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Yankees recall top prospect, put Jasson Dominguez on IL

The New York Yankees recalled prized prospect Spencer Jones on Friday and placed fellow outfielder Jasson Dominguez on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder.

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Tim Hill is another bullpen bet the Yankees got right

This past offseason, many Yankees fans grew anxious as Cody Bellinger remained unsigned and the club’s only outside addition appeared to be Ryan Weathers.

Spencer Jones News / CBSSports.com / May 8

Spencer Jones is the Yankees' biggest prospect, literally: He has major power and a major flaw

Move over, Aaron Judge... the Yankees have another 6-foot-7 slugger, and he's set to make his MLB debut Friday

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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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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 8

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Art López

Art López could always hit. Despite an injured throwing arm that limited his effectiveness in the outfield, a diminutive stature, and little fanfare, he played until the age of 36, winning championships in six different countries.

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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.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / May 8

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays win in Fenway to keep pace

It was a busy day in Yankee land, as the Bombers won an early afternoon game against the Rangers, while also calling up one of the franchise’s more exciting prospects in Spencer Jones.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Predicting the Yankees' Next Top Prospect Promotion After Spencer Jones's Call-Up

The Spencer Jones move signified something about the New York Yankees that we already figured out was happening when they sent Luis Gil to the minors. The team is playing with more urgency, and it has less to do with the wins and losses and more with the moves they're making to fill out the roster during emergencies.

Carlos Rodon News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Carlos Rodon Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Yankees Return Game

The Yankees have assembled one of Major League Baseball's best starting rotations, which is a unit that will only grow stronger in the coming weeks. Injured veterans Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole are closer to their 2026 debuts with each passing day, with the former potentially rejoining the Yankees in the coming days.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 8

Yankees prospects: Garrett Martin smashes eighth homer in ten games

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 10-8 (12) at Worcester Red Sox 2B George Lombard Jr. 0-4, 2 BB, SB SS Anthony Volpe 1-6, RBI, 2 K, SF, fielding error — not the most inspiring performance RF Yanquiel Fernández 1-6, BB, 2 K 3B Oswaldo Cabrera 2-6, 2B, BB 1B Seth Brown 4-5, 3B, RBI, BB DH Ernesto Martinez Jr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

Brewers' rejuvenated offense takes aim at Max Fried, Yankees

Hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski will look to benefit from the Milwaukee Brewers' rejuvenated offense against the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

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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.

Spencer Jones News / New Baseball Media / May 8

What to Expect from Yankees Outfielder Spencer Jones

It’s time for Spencer Jones to make his way to the Yankees. Jones, the Yankees’ first-round pick in 2022, will join the team’s big-league roster to replace Jasson Dominguez on the active roster.

Spencer Jones News / Fastball on SI / May 7

Yankees Make MLB History With Spencer Jones Before MLB Debut

The New York Yankees already have one hulking slugger in Aaron Judge. Now, another is making the jump to the big leagues. On Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that outfielder Spencer Jones has been promoted to the big leagues after Jasson Domínguez was carted off the field on Thursday.

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New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / May 7

Spencer Jones Gets His Shot

Spencer Jones has been one of the most venerated prospects in Major League Baseball ever since the New York Yankees drafted him 25th overall out of perennial powerhouse Vanderbilt University in 2022.

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

Spencer Jones Has the Most to Gain as Jasson Dominguez Lands on Yankees' IL

The Yankees were dealt some unfortunate news on the injury front following their 9-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon, as Jasson Domínguez reportedly suffered a “low-grade” AC sprain in his left shoulder after crashing into the outfield wall, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Cody Bellinger had a perfect description of Spencer Jones after Yankees’ promotion

The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers on Thursday, 9-2, in the Bronx, but they saw Jasson Dominguez leave the game in the first inning after crashing into a wall while making a catch.

Cam Schlittler News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Cam Schlittler's Fastball Monoculture: How Long Before Hitters Catch Up?

Cam Schlittler in 2026 is mowing down hitters despite throwing a fastball about 90 percent of the time. The numbers — 1.51 ERA, 13.7 K/9, one walk issued per roughly seven innings — are so extreme they demand a question: how long can this actually last?

Spencer Jones News / Yardbarker / May 7

Yankees' top prospect set to make major league debut

As one former New York Yankees top prospect heads to the injured list, another is set to take his place.

Yankees star leaves game on cart after crashing into wall

Marlins top prospect Robby Snelling gets date for MLB debut

Mariners get positive injury update on starter Bryce Miller

Cubs starter undergoes surgery after freak injury suffered at home

'Inappropriate' behavior led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager

Brendan Beck News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 7

How Yankees Prospect Brendan Beck Pitched in Long-Awaited MLB Debut

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers was scratched from his scheduled start on Thursday due to an illness. As a result, the Yankees called up one of their longtime prospects to make his first major league pitching appearance.

New York Yankees 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 / 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.

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 / 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.

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.