / April 14

Giancarlo Stanton Can’t Open a Bag of Chips, But He Still Rakes

The start of the new season for New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has shown that the former MVP can still swing the bat with the best of them at age 36, even though he can’t…open a bag of chips?!?!

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Garrett Crochet News / Pinstripe Alley / April 14

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Crochet rocked as Twins best Sox

The Yankees nearly lost a prime candidate for dumbest game of the year on Monday, but they managed to flip the script and end up on the winning end thanks to a game-tying Trent Grisham two-run shot in the ninth (his second bomb of the night) and a wild pitch that brought José Caballero home to walk it off.

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / April 14

Yankees' Aaron Judge bids to continue power surge vs. Angels

Aaron Judge's best night of the season nearly went by the wayside because the New York Yankees struggled to get outs, especially against Mike Trout. After surviving Trout's two homers, the Yankees snapped their five-game skid with their wildest win of the early season.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Yankees option pitcher after snapping 5-game losing skid

The New York Yankees optioned right-handed reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following an 11-10 walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels in The Bronx on Monday, a game that ended the team’s five-game losing streak.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 14

Yankees prospects: Week 3 minor league recap

It wasn’t the best week on the farm for the Yankees’ four affiliates, but it was the first full week of the season, during which all four affiliates got in six games.

Cade Winquest News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Yankees loses Rule 5 pick to Cardinals before MLB debut

The New York Yankees have parted ways with right-hander Cade Winquest before he could make his major league debut, returning the Rule 5 selection to the St.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Aaron Judge, Mike Trout’s wild HR duel like no other since 1956

On Monday night, Aaron Judge and Mike Trout, superstar outfielders for the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels, respectively, showed up and set the tone for their team to start off the week.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13

After blasting 5 homers, Yankees walk off Angels on wild pitch

Jose Caballero scored on a wild-pitch by Jordan Romano as the host New York Yankees snapped a six-game losing streak with a wild 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 13

NY Yankees 11, Angels 10: Good news and bad news as Bombers win thrilling, back-and-forth game to stop losing streak

Tim Hill, Jake Bird, and Camilo Doval combined to surrender six runs in just four innings in relief, but the New York Yankees finally put an end to their five-game losing streak and took an exciting, sloppy back-and-forth affair against the Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx, 11-10.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / April 14

Watch: Yankees snap losing streak with thrilling win over Angels

The New York Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak with a hard-fought 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The Yankees retired the Angels’ first three batters quickly before Aaron Judge hit a 456′ two-run homer to put New York in front in the first inning.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Why Anthony Volpe is ‘most excited I’ve ever been’ to return to NY

It’s been a tough time for the New York Yankees. They are coming off a five-game losing streak, plus their shortstop, Anthony Volpe, has been out recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 13

Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon close to rehab assignments

New York Yankees starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon may go out on rehabilitation assignments in the next week, manager Aaron Boone told reporters before Monday's home game against the Los Angeles Angels.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Yankees Return Rule 5 Pick Cade Winquest To Cardinals

The Yankees have returned Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest to the Cardinals, according to announcements from both clubs. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

It did not take long. We are barely a couple of weeks into the season, and the panic button is already getting mashed across Major League Baseball.

Four surprise players to open the the MLB season

What Phillies should do at leadoff, cleanup spots

Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles after loss to Rangers

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

The Yankees Offense Must Pick It Up

It doesn’t matter how well a team starts its season; after one bad stretch, it’s right back to where it started in March. The New York Yankees are learning that the hard way after suffering a sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays this past weekend.

Ben Rice News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12

Ben Rice costs the Yankees with an ABS blunder

The New York Yankees are quickly becoming a comedy of errors this season. Yankees first baseman Ben Rice cost the team with a blunder during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Yankees' Chisholm admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder

Chisholm has been at the eye of the storm this season for his struggles at the plate and his behavior on social media, and this certainly won't do much to help his case.

Jazz Chisholm blamed the weather for his slow start

Yankees could eventually part ways with all-star infielder amid early struggles

Yankees share big Anthony Volpe injury update

The '2024 MLB multi-home run game leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11

Jazz Chisholm blamed the weather for his slow start

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is off to a slow start at the plate this season, and he thinks the reasons for it are outside of his control.

Alex Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / April 11