New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Pulls a Friendly Fake-Out on MLB Insider

When it comes to baseball scoop wars, few are better plugged in than MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. No one is more interest in MLB insider news than baseball managers. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is no exception. So, on Monday, Boone was clearly in his element when he had a chance to scoop Morosi - and everyone else.

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Texas Rangers hire former MLB All-Star to revitalize struggling offense

The Texas Rangers are looking to make a change before things get out of hand this season.

Three things that need to go right for Yankees to stay in first place

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each AL team

Will 2025 be the last season for these 20 MLB stars?

The 'MLB managers with multiple 100+ win seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 5

Gerrit Cole Explains Why He's Now Returned to Yankees Dugout

New York Yankees fans saw something on Sunday for the first time all season; Gerrit Cole was in the dugout for a game. It wasn't in the manner this organization

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe returns to lineup after one-game shoulder injury absence

New York Yankees starting shortstop Anthony Volpe received a major update after suffering a recent injury scare. While the reigning Pennant winners are off to an uneven start, they are still in first place in the AL East.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Aaron Boone’s brother lands MLB hitting coach job

Another member of the Boone family has ascended to a prominent dugout position. The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that they have hired Bret Boone to serve as their new hitting coach.

DJ LeMahieu News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Yankees Reveal DJ LeMahieu Could Return Sooner Than Expected

DJ LeMahieu, sidelined since spring training with a left calf strain, could be back in the New York Yankees lineup as soon as this weekend, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters. The veteran is making strides in his rehabilitation and could rejoin the Yankees during their upcoming West Coast trip, Boone said.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Yankees Starter Nears a Crucial Test in Injury Comeback

New York Yankees starter Marcus Stroman may be closing in on a return to game action. The right-hander, who has been sidelined since April with right knee discomfort, threw another bullpen session Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. If all goes well with his recovery in the next few days, Stroman could face live hitters later this week.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Yankees Ace Breaks Silence Following Season-Ending Surgery

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitches every night – in his mind. That is what the injured right-hander told reporters Monday when he spoke to the media for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in March.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / May 5

Yankees Star Cody Bellinger Reveals What He's Doing With His Milestone Baseball

The New York Yankees lost on Sunday to secure their second straight series defeat. Just like their previous set against the Baltimore Orioles, the Yankees couldn't win the rubber match in the finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, putting their record at 19-15 which gives them a two-game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the AL East.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe's Return After Injury Scare

Anthony Volpe is back in the Yankees' lineup Monday night against the Padres, just two days after a shoulder scare that had the team holding its breath. The shortstop exited Saturday’s game against the Rays after diving for a grounder and feeling a “pop” in his left shoulder.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Yankees Warned 'Below Average' Area 'Must Change' Amid 2-Game Skid

The New York Yankees are currently on a two-game losing streak heading into a new MLB week on Monday, May 5. They've also lost five of their last 10 games, but have managed to maintain a 2.0-game lead over the rival Boston Red Sox in the AL East.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 5

New York Yankees Rise One Spot in Power Rankings Despite Under .500 Week

The New York Yankees are the only team over .500 in their division. The Yankees are 19-15 to begin the year and in first place in the American League East.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 5

New York Yankees Face Brutal Pitching Matchups in Series Against Red Hot Padres

The New York Yankees will try to bounce back this week starting on Monday night from an ugly series loss over the weekend to the Tampa Bay Rays. It's a second consecutive dropped series to an inferior divisional opponent after losing two out of three last week to the Baltimore Orioles as well.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / May 5

Yankees could pursue intriguing Cardinals infielder to fill injury hole

The New York Yankees suffered yet another injury blow to their team over the weekend, as second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be out for at least 4-to-6 weeks with an oblique tear.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 5

New York Yankees' INF Prospect's Big Weekend: MLB Debut and Kudos from Aaron Judge

Jorbit Vivas had a weekend he’ll never forget. After finally making his major league debut with the New York Yankees following 601 minor league games, Vivas checked off some other firsts from his weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / May 5

Three things that need to go right for Yankees to stay in first place

The Yankees sit atop the American League East through 34 games, but they are not running away with it by any means.

Yankees fan makes amazing catch with his eyes covered

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'Multiple 50 home run seasons' quiz

George Lombard Jr. News / Sportscasting / May 5

Yankees’ Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. Soars to Double‑A Somerset

New York Yankees Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. has been promoted to Double-A at just 19 years of age. At 19, George Lombard Jr. has already rewritten the script for a typical minor‑league prodigy.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 5

New York Yankees Promote Top Prospect, a Teen Phenom Who Has Dominated at High-A

Teams in the South Atlantic League won’t be sorry to see George Lombard Jr. go. Lombard, 19, is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the top prospect in the New York Yankees farm system and the No.

Max Fried News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Analyzing the Early Dominance of New Yankees Ace Max Fried

Don’t look now, but the New York Yankees could have a possible Cy Young winner brewing. Left-handed pitcher Max Fried has been sizzling in his 2025 campaign, and continues to dominate. The Yankees bats have been recognized, led by slugger Aaron Judge, who was awarded the American League Player of the Month for March and April 2025.