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Anthony Volpe likely for '26 debut in Yankees' rubber match at Orioles

Anthony Volpe likely for '26 debut in Yankees' rubber match at Orioles

There's a good chance the New York Yankees' lineup will look a bit different a day after they ended a four-game losing streak. The Yankees wrap up a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon.

Jose Caballero News / Total Pro Sports / May 13
Jose Caballero Return Timeline: Yankees Get Update From Star Slugger 

Jose Caballero Return Timeline: Yankees Get Update From Star Slugger 

Jose Caballero is not ready to give up his position to Anthony Volpe just yet. After sustaining an injury on his right middle finger, Caballero was forced to exit the Yankees vs.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13
Yankees’ Anthony Volpe tells truth about lesson learned from demotion

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe tells truth about lesson learned from demotion

The New York Yankees tapped Anthony Volpe to be their franchise shortstop in 2023, but he is no longer viewed as an integral part of the team’s future.

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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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MLB News / Yardbarker
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.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 12
Yankees snap out of four-game funk with win over O's

Yankees snap out of four-game funk with win over O's

Paul Goldschmidt and Trent Grisham homered as the New York Yankees built an early lead to halt a four-game losing streak by beating the host Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Tuesday night.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Yankees Leave Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out of Starting Lineup

Yankees Leave Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out of Starting Lineup

Looking to snap a four-game losing streak, the New York Yankees chose to leave one of their stars out of the starting lineup. Ahead of the Bronx Bombers' Tuesday contest against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 12
The Yankees Have the Hottest One-Two Punch in Baseball

The Yankees Have the Hottest One-Two Punch in Baseball

The New York Yankees have one of the most explosive offenses in baseball. That's certainly an easy statement to make when you have a historic power-hitting duo.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
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 / Field Level Media / May 12
Yankees recall SS Anthony Volpe, place Jose Caballero (finger) on IL

Yankees recall SS Anthony Volpe, place Jose Caballero (finger) on IL

The New York Yankees placed utility man Jose Caballero on the 10-day injured list with a fractured finger on Tuesday and called up shortstop Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 12
Anthony Volpe gets second chance as Yankees' week worsens

Anthony Volpe gets second chance as Yankees' week goes from bad to worse

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is getting another chance to salvage what at one point looked like a promising MLB career.  

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Dodgers acquire struggling outfielder from Diamondbacks
Anthony Volpe News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12
Yankees To Place José Caballero On IL, Recall Anthony Volpe

Yankees To Place José Caballero On IL, Recall Anthony Volpe

The Yankees are placing infielder José Caballero on the ten-day injured list with a finger injury. Shortstop Anthony Volpe will be recalled as the corresponding move.

Juan Soto News / The Lead / May 12
Yankees Benefitted From Missing Out on Soto

Yankees Benefitted From Missing Out on Soto

The date is Dec. 8, 2024. The World Series ended 39 days ago. Baseball fans were looking at a long offseason ahead. Despite being in the middle of the winter, baseball media outlets were in a frenzy because of one man’s free agency decision — Juan Soto.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Yankees Suffer Fourth Straight Loss

Yankees Suffer Fourth Straight Loss

After getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, the New York Yankees continued their road trip at Camden Yards against the Baltimore Orioles.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 12
Everything We Know About José Caballero's Latest Yankees Injury

Everything We Know About José Caballero's Latest Yankees Injury

The Yankees' losing streak got worse in more ways than one on Monday. Not only did the skid extend to four games, but shortstop José Caballero was out of the starting lineup due to a hand injury he picked up against the Brewers this past weekend.

Jazz Chisholm News / New York Yankees on SI / May 12
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Takes Huge Step Back in Pursuit of Big Yankees Contract

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Takes Huge Step Back in Pursuit of Big Yankees Contract

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s year can be summed up in one at-bat. The New York Yankees were up 2-0 in the top of the 6th inning. Aaron Judge had just scorched a double down the left field line, and Cody Bellinger's groundball brought him over to third.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 12
Aaron Boone addresses Gerrit Cole's latest rehab start

Aaron Boone addresses Gerrit Cole's latest rehab start

Cole continues to work his way back from injury.

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Ryan Weathers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12
Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers issues a strong statement after spoiled no-hit bid

Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers issues a strong statement after spoiled no-hit bid

The New York Yankees suffered another difficult loss Monday night, but Ryan Weathers still delivered an encouraging performance during a 3-2 defeat against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / May 12
Fans blitz Yankees on social media after loss to Orioles

Fans blitz Yankees on social media after loss to Orioles

The New York Yankees struggled to get much going against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, falling 3-2. They’ve now lost four straight games and five of their last six matchups.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11
Slumping Yankees remain quiet at the plate in fourth consecutive loss

Slumping Yankees remain quiet at the plate in fourth consecutive loss

After a red-hot start to the 2026 season, the New York Yankees are beginning to cool.

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Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Is Max Fried's Workload a Fantasy Time Bomb?

Is Max Fried's Workload a Fantasy Time Bomb?

Max Fried has thrown a lot of pitches. Like, a lot of pitches, and it’s only halfway through May. The Yankees southpaw leads the league with 58.2 innings pitched so far this season, shouldering the workload for a team with an injury-riddled pitching arsenal.

Camilo Doval News / New York Yankees on SI / May 11
Yankees' Solution to Their Camilo Doval Concerns Isn't Far Away

Yankees' Solution to Their Camilo Doval Concerns Isn't Far Away

The Yankees have hit a bit of a rut after a strong start to the 2026 campaign. New York has lost four of its last five games as of Monday afternoon after being swept by the Brewers, highlighting several concerns that manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman must address to keep the Yankees firmly in the World Series discussion.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 10
Aaron Judge Chasing MLB HR History Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth Never Reached

Aaron Judge Chasing MLB HR History Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth Never Reached

The New York Yankees have one of the most fun players in Major League Baseball in Aaron Judge. The reason why he is so fun is because of his prolific power.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Yankees Reinstate Carlos Rodón From Injured List

Yankees Reinstate Carlos Rodón From Injured List

The Yankees have announced that they have activated Carlos Rodón off the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Kervin Castro was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Cam Schlittler News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Cam Schlittler just did something MLB had not seen in over 100 years

Cam Schlittler just did something MLB had not seen in over 100 years

Cam Schlittler continues to impress on the mound for the New York Yankees. Making his ninth start of the 2026 MLB season on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers at the American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis., Schlittler tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just 2 hits with 0 walks, while collecting 6 strikeouts.

Luis Gil News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
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 / 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.

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