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Yankees looking to stay hot offensively in finale vs. O's

While they were producing consistently good at-bats at the plate, the New York Yankees were flirting with history on the mound Saturday afternoon. After finishing six outs shy of a no-hitter, the Yankees look to keep delivering offensively Sunday when they host the Baltimore Orioles.

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From Slump to Spark: Anthony Volpe’s Big Day Lifts Yankees Offense

Anthony Volpe breaking his slump today came in dramatic fashion. The young shortstop ended an 0‑for‑25 skid with a three‑hit day and a homer. That burst ignited hope for both him and the Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Three Pitchers the Yankees Could Select in the 2025 MLB Draft

There is a good chance that Brian Cashman’s office and scouting department add a fair amount of pitching for the New York Yankees in this upcoming draft.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Since 1900, a pitcher has reached the vaunted 300-strikeout mark on just 38 occasions. How many of these hurlers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

The 'MLB players to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP' quiz

The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Surprising Trade Deadline Bullpen Target Linked to Yankees

When it comes to relievers, the New York Yankees know how to expose a weakness—and they know how to fix them. Emmanuel Clase, the Guardians’ flamethrower closer, has endured an up-and-down 2025: 16 saves, a 3.69 ERA, 34 strikeouts in 33 appearances.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Gary Sanchez breaks up no-hitter after benefiting from controversial call

New York Yankees fans were upset on Saturday after a controversial call helped Gary Sanchez break up a no-hitter.

Yankees should have let Clarke Schmidt go for no-hitter

The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

Clarke Schmidt News / Yardbarker / June 21

Yankees should have let Clarke Schmidt go for no-hitter

It seems like a missed opportunity for a pitcher who might not get that close again in his career.

Orioles manage just one hit in lopsided loss to Clarke Schmidt, Yankees

Cal Raleigh's latest home run makes history, puts him in rare company

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 21

Cal Raleigh's latest home run makes history, puts him in rare company

Seattle Mariners All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh continued his fantastic season on Saturday afternoon, while also further cementing himself as one of the game's best current power hitters.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh makes MLB history in multi-homer performance

Why the Yankees can’t rely on Carlos Rodon

Why do the Yankees struggle so much in the summer?

The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / June 21

Orioles manage just one hit in lopsided loss to Clarke Schmidt, Yankees

Clarke Schmidt did not allow a hit in seven innings and combined with JT Brubaker on a one-hitter as the New York Yankees slugged four homers and finished with 14 hits in a 9-0 rout of the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon.

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The 'Most home runs in a season by MLB franchise' quiz

The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most points with zero assists in the NBA Finals' quiz

Pablo Reyes News / New York Yankees on SI / June 21

Mets Sign Former Yankees Utilityman

The New York Mets have signed a utilityman who was recently let go by the New York Yankees. As noted by MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, the Mets brought in Pablo Reyes on a minor league contract and sent him to Triple-A Syracuse after he was designated for assignment by the Yankees on June 16 to make room for Giancarlo Stanton on the 26-man roster.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Can One Slow Roller Change the Yankees' Struggling Shortstop’s Season?

Anthony Volpe didn’t just break his slump Saturday—he broke it twice. After going hitless in his last 25 at-bats, the Yankees’ struggling shortstop reached base in the third inning with a swinging bunt that barely rolled up the third base line.

Luis Gil News / New York Yankees on SI / June 21

Yankees Young Ace Takes Huge Step in Injury Recovery

New York Yankees right-handed starting pitcher Luis Gil took a significant step forward in his recovery from a lat strain that's kept him out for the entire season.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Joe Girardi Warned the Yankees. They Didn’t Listen. Boom.

Joe Girardi wasn’t second-guessing his successor on Friday night; he was forecasting. During Friday night’s YES broadcast, the former New York Yankees manager laid out exactly what the situation was for Luke Weaver before it unfolded in front of him, exactly as he called it.

DJ LeMahieu News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Forming Batting Champion Heating Up For Yankees

In 2024, DJ LeMahieu was one of the worst hitters in MLB. The New York Yankees’ 2-time batting champion slashed .204/.269/.259 over 67 games. It appeared that there was pretty much nothing left in the tank for the 36-year-old, who is under contract through 2026.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Yankees Could Reconsider Trade Deadline Plans With Rotation Help on Horizon

The Yankees may be buyers at the trade deadline, but they’re also banking on someone already in their building. Before Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium, Aaron Boone offered a subtle but telling clue about how the Yankees view their roster plans heading into next month’s trade deadline.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / June 21