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Aaron Judge hits 11th homer, Ben Rice hits 10th as Yankees top Rangers

Max Fried pitched six scoreless innings and was backed by three homers as the New York Yankees recorded a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

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Yankees news: Giancarlo Stanton to the IL with calf strain

MLB Trade Rumors | Anthony Franco: The Giancarlo Stanton Calf Saga is essentially at the conclusion that always seemed most likely. The Yankees had the roster flexibility to wait and see how Stanton’s tight calf responded to a couple days of rest after he was pulled from their game on Friday in Houston, but they did have him undergo an MRI.

MLB News / Sport Relay / April 28

Rangers Watch Homer Parade in Loss to Yankees

ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 27) — The Texas Rangers stumbled in their series opener with the New York Yankees Monday evening, losing, 4–2. Ben Rice, Aaron Judge, and Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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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?

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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.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Yankees To Place Giancarlo Stanton On Injured List

The Yankees are placing Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a “low-grade” strain of his right calf, manager Aaron Boone told reporters (relayed by Erik Boland of Newsday).

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 27

Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Ben Rice Are MLB’s Most Dangerous Duo

The New York Yankees faced off against the Texas Rangers on Monday night and a bit of history was made. Aaron Judge and Ben Rice have both been mashing at an impressive rate to kick off the season.

MLB News / ESPN / April 27

Yanks await Stanton MRI results; Domínguez at DH

The New York Yankees were awaiting the results of an MRI on Giancarlo Stanton's right calf before the opener Monday of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers, a game in which minor league call-up Jasson Domínguez was inserted into the lineup.

Paul DeJong News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Yankees Facing Roster Dilemma After Paul Dejong’s Decision

The New York Yankees are coming off a 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros, but still look strong as the top team in the American League East as they prepare to face the Texas Rangers.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Yankees rumors: When could Anthony Volpe make return to MLB lineup amid shoulder injury?

The New York Yankees remain a central focus as speculation grows around Anthony Volpe’s return, injury updates, and lineup decisions. The club could soon welcome back its starting shortstop, with his rehab assignment nearing completion.

MLB News / Sport Relay / April 27

Yankees Steal Weekend Series from Astros

Fueled by six home runs and back-to-back successful starts, the New York Yankees won the first two games of their three-game series with the Houston Astros in their first meeting of the year.

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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.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

How Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr started to feel like himself again

The New York Yankees are one of the best teams in the sport, led by Aaron Judge and a dominant pitching staff. The team is 18-10 on the season and is 1.5 games up on the Tampa Bay Rays for the AL East lead.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 27

Yankees' Jasson Domínguez Earns Another Opportunity After Triple-A Surge

One of the New York Yankees' former top prospects is once again being given the chance to showcase what he can do in the big leagues. Outfielder Jasson Domínguez, New York's No.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 27

Yankees Call Up Jasson Domínguez and Now One Veteran's Days Are Numbered

The New York Yankees' reinforcements have arrived. One day after there was buzz regarding a potential call-up, the Yankees made things official on Monday afternoon by officially promoting outfielder Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / April 27

Yankees promote OF Jasson Dominguez to make 2026 debut

The New York Yankees promoted outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Monday's game against the Texas Rangers. He's the replacement on the roster for right-hander Luis Gil, who was optioned to Triple-A after taking the loss in Sunday's 7-4 loss at Houston.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 27

Veteran All But Guarantees Yankees Split With Promotion Demand

The New York Yankees' win streak ended on Sunday night, but that doesn't change the fact that the Bronx Bombers are still among baseball's hottest teams.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Person who doesn’t play for Yankees gets ‘MVP’ admission

The New York Yankees have plenty of talented players on their roster, including the back-to-back MVP Aaron Judge. However, someone off the diamond has made a tremendous impact on the franchise as well.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 27

Yankees vs. Rangers Game 1 opens up a pretty loud series in Arlington. New York rolls in with the best record in the AL and a lineup that can change a game in one swing, while Texas is sitting right at .500 and trying to find some consistency at home.

Jazz Chisholm News / New York Yankees on SI / April 27

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Ongoing Bad Habit Must Be Ironed Out by Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s slow start to the 2026 MLB season had New York Yankees fans feeling concerned. The two-time All-Star second baseman failed to register a multi-hit performance in his first 21 games of the year, slashing .164/.265/.233 with three RBIs and zero home runs during that stretch.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 27

Yankees recall Jasson Dominguez

The Yankees are calling up outfielder Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Jazz Chisholm got crushed for his awful ABS challenge

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

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New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Do Yankees Players Face Penalties for Bad ABS Challenges? Here’s The Rule

The ABS system in the MLB has changed the outcome of the game. This season has already seen it’s affects as players are making the best use of the new system.

Luis Gil News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 26

Yankees' Luis Gil Move Could Open Door for Top Pitching Prospects

The New York Yankees have made a major decision that will likely shake up their rotation over the next couple of weeks. Right-handed pitcher Luis Gil has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees announced on Sunday.

Jasson Dominguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Yankees to promote Jasson Dominguez

The Yankees are calling Jasson Dominguez back up to the big leagues, according to reporter Francys Romero. The move will be made official prior to tomorrow’s game with the Rangers.

Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Jazz Chisholm got crushed for his awful ABS challenge

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm heard it after an awful ABS challenge during Friday’s game against the Houston Astros. Chisholm challenged a 3-2 pitch in the 9th inning of Friday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / April 25

Is the Yankees’ Second-Best Hitter Still Stuck in a Platoon?

We are not even a month into the 2026 MLB season, and we have already seen several surprise players taking the lead for their teams. One of these players is the New York Yankees‘ Ben Rice.

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

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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.