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Yankees Lose Max Fried to IL

Yankees Lose Max Fried to IL

This isn't the best news for the New York Yankees, but it could be worse. Left-handed ace Max Fried is going on the 15-day IL with a bone bruise in his left elbow, as the Yankees announced on Friday.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / May 15
Yankees place LHP Max Fried (left elbow bruise) on 15-day IL

Yankees place LHP Max Fried (left elbow bruise) on 15-day IL

The New York Yankees placed left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list on Friday, after an MRI exam and CT scan revealed a left elbow bone bruise.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15
The Yankees’ Other Young Ace In The Making

The Yankees’ Other Young Ace In The Making

If you weren’t familiar with Cam Schlittler before this season, I’m sure you are now. The 25-year-old owns an AL-leading 1.35 ERA across nine starts. The Yankees are 7-2 in his outings, and opposing batters are hitting .176 against the righty and his devastating three-fastball mix.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Max Fried News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
Yankees reveal the latest on Max Fried's injury

Yankees reveal the latest on Max Fried's injury

Fried has consistently been one of the Yankees’ best pitchers since joining the team prior to the 2025 season.

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Max Fried News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15
Yankees Place Max Fried On Injured List

Yankees Place Max Fried On Injured List

The Yankees have placed lefty Max Fried on the 15-day IL due to a bone bruise in his left elbow, the team announced. An exact timetable isn’t clear, but it’ll be more than a minimum stint.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 15

If alternate jerseys are inevitable, the Yankees should steal the spotlight in Queens

" /> I know many have debated players using this color or would have strong opinions about adopting it officially … but let’s look at some pros and compromises.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

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.

Cam Schlittler News / Athlon Sports / May 15
Yankees’ Cam Schlittler Makes Off-Field Announcement Before Mets Game

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler Makes Off-Field Announcement Before Mets Game

The New York Yankees have one of the strongest starting rotations in the league, carrying a rotation earned run average of 3.14, placing them third amongst all 30 clubs.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 15
The Yankees Needs to Make a Change at Catcher Soon

The Yankees Needs to Make a Change at Catcher Soon

The Yankees are in a bit of a dry spell as May continues. Only 14 runs were scored in their last six games before this weekend's Subway Series, leaving Yankees fans hopeful that manager Aaron Boone will make the necessary changes to turn things around.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15
Yankees rumors: Buster Olney outlines possibility NY moves on from Jazz Chisholm Jr amid struggles

Yankees rumors: Buster Olney outlines possibility NY moves on from Jazz Chisholm Jr amid struggles

While the New York Yankees, on the whole, are doing fairly decent, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is struggling. He is going through an 8-for-48 slump at the plate and is batting .203 with 31 hits, four home runs, and 14 RBIs.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 15
Subway Series Is Even More Important for Yankees Amid Their Bad Week

Subway Series Is Even More Important for Yankees Amid Their Bad Week

The Yankees were feeling good about themselves this time last week. They had just taken the series against the Rangers, coming off an afternoon where they came back in the middle innings with some timely hitting to win it.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / May 15
Judge sends warning to Yankees ahead of Subway Series

Aaron Judge sends warning to Yankees ahead of Subway Series showdown with Mets

Judge is no stranger to certain members of the Mets. 

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 15
3 Yankees Who Will Be Beyond Saving With a Poor Subway Series Performance

3 Yankees Who Will Be Beyond Saving With a Poor Subway Series Performance

The Yankees had a much-needed rest day on Thursday after dropping six of their last eight games. The day off couldn't have come at a better time, as manager Aaron Boone needs to get his players back on track after losing hold of the American League's top spot.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
New York Yankees Get Grim News On Giancarlo Stanton’s Progress

New York Yankees Get Grim News On Giancarlo Stanton’s Progress

Giancarlo Stanton remains one of the most feared power hitters in the MLB despite reaching the twilight of his career. Although he remains highly productive for the New York Yankees, the 36-year-old slugger is constantly battling through injuries.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 14
Aaron Judge has advice for Anthony Volpe after disappointing return

Aaron Judge has advice for Anthony Volpe after disappointing return

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made his 2026 regular-season MLB debut Wednesday afternoon.

