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Max Fried Shows Why He's the Yankees Ace Against Rays

Max Fried Shows Why He's the Yankees Ace Against Rays

There are a few reasons why the New York Yankees lost this series to the Tampa Bay Rays. Some ugly defense in the 10th inning sealed their fate, and Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s bobble, bad toss to first, and bizarre answer during the postgame scrum didn't help matters.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 12

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Sammy Vick

When the Yankees famously purchased Babe Ruth from the Red Sox in 1919, there was always going to be someone who’s playing time was massively cut, if not erased at all.

Jazz Chisholm News / New York Yankees on SI / April 12
Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Ugly Play Symbolizes Bad Vibe Around Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Ugly Play Symbolizes Bad Vibe Around Yankees

The baseball season has its twists and turns. The feeling around a team can change fast, but there probably should not be this many waves of emotion before even hitting mid-April.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 12

Skepticism warranted around Yankees’ early offense

The majority of the New York Yankees’ wins early in the 2026 season have come due to their outstanding pitching. Yes, the offense has had its fine moments, including averaging well over seven runs a game in a series win over the Marlins to kick off April, but for the most part, it’s been an underwhelming start.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
Aaron Boone News / Pinstripe Alley / April 12

Yankees news: Boone angry with ABS failures

NJ.com | Randy Miller: With the Yankees among the worst in baseball at ABS challenge successes, there have been a couple very significant liabilities in the season’s first two weeks.

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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.

Jazz Chisholm News / Total Pro Sports / April 12
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Fumble Hands Rays Walk-Off Win Over Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Fumble Hands Rays Walk-Off Win Over Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is setting a very high bar for himself for the 2026 season. However, the New York Yankees second baseman is off to a dreadful start to the new campaign.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 11

Yankees suffer brutal extra-innings loss to Rays at the Trop

The bottom of the Yankees lineup has caught a lot of flack for being automatic outs in the early going this season. Naturally, on a night when the 6-9 hitters drove in four runs and Max Fried threw eight innings of three-run ball … the Yankees still lost.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 11
NY Yankees 4, Rays 5: Good news and bad news after another frustrating defeat in Tampa

NY Yankees 4, Rays 5: Good news and bad news after another frustrating defeat in Tampa

The New York Yankees dropped their fourth game in a row on Saturday night, as the Tampa Bay Rays earned a hard-fought 5-4 victory at Tropicana Field, playing some small ball and taking advantage of the Yanks’ defensive blunders.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11
Jazz Chisholm blamed the weather for his slow start

Jazz Chisholm blamed the weather for his slow start

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is off to a slow start at the plate this season, and he thinks the reasons for it are outside of his control.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / April 11

New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays: Max Fried vs Nick Martinez

Suddenly, the Yankees have dropped three-straight contests after losing two games at home against the Athletics then going down to defeat last night in St.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 11
NY Yankees offensive struggles are starting to become an issue: ‘We’ve got to hit’

NY Yankees offensive struggles are starting to become an issue: ‘We’ve got to hit’

The New York Yankees have dropped their last three games: two vs. the Athletics, and the opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. They have scored a total of five runs in those, as the offense has looked productive, streaky, and sluggish in the early going.

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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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11
Aaron Boone reveals what he ‘liked’ about Luis Gil’s season debut

Aaron Boone reveals what he ‘liked’ about Luis Gil’s season debut

After a recovery stint in the minor leagues, the New York Yankees brought back 2024 AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gill to face the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 11
Yankees star Aaron Judge's offensive struggles reach notable low

Yankees star Aaron Judge's offensive struggles reach notable low

The superstar slugger hasn’t been the same since he returned from the World Baseball Classic, and he’s struggled mightily at the plate more often than not.

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm blamed the weather for his slow start
Oneil Cruz continuing to show why Pirates can't give up on him
Shohei Ohtani snatches Ichiro Suzuki record vs. Rangers
Astros' thin rotation could take another hit
Blue Jays dealt another blow after George Springer exits loss
Three slow MLB starts that could last all season
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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
 The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
Jasson Dominguez News / New York Yankees on SI / April 11
Yankees Should Start Having Jasson Dominguez Conversations

Yankees Should Start Having Jasson Dominguez Conversations

The New York Yankees decided they didn't have a place for Jasson Dominguez heading into the 2026 season. With the team starting off so hot, sweeping the San Francisco Giants right out of the gate, any conversation about Dominguez was kicked to the side for the time being.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 11
Yankees determined to wake sleepy bats in rematch vs. Rays

Yankees determined to wake sleepy bats in rematch vs. Rays

Getting into a climate-controlled environment hardly solved woes at the plate for the New York Yankees on Friday night. Tweaking the top of the lineup helped the Tampa Bay Rays, however.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 10
Yankees share big Anthony Volpe injury update

Yankees share big Anthony Volpe injury update

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe continues to make steady progress from his shoulder injury.

Aaron Boone's take on Yankees' Ryan McMahon doesn't add up
Padres untouchable closer Mason Miller showcasing dominance early this season
Dodgers' Dave Roberts defends Shohei Ohtani's special treatment after backlash
Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Ohtani
Alex Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez announces personal news

Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez announces personal news

The New York Yankees have had plenty of legends throughout their history, and Alex Rodriguez remains one of the best to ever wear the uniform. 

Aaron Boone's take on Yankees' Ryan McMahon doesn't add up
Yankees provide major Gerrit Cole injury update
Yankees share big Anthony Volpe injury update
First impressions of the Yankees’ newest starting pitcher
The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?

Luis Serna News / Empire Sports Media / April 10
Yankees’ Luis Serna could be their next top pitching prospect

Yankees’ Luis Serna could be their next top pitching prospect

Last night the Yankees got one of their best early performances of the Minor League season when RHP Luis Serna (no. 27 on ESM’s top 30 NYY prospects) delivered seven innings of shutout baseball.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / April 10
Yankees Injury Update: Gerrit Cole, Anthony Volpe, Carlos Rodon & More 

Yankees Injury Update: Gerrit Cole, Anthony Volpe, Carlos Rodon & More 

The New York Yankees hold the second spot in the MLB with a 2.35 ERA. Their starting rotation has been incredible, but all this has been without three of their top pitchers.

Cade Winquest News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9
Yankees To Designate Cade Winquest For Assignment

Yankees To Designate Cade Winquest For Assignment

The Yankees are designating Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest for assignment, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The righty didn’t get into a game during his two weeks in New York’s bullpen.

George Lombard Jr. News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9
Yankees' George Lombard Jr. Is Raking Through First Five Double-A Games of 2026

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. Is Raking Through First Five Double-A Games of 2026

The New York Yankees' top prospect, infielder George Lombard Jr., is on fire at the plate in Double-A to start the 2026 season. Lombard, MLB Pipeline's No.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Shares Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton Plan for Rays Game

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Shares Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton Plan for Rays Game

Entering Thursday, the New York Yankees held the best record in the American League at 8-3. The team is firing on all cylinders with key contributions

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 10
Yankees provide major Gerrit Cole injury update

Yankees provide major Gerrit Cole injury update

The Yankees' already strong rotation is getting closer to getting a boost.

Aaron Boone's take on Yankees' Ryan McMahon doesn't add up
J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team
Cardinals slugger has a newfound confidence at the plate
Mariners' fall from grace is stunning
Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto update
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 9
First impressions of the Yankees’ newest starting pitcher

First impressions of the Yankees’ newest starting pitcher

The New York Yankees are on a good run right now to start the 2026 season. The club is running back almost the same roster as 2025 with a few additions, specifically to the starting rotation.

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