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Yankees Cautiously Optimistic as $90 Million Veteran Nears Rehab Return

DJ LeMahieu’s speed bump back to the major leagues may not have been that bad after all. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters Wednesday that LeMahieu is “feeling better” following a cortisone shot he received Tuesday and the veteran infielder is tentatively scheduled to resume his rehab assignment on Friday with Double-A Somerset.

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Yankees, Orioles benches clear after controversial steal

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles split the first two games of their first series matchup of 2025. Each team is dealing their their own struggles this year; injuries for the Yankees and a concerning start for the Orioles.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Tensions Rise as Yankees and Orioles Benches Empty at Camden Yards

Benches cleared in the fourth inning Wednesday night when the Baltimore Orioles took exception to a collision at second base between New York Yankees second baseman Pablo Reyes and outfielder Heston Kjerstad.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

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

Jazz Chisholm News / New York Yankees on SI / April 30

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Not Worried About Oblique Issue Despite Caution of New York Yankees

It wasn't all perfect on Tuesday for the New York Yankees. In the midst of drubbing their division rivals by an eye-popping score of 15-3 that started with a bang during the first inning in historic fashion, more injury concerns have popped up.

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 / New York Yankees on SI / April 30

Full Team Effort Has Made New York Yankees Lineup One of Best Units in MLB

There wasn’t a team in baseball that suffered as major of an individual loss in free agency as the New York Yankees. They knew the risk that was involved

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / April 30

Proposed New York Yankees Trade With St. Louis Cardinals Would Fix Offseason Mistake

The New York Yankees traded for a new closer this offseason and have already taken him out of the role, so dipping into the trade market for another option might not be too bad of an idea.

Aaron Judge News / Fastball on SI / April 30

Aaron Judge Stands Alone in MLB History with Incredible First 30 Games

The New York Yankees enter play on Wednesday at 18-12 overall and in first place in the American League East. After getting to the World Series last season, New York is looking to get back there again this year, even despite losing Juan Soto in free agency and Gerrit Cole to season-ending surgery (Tommy John).

Luke Weaver News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Luke Weaver’s Fill-In Role Could be Huge for His Future

Early hiccups with the team on the field are not ideal, since areas were addressed in the offseason. However, mitigation situations may provide opportunities for players that were not exactly prioritized.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 30

Improved Fastball Key to New York Yankee Starting Pitcher's Sharp Turnaround

Starting pitching is a hot topic and major area of concern for the New York Yankees so far this season. With veteran ace Gerrit Cole sidelined for the

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 30

New York Yankees Offense Has Thrived Despite Loss of Superstar This Offseason

It has been a fantastic start to the season for the New York Yankees, who continue to be one of the best teams in the American League. To begin the year, there were some concerns about the outlook for the Yankees, and rightfully so, since they suffered a plethora of injuries to key players in the spring.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Why Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. isn’t worried at all about latest injury

The New York Yankees had a home run fest in Tuesday night’s 15-3 blowout win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees started with four home runs in the first inning en route to a frustrating 2025 debut for veteran Kyle Gibson.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Yankees’ Aaron Judge drops truth bomb on another historic HR barrage

The New York Yankees made history in their 15-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, as they became the first team in major league history to open a game with three home runs in a row more than once in a season when Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge and Ben Rice homered off Kyle Gibson in the first inning.

Devin Williams News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Veteran MLB Star Breaks Silence on Devin Williams’ Rough Yankees Debut

Comparing the Yankees and Mets after Juan Soto's move

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz

Will Warren News / Empire Sports Media / April 29

Yankees struggling starter touches on rough start

The New York Yankees have been relying heavily on starting pitcher Will Warren to provide quality outings with the injuries they have dealt with to start the year.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27