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Gerrit Cole's Path to Rejoining Yankees' Rotation Isn't as Clear as it Once Was

The New York Yankees' early success in the 2026 MLB season has come despite them being shorthanded to begin the campaign. A handful of Yankees veterans are currently healing from various ailments, including right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole, who missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

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The Yankees are bringing the sinker back in vogue

The year is 1997. Liván Hernández takes the mound for the Marlins in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Braves. Little did the Braves, the fans in attendance, and those tuning in know that they were about to witness one of the most outrageous displays of home plate umpiring in MLB history.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Yankees Announce Decision After Unfortunate Development

Not every announcement around a big event comes with excitement. Sometimes, it comes with adjustment, especially when factors outside of anyone’s control step in at the last moment.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

MLB’s recent extension craze could leave the Yankees in a dangerous spot

If you’re an elite young ballplayer looking for long-term financial security, you picked the right time to be alive. On April 15th, Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers inked an eight-year, $150 million contract extension which will keep him in Detroit until 2034.

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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?

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

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

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

On the Yankees’ bullpen philosophy

Right now, everybody’s talking about bullpens. Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers put newly signed closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list after a disastrous start to his LA career, as he undergoes surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow.

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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.

Andruw Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Andruw Jones

The Yankees were a powerhouse team of the late 1990’s and the early 2000s, powered by some of the game’s best players of all time. However, they weren’t the only team consistently vying for a World Series championship.

Max Fried News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Yankees’ Max Fried’s mid-game adjustment that led to dominant start vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1, thanks to another pitching gem by Max Fried. Now, the starting pitcher discussed his mid-game adjustment that turned the tide of the game, according to the Yankees’ insider Bryan Hoch.

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Matt Blake Magic Saved Yankees With a Subtle Change

It was an in-game tweak that was easy to miss. After the second inning of Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, Max Fried abandoned his windup. Despite it being so early in the game, that small change could have been the very reason why the New York Yankees took the series against the hated Red Sox.

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.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 23

Yankees' Cam Schlittler to face Red Sox, Fenway faithful

Massachusetts native Cam Schlittler takes the Fenway Park mound for the first time in his major league career as the New York Yankees aim to complete a three-game series sweep of the Boston Red Sox and extend their season-long win streak to six on Thursday night.

Ryan McMahon News / New York Yankees on SI / April 23

Yankees Showing Signs Infield Change is Here

There was a lot of talk this winter about Ryan McMahon and what he would contribute to the New York Yankees. So far, McMahon has been a worse version of his usual self.

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.

Luis Gil News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees Sequence of the Week: Luis Gil (4/21)

After falling into a rut in the middle of April, the Yankees starting rotation has righted the ship in its last turn. Since the start of the series against the Royals, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, Ryan Weathers, Luis Gil, and Max Fried all authored some of the best starts of their Yankees careers.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 23

Yankees news: Players push for new uniforms

The Athletic | Brendan Kuty: ($) Yankees players are lobbying their organization to let them wear their batting practice jerseys as an alternate road jersey, a move which would break with the team’s tradition of utilizing only one home and one road jersey.

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.

Max Fried News / Yardbarker / April 22

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

Fried once again had Boston's number.

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

Lucas Giolito has signed with a new team

Red Sox's Sonny Gray replacement has never pitched above Double-A

The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s Ben Rice ‘162’ claim will catch fans’ attention

Ahead of the second game of their first series versus the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone sat down with Foul Territory on Wednesday.

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.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / April 22

Yankees' Anthony Volpe Roster Decision Just Got More Complicated

The Yankees will have to make a tough decision in the near future with the looming return of shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volpe, who just wrapped up playing four games at Double-A Somerset, is continuing to work his way back from offseason left labrum surgery.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / April 22

The Yankees Need to Address Their Bullpen Immediately

The Yankees’ bullpen was a question mark even before the season began, relying heavily on its top arms to perform. So far, that unit has been a major disappointment, leaving the team without a reliable late-inning option besides closer David Bednar.

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.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 22

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton feels right at home vs. Red Sox at Fenway

Teams at opposite ends of the American League East standings will meet Wednesday when the visiting New York Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a three-game series.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / April 21

What Pitcher Should Get The Yankees’ Fifth Starter Spot Once Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón Return?

The New York Yankees have an embarrassment of riches in their starting pitching department and will only get better once Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón return.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 21

What will the Yankees do at shortstop once Anthony Volpe returns?

The question for the New York Yankees: Who gets more playing time once Volpe returns to the lineup?

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Yankees take aim at rival Red Sox

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice continue HR barrage, Yankees blank Royals

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

Ben Rice News / Yardbarker / April 21

Ben Rice has become Yankees' newest superstar

Is it too early to officially place the “superstar” label on Rice? Perhaps, but what he’s doing with the bat right now makes it apt.

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, Yankees take aim at rival Red Sox

Aaron Judge, Ben Rice continue HR barrage, Yankees blank Royals

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

Carlos Rodon Injury News: Aaron Boone Shares Recent Update On Pitcher’s Progress

Last year, Carlos Rodon posted his best season in a New York Yankees uniform so far. However, he was ineffective on the mound during the playoffs due to an elbow issue.