New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Big League Stew / 4 minutes ago

Yankees' P Nestor Cortés told by MLB his pump-fake pitch is illegal

Cortés' attempt didn't fool Andrés Giménez, who fouled off the pitch.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

Should Yankees fans trust the current bullpen?

The results have mostly been there so far, but some serious red flags stand out. After last night’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yankees have now completed 20 games this season, or a tad over 12 percent of their overall schedule.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 0 minutes ago

Yankees have seemingly decided on their starting catcher

The New York Yankees entered the 2024 season with an unresolved competition for the catcher’s position. Austin Wells showed signs of improvement toward the end of the 2023 season, with his numbers beginning to trend positively during spring training.

Juan Soto News / Sporting News / 34 minutes ago

Yankees' Juan Soto showered with MVP chants: 'It just feels amazing'

New York Yankees star OF Juan Soto put on the latest display of heroics, leading to som early MVP chants.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 43 minutes ago

1999 Yankees Diary: Paulie powers Yanks back on track

A David Cone gem and a power showcase from O’Neill snapped the Bombers’ losing streak. With an offday now behind them, the 1999 Yankees headed back to the Bronx to take on the AL West powerhouse Rangers, and were in the midst of an uncharacteristic four-game losing skid.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 3 hours ago

Yankees prospects: Trystan Vrieling carries no-no into eighth

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from April 19th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 3-9 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs LF Brandon Lockridge 0-5, RBI, 2 K SS Caleb Durbin 1-2, 2 BB CF Everson Pereira 0-4, 3 K — still whiffin’ 1B T.J.

New York Yankees News / Sporting News / 1 hour ago

Who will replace retired John Sterling as Yankees radio broadcaster?

Here's who will replace John Sterling as the New York Yankees' radio broadcaster.

DJ LeMahieu News / Pinstripe Alley / 13 minutes ago

Celebrating Sterling; LeMahieu rehab hits snag

Tributes to Sterling roll in; Volpe’s start and volatility; LeMahieu hits bump in rehab road; living history of the Yankees FanGraphs | Ben Clemens: Tributes for legendary Yankee play-by-play announcer John Sterling have poured in all week ahead of the club’s celebration of him today.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 35 minutes ago

Yankees vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20

The Tampa Bay Rays (11-10) go on the road at Yankee Stadium against the New York Yankees (14-6) at 1:05 PM ET on Saturday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Nestor Cortes Jr.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Juan Soto's star power evident early; Yanks face Rays again

The Juan Soto admiration society is growing within the New York Yankees' clubhouse and in the stands at Yankee Stadium, only heightening anticipation of his next big moment.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / 6 hours ago

Yankees 5, Rays 3: Juan big hit is all it takes

A solid Clarke Schmidt start and some timely hitting netted the Yanks a win in the series opener. Just as we all expected, Friday night at Yankee Stadium featured the Clarke Schmidt/Tyler Alexander pitching masterclass that was promised.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Yankees ride 5-run inning to victory over Rays

Juan Soto capped a five-run seventh inning by hitting a three-run homer as the New York Yankees capitalized on shoddy defense by the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-3 victory on Friday night.

DJ LeMahieu News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu ‘frustrated’ after latest injury update

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu hasn’t played in a game since March 16th in spring training after fouling a ball off his foot. And by the sounds of it, the veteran isn’t having much progress in his recovery.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 5 hours ago

Yankees’ veteran infielder has rehab assignment delayed after MRI revealed lack of healing

The New York Yankees get some poor news about their infield, as after DJ LeMahieu was expected to begin his rehab assignment today in Somerset, he instead found himself back in the Bronx.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 27 minutes ago

Insider shares free-agency updates on Yankees' Juan Soto, Mets' Pete Alonso

The Mets' Steve Cohen is MLB’s richest owner and can afford to sign both Soto and Alonso after the World Series.

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Could Mets trade both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz this summer?

Yankees star joins elite company after latest feat

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Aaron Judge's bat shows signs of awakening as Yankees host Rays

Even as the New York Yankees started quickly, Aaron Judge's bat was quiet and it was highly noticeable until their first three-game losing streak. Judge delivered his biggest hit of the season Wednesday afternoon and the Yankees are hoping it sparks a major hot streak starting with Friday's visit from the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 5 hours ago

Could a Yankees-Mets All-Star swap be looming?

Imagine a world in which the New York Mets sign Juan Soto and the New York Yankees spite-sign Pete Alonso in retaliation.

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Could Mets trade both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz this summer?

Mets' Brandon Nimmo discusses disappointing home attendance figures

Is Yankees' Aaron Judge concerned about slow start to season?

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 15 hours ago

Yankees star joins elite company after latest feat

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto reached a milestone on Wednesday.

Yankees' Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Jose Altuve passes two Hall of Famers on all-time hits list

Rangers' top pitching prospect has forgettable MLB debut

Struggling Rays reliever doesn't mince words on his shoddy outing

Red Sox place two-time Gold Glove winner on injured list

Gerrit Cole News / ClutchPoints / April 17

Yankees receive big Gerrit Cole injury update

New York Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole has been out since suffering an elbow injury during spring training. After undergoing an MRI on the injury, Cole has been working on rehabbing the elbow with a hope that he can pitch for the Yankees in 2024.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 14 minutes ago

Cubs recall two relievers from Triple-A

The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to add some fresh arms to the bullpen after their recent pair of extra-inning games taxed the relief corps.

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The 'MLB players who won ROY and MVP' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Is Yankees' Aaron Judge concerned about slow start to season?

New York Yankees All-Star slugger Aaron Judge spoke with reporters after Tuesday's 5-4 loss at the Toronto Blue Jays and discussed his slow start to the season.

Yankees' Juan Soto reportedly eyeing 'bidding war' between two teams

Guardians to acquire right-hander from Padres

Nationals OF looking like his old self

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Josh Maciejewski News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16