New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gerrit Cole told the Yankees “I’m ready,” and New York is getting him back at exactly the right time

The Yankees are getting Gerrit Cole back on Friday, and the timing lines up with a rotation that has started to feel shakier than the club would like. New York announced that Cole will make his season debut on May 22 against Tampa Bay after he told the club, “I’m ready.” It comes 14 months after his last major league mound appearance.

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I guess Cody Bellinger is taking walks again

One of the most common critiques leveled against the Yankees’ 2025-26 offseason was that they were simply running it back, and to those critics, no move was as emblematic of that than the re-signing of Cody Bellinger.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 20

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby Murcer

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Cam Schlittler News / Pinstripe Alley / May 20

The sky is the limit for Cam Schlittler and his new sinker

Last month, I was given the opportunity to introduce a new series that I have been super excited to explore alongside all of you. It regards a trend we had noticed developing in the Yankees pitching room toward the end of the 2024 season.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

The '50-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB perfect games' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 20

Who’s had the biggest decline the Yankees?

Yesterday, Jake opened up the day with a discussion about what the biggest positive development the Yankees have gotten out of this season has been. If

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 20

Yankees news: Gerrit Cole returning Friday, Stanton still held back

NY Post | Greg Joyce: Giancarlo Stanton has been out since the end of April with a calf strain, but he isn’t quite where he needs to be to resume running and get close to a return.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

New York Yankees Get 'Lingering' Update On Giancarlo Stanton’s Progress

The New York Yankees have been without Giancarlo Stanton for a long time. One of their best hitters was placed on the injured list due to a low-grade strain on his right calf.

Aaron Boone News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Why Was Aaron Boone Ejected Against The Blue Jays Today?

Aaron Boone is one of the longest-tenured active managers in the MLB. The 53-year-old is now in his ninth season as the New York Yankees skipper this year, having stepped into the role at the start of the 2018 season.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 19

Ben Rice, Ryan McMahon homer to power Yankees past Blue Jays

Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with one out in the fifth inning off Dylan Cease as the New York Yankees kept rolling at home and hung on for a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz

The 'PGA Championship host courses' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / May 19

MLB Makes Aaron Judge Announcement Before Blue Jays Game

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has continued to operate as the league’s most dangerous hitter. Now in his 11th big-league season, the 34-year-old right-handed slugger is well on his way toward earning another All-Star selection.

Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / May 19

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to make season debut Friday

The New York Yankees will start right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday at home in an American League East battle against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays, Cole's first major league start since Tommy John surgery 14 months ago.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton details calf strain rehab amid IL stint

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has been limited to 24 games played during the 2026 season due to injury. Stanton is currently dealing with a calf injury.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton gets real on Jazz Chisholm Jr borrowing his pants

After a New York Yankees win on Monday over the Toronto Blue Jays, an astonishing fact was revealed by Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton said that his teammate, Jazz Chisholm Jr., borrowed his pants to wear in the game.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Yankees' Aaron Boone announces Gerrit Cole return date

Cole’s track record is well known at this point, as he has been one of the most consistent performers for most of his career.

Boone's words on Anthony Volpe should worry Yankees fans

Ex-Yankees fan favorite announces his retirement from MLB

Braves star lands on injured list in a significant blow

MLB decides on punishment for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong for fan incident

Chase Burns is defying the odds as an early NL Cy Young candidate

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Yankees’ Aaron Boone makes David Bednar declaration after another shaky outing

The New York Yankees have been up and down as of late, recently dropping two out of three games in their Subway Series against the New York Mets before rebounding with a win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.

Spencer Jones News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Scout Compares Spencer Jones to Ex-Yankees Bust

New York Yankees fans won't enjoy hearing this name. One National League scout that I spoke with compared top prospect outfielder Spencer Jones, who was recently called up to make his MLB debut, to ex-Yankees bust Joey Gallo.

Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / May 19

Cam Schlittler Is Yankees' Best Home-Grown Starter in 50 Years

How good is New York Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler? If the season ended today (and of course it doesn't), Schlittler would be the favorite to take home the American League Cy Young Award.

Jose Caballero News / Athlon Sports / May 19

When the Yankees are Aiming For Jose Caballero to Return

It sounds like the New York Yankees are close to getting their spark plug shortstop back from the injured list. On Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone told Jomboy Media's Talkin' Yanks podcast that Caballero (fractured right middle finger) played catch yesterday and the hope is that he will be activated from the IL on Friday.

New York Yankees News / The Forkball / May 19

Chisholm Jr. Breaks Slump With Stanton’s Pants, Teammate’s Bat

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. appears to have found an unconventional way out of his early-season struggles — by borrowing a teammate’s pants and another player’s bat.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 20

Aaron Boone's words on Anthony Volpe should worry Yankees fans

For years, the Yankees have hoped Volpe will take a leap and become their next superstar shortstop, but to no avail.

Yankees should keep eye on Twins' Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

Yankees' David Bednar fizzles in Subway Series finale against Mets

Gio Urshela announces retirement after 10 MLB seasons

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / May 19

Yankees Keep Finding New Ways To Win In Big Moments

The New York Yankees did not win Monday night because Aaron Judge carried the offense alone. Lineup balance may be the biggest reason this team suddenly feels more dangerous than previous Yankees rosters.

Jazz Chisholm News / Field Level Media / May 19

Hot streak carries Yankees, Jazz Chisholm Jr. into rematch vs. Jays

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s recent uptick at the plate helped the New York Yankees successfully start the season series with the Toronto Blue Jays after some frustrating experiences against their division rival last year.

David Bednar News / New York Yankees on SI / May 19

David Bednar is on Thin Ice as Yankees' Bullpen Desperately Searches for Answers

Something happens to closers for the New York Yankees. It doesn't matter how seasoned they are. There is always an untouchable streak until eventually, they hit a wall, and it gets to a point where every outing is a tightrope act.