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MLB News / Sport Relay / May 5
Yankees Sweep Orioles for Fifth Straight Series Win 
For the first time since 2024, the New York Yankees won all four games of a four-game series, this time sweeping the Baltimore Orioles at home. Despite the series victory, the Yankees’ lead in the American League East sits at 1 ½ games due to the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 5
Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Jasson Domínguez (5/3)
The Yankees offense is flying in the first three games against Orioles. They scored 27 runs across that trio of contests, tallying 37 hits include eight home runs.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 5
Before the Evil Empire: The Bronx Bombers
Six years ago, I embarked on a Star Wars Day tradition, diving into the historical archives to discuss the close relationship between the New York Yankees and arguably the most famous villain in science fiction history, the Evil Empire.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 5
Yankees prospects: Week 6 minor league recap
There’s something for everyone in this week’s edition of the minor league recap. We had a trio of rehabbing Yanks down in Somerset, top prospects making debuts at new levels, and some highly-anticipated season debuts of recent pitching arms who missed time with injury.
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.
Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / May 5
Jasson Domínguez Gives Yankees an Advantage That Giancarlo Stanton Does Not
Giancarlo Stanton will go down as one of the great New York Yankees. It won't be for his regular-season play, though. Unfortunately, outside of 2018, his first year with the team, and 2021, his time in the Bronx has been marred by injuries.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 5
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bob Cerv
" /> The powerful outfielder had a couple of good seasons left in him as he entered his mid-30s, including another with KC in ‘59, and a season split between teams in 1960.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
Tigers sign veteran who just ditched Yankees
The Detroit Tigers have added some infield depth, signing veteran Paul DeJong to a minor league contract just days after the 32-year-old opted out of his deal with the New York Yankees, per Jon Heyman.
MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / May 5
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Tarik Skubal scratched from start, requires elbow surgery
Monday was a sad day in Yankees universe, as we learned about the passing of the beloved, legendary radio announcer John Sterling. The Yankees honored Sterling in a way he would have loved — with their performance in a 12-1 rout of the Orioles to cap off a four-game sweep of their division foes.
New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / May 5
New York Yankees Minor League Report: April
With the team in the Bronx off to a hot start to their season, it can be easy to forget about the New York Yankees of the future down in the farm system.
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.
Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
Tigers To Sign Paul DeJong
9:15am: DeJong would earn a prorated $1MM base salary in the majors, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports. 8:38am: The Tigers and veteran infielder Paul DeJong have agreed to a minor league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / May 5
Does Anthony Volpe Have an Actual Place with the Yankees?
Now that José Caballero has been named the full-time shortstop by the New York Yankees' brass, Anthony Volpe's future isn't as certain as it has been in past years.
Aaron Judge News / Empire Sports Media / May 5
The Yankees are seeing Aaron Judge evolve again in 2026
Aaron Judge has flirted with hitting 60 HRs again after surpassing fellow Yankees‘ slugger Roger Maris to set a new American League home run record (62).
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 5
Yankees bring surging offense into rematch vs. Rangers
The New York Yankees did not do much offensively last week and yet recorded a series win in a three-game set against the host Texas Rangers. The Yankees, who battered the Baltimore Orioles in the past four games, hope to keep rolling at the plate Tuesday night when they host Texas in the opener of a three-game series.
New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Michael Kay Breaks Down In Tears After John Sterling’s Passing
The entire MLB world mourned the passing of John Sterling, a former New York Yankees broadcaster. Sterling passed on Monday at the age of 87. The veteran broadcaster was widely popular for his outstanding home run calls.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 5
White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties Yankees' Aaron Judge with 14th HR
Chicago White Sox Japanese rookie Munetaka Murakami is a man on a home run mission. Murakami belted a 429-foot homer against the Los Angeles Angels on
Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / May 4
Aaron Judge's big night helps Yankees sweep struggling Orioles
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning, drove in four runs and reached base four times as the New York Yankees completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Baltimore Orioles by pulling away for a 12-1 victory on Monday night.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Yankees players make rare gesture during John Serling tribute
The New York Yankees delivered a powerful moment Monday night, honoring legendary broadcaster John Sterling with a rare pregame gesture at Yankee Stadium.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 4
After Jasson Dominguez's hot start for Yankees, is Spencer Jones next?
While The Martian’s defensive limitations might add uncertainty to his future as a regular contributor in the Yankee lineup, there is another burgeoning outfield star awaiting his shot, and he is making a compelling case.
Derek Jeter News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Derek Jeter shares his tribute to Yankees announcer John Sterling
Derek Jeter shared a tribute to longtime New York Yankees announcer John Sterling after Sterling’s death on Monday. Jeter, the legendary Yankee shortstop, praised Sterling as “as much a part of the fabric of the New York Yankees organization as any player.” He added that the longtime Yankee announcer will be missed.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 4
Longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87
Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling has died at 87. Sterling joined the team in 1989 and spent 36 years in the booth, calling 5,420 regular-season games and 211 playoff games before retiring in April 2024.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
John Sterling, legendary Yankees radio voice, dies at 87
John Sterling, the beloved radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, has died at the age of 87. A native New Yorker born in 1938, Sterling joined the Yankees broadcast booth in 1989 and quickly became a fixture for fans.
Ben Rice News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Yankees share key update on Ben Rice after his injury scare
The New York Yankees appear to have dodged a bullet on Sunday following an injury scare to first baseman Ben Rice. Rice, who has been one of the best hitters in the majors this season, left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 4
Yankees option former Gold Glove winner to minors
The New York Yankees had a decision to make with shortstop Anthony Volpe.
Randal Grichuk News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Randal Grichuk Elects Free Agency
The Yankees announced that outfielder Randal Grichuk has elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week.
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