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Cam Schlittler dazzles again as Yankees hold off Rangers

Cam Schlittler dazzles again as Yankees hold off Rangers

Cam Schlittler pitched six stellar innings to best Jacob deGrom and Aaron Judge homered for the third straight game as the visiting New York Yankees hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

Fernando Cruz News / ESPN / April 29

Cruz highlights night of defensive gems for Yanks

In a night full of defensive highlights for the Yankees in their win Tuesday, infielder-turned-reliever Fernando Cruz may have had the gem of the night after cutting off a bunt attempt in the eighth inning and throwing out the runner at third.

Aaron Judge News / Fastball on SI / April 28
Yankees' Aaron Judge Chasing Hall of Famers on All-Time HR List

Yankees' Aaron Judge Chasing Hall of Famers on All-Time HR List

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is on a heater right now. On Tuesday, Judge tied Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami for the Major League Baseball lead in homers with 12.

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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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Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
Who did Yankees call up in Giancarlo Stanton’s roster spot amid injured list stint?

Who did Yankees call up in Giancarlo Stanton’s roster spot amid injured list stint?

The New York Yankees made a roster adjustment Tuesday, responding to Giancarlo Stanton’s injured list stint by adding infield depth ahead of their eventual win over the Texas Rangers.

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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.

George Lombard Jr. News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 28
Yankees' Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. Moves One Step Closer to Majors

Yankees' Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. Moves One Step Closer to Majors

The New York Yankees are reportedly promoting their top prospect to the next level in the minors. Shortstop George Lombard Jr., MLB Pipeline's No. 27 overall prospect for 2026, is expected to be called up from the Double-A Somerset Patriots to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, according to the YES Network's Jack Curry.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
Yankees’ Aaron Boone shares crucial injury update on pitcher

Yankees’ Aaron Boone shares crucial injury update on pitcher

Once Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon return from injury, the New York Yankees should have the deepest starting pitching rotation in the American League. They may already do (lead AL with 3.17 ERA).

Giancarlo Stanton News / Field Level Media / April 28
Yankees place DH Giancarlo Stanton (calf) on IL

Yankees place DH Giancarlo Stanton (calf) on IL

The New York Yankees placed designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right calf strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday.

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / April 28
Yankees' Plan for Jasson Domínguez Couldn't Be Clearer After Monday

Yankees' Plan for Jasson Domínguez Couldn't Be Clearer After Monday

Former New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Domínguez made his triumphant return to the big leagues on Monday. The minor league call-up was unexpected but needed as there was uncertainty surrounding the health of Giancarlo Stanton, who had missed the prior two games ahead of the team’s series opener against the Texas Rangers.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 28

José Caballero did exactly what was asked of him in Anthony Volpe’s absence

We don’t know exactly when, but Anthony Volpe is nearing a return to the Yankees. Once the team ends his rehab assignment and brings him back to the big leagues, the expectation is that Volpe will resume his duties as the starting shortstop or, at the very least, play the majority of games there going forward.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 28
Yankees' Elmer Rodriguez Call-Up Is Right Move Despite Tricky Situation

Yankees' Elmer Rodriguez Call-Up Is Right Move Despite Tricky Situation

The New York Yankees are making a small change to their starting rotation ahead of their series finale against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. On Tuesday morning, manager Aaron Boone told the media that pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez will be making his major league debut.

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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 28
Aaron Boone confirms Carlos Rodon’s next steps for Yankees injury return

Aaron Boone confirms Carlos Rodon’s next steps for Yankees injury return

The New York Yankees have been off to a strong start overall to the 2026 campaign. New York has been winning in spite of the fact that a few pitchers are hurt, including Carlos Rodon.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 28

So, who on the Yankees is allowed to challenge balls and strikes?

I’m writing this before the Yankees take on the Rangers Monday night, so it’s subject to change, but at this moment Jazz Chisholm Jr. is the worst player in baseball when it comes to the ABS challenge system.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
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 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
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Aaron Boone News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 28
Aaron Boone Teases Yankees Rotation Tweak Involving Elmer Rodriguez

Aaron Boone Teases Yankees Rotation Tweak Involving Elmer Rodriguez

The New York Yankees are expected to give one of their top pitching prospects the chance to make his major league debut sooner than some fans may have anticipated.

Ben Rice News / Yardbarker / April 28
Yankees' Ben Rice on incredible pace amid scorching start

Yankees' Ben Rice on incredible pace amid scorching start

Rice is off to a red-hot start in 2026 and has himself on an incredible pace as a result.

Yankees get potential Anthony Volpe injury return date
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Yankees recall Jasson Dominguez
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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Yankees To Recall Elmer Rodríguez For MLB Debut

Yankees To Recall Elmer Rodríguez For MLB Debut

The Yankees will recall highly-regarded pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez this week, as first reported by Yankees Farm. Manager Aaron Boone tells Talkin’ Yanks that the 22-year-old righty will start Wednesday’s game against the Rangers.

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon Makes Personal Announcement

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon Makes Personal Announcement

There is always attention surrounding Carlos Rodon when he takes the mound, but this week, the New York Yankees left-hander made headlines for something away from baseball.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 28
Yankees get potential Anthony Volpe injury return date

Yankees get potential Anthony Volpe injury return date

The New York Yankees continue to wait for the recovery of former star prospect Anthony Volpe. 

Yankees To Place Giancarlo Stanton On Injured List
Yankees recall Jasson Dominguez
MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week
The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Yankees Fan Tries To Show Off In Front Of His Girlfriend, Gets Dropped By 2 Rangers Fans In Wild Scene

Yankees Fan Tries To Show Off In Front Of His Girlfriend, Gets Dropped By 2 Rangers Fans In Wild Scene

Cameras caught a wild brawl between a New York Yankees fan and a Texas Rangers supporter during Monday’s game at Globe Life Field. Just two weeks ago, a video went viral of New York Yankees fans fighting each other in the team’s 11-4 home loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Yankees announce a major Giancarlo Stanton injury development

Yankees announce a major Giancarlo Stanton injury development

Giancarlo Stanton will miss more time after the New York Yankees made the decision to place the slugger on the 10-day injured list. The Yankees made the move on Stanton after an MRI showed a “low-grade” calf strain, via Greg Joyce of the New York Post.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 28
Cam Schlittler, Yankees push to keep cruising vs. Rangers

Cam Schlittler, Yankees push to keep cruising vs. Rangers

Cam Schlittler's second season in the majors is going well. Jacob deGrom's second full season following his recovery from elbow surgery also is off to a strong start.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 28
Will Warren vs. Ryan Weathers: Who's Most Likely to be Moved to Yankees' Bullpen?

Will Warren vs. Ryan Weathers: Who's Most Likely to be Moved to Yankees' Bullpen?

The New York Yankees have one of baseball's best starting rotations. Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers have been outstanding more often than not whenever they've stepped on the mound, allowing the Yankees the chance to beat Major League Baseball's top contenders on any given night.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Yankees To Place Giancarlo Stanton On Injured List

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

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.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 27
Yankees recall Jasson Dominguez

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
The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz
Jasson Dominguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27
Yankees to promote Jasson Dominguez

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.

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