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Yankees To Recall Spencer Jones

The Yankees are going to call up outfield prospect Spencer Jones, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. That will apparently be the corresponding move for fellow outfielder Jasson Domínguez heading to the injured list.

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The inimitable magic of John Sterling

It’s still hard to believe that John Sterling is no longer with us. The longtime voice of the Yankees who died at age 87 this past Monday was, in my book, among the greatest broadcasters of all time.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Yankees roll past Rangers with six-run outburst in sixth

Trent Grisham laced a bases-clearing double during a six-run sixth inning as the New York Yankees rolled to a 9-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

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

Trent Grisham News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Trent Grisham leads Yankees’ six-run sixth inning to clinch sixth-straight series win

Nothing about the Yankees’ terrific start to May has been guaranteed. The Bombers have routinely had to scratch and claw to stay ahead in ballgames—dodging poor fortune and injury scares to emerge out the other side with a hard-earned win.

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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.

Jasson Dominguez News / Yardbarker / May 7

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez exits against Rangers after colliding with wall

New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez suffered a scary-looking injury in Thursday's home game against the Texas Rangers. Dominguez, who was starting

Yankees to honor late broadcaster John Sterling with uniform patch

Yankees select Brendan Beck

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Yankees outfielder leaves game on cart after crashing into the wall

The New York Yankees saw a concerning injury take place early in the game on Thursday against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Jasson Dominguez, who was playing in his ninth game this season, crashed into the outfield wall after making a catch.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Announces Ben Rice News After 4th Straight Absence From Lineup

The New York Yankees are preparing to continue their series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, doing so again without one of the best hitters in baseball. First baseman Ben Rice is out of the Yankees' starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game after suffering a left hand contusion.

Jasson Dominguez News / Field Level Media / May 7

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez carted off after collision with wall

New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez exited Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Texas Rangers in the first inning after colliding with the auxiliary scoreboard.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Chris Russo doesn’t think longtime Yankees announcer John Sterling belongs in Monument Park

The New York Yankees’ history is filled with legendary figures. One of those legendary figures is John Sterling, who passed away this week at the age of 87.

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.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / May 7

'He's Playing a Different Game': Judge HR No. 15 Puts Him on 66-Homer Pace

Aaron Judge hit his MLB-leading 15th home run of the season on Wednesday night against the Texas Rangers, saving the Yankees from being shutout for the third time this season in a 6-1 loss at Yankee Stadium.

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New York Yankees News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

New York Yankees Roster Moves 05/07/2026

The New York Yankees have a 25-12 record. They are a half-game up on the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. This is the scenario entering today’s game. They will look to take the rubber game against the Rangers today after losing game two 6-1 last night.

Max Fried News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Who Is Max Fried Dating? Meet Reni Meyer-Whalley, A Former Volleyball Player & Coach

Life around New York Yankees ace Max Fried has pretty much changed over the last two years. A massive $218 million contract, another All-Star appearance, and now a bigger spotlight in New York.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Nearly the entire American League is within striking distance of each other

Very recently, I wrote an article here talking about the opportunity presented to the Yankees in 2026, competing for the top spot in an American League that lacked standout clubs.

Brendan Beck News / New York Yankees on SI / May 7

Brendan Beck Suddenly Gifted a Chance to Remind Yankees of His Potential

The Yankees' pitching plans for the week were dealt a hiccup on Wednesday night. Following the disappointing 6-1 loss to the Rangers, the Yankees announced that Paul Blackburn would be starting on Thursday in place of Ryan Weathers, "who said he dealt with a viral illness after his most recent start," per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.

David Bednar News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Yankees Sequence of the Week: David Bednar (5/5)

The Yankees bullpen has stabilized somewhat of late, posting a sub-1.00 ERA in the month of May. A lot of this is driven by a left-on-base rate of around 90-percent, which is likely to regress from its unsustainably high point.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Yankees select Brendan Beck

The Yankees announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Brendan Beck from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Right-hander Yerry de los Santos was optioned to Triple-A following last night’s game.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / May 7

Cody Bellinger Has a Shot at Being Even Better for the Yankees This Season

Cody Bellinger took his time re-signing with the Yankees last winter. From the moment the season ended to when he inked his five-year, $162 million deal, it felt like a slogfest for the player represented by Scott Boras, who will do whatever he can to get his guys the most money possible.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 7

5 Yankees Who Have Erased Any Early-Season Doubts in May

As baseball's biggest team, the Yankees constantly face a ton of pressure each season. The 2026 MLB campaign is no different, and while things haven't

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 6

Yankees' Aaron Judge Lands on List With Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge keeps smashing homers. Judge and Munetaka Murakami have been trading long balls all season to this point. On Wednesday, Judge took sole possession of the league lead in homers as he blasted his 15th homer of the season already.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 6

Yankees to honor late broadcaster John Sterling with uniform patch

The New York Yankees will honor longtime radio announcer John Sterling, who died on Monday at the age of 87, with a patch on their uniforms for the reminder of the season.

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.

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.

Yankees option former Gold Glove winner to minors

Yankees out to continue offensive onslaught, sweep O's

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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 / 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.