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The New York Yankees just finished a series win against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, totaling 16 wins in their last 19 games, placing them at the top of the American League East, a game ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Yankees Call Up Outfield Prospect Spencer Jones

One of the most accomplished prospects in New York Yankees history is on his way to the Bronx. Following Jasson Dominguez’s injury against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the Yankees announced they were calling up outfielder Spencer Jones, the team’s No.

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 / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Yankees call up top outfield prospect Spencer Jones and reliever Kervin Castro

With outfielder Jasson Domínguez headed to the injured list after crashing into the outfield wall earlier this afternoon, the New York Yankees have opted to promote top prospect Spencer Jones, according to reports.

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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.

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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.

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' Jasson Dominguez exits against Rangers after colliding with wall

Yankees to honor late broadcaster John Sterling with uniform patch

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez carted off after collision with wall

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Spencer Jones News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Yankees To Recall Spencer Jones

The Yankees are going to call up outfield prospect Spencer Jones, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. That will apparently be the corresponding move for fellow outfielder Jasson Domínguez heading to the injured list.

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 / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

The inimitable magic of John Sterling

It’s still hard to believe that John Sterling is no longer with us. The longtime voice of the Yankees who died at age 87 this past Monday was, in my book, among the greatest broadcasters of all time.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Yankees roll past Rangers with six-run outburst in sixth

Trent Grisham laced a bases-clearing double during a six-run sixth inning as the New York Yankees rolled to a 9-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon.

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Trent Grisham News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Trent Grisham leads Yankees’ six-run sixth inning to clinch sixth-straight series win

Nothing about the Yankees’ terrific start to May has been guaranteed. The Bombers have routinely had to scratch and claw to stay ahead in ballgames—dodging poor fortune and injury scares to emerge out the other side with a hard-earned win.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger combine for first in 11-year feat

The New York Yankees are closing out their series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. It didn’t take long for the Yankees to get out to a lead. First, Paul Goldschmidt opened the game with a triple.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Chris Russo doesn’t think longtime Yankees announcer John Sterling belongs in Monument Park

The New York Yankees’ history is filled with legendary figures. One of those legendary figures is John Sterling, who passed away this week at the age of 87.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / May 7

'He's Playing a Different Game': Judge HR No. 15 Puts Him on 66-Homer Pace

Aaron Judge hit his MLB-leading 15th home run of the season on Wednesday night against the Texas Rangers, saving the Yankees from being shutout for the third time this season in a 6-1 loss at Yankee Stadium.

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.

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

Brendan Beck Suddenly Gifted a Chance to Remind Yankees of His Potential

The Yankees' pitching plans for the week were dealt a hiccup on Wednesday night. Following the disappointing 6-1 loss to the Rangers, the Yankees announced that Paul Blackburn would be starting on Thursday in place of Ryan Weathers, "who said he dealt with a viral illness after his most recent start," per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.

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.

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

Cody Bellinger Has a Shot at Being Even Better for the Yankees This Season

Cody Bellinger took his time re-signing with the Yankees last winter. From the moment the season ended to when he inked his five-year, $162 million deal, it felt like a slogfest for the player represented by Scott Boras, who will do whatever he can to get his guys the most money possible.

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