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Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr. Moving Up the Ranks

The New York Yankees have made a significant move regarding their top prospect and the future of the organization. George Lombard Jr. was promoted to Double-A Somerset this week, setting up his career for the ultimate test and showcase. It was only a matter of time until Lombard advanced further in the farm system.

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A's Owner's Awkward Aaron Judge Comment Comes Back to Haunt Him Now

This is what everyone has been waiting for. Or at least, it’s what Athletics owner John Fisher was selling last year when he announced he was moving his team to a minor league ballpark in Sacramento until their permanent home in Las Vegas was built.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Carlos Carrasco sticks with Yankees organization

Carrasco is still a solid strike-thrower and a highly respected veteran, so the Yankees would presumably be happy to keep him in the organization.

Watch: Yankees catcher records first walk-off RBI in late rally

Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton provides positive injury update

Yankees should be wary of Trent Grisham’s success

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The 'MLB Roberto Clemente Award winners since 2000' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Yankees Receive Trade Boost for Potential Starting Pitching Target

The New York Yankees have largely been able to handle the adversity of losing a huge chunk of their starting rotation due to injury during spring training.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Impact of Yankees Superstar Aaron Judge Exemplified in One Remarkable Statistic

Each day the New York Yankees take the field, it seems as if their superstar, Aaron Judge, is doing something that hasn’t been done in years, or only all-time greats of the game have accomplished.

Devin Williams News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Can Embattled Yankees Closer Devin Williams Build on Successful Outing?

It has been an unimaginably brutal start to the season for New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams. After spending the entirety of his career up until this year with the Milwaukee Brewers, clearly establishing himself as one of the best relievers in baseball from the time he made his debut in 2019.

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Yankees Ace Bolsters Early Cy Young Case with Yet Another Dominant Outing

When the New York Yankees signed Max Fried to the largest contract ever handed out to a left-handed pitcher, they were taking a pretty big risk. There was no denying that the former Atlanta Braves star had a long track record of success in the MLB, but recent injuries had sidelined him for large parts of the previous two seasons.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / May 8

Yankees Stage Improbable Comeback, Walk-Off Padres in 10

The New York Yankees earned an impressive comeback, walk-off win against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night in the Bronx. Between strong moments from Trent Grisham and Devin Williams, everything led up to a J.C.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Yankees Linked to All-Star Arm in Early Trade Deadline Rumors

With the injury-plagued Milwaukee Brewers facing early-season struggles, speculation is mounting that they might become sellers at the trade deadline. ESPN's Buster Olney has suggested that the Brewers could be "opportunistic" in selling if they are not making a move in the loaded National League soon.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Should Yankees Swap Future Hall of Fame Slugger for Another Starting Pitcher?

The New York Yankees offense is a well-oiled machine right now, but the starting rotation cannot say the same. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recently floated an interesting suggestion that would see the Yankees flip starting first baseman Paul Goldschmidt for another starting pitcher.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 8

Could Yankees Replace Ex-Brewers Star With 4-Time All-Star?

The New York Yankees are a team that is going to be discussed at length over the next few months. New York is a World Series contender with the hottest hitter on the planet in Aaron Judge.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton confirms injury return timetable

The New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night to take the hotly contested series. On top of that series win, the Bombers got great injury news as well.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 8

Surprising Yankees Star Now Tied for Lead in This Clutch Statistic

The New York Yankees have not been strangers to dramatic and historic moments this year. From dominant first inning performances with the long ball to walk-off losses and wins, this first month and change of the 2025 season has been filled with electricity.

DJ LeMahieu News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Yankees Roster Move Coming as DJ LeMahieu is Expected Back this Weekend

The Yankees are approaching a roster move that could shape their infield depth for the rest of the season. Veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu is expected to return as soon as this weekend, and his activation will force the team to open a spot on the 26-man roster.

Max Fried News / Fastball on SI / May 8

New York Yankees Ace Max Fried Makes More Franchise History With Latest Gem

The New York Yankees needed Max Fried to come through with another gem on Wednesday, and that's exactly what he did. Fried retired 11 of the first 12 San Diego Padres batters he faced, only giving up a single to that point in the contest.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Devin Williams Responds After Boone’s Bold Bullpen Decision

Aaron Boone didn’t hesitate Wednesday night. Tenth inning, tie game, everything on the line, and he called for the beleaguered right-hander, Devin Williams.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Yankees’ J.C. Escarra gets ice bath from Aaron Judge after walk-off vs. Padres

In a game that showcased resilience and grit, the New York Yankees secured a dramatic walk-off win over the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night, capped off by a moment J.C.

Trent Grisham News / Yardbarker / May 7

Yankees should be wary of Trent Grisham’s success

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham is playing like a superstar. If he keeps it up all year, he’ll be a hot commodity on the open market. However, the Bombers should be very careful when the time comes to consider bringing him back to the Bronx.

Yankees' Aaron Judge on pace to make even more history

Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton provides positive injury update

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Watch: Yankees catcher records first walk-off RBI in late rally

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J.C. Escarra News / Yardbarker / May 7

Watch: Yankees catcher records first walk-off RBI in late rally

The New York Yankees only had three hits in the game, but a walk-off hero emerged on Wednesday night in their 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres in 10 innings.

Yankees walk off Padres in 10th after overcoming Dylan Cease gem

Yankees' Aaron Judge on pace to make even more history

Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton provides positive injury update

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