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The Yankees and Padres close out their three-game set tonight in the Bronx with a marquee pitching matchup and momentum on the line. New York is looking to win its first series since late April and will send ace Max Fried to the mound after Tuesday’s 10-run seventh inning sparked a 12–3 rout.

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A-Rod, Erin Andrews Lead Reactions to Yankees Legend’s Latest Honor

The love flowed for former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter on Monday. “Awesome! Congrats!” wrote Erin Andrews. “Congratulations brother,” added Darryl Strawberry.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Bronx Bombers Make Rare History in Seventh-Inning Surge

The New York Yankees hadn’t done this in the Bronx in almost 13 years. With one thunderous inning Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, the Bombers blew the roof off a game and snapped a streak that had stood since the days of Jeter and Posada.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Yankees use 10-run inning to rout hot Padres

Austin Wells hit a grand slam that capped a 10-run seventh inning for the New York Yankees, who emphatically snapped a three-game losing streak with a 12-3 rout of the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.

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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?

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Former Teammate Sees Devin Williams' Struggles 'Snowballing'

Adam Ottavino has been in Devin Williams’ shoes. A high-profile reliever in the Bronx with expectations pounding louder than the warm-up music. So when the former Yankees right-hander offered his take on Williams’ early-season spiral, it came with empathy.

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Which 19 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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 6

Yankees Place Star Prospect on Injured List Just As Their Other One Arrives

19-year-old star prospect George Lombard Jr. is being aggressively promoted by the New York Yankees after a fantastic start to the season. He looks like he could be a future cornerstone of this team, and Yankees fans might not have to wait long to see him in The Show if he continues performing the way he has.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

Underrated Angels arm should draw interest from pitching-needy teams

This season, the 26-year-old righty is pitching to a 3.83 ERA through 40 innings on the season.

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Carlos Carrasco News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Yankees Reveal Surprising Rotation Decision After Carlos Carrasco News

Following their 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday, the New York Yankees announced they designated veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment, calling up reliever Yerry de los Santos in his place.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 6

Yankees Facing Another Tough Choice After Struggling Reliever's Latest Meltdown

The New York Yankees lost in dreadful fashion in a Monday night rain storm against the San Diego Padres after leading 3-0 heading into the eighth inning.

Nolan Arenado News / Athlon Sports / May 6

MLB Insider Sends Surprising Nolan Arenado Yankees Message

With Jazz Chisholm Jr sidelined for more than a month due to a high-grade oblique tear suffered on a swing in an April 29 game against the Orioles, the New York Yankees would presumably be looking for infield reinforcements.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 6

MLB Reveals Major MVP News for Yankees' Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees have quickly emerged as one of the best teams throughout the 2025 MLB season so far, as they currently hold the first-place spot in the AL East with a solid 19-16 record.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Why Yankees remain uninterested in Nolan Arenado trade

The New York Yankees came into this season with World Series hopes, and those are alive and well after the first month of the 2025 campaign. After losing in the World Series a year ago, the Bronx Bombers are in first place in the AL East.

DJ LeMahieu News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Yankees Make Major DJ LeMahieu Decision Before Padres Game

Amid a three-game losing streak and concerning offensive inconsistency, at least the New York Yankees have good news on the DJ LeMahieu front. The Yankees announced before Tuesday’s game against the San Diego Padres that LeMahieu has reported to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the final part of his rehab assignment.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 6

New York Yankees Make Promotion of Star Prospect Official

Over the weekend, it was reported that the New York Yankees were promoting their top prospect, shortstop George Lombard Jr., to Double-A Somerset. With Jasson Dominguez graduating from prospect status with the Major League team, it was Lombardo who assumed the No.

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The latest Yankee to utilize the new torpedo bat

The New York Yankees have one of the best offenses in Major League Baseball yet again this season. Many of their batters owe their power boosts to torpedo bats, the newest trend taking the baseball world by storm.

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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton taking big step in injury return

Giancarlo Stanton has yet to play for the New York Yankees this season as the star outfielder suffered tendinitis in both of his elbows in the offseason.

Carlos Carrasco News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

Yankees pull the plug on pitcher Carlos Carrasco

The New York Yankees will have four pitchers in their rotation for the time being after making a change with Carlos Carrasco. The Yankees announced on Tuesday that they have designated Carrasco for assignment.

Carlos Carrasco News / Field Level Media / May 6

Yankees add RHP Yerry de los Santos, DFA RHP Carlos Carrasco

The New York Yankees recalled right-hander Yerry de los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, while right-hander Carlos Carrasco was designated for assignment.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Yankees Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Yankees announced today that they have recalled right-hander Yerry De los Santos to the active roster. Righty Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Jazz Chisholm News / New York Yankees on SI / May 6

Could Yankees Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. Really Get Nine Figures in His Next Contract?

Since the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins ahead of the trade deadline in 2024, he has provided the team with some impressive power numbers.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Aaron Boone provides potential DJ LeMahieu injury return timeline

The New York Yankees might be about to get their veteran infielder back. Manager Aaron Boone revealed that the injured DJ LeMahieu could be mere days away from rejoining the big league team as he recovers from a calf strain he sustained during spring training.

Alex Verdugo News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Alex Verdugo Sends Clear Message Explaining Failed Yankees Tenure

New York Yankees fans spent most of the 2024 season wondering when and if left fielder Alex Verdugo would ever find his groove at the plate. Verdugo never did, and he subsequently spent most of the offseason unsigned.

Aaron Judge News / Fastball on SI / May 6

Aaron Judge Goes Hitless in Yankees Loss on Monday, But He Still Made Amazing History Through 34 Games

The New York Yankees lost 4-3 to the San Diego Padres on Monday night at Yankee Stadium, falling to 19-16 on the season. It's the third straight loss for New York, but they still remain in first place in the American League East.

Devin Williams News / Yardbarker / May 6

Why Yankees must make this bold move with struggling Devin Williams

The New York Yankees have no time to waste with Devin Williams, their $8.6M reliever whose ERA has ballooned to 10.03. The answer isn't fewer innings or a bullpen demotion — it's converting the broken right-hander into a starting pitcher immediately.

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