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Luis Gil Shut Down With Shoulder Inflammation

Luis Gil Shut Down With Shoulder Inflammation

The Yankees are shutting down righty Luis Gil after he was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday (link via Greg Joyce of The New York Post).

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brandon Lockridge was forced to exit Friday’s game after suffering a very scary injury.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 8
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Aaron Judge Decision After Giancarlo Stanton Update

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Aaron Judge Decision After Giancarlo Stanton Update

The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in MLB to open the 2026 season. The offense has continued to perform at an elite level, led by superstar Aaron Judge.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8
4 Reliever Trade Targets Who'd Help Upgrade the Yankees' Bullpen

4 Reliever Trade Targets Who'd Help Upgrade the Yankees' Bullpen

The Yankees look like legitimate World Series contenders through the early part of May, hopefully a sign of even better things to come. There's still a

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

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?

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Yovanny Cruz News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8
Yankees' Patient Approach to Yovanny Cruz's Eventual Promotion Is the Right One

Yankees' Patient Approach to Yovanny Cruz's Eventual Promotion Is the Right One

Injuries have impacted the Yankees' roster throughout the year, from waiting for Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón to finally make their 2026 debuts to Jasson Domínguez's frequent battle with the injury bug.

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

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 / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo had a deranged pronunciation of Cam Schlittler’s name

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo had a deranged pronunciation of Cam Schlittler’s name

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo did not stand a chance this week with Cam Schlittler’s name. The veteran New York-based sports host Russo went viral this week over his horrifically botched pronunciation of the name of Schlittler, the New York Yankees pitcher.

Spencer Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
Spencer Jones’ heartwarming reaction to seeing 1st Yankees locker

Spencer Jones’ heartwarming reaction to seeing 1st Yankees locker

The New York Yankees have called up Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton amid Jasson Dominguez’s injury. Jones, an outfield prospect, has been mashing the ball for the Railriders.

New York Yankees News / ESPN / May 8

Yankees become only MLB team with two 6-foot-7 position players on the roster

With Spencer Jones and Aaron Judge on the roster, the Yankees have reached new heights.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 8

Remembering the pre-Ben Rice era, Part 2: Voit’s brief reign, LeMahieu’s peak and fall, and the Rizzo years

Welcome, friends. I hope you brought popcorn and soda, because it’s time for Part 2 of my impromptu review of the Yankees’ first base situation before Ben Rice arrived on the scene.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
Four under-the-radar MVP candidates around MLB

Four under-the-radar MVP candidates around MLB

This year, there are a few different players who could break through as under-the-radar MVP candidates. Here's a look at four of them.

Junior Caminero's offensive surge driving Rays' early-season success
Cubs' Shota Imanaga is having a career-defining season
Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers
Mets have date in mind for trading Freddy Peralta to Cubs, other team
'Inappropriate' behavior led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager
MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 8
The Eye-Popping Numbers Behind Aaron Judge, Munetaka Murakami's Power Surge

The Eye-Popping Numbers Behind Aaron Judge, Munetaka Murakami's Power Surge

One of the most fun — and unexpected — parts of the 2026 Major League Baseball season so far has been the home run race between New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Tim Hill News / Pinstripe Alley / May 8

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.

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 8
Yankees recall top prospect, put Jasson Dominguez on IL

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.

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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8
The Best Use of Aaron Judge After the Spencer Jones Call Up

The Best Use of Aaron Judge After the Spencer Jones Call Up

Spencer Jones' calling card is his power. The New York Yankees are probably hoping that, even if he strikes out a ton, when he does make contact, the ball goes a long way.

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

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8
Brewers' rejuvenated offense takes aim at Max Fried, Yankees

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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Yankees’ Anthony Volpe return door left open amid Jasson Dominguez injury

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe return door left open amid Jasson Dominguez injury

The New York Yankees decided to keep shortstop Anthony Volpe in the minor leagues for the time being rather than bring him back to the roster after finalizing his rehab assignment.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 7
Yankees' top prospect set to make major league debut

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

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

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

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 Trade Rumors / May 8
Yankees select Brendan Beck

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

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.

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