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Ben Rice made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees during the 2024 season. He primarily played first base, but did catch in one contest. The 2025 campaign saw Rice spend various amounts of time in different roles.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 6

Yankees news: Bellinger and Rice named Silver Slugger finalists

SNY | Phillip Martínez The finalists for the American League Silver Slugger Awards were revealed on Thursday, and two Yankees will have a chance to bring home some hardware.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Yankees Make Ben Rice Announcement on Thursday

The New York Yankees had another disappointing end to their season, getting swept in the ALDS by the Tampa Bay Rays. However, if there are any positives to take from 2026, it is Ben Rice emerging as a legitimate superstar.

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The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season hits-leader by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champs' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

MLB News / On New Jersey / October 29

Pat Murphy calls out Yankees, raising intriguing Jake Bauers question

Pat Murphy didn’t hold back when discussing Jake Bauers’ former team, but could the Yankees find themselves pursuing a reunion with the World Series champion?

New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / October 28

'Fill Those Holes': Yankees’ Legend Exposes a Major Roster Problem New York Must Fix

Slugger Ben Rice launched 41 homers, first baseman Luis García Jr. hit 30, and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton logged only 24 regular-season games.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 24

New York Yankees Receive Stunning Update on Ben Rice

Ben Rice has emerged as one of the New York Yankees’ most reliable offensive forces, a left-handed slugger whose power and plate discipline have quickly made him indispensable in the lineup.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Yankees Slapped With Major Ben Rice Concern Entering Offseason

Ben Rice delivered a breakout offensive season for the New York Yankees in 2026, but his defense at first base ranked among the worst in baseball and presents a clear challenge as the club builds its roster for next year.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

If they want to be better than they were in '26, here are the changes the Yankees need to make before the 2027 season gets underway.

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

Yankees stars offer staunch support for Aaron Boone despite ALDS flop

Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out Yankees fans for booing as Rays complete ALDS sweep

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Ben Rice Makes Yankees Postseason History Despite Rays Sweep

Ben Rice produced one of the most remarkable individual performances of the 2026 postseason, accounting for 21 of the New York Yankees’ 61 total bases before the Tampa Bay Rays swept them out of the American League Division Series.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Yankees Facing Ben Rice Decision After Paul Goldschmidt’s Retirement Update

The New York Yankees season ended on a sour note on Wednesday night, falling 4-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, completing a sweep at Yankee Stadium.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 8

MLB’s Chaotic Division Series: Yankees Pay the Price for Fan Interference, Brewers Star Robs Padres, Dodgers Cruise to 3rd NLCS & More

Yesterday, Garrett Mitchell’s incredible catch to rob Manny Machado of a game-tying home run drew a fantastic quote from The Athletic MLB’s Jayson Stark.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026 HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to lead each MLB team in home runs over the course of the 2026 campaign can you name in five minutes?

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 30

Massachusetts natives Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice help Yanks defeat Red Sox

Two players from Massachusetts – Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice – played a huge role in helping the Yankees pound the Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

Payton Tolle's Game 1 start places his name next to Babe Ruth in playoff history

Red Sox vs. Yankees: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Red Sox OF Roman Anthony leaves ALWCS Game 1 due to hand soreness

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

Massachusetts native Ben Rice destroys Red Sox in Game 1

Massachusetts native Ben Rice destroys Red Sox in record-tying postseason performance for Yankees

New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice may not be allowed to go home for the holidays or many other future family gatherings if he keeps this up.

Fans rip Red Sox manager Chad Tracy after his Game 1 decision backfires

Yankees ace Cam Schlittler's curveball destroys Red Sox in Game 1

Schlittler joins exclusive Yankees club with Game 1 master class

Red Sox OF Roman Anthony leaves ALWCS Game 1 due to hand soreness

Ken Rosenthal calls for major change to MLB playoffs bracket

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 24

Ben Rice hopes to add to homer total as Yankees battle Rays

Aaron Judge said he wants to return for next week's wild-card series. Until he does come back, the slugger and the rest of the New York Yankees will be curious to see if slugger Ben Rice can homer again.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 24

Ben Rice slugs way into New York Yankees history

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice had a game to remember on Wednesday.

Ryan McMahon’s grand slam powers Yankees past Rays

Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees' playoff run

Yankees' Cody Bellinger looking to turn September surge into postseason success

Carlos Rodon reaches multiple career milestones in victory over Rays

The 'RBI leaders since 2000' quiz

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / August 23

Ben Rice’s Second-Half Struggles Have Taken Him Out of the MVP Race

Before the 2026 season, all Ben Rice seemed to be was a promise. Promises of production, improvement, and otherworldly metrics painted a picture close enough to reality for New York Yankees fans to salivate over. That’s not to say he wasn’t already productive.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 15

Yankees teammates make history in first inning of All-Star Game

The Yankees were represented extremely well in the first inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

Yankees' Ben Rice reacts to being booed during Home Run Derby

MLB power rankings at the All-Star Break

Five AL teams under the most pressure before the MLB trade deadline

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 14

Yankees' Ben Rice reacts to being booed during Home Run Derby

Rice hit just seven home runs en route to being eliminated in the first round of the competition.

Yankees' Cam Schlittler reflects on controversial All-Star Game decision

Home Run Derby takeaways: Jordan Walker wins, spoils Kyle Schwarber's big night

MLB power rankings at the All-Star Break

The 'RBI leaders since 2000' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 8

Yankees' Ben Rice dismisses big concern about Home Run Derby

Some Yankees fans voiced concerns that Rice participating in the Home Run Derby could negatively impact his swing during the second half of the season. Rice shared why he has no such worries.

Yankees make rare franchise history vs. Rays

Jazz Chisholm Jr. makes big admission about concerns amid Yankees' summer swoon

Why bounce-back performance vs. Rays was personal for Yankees' Cam Schlittler

Cam Schlittler brings ERA down to historic level in Yankees' win over Rays

The 'RBI leaders since 2000' quiz