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Yankees JUST miss historic 3rd straight shutout after Fried's 8-inning gem

April 22, 2026

BOSTON – The Yankees are historically more well-known for their bats than their arms; it has been more than six decades since they last authored three consecutive shutouts. Max Fried’s splendid performance brought them within striking distance. Carrying a three-run lead to the mound after Amed Rosario’s first-inning homer, Fried

Will Yankees add their first alternate road uni? Players are in favor

April 22, 2026

BOSTON – Pinstripes at home, grays on the road. The Yankees’ uniform choices have remained largely consistent for decades, other than a few minor alterations. That may be about to change.

Yanks place Weathers on paternity list, recall Bird

April 22, 2026

BOSTON -- The Yankees placed left-hander Ryan Weathers on the paternity list prior to Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, recalling right-hander Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place on the roster. Weathers, 26, was not scheduled to pitch in Boston, with left-hander Max Fried

Enlivened by rivalry and rest, Stanton powers Yanks to opening win at Fenway

April 21, 2026

BOSTON – Giancarlo Stanton has always enjoyed hitting at Fenway Park, where the unique field dimensions provide an inviting target. It’s a perfect match for the slugger and his high-velocity swing, which is also one of a kind. Stanton continued his track record of impactful performances in baseball’s oldest ballpark

All rise for ... Aaron Judge, the third baseman? Not quite! 

April 21, 2026

BOSTON -- There have already been a couple of 6-foot-7 third basemen in big league history, so it wasn’t exactly unprecedented when Aaron Judge fielded batting-practice grounders on Tuesday at the hot corner. But it was difficult not to notice.

Schlittler feeding off energy of classic rivalry as he preps for hometown debut

April 21, 2026

BOSTON – There was an old-school turtleneck peeking out from underneath Cam Schlittler’s hoodie as a deep half-circle of media crowded around the young Yankees right-hander inside Fenway Park’s visitors’ clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon. Schlittler muttered an apology to locker neighbor Brent Headrick, who quickly dressed and departed, then stood

For most hitters, left-on-left is tough. Bellinger just shrugs

April 20, 2026

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Dynamic duo Judge (No. 9), Rice (8) make Yanks HR history in rout

April 19, 2026

NEW YORK – There are no more surprises with Aaron Judge, not after collecting three American League MVP awards in the past four seasons. If someone is caught off guard when the Yankees’ captain belts a first-inning homer into Monument Park, as he did on Sunday, they must not be

Yanks boost Minor League pitching depth with deal for Astros' Sanchez

April 19, 2026

NEW YORK – The Yankees added to their Minor League pitching depth on Sunday, acquiring right-handed reliever Wilmy Sanchez from the Astros in exchange for infielder Braden Shewmake. Sanchez, 22, was tied for second among Houston farmhands in saves (seven) and tied for third in appearances (46) in 2025. This

Warren ties career high with 11 K's -- but he's happy racking up grounders, too

April 18, 2026

NEW YORK – On days like these, when Will Warren’s stuff moves and his command is crisp, the Yankees’ right-hander has a choice to make. He can pitch to contact with his two-seamer, or he can go hunting for swings and misses. So, Warren was asked after tying his career

No need for nail-biting! Yanks' early outburst holds up in laugher

April 18, 2026

NEW YORK – The Yankees have spent most of their season living on the edge, leading the Majors in contests decided by two runs or fewer. It’s been a steady diet of nail-biters, prompting manager Aaron Boone to remark that “nothing comes easy” for his club. They were due for

Schlittler merely 'pretty solid'? Royals would beg to differ

April 18, 2026

NEW YORK – The plaudits in the Yankees’ clubhouse were centered around Ryan McMahon, and deservedly so after the infielder’s late two-run homer powered a victory. Cam Schlittler seemed happy to yield the spotlight to his slumping teammate. Yet early, it looked like Schlittler might be the one hoisting the

