New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Aaron Boone Calls Juan Soto ‘a Killer’ Ahead of Yankees-Mets Showdown

When asked about Juan Soto’s highly anticipated return to Yankee Stadium, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone didn’t dodge the question. He also did not sugarcoat the challenge facing his pitchers either.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Yankees Send 3-Word Message After Exciting News Before Mets Game

The Subway Series has always been a centerpiece of New York sports lore, but it got extra flavor after Juan Soto left the New York Yankees for the New York Mets this past offseason.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Yankees Announce the Return of a Veteran Arm For Subway Series

While most of the baseball world was focused on Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx, the New York Yankees made a significant roster move that may be more exciting for them.

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Jonathan Loaisiga News / Field Level Media / May 16

Yankees activate RHP Jonathan Loaisiga after elbow procedure

The New York Yankees activated right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga from the injured list Friday, while left-hander Tyler Matzek was designated for assignment.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 16

ESPN Analyst Sends Ominous Message About Yankees’ $90 Million Slugger

If the New York Yankees want any advice on resetting two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu’s career, longtime ESPN analyst Tim Kurkjian is on line three.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 16

Yankees Swap Pitchers Ahead of Subway Series

The New York Yankees have swapped pitchers on their 26-man roster as they head into a much-anticipated Subway Series matchup with the New York Mets this weekend.

Tyler Matzek News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Yankees designate World Series-winning reliever for assignment

The Yankees announced that left-hander Tyler Matzek has been designated for assignment. That opens an active roster spot for right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga, who has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm , Jr. Shades Juan Soto as Subway Series Heats Up

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not one to hold his tongue. The New York Yankees’ injured second baseman is unapologetically outspoken and real. So, it was very telling when Chisholm was asked by rapper Fat Joe about his former teammate Juan Soto on a recent episode of the Joe and Jada Show.

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / May 16

Yankees Might Have Crucial Giancarlo Stanton Decision Ahead

The New York Yankees' offense has been a revelation so far this season, as the group leads the American League in runs (250), wRC+ (134), OPS (.828) and fWAR (12.3).

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / May 16

Insider shares how Juan Soto is fitting in with Mets amid inconsistent start

Mets reporter Will Sammon of The Athletic touched upon how Juan Soto fits in with his current teammates behind the scenes.

Yankees' Aaron Judge reflects on Juan Soto's defection to Mets ahead of Bronx return

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Carlos Lagrange News / Empire Sports Media / May 16

The Yankees have one of the nastiest pitching prospects in baseball

With the Hudson Valley Renegades playing a double-header against the Aberdeen IronBirds, Carlos Lagrange would get the ball for the Yankees‘ High-A affiliate in the second game.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Yankees Insider Names Three Infield Trade Targets to Fix Roster Woes

The New York Yankees have a problem they can’t ignore. With Oswaldo Cabrera out for the rest of the season after ankle surgery, the team is suddenly staring at a glaring hole on the infield with not a lot of confidence in their internal options to fill it.

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Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera: 'My return to the field begins today'

New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera announced he underwent successful ankle surgery and is looking toward getting back on the diamond. Cabrera made his remarks over social media on Thursday, two days after he was placed on the 10-day injured list.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe Shocked a Thankful Oswaldo Cabrera After Injury

Oswaldo Cabrera’s season may be over, but the way his teammates and the Yankees organization rallied around him after his devastating injury tells you

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 16

Yankees Predicted to Trade for Former All-Star Third Baseman

With Oswaldo Cabrera out for the foreseeable future after fracturing his ankle against the Seattle Mariners earlier this week, the New York Yankees are

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 16

New York Mets Vs. New York Yankees Preview, Predictions, & Odds | May 16, 2025

The New York Mets head to Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees in the Subway Series. Get ready for some fireworks in this series, as these two lineups are full of elite hitters and Yankee Stadium is known for high-scoring games.

Max Fried News / Just Baseball / May 16

Max Fried Has Been the Savior of the Yankees’ Rotation

The New York Yankees were beset by injuries up and down the roster early this season, some before the regular season even began. One of those was to ace Gerrit Cole.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 16

Did Aaron Judge try to convince Mets' Juan Soto to re-sign with Yankees?

Yankees captain Aaron Judge recently discussed how he handled Juan Soto's free-agency journey.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Aaron Judge Has Words for Yankees Outfielder After Giancarlo Stanton Injury News

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham may return to his familiar spot on the bench when designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton returns in the coming weeks.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Yankees sit atop AL East despite major in-season hurdles

The New York Yankees are defying expectations in 2025. Despite a long list of injuries and underperformances, they’ve surged to the top of the AL East Standings, holding the biggest lead over a second-place team in any division ─ four games ahead of the Red Sox, who sit at 22-23.

George Lombard Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Yankees’ rising star George Lombard Jr. shines in Double-A debut

The New York Yankees have another rising star in the making, and fans are already buzzing. George Lombard Jr., the Yankees top prospect, officially made his Double-A debut with the Somerset Patriots– and his performance is giving the organization plenty of reason to be excited.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 15

New York Yankees Reliever Luke Weaver Matches Mariano Rivera in Franchise History

The New York Yankees had the most dominant reliever in baseball for nearly two decades, riding Mariano Rivera to five World Series titles. While Luke Weaver has yet to lead the Yankees to a championship, he has done a pretty solid Rivera impression to open the 2025 campaign.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 15