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Cody Bellinger is reminding everyone he's more than just a productive bat
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Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13
Yankees shortstop error fact will frustrate fans amid Anthony Volpe return

Yankees shortstop error fact will frustrate fans amid Anthony Volpe return

Things have gone swimmingly well in the early going for the New York Yankees in 2026. Entering play on Wednesday, the Yankees were 11 games over .500 at 27-16.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Yankees Get Discouraging Update on Giancarlo Stanton

Yankees Get Discouraging Update on Giancarlo Stanton

The injuries just keep on coming for the New York Yankees. Just one day after shortstop Jose Caballero was placed on the injured list, and on the same day that workhorse Max Friedleft his start early, the Bronx Bombers got an unfortunate update on designated hitterGiancarlo Stanton.

Brendan Beck News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 13
Yankees Prospect Brendan Beck Shines in First Triple-A Start Since MLB Debut

Yankees Prospect Brendan Beck Shines in First Triple-A Start Since MLB Debut

Earlier this month, New York Yankees pitching prospect Brendan Beck made his first appearance on a big league mound. And now, the 2021 second-round draft pick has returned to the minors and turned in one of his best performances of the season.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / May 13
George Lombard Jr may join the Yankees sooner rather than later

George Lombard Jr may join the Yankees sooner rather than later

George Lombard has quickly become one of the Yankees’ most intriguing prospects this season, already earning a promotion to Triple-A. With New York facing uncertainty across multiple infield positions, Lombard’s path to the major leagues may arrive far sooner than originally expected.

Jasson Dominguez News / Athlon Sports / May 13
Yankees Share Jasson Dominguez Injury Update

Yankees Share Jasson Dominguez Injury Update

The New York Yankees shared a promising update on their injured outfielder on Wednesday ahead of their rubber game with the Baltimore Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Jasson Dominguez received a PRP shot in his left shoulder two days ago and he is still clear of any concussion symptoms.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 13
Cody Bellinger is reminding everyone he's more than just a productive bat

Cody Bellinger is reminding everyone he's more than just a productive bat

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger's defensive performance has been top-notch.

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Aaron Boone addresses Gerrit Cole's latest rehab start
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Gerrit Cole News / Total Pro Sports / May 13
Gerrit Cole’s Yankees Return Puts Two Pitchers On The Line

Gerrit Cole’s Yankees Return Puts Two Pitchers On The Line

The losing streak keeps getting uglier, but the bigger storyline around the Yankees has a much different vibe. While New York dropped a 3-2 game to the Orioles on May 12 at Camden Yards, their fourth straight defeat, the organization got the kind of update that could completely shift the rotation outlook before June arrives.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / May 13
The Yankees Outfield Will Soon Be A Very Tricky Puzzle

The Yankees Outfield Will Soon Be A Very Tricky Puzzle

The Spencer Jones show has finally made its way to the Bronx, in case you haven’t seen the news. The slugging leviathan of a left-handed hitter and outfielder

Jose Caballero News / Total Pro Sports / May 13
Jose Caballero Return Timeline: Yankees Get Update From Star Slugger 

Jose Caballero Return Timeline: Yankees Get Update From Star Slugger 

Jose Caballero is not ready to give up his position to Anthony Volpe just yet. After sustaining an injury on his right middle finger, Caballero was forced to exit the Yankees vs.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 12
Yankees recall SS Anthony Volpe, place Jose Caballero (finger) on IL

Yankees recall SS Anthony Volpe, place Jose Caballero (finger) on IL

The New York Yankees placed utility man Jose Caballero on the 10-day injured list with a fractured finger on Tuesday and called up shortstop Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place.

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