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Yankees outfielder leaves game on cart after crashing into the wall

The New York Yankees saw a concerning injury take place early in the game on Thursday against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Jasson Dominguez, who was playing in his ninth game this season, crashed into the outfield wall after making a catch.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone Announces Ben Rice News After 4th Straight Absence From Lineup

The New York Yankees are preparing to continue their series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, doing so again without one of the best hitters in baseball. First baseman Ben Rice is out of the Yankees' starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game after suffering a left hand contusion.

Jasson Dominguez News / Field Level Media / May 7

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez carted off after collision with wall

New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez exited Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Texas Rangers in the first inning after colliding with the auxiliary scoreboard.

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'He's Playing a Different Game': Judge HR No. 15 Puts Him on 66-Homer Pace

Aaron Judge hit his MLB-leading 15th home run of the season on Wednesday night against the Texas Rangers, saving the Yankees from being shutout for the third time this season in a 6-1 loss at Yankee Stadium.

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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 / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

New York Yankees Roster Moves 05/07/2026

The New York Yankees have a 25-12 record. They are a half-game up on the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. This is the scenario entering today’s game. They will look to take the rubber game against the Rangers today after losing game two 6-1 last night.

Brendan Beck News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Yankees call up rookie right-handed pitcher Brendan Beck

Prior to Thursday afternoon’s game against the Rangers, the Yankees called up right-handed pitcher Brendan Beck. The 27-year-old has been with triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre all season, and will likely make his big league debut against Texas.

Max Fried News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Who Is Max Fried Dating? Meet Reni Meyer-Whalley, A Former Volleyball Player & Coach

Life around New York Yankees ace Max Fried has pretty much changed over the last two years. A massive $218 million contract, another All-Star appearance, and now a bigger spotlight in New York.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Nearly the entire American League is within striking distance of each other

Very recently, I wrote an article here talking about the opportunity presented to the Yankees in 2026, competing for the top spot in an American League that lacked standout clubs.

David Bednar News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Yankees Sequence of the Week: David Bednar (5/5)

The Yankees bullpen has stabilized somewhat of late, posting a sub-1.00 ERA in the month of May. A lot of this is driven by a left-on-base rate of around 90-percent, which is likely to regress from its unsustainably high point.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Yankees select Brendan Beck

The Yankees announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Brendan Beck from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Right-hander Yerry de los Santos was optioned to Triple-A following last night’s game.

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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.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / May 7

Cody Bellinger Has a Shot at Being Even Better for the Yankees This Season

Cody Bellinger took his time re-signing with the Yankees last winter. From the moment the season ended to when he inked his five-year, $162 million deal, it felt like a slogfest for the player represented by Scott Boras, who will do whatever he can to get his guys the most money possible.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / May 7

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays shut out Jays, pull half-game behind Yanks

The Yankees broke their five-game winning streak on Wednesday, their offense finally getting stopped as Yankee Killer Nathan Eovaldi dominated them once again.

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Temporary 6-Man Rotation Could Be Yankees' Best Bet in the Long Run

It hasn't been set in stone yet that Carlos Rodón will make his return to the New York Yankees this weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers. Sunday could be the day, but manager Aaron Boone said it isn't official.

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Yankees news: Ryan Weathers scratched from Thursday start

SNY | Phillip Martinez: Some news broke late last night, with the Yankees scratching Ryan Weathers from this scheduled start this afternoon. Weathers was apparently dealing with a nasty stomach virus.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Yankees making pitching change for Rangers series finale

The New York Yankees made a late pitching adjustment ahead of the club’s series finale vs. the Texas Rangers, with pitcher Ryan Weathers unavailable because of illness and Paul Blackburn stepping into the starting role at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 6

Yankees' Aaron Judge Lands on List With Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge keeps smashing homers. Judge and Munetaka Murakami have been trading long balls all season to this point. On Wednesday, Judge took sole possession of the league lead in homers as he blasted his 15th homer of the season already.

Ben Rice News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Will Yankees’ Ben Rice miss 3rd straight game with hand contusion?

The New York Yankees are going for their fifth straight win on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. They have the best record in baseball, have the blistering hot Will Warren on the mound, and have won 15 of their last 17.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 6

Yankees to honor late broadcaster John Sterling with uniform patch

The New York Yankees will honor longtime radio announcer John Sterling, who died on Monday at the age of 87, with a patch on their uniforms for the reminder of the season.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / May 6

Cody Bellinger, Yankees on cruise control as they meet Rangers

As the New York Yankees were surging last week, Cody Bellinger was slumping. Now he is among the Yankees putting up some big numbers over their past five games.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / May 5

New York Yankees Minor League Report: April

With the team in the Bronx off to a hot start to their season, it can be easy to forget about the New York Yankees of the future down in the farm system.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 4

After Jasson Dominguez's hot start for Yankees, is Spencer Jones next?

While The Martian’s defensive limitations might add uncertainty to his future as a regular contributor in the Yankee lineup, there is another burgeoning outfield star awaiting his shot, and he is making a compelling case.

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Derek Jeter News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Derek Jeter shares his tribute to Yankees announcer John Sterling

Derek Jeter shared a tribute to longtime New York Yankees announcer John Sterling after Sterling’s death on Monday. Jeter, the legendary Yankee shortstop, praised Sterling as “as much a part of the fabric of the New York Yankees organization as any player.” He added that the longtime Yankee announcer will be missed.