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Ben Rice's Alleged Weakness is Actually a Strength

Aaron Boone provided an emphatic answer when asked if he believes Ben Rice is a platoon player. "Hell no," is what the manager for the New York Yankees told the Athletic's Brendan Kuty in the middle of that series between his squad and Mike Trout's Angels.

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Yankees activate Ryan Weathers, place reliever Angel Chivilli on injured list

Ryan Weathers is back from the paternity list and will be rejoining the rotation ahead of his start tonight in Houston against the Astros. The corresponding move was to place right-hander Angel Chivilli on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort, retroactive to April 23rd.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

Yankees’ Triple-A RailRiders displaying gritty, come-from-behind attitude

This year’s Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are a team that keeps battling until the final out, and it is quickly becoming their M.O. Seven of their 13 wins through the first 24 games have occurred when the club was trailing at some point in the contest.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

The Yankees All-April Birthday Team

Back in August, I began a series here at Pinstripe Alley where I was going to put together an All-Star Yankee team of players who were born in a given month.

New York Yankees 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

Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Jazz Chisholm got crushed for his awful ABS challenge

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm heard it after an awful ABS challenge during Friday’s game against the Houston Astros. Chisholm challenged a 3-2 pitch in the 9th inning of Friday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex.

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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.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Russ Ford

" /> From 1911-13, Ford was still somewhere between good and very good, but he never quite matched 1910 again. He dealt with arm fatigue in 1913, which led to the Highlanders/Yankees’ contract offer for 1914 including a sizeable pay cut.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / April 25

Is the Yankees’ Second-Best Hitter Still Stuck in a Platoon?

We are not even a month into the 2026 MLB season, and we have already seen several surprise players taking the lead for their teams. One of these players is the New York Yankees‘ Ben Rice.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 25

Streaking Yankees set for Astros, await injury news on Giancarlo Stanton

The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton's lower right leg. The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Saturday.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / April 25

One Positive Anthony Volpe Sign Before his Return to the Yankees

Most are not so thrilled about the return of Anthony Volpe to the New York Yankees. The last time he was in uniform, he whiffed in his final at-bat of the season against the Blue Jays in the ALDS.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 25

The Yankees Reliever Confidence Index: April Edition

Four weeks into the season, the Yankees are riding high with the best record in the American League. Despite several key starters beginning the year on the IL, their rotation has been excellent and, even with a weeklong swoon, New York’s offense has scored the fourth-most runs in the league.

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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.

Jazz Chisholm News / Just Baseball / April 25

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Walk Year Is off to the Worst Possible Start

With free agency on the horizon, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has entered a defining 2026 season, but he hasn’t found his footing quite yet. While many players experience a slow start at the plate, it is the early key defensive and mental errors that have added more questions on top for Chisholm.

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The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 25

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton (calf) considered day-to-day

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton exited New York's game at Houston on Friday due to right lower leg tightness, but the team is optimistic it isn't a serious injury.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 24

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yanks crush Astros; Giancarlo Stanton injured

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered and drove in four and the visiting New York Yankees ran their winning streak to seven by taking control early in their 12-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Yankees Announce Carlos Rodon News After 25 Missed Games

Carlos Rodón has yet to appear in a game for the New York Yankees this 2026 MLB season. Since being drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2014 MLB Draft, Rodón has been a prolific professional pitcher — when healthy, that is.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Cody Bellinger pulled a disrespectful move on Red Sox at end of game

Bellinger apparently did not see the Boston Red Sox as much of a threat this week.

Yordan Alvarez, Astros strive to do damage against Yankees' stellar pitching staff

Cody Bellinger's pinch-hit 2-run single propels Yankees past Red Sox

Yankees ace Max Fried's dominance against Red Sox continues in latest gem

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Austin Wells News / New York Yankees on SI / April 24

Yankees Must Consider Catcher Shake-Up as Austin Wells Remains a Headache

The New York Yankees are firing on all cylinders as April slowly wraps up. Despite a hiccup or two, the Yankees are firmly back in the World Series conversation, boasting a six-game win streak and an American League-leading 16-9 record as of Friday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 24

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez tearing it up in Triple-A

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has been delivering high-level production in Triple-A ball.

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

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

The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz

New York Yankees News / The Spun / April 23

Michael Kay Fires Back At Yankees Players Wanting Alternate Uniforms

The New York Yankees might be moving on from yet another tradition. Roughly a year after changing its facial hair policy, the Yankees are considering adding an alternate uniform to its rotation.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / April 22

Yankees Players Facing Immediate Blowback For Uniform Change Suggestion

The New York Yankees have some of the most iconic uniforms in all of sports. New York rocks a classic pinstripe uniform at home and a classic gray uniform on the road.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

For the second year in a row, the New York Yankees break with tradition because of player pressure. Yankees players have privately pushed to be allowed to wear alternate jerseys during games, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.

New York Yankees News / Ball Exclusives / April 22

Yankees players reportedly pushing for first-ever alternate uniforms

The New York Yankees are one of the only MLB teams that didn’t unveil new “City Connect” jerseys for this season. In fact, they’ve effectively worn just two jerseys throughout their storied history.

Anthony Volpe News / Viral Sports News / April 22

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe Gets Major Update Ahead of Return

The New York Yankees are poised to welcome back a vital piece of their infield as shortstop Anthony Volpe prepares for an immediate return to the everyday lineup once medical staff clear him from his recent injury.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 22

Yankees Games Could Soon Look a Lot Different to Long-Time MLB Fans

One of the most basic aspects of the Major League Baseball viewing experience is the uniforms, and for over a century, the New York Yankees have been synonymous with uniform tradition.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / April 21

Aaron Judge Sparks Rumors About Mid-Season Position Change

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has fans wondering if a position change is in his future. Judge has been the heart and soul of the Yankees since his breakout season in 2017.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 21

The Yankees Backend of The Rotation Has Been an Unsung Hero

The Yankees‘ rotation has been stellar to start the year. They rank 3rd in MLB in both ERA and FIP while leading the league in SIERA (Skill Interactive Earned Run Average).