McMahon takes 'a hundred' practice swings -- then one that wins it for Yanks

April 18, 2026

NEW YORK – Mired in an early-season skid that has tested his patience, Ryan McMahon went searching for answers in the cages beneath Yankee Stadium. Out of the lineup and with time on his hands, the infielder estimated he took “probably about a hundred” extra swings on Friday evening. And

Judge, Stanton keep climbing all-time slugging ranks, but Trout has last laugh

April 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- History suggests that when Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton hit home runs in the same game, the Yankees usually win. That rule doesn’t apply when Mike Trout is in town, who authored one the greatest series ever by a visiting player in the Bronx. Judge and Stanton

Boone ejected for 1st time this season after balk call

April 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- Aaron Boone wanted an explanation. Instead, the Yankees manager left the field with an ejection, his first of the season. Boone was tossed by home-plate umpire Will Little after the eighth inning of Thursday’s 11-4 loss to the Angels at Yankee Stadium. He said he was inquiring

Yankees trusting their steady mindset

April 16, 2026

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Yanks' sartorial tributes to Jackie: Escarra's chest protector, Jazz's pants

April 16, 2026

NEW YORK – The Yankees' clubhouse was filled with fresh pinstriped jerseys hanging in each locker on Wednesday afternoon, all embroidered with Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 in Dodgers blue as Major League Baseball honored the life and legacy of the barrier-breaking legend. One Yankee showcased a customized tribute during batting

Caballero, Yanks capitalize on defensive faux pas in thrilling walk-off win

April 15, 2026

NEW YORK – This has been a blockbuster series in the Bronx, where Aaron Judge and Mike Trout have traded MVP-caliber blows, drawing awe from their teammates and even each other. And in the biggest moments, José Caballero has found his way into the spotlight.

The story of Yankee Stadium's reopening, 50 years later

April 15, 2026

NEW YORK -- Joe DiMaggio leaned against a railing, neatly clad in a sport coat, blue shirt and tie, overlooking what had once been his office: center field at the original Yankee Stadium. It hardly looked like a ballpark on that afternoon in 1974. The field was torn to bits

Weathers yields 3 HRs within 5 pitches in 1st, gets no support -- again

April 14, 2026

NEW YORK – Ryan Weathers didn’t hear it, his earbuds firmly in as he studied pregame video, but his mound demeanor was likened to “a bull in a china shop” on Tuesday – fueled by the left-hander’s max-effort delivery, which occasionally gets him into trouble. Interested observers didn’t have to

Rice sits with lefty on hill as Boone balances at-bats for Goldschmidt

April 14, 2026

NEW YORK – The excitement of a memorable victory over the Angels still lingered late on Monday when Aaron Boone found Ben Rice in the Yankees’ clubhouse with a message: He wouldn’t be in the lineup on Tuesday, but he should be ready. To Rice, watching Paul Goldschmidt start against

On comeback trail, Volpe 'most excited I’ve ever been' to play

April 13, 2026

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Schlittler dissatisfied with outing despite settling down after rocky start

April 12, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Cam Schlittler steadied his outing after a loud beginning on Sunday, but the right-hander didn’t have much time to enjoy it – not with Drew Rasmussen making swift work of the Yankees’ lineup. Schlittler struck out eight Rays at Tropicana Field, permitting three runs on seven hits

Yanks' slumping offense pressing too hard, says Judge: 'We need to simplify'

April 12, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – When Aaron Judge surveys the Yankees’ lineup, he sees each spot occupied by someone trying to be a hero. It’s an admirable quality, but it also might not necessarily be what they need right now. The Yankees absorbed their fifth consecutive defeat on Sunday, a 5-4 loss

Pair of bunts, awkward final play sink Yankees in 10th

April 11, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – José Caballero unloaded several games’ worth of frustration with emphatic celebrations on the basepaths late on Saturday, having delivered a pair of big hits to jolt the Yankees’ stalled lineup. It still wasn’t enough.