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Former All-Star Slugger Predicted To Waive No-Trade Clause To Join New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are off to a great start, but this is a team that can still use some improvements before the MLB trade deadline. Despite having to overcome a lot of injuries, the Yankees are in first place in the American League East and looking like a legitimate contender once again.

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Aaron Judge Pairs Alongside Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds in Amazing History as Yankees Open May

The New York Yankees will open up a new series with the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. New York enters play at 18-13 and in first place in the American League East.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / May 2

Ranking the Yankees’ top 10 prospects: 2025 early update

The New York Yankees are through their first month of the 2025 season, and so are their Minor League affiliates, who have had some strong performances.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / May 2

New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge’s Otherworldly Production Summed Up in One Stat

If there was any doubt about who the best baseball player in the world is right now, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is looking to put that debate to rest.

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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?

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 2

Aaron Judge, Max Fried lead Yankees into series against Rays

While Aaron Judge is leading in many hitting categories, Max Fried is atop several pitching areas for the New York Yankees. Judge takes a major-league-best

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / May 1

New York Yankees Superstar Aaron Judge Makes Insane History With Scorching Hot Start

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has a teammate, Jasson Dominguez, who is nicknamed The Martian, but it is actually he who looks to be an extra terrestrial with what he is accomplishing on the field.

Anthony Rizzo News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Yankees Youngster Makes Heartwarming Ex-Cub Anthony Rizzo Announcement

Former Chicago Cubs fan favorite first baseman Anthony Rizzo most recently played for the New York Yankees, where he struggled mightily over the past year and a half.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 1

Could New York Yankees Take Advantage of Early Trade Market By Solidifying Rotation?

The New York Yankees are off to a scorching start through 31 games as they lead the American League East by 1.5 games over their arch rivals the Boston Red Sox.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

Yankees Add Outfield Depth, Move Stanton to 60-Day IL

The New York Yankees have added some more depth to their outfield, picking up outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. The team chose to option De La Cruz to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Former Yankees All-Star Questions What He Was Taught in the Bronx

Gleyber Torres and the New York Yankees trading insults has been a running theme this year. So, it makes sense that Torres’ latest veiled shot back at

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / May 1

New York Yankees Claim Veteran Outfielder From Atlanta Braves to Bolster Depth

The New York Yankees have added some outfield depth with a move on Thursday afternoon. According to an announcement from the team, they have claimed former Atlanta Braves outfielder Bryan De La Cruz and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 1

Yankees claim OF Bryan De La Cruz off waivers

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The Yankees optioned De La Cruz, 28, to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Yankees Claim Bryan De La Cruz

The Yankees have claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Braves, according to announcements from both clubs. The Yanks optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and transferred Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list as the corresponding 40-man move.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / May 1

Can Aaron Judge Finally Solidify Himself as the Best New York Yankees Hitter Ever?

The New York Yankees are currently leading the way in a talented American League East, 1.5 games over their rivals the Boston Red Sox. Much of that has to do with the starting lineup which has produced its fair share of runs, second most in MLB only behind the red-hot Chicago Cubs.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 1

A Yankees Young Slugger Forcing a Bigger Conversation About Fit

It’s not a problem the New York Yankees expected to have. With the way that Ben Rice is playing they will have to find a way to keep him in the lineup, even when Giancarlo Stanton and DJ LeMahieu come back from the injured list.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 1

MLB Reveals Historic Projection for Yankees' Aaron Judge

Through his first nine full seasons at the MLB level, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has undoubtedly established himself as one of the game's best players, making six All-Star appearances and winning the AL MVP twice.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 1

New York Yankees Veteran Emerges to Bolster Rotation in Wake of Injuries

The New York Yankees are off to a fantastic start this season, and one of their key players is starting to find his groove in 2025. Coming into the year, there were a lot of question marks surrounding the starting rotation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30

Watch: Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age vs. Orioles

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge is looking like an ageless wonder.

Watch: Benches clear in Yankees-Orioles game

Watch: Yankees open game with three straight home runs ... again

Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win

Yankees must drop Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the bottom of the lineup

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

3 early New York Yankees trade targets ahead of 2025 deadline

The New York Yankees are off to a solid start to the 2025 MLB season. With an 18-12 record, they are atop the American League East thanks to Aaron Judge’s ridiculous start.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 29