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The Yankees Are Hot but Must Avoid Repeating One Major Pitfall

The Yankees Are Hot but Must Avoid Repeating One Major Pitfall

The Yankees are rolling. Over the weekend, they barreled through the American League East rival Orioles, taking the first three games of a four-game set pretty handily.

Will Warren News / Pinstripe Alley / May 4

Will Warren is no longer a liability against lefties

Yes, Cam Schlittler looks amazing. And yes, the same can be said about Max Fried, despite his so-so start on Sunday. However, you could very well say that Will Warren has been the most improved Yankee in the 2026 season so far.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 4

Storied Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Passes Away at 87

On Monday morning, the baseball world lost one of its most iconic voices. Early this morning, the New York Yankees organization and WFAN announced that longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster John Sterling passed away at 87 in Englewood, New Jersey.

New York Yankees News / Ball Exclusives / May 4
Iconic Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at age 87

Iconic Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at age 87

Legendary New York Yankees radio announcer John Sterling has died at the age of 87, the team announced on Monday. He had undergone heart bypass surgery this winter and reportedly had medical aides caring for him in his home since the operation.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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?

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 4

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Miguel Cairo

" /> This season, Cairo joined the Orioles’ staff as an infield coach—meaning he’ll be celebrating his 52nd birthday tonight at Yankee Stadium. Welcome back, Miguel!

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

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.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 4
Longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87

Longtime Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies at 87

Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling has died at 87. Sterling joined the team in 1989 and spent 36 years in the booth, calling 5,420 regular-season games and 211 playoff games before retiring in April 2024.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / May 4
Baseball World Mourns Death of John Sterling, Iconic Yankees Broadcaster

Baseball World Mourns Death of John Sterling, Iconic Yankees Broadcaster

"It is high, it is far, it is gone!" New York Yankees fans can almost universally close their eyes and hear those words echo through their heads in John Sterling's voice, whether they're 10 years old or 100.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / May 4
Tributes Pour In After Legendary MLB Announcer Dies at 87

Tributes Pour In After Legendary MLB Announcer Dies at 87

Tributes are pouring in online after the death of a legendary MLB announcer on Monday morning, May 4. The New York Yankees announced the passing of legendary MLB announcer John Sterling on Monday.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / May 4
Longtime Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dead at 87

Longtime Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dead at 87

Legendary New York Yankees announcer John Sterling has died on Monday, May 4. He was 87 years old. Major League Baseball announced the sad news on Monday morning.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 4

Longtime Yankees radio announcer John Sterling dies at 87

When legendary Yankees public address annoucner Bob Sheppard died in 2010, there was simultaneously an air of somber inevitably and at least a little surprise.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
John Sterling, legendary Yankees radio voice, dies at 87

John Sterling, legendary Yankees radio voice, dies at 87

John Sterling, the beloved radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, has died at the age of 87. A native New Yorker born in 1938, Sterling joined the Yankees broadcast booth in 1989 and quickly became a fixture for fans.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / May 4
Legendary New York Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Dead At 87

Legendary New York Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Dead At 87

If you’ve ever sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway during a sweltering July evening, you know there was only one acceptable soundtrack to get you through the misery.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
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 The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
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 The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
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 The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
Legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling passes away at 87

Legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling passes away at 87

The longtime and iconic New York Yankees announcer John Sterling has died. The broadcasting legend was 87 years old at the time of his death. WFAN paid

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
'Real Competition For Real Spots' – Aaron Boone Opens Up On Yankees Decision To Option Anthony Volpe

'Real Competition For Real Spots' – Aaron Boone Opens Up On Yankees Decision To Option Anthony Volpe

Anthony Volpe enjoyed a promising rookie campaign with the New York Yankees in 2023. But the 25-year-old shortstop did not progress as expected over the next two years.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / May 4
What Optioning Anthony Volpe Shows Us About the Yankees

What Optioning Anthony Volpe Shows Us About the Yankees

For the first time since the New York Yankees decided Anthony Volpe was their Opening Day shortstop in 2023, there's somebody else ahead of him on the depth chart.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / May 4
Yankees out to continue offensive onslaught, sweep O's

Yankees out to continue offensive onslaught, sweep O's

The New York Yankees are experiencing virtually no difficulties making contact and piling up big numbers against the Baltimore Orioles. After a trio of blowout wins, the Yankees seek another productive showing at the plate Monday night when they host the Orioles in the finale of a four-game series.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 4
Yankees option former Gold Glove winner to minors

Yankees option former Gold Glove winner to minors

The New York Yankees had a decision to make with shortstop Anthony Volpe.

Yankees make Ben Rice announcement after slugger injures left hand
Braves manager shares worrisome Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update
Twins' 2026 hopes could be dealt death blow with Joe Ryan news
Phillies receive positive Jhoan Duran update
Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo may have turned a corner with strong outing vs. Marlins
Marlins' Max Meyer defying odds in 2026 amid injury-riddled career
Spencer Jones News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 3
Yankees' Spencer Jones Delivers Multi-Homer Game Against Rehabbing All-Star

Yankees' Spencer Jones Delivers Multi-Homer Game Against Rehabbing All-Star

New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones has become a polarizing prospect in recent years. But for the pundits who believe the lefty-swinging slugger might struggle against major league pitching, his latest Triple-A performance suggests that may not necessarily be the case.

Ben Rice News / Yardbarker / May 3
Yankees make notable Rice announcement after slugger injures left hand

Yankees make notable Ben Rice announcement after slugger injures left hand against Orioles

Rice's hot start is one reason why the team is first in the American League East.

Yankees could send former Gold Glove winner to minors
Jazz Chisholm addresses claim that he wore AirPod during game
Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees
The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz
Aaron Judge News / Ball Exclusives / May 3
Watch: Aaron Judge ties MLB lead with 13th home run

Watch: Aaron Judge ties MLB lead with 13th home run

The New York Yankees have finally found more of a rhythm over the last couple of weeks, highlighted by Aaron Judge‘s increased success at the plate. In fact, during Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, Judge cracked a 413’ two-run homer in the bottom of the third inning.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Yankees Receive Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update After 6 Missed Games

Yankees Receive Giancarlo Stanton Injury Update After 6 Missed Games

The New York Yankees have kept their lead at the top of the American League East with a 21-11 record, the best in the American League. The combination of power hitters Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, with contact hitters Cody Bellinger and Jose Caballero, has helped the team reach the top so far in 2026.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Total Pro Sports / May 2
Giancarlo Stanton Injury: New York Yankees Get Grim Update On All-Star Slugger

Giancarlo Stanton Injury: New York Yankees Get Grim Update On All-Star Slugger

Giancarlo Stanton remains a key piece of the New York Yankees lineup even though he is nearing the twilight of his career. The 37-year-old regularly battled injuries across his body in recent years to be on the field.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Randal Grichuk Elects Free Agency

Randal Grichuk Elects Free Agency

The Yankees announced that outfielder Randal Grichuk has elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Paul DeJong Opts Out Of Yankees Deal

Paul DeJong Opts Out Of Yankees Deal

Veteran infielder Paul DeJong has opted out of his minor league contract with the Yankees and is now a free agent, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 30
Gerrit Cole explains major change ahead of injury return

Yankees' Gerrit Cole explains major change ahead of injury return

It's not the first time Cole has changed his windup, and while some might speculate there's a big reason behind it, it just sort of happened.

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Javy Baez suffers an ugly ankle injury on ill-advised slide into first base
Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

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