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Anthony Volpe's Likely Return Date is Becoming Obvious (and That's Bad News for Randal Grichuk)

The New York Yankees opened the 2026 MLB season shorthanded, and while that was less than ideal, reinforcements are coming. Starting pitchers Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole's rehab stints are slowly ramping up, and it likely won't be long until shortstop Anthony Volpe returns to action.

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Yankees' Cam Schlittler, with 'no BS' and big velocity, is proving his rookie breakout was no fluke

Schlittler, who threw eight strong innings at Fenway Park on Thursday, keeps stepping up when the Yankees need him most

George Lombard Jr. News / Pinstripe Alley / April 24

George Lombard Jr. is looking comfortable in the high minors

The Yankees drafted shortstop George Lombard Jr. in June 2023, back when he was an extremely toolsy but raw 18-year-old prospect. They chose ceiling over floor, something that they don’t always do, and so far, it’s hard to say they regret their choice.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 24

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Carlos Beltrán

Carlos Beltrán only spent a very small part near the end of his career with the Yankees. However, for as short as his tenure was, there was always something about him in pinstripes that felt natural.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

When Yankees fans can expect answers on alternate uniforms

The New York Yankees have been on fire to start the season. They have won six straight and just swept the Boston Red Sox. As the Yankees look for another solid season, they hope to add to the history of the team, winning a 28th World Series.

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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.

Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / April 24

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole looked sharp in Hudson Valley Renegades’ 10-2 win

Gerrit Cole completed his second rehab start of the season for the Yankees as the right-hander completed 4.1 IP with four strikeouts and no walks for the Hudson Valley Renegades.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr makes ‘flip the switch’ revelation on Cam Schlittler

Cam Schlittler led the Yankees to a win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. It was another dominant performance for Schlittler, something the Yankees are becoming accustomed to.

Paul Goldschmidt News / New York Yankees on SI / April 24

Paul Goldschmidt's Slump Putting the Yankees in a Difficult Position

The New York Yankees raised some eyebrows when they brought back Paul Goldschmidt on a one-year contract this past offseason. Even though the team-friendly

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / April 24

Yankees Do Something to Red Sox They Haven’t Done in Years

The New York Yankees were able to complete the sweep against the Boston Red Sox, but Game 3 was more of a grind than the previous two were. Heroics by Giancarlo Stanton and Amed Rosario earlier in the series set the tone early, but, in the much-anticipated Fenway Park debut of Cam Schlittler, the Yankees had to keep clawing back.

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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.

Dave Winfield News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Greatest New York Yankees Outfielders of All Time

Roger Maris. Dave Winfield. Reggie Jackson. Three names you won’t find on the list of the five best New York Yankees outfielders in history. No knock against those legends.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

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Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / April 24

Cam Schlittler Displayed the One Trait All Great Pitchers Have

Cam Schlittler stepped onto the mound in Fenway Park for the first time in his career. It was a homecoming for the New England native, and emotions were complicated for the budding New York Yankees ace.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 24

Yankees news: Cam Schlittler’s apprenticeship under Gerrit Cole

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner: Cam Schlittler has been one of the biggest surprises in recent Yankee history, coming onto the major-league stage in the most impressive way in less than a year.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 23

Game Recap: Tolle Punches Out 11, Bullpen Implodes, Yankees Complete Sweep of Red Sox

The Red Sox dropped the series finale to the Yankees 4-2 this evening and were swept by New York. Peyton Tolle struck out a career high 11 batters. The left allowed three hits and one run over six innings while walking one.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / April 23

Cody Bellinger's pinch-hit 2-run single propels Yankees past Red Sox

Cody Bellinger drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single to help the visiting New York Yankees extend their winning streak to six games by beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2 Thursday night.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 24

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez tearing it up in Triple-A

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has been delivering high-level production in Triple-A ball.

Yankees players want team to break with a famous tradition

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz

Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler explains his 3-fastball arsenal that is lighting up MLB hitters

After a so-so start to the season, the New York Yankees are right where they want to be in the final week of April. They are in first place in the American League East with 2.0-game lead over the second place Rays.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Yankees Announce Decision After Unfortunate Development

Not every announcement around a big event comes with excitement. Sometimes, it comes with adjustment, especially when factors outside of anyone’s control step in at the last moment.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 23

Yankees' Cam Schlittler to face Red Sox, Fenway faithful

Massachusetts native Cam Schlittler takes the Fenway Park mound for the first time in his major league career as the New York Yankees aim to complete a three-game series sweep of the Boston Red Sox and extend their season-long win streak to six on Thursday night.

Max Fried News / Yardbarker / April 22