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NY Yankees manager Aaron Boone announces Luis Gil’s return date

The New York Yankees decided to open the 2026 campaign with four starters and nine relief pitchers. The calendar dictated that they wouldn’t need a fifth member of the rotation until the weekend of April 10-12, so they decided to beef up their bullpen instead and start the year with Luis Gil in the minors.

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Bronx Burners: Yankees’ Aggressive Identity Shift Is Paying Early Dividends

That’s right, your New York Yankees are the hottest team in baseball, staring 6-1 after defeating the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Friday. The Yankees had a total of six hits in the game, but their patience and baserunning were the difference.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 4

Current RailRiders share experiences at this year’s World Baseball Classic

Raul Dominguez is back with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders this season. He was on the RailRiders staff for the 2021 and 2022 seasons before being named manager of the New York Yankees’ Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, in 2023.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 4

“What if we gave every Yankees reliever a closer entrance?” : A dangerous experiment

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How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?

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Cam Schlittler News / Stadium Rant / April 4

Why Cam Schlittler Is The Next Great Yankees Pitcher

Cam Schlittler is already making his presence known early in the 2026 MLB season. Following his historic 2025 Wild Card series performance against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees pitcher picked up right where he left off.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4

Yankees host Marlins, pursue fourth straight victory

The New York Yankees produced a successful road trip to start the season by pitching highly effectively while the offense generated timely hits without constantly getting on base.

Ben Rice News / Pinstripe Alley / April 4

An early look at Ben Rice’s defense at first base

Anyone who has been reading Pinstripe Alley for a while knows that I like to talk about arguably the most mundane defensive position on the diamond, that of the first baseman.

Will Warren News / New York Yankees on SI / April 4

Yankees Get Solid Start from their Young Pitcher

Will Warren took the mound for the New York Yankees home opener. When manager Aaron Boone and the organization's brass decided on a four-man rotation, it was an easy move to slot Warren in there.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / April 4

Aaron Judge Pays Tribute to Longtime Yankees Outfielder

Brett Gardner spent 14 years with the New York Yankees. In 1,688 games and 6,614 plate appearances, he hit .256/.342/.398 and amassed 37.3 WAR, according to Fangraphs.

Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / April 4

Yankees news: Judge leads Yanks to home opener victory

ESPN | Jorge Castillo: On Thursday night, with the Yankees’ home 0pener looming, the team’s players received a missive from their captain. The message was simple: suits tomorrow.

George Lombard Jr. News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 3

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. Dominates in First Double-A Game of 2026

The Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, played their first game of the season on Friday. And shortstop George Lombard Jr.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Brent Headrick News / Empire Sports Media / April 3

NY Yankees’ Brent Headrick keeps turning heads with amazing start of the season

The New York Yankees entered the season with four relievers who stood above the rest when considering age, ceiling, and track record: David Bednar, Camilo Doval, Fernando Cruz, and Tim Hill.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 3

MLB Fans Need to Pay Attention to Yankees Right Now

The New York Yankees' starting rotation can do no wrong right now. It has been talked about over and over at this point, but that's because they just keep making more Major League Baseball history.

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Cody Bellinger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger makes Houdini catch vs. Marlins

The New York Yankees faced off against the Seattle Mariners and got a big 8-2 win to start the series, and they did it in exciting fashion. Cody Bellinger had the play of the game in the ninth inning, when he made this Houdini catch.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 3

Aaron Judge HR spurs Yankees to victory over Marlins

Aaron Judge hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season at Yankee Stadium and drove in three runs as the New York Yankees continued their strong start with an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 3

NY Yankees 8, Marlins 2: Good news and bad news as Will Warren, Ben Rice, and the Captain shine in third straight win

The New York Yankees earned their third win in a row on Friday afternoon, beating the Miami Marlins 8-2 in their home opener at Yankee Stadium behind an excellent performance from starting pitcher Will Warren and a three-RBI day by captain Aaron Judge and Ben Rice.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Three Young Players the Yankees Must Extend

The New York Yankees are off to a hot start in 2026, and their young core of talent is playing a major role in that success. It’s not just the Yankees who are getting huge contributions from their youth, though.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / April 2

New York Yankees 2026 Season: Max Fried, Giancarlo Stanton Fuel World Series Push

The New York Yankees entered the 2026 season with expectations that have never truly changed: championship or bust. Unlike recent years, this version of

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Waiting on the Captain: Stanton and Rice Keep the Offense Afloat During Judge’s Slow Start

The Yankees are off to a hot start in 2026, going 5-1 on their opening road trip. The story of the first six games will be how dominant their pitching has been to begin the season, which is true.

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Yankees manager Aaron Boone drops 8-word truth bomb on New York’s dominant pitching

The New York Yankees have opened the 2026 season with a clear identity on the mound, as their pitching staff has driven their early 2026 success. Manager Aaron Boone’s postgame reaction reflected this reality, as his brief comment captured the impact of a group performing at an elite level.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 1