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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.

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Remembering the pre-Ben Rice era, Part 1: Tex’s fall, Bird’s unmet promise, and the rise of Voit

If you had told me before the season started that one Yankees batter would have a wRC+ starting with 2 at the beginning of May, I would have immediately guessed Aaron Judge, since, you know, that’s what he did the past two years.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 6

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ivy Andrews

Is there anything better than old-timey baseball nicknames? Today, another Hall of Fame-caliber nickname, “Poison” Ivy Paul Andrews, would have celebrated his 119th birthday.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 6

Cody Bellinger, Yankees on cruise control as they meet Rangers

As the New York Yankees were surging last week, Cody Bellinger was slumping. Now he is among the Yankees putting up some big numbers over their past five games.

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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?

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Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / May 6

The Yankees need to give Anthony Volpe positional flexibility

When the Yankees announced that Anthony Volpe would not be added to the active roster when he was activated from the injured list, but instead optioned to Triple-A Scranton, manager Aaron Boone indicated that the team had not considered playing him anywhere but at shortstop.

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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.

Alex Pereira News / HITC / May 6

Alex Pereira throwing first pitch at New York Yankees game gets fans talking

Alex Pereira stepping onto the mound at Yankee Stadium was not something many MLB fans expected, but it quickly became one of the most talked-about crossover moments.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / May 6

Yankees Injury Report: Giancarlo Stanton Progress, Gerrit Cole-Carlos Rodon Latest Rehab Update

The New York Yankees are off to a great start as they hold the second-best record in the league at the beginning of May. The Bronx Bombers are leading the AL East, but are not too far ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 6

What was your favorite John Sterling home run call?

As the outpouring of grief and good memories flowed after John Sterling’s passing on Monday, I’m sure many of us found ourselves watching old Yankees clips and listening to Sterling’s calls.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 6

Yankees news: Carlos Rodón to return from IL for next start, Elmer Rodríguez optioned

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: After a scheduled rehab outing Tuesday, Carlos Rodón is expected to make his next start in the majors, per Yankees manager Aaron Boone.

Alex Pereira throws out first pitch at Yankees game | Video

Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira will be in Newark, New Jersey for Saturday's UFC 328 event at the Prudential Center. While in town, "Poatan" made a stop in New York City on Tuesday for the Texas Rangers vs.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 5

Yankees Prospect Elmer Rodriguez Faces Similar Issue in Second MLB Start

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodríguez made his second big league start on Tuesday. And even though he's only appeared in two games in the majors so far, the top prospect has yet to exhibit the same level of control he's showcased in the minors.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 5

Jacob de Grom haunted by familiar demons as Yankees beat Rangers

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead homer with two outs in the sixth inning Tuesday night as the New York Yankees overcame an early deficit against Jacob deGrom and earned a 7-4 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / May 5

Yankees torch Jacob deGrom in series-opening win over Rangers

The Yankees were down 3-0 in the top of the first inning. There were runners on second and third with two out and a 3-2 count on Jake Burger. Struggling rookie pitcher Elmer Rodríguez was on the verge of being pulled as he neared 40 pitches.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Giancarlo Stanton Injury: Aaron Boone Provides Update Before Yankees Game

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is still dealing with the repercussions of a low-grade right calf strain injury.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Aaron Judge Sends Message to Blake Snell After Career Announcement

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is one of the most well-respected players in MLB. Widely viewed as the best hitter of his generation and a three-time American League MVP, Judge has earned admiration not only for his production but for the way he carries himself.

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

What Yankees manager Aaron Boone wants to see from Elmer Rodriguez in 2nd career start

With the New York Yankees scheduled to take on the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, rookie pitcher Elmer Rodriguez is set to start for the second game of his career.

Ben Rice News / Athlon Sports / May 5

MLB Makes Ben Rice Announcement

Ben Rice has been one of the biggest reasons behind the New York Yankees’ fast start to the 2026 MLB season. The 27-year-old is hitting .343 with 12 home

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.

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.

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's big night helps Yankees sweep struggling Orioles

After Jasson Dominguez's hot start for Yankees, is Spencer Jones next?

Another White Sox prospect is one step from majors

On deck: Shohei Ohtani's aims for Cy Young, Braves-Dodgers, Jose Soriano an unknown ace

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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 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.