New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Devin Williams News / Last Word On Sports / May 19

Yankees Bullpen Dominant with Devin Williams Rebounding

New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams has not been the same All-Star, Reliever of the Year caliber pitcher since coming to the Bronx. Traded from the Milwaukee Brewers for starter Nestor Cortes Jr.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Yankees Captain Aaron Judge Countersued Amid $33,000 Couch Controversy

Aaron Judge isn’t just battling pitchers this season. Judge and his wife, Samantha, are also fighting a legal battle off the field over what he claims was a $750,000 case of designer deception, which includes a $33,000 couch.

Aaron Boone News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Aaron Boone Sends Injured Yankees Pitcher 4-Word Message After Roster Moves

Make no mistake: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone wants to see talented reliever Scott Effross reach the majors again. However, Boone isn’t willing to guarantee Effross a roster spot, not after nearly three years of nonstop injuries.

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / May 19

Former Yankees Prospect Undergoing Tommy John Surgery

A former New York Yankees prospect who is now a member of the Houston Astros has received some unfortunate injury news. Per The Athletic's Chandler Rome, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday that right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, which will end his 2025 season.

Marcus Stroman News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Yankees Get Excellent News on Former Cubs Starter Marcus Stroman

Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman hasn't found much success during his time with the New York Yankees. The veteran is currently on the IL with a knee injury, and it's uncertain when he'll return.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 19

A Subway Series Moment So Good Even a Yankees Legend Had to React

Max Fried’s curveball didn’t just make Juan Soto freeze on Sunday night, it turned CC Sabathia into a fanboy. In the sixth inning of the Subway Series finale, Fried dropped a curveball that seemed to fall off the table just as it crossed the plate.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Yankees Roster Shuffle Sends Veteran Pitcher to Open Market

Tyler Matzek’s brief time in the Bronx has ended, at least for now. The Yankees announced Monday that the veteran left-hander cleared waivers and has rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe Steal Hearts With Sweet Subway Series Moment

The Bronx had a few special VIPs roaming the field before Sunday night’s Subway Series finale. New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson and his kids made an appearance.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 19

New York Yankees Rookie Jorbit Vivas Made History By Working Count vs. New York Mets

The New York Yankees and New York Mets were tied 2-2 midway through the eighth inning Sunday night, setting the stage for a wild finish in the Subway Series rubber match.

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / May 19

Max Fried Joins Yankees History After Dominant Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried has entered rarefied air amidst a dominant beginning to the 2025 campaign. After a brilliant outing against the New York Mets on Sunday Night Baseball in which he allowed just two runs over six innings while striking out eight batters, Fried's ERA sits at a sparkling 1.29 for the year.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 19

Yankees LHP Elects Free Agency

A New York Yankees left-handed pitcher has opted against remaining in the organization and will now look to land with another team. The team announced on Twitter that Tyler Matzek has declined an outright assignment to the minor leagues and has instead elected free agency.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / May 19

Streaking Cody Bellinger leads Yankees into series with Rangers

As one of the moves the New York Yankees made to pivot from Juan Soto signing with the New York Mets, Cody Bellinger started off slowly. The former MVP and Rookie of the Year is heating up as Bellinger takes a 13-game hitting streak into Tuesday when the Yankees host the Texas Rangers in the opener of a three-game series.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Yankees Quietly Testing Top Prospect at New Defensive Positions

It’s too soon to project where George Lombard Jr. might ultimately land on the diamond, but the Yankees are already testing out his versatility. The 2023 first-round pick has started games at shortstop, second base, and third in the two weeks since his promotion to Double-A Somerset.

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Yankees' Aaron Judge Shares Message to Juan Soto

All's fair in love and baseball, especially when it comes to legendary rivalries like the one between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. Former Yankee Juan Soto was the subject of cacophonous boos — accompanied by a standing ovation — from the crowd at Yankee Stadium this weekend during the Subway Series.

Jasson Dominguez News / Just Baseball / May 19

Can Jasson Domínguez Break Out For the Yankees in 2025?

Jasson Dominguez, whom the New York Yankees signed as a 16-year-old back in July of 2019, is finally looking to make a big impact in pinstripes in 2025.

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / May 19

Why Mets are reportedly 'concerned' about Juan Soto after Yankees series

Soto generating more boos than RBI (zero) during a three-game series at the Yankees did little to quiet chatter about how he is and/or isn't fitting in with the Mets this spring.

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