Call him 'Lollipop Kid'! Jazz slugs go-ahead HR, gives candy jar camera time
DETROIT – Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. launched a go-ahead two-run homer Tuesday night in the sixth inning of a 4-3 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park. But it took an RBI double by catcher Austin Wells later in the sixth inning to seal the winning total for
Yankees land premier RHP prospect from Taiwan as part of '26 int'l class
The quest for adding as much talent to an organization is one that never rests. Which is why the Yankees tapped into an under-the-radar market Tuesday, coming to terms with right-hander Chien-Fan Lai, one of the premier Taiwanese prospects in the 2026 international class. The 18-year-old has been clocked as
Schlittler holds commanding lead in new Cy Young poll
While the American League Cy Young race has had a clear frontrunner for much of this season, it’s been a different story in the National League.
Boone's message to Jazz about lollipops: 'Keep having fun, but be safe'
DETROIT – It’s not exactly a Lollipopapalooza, but sucking on a lollipop on the field has created a bit of a stir for the pinstripers. Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a green lollipop in his mouth during Monday night’s 5-3 loss against the Tigers. Yankees manager Aaron Boone
What happens when errant infield cam pops up? Just rub a little dirt on it!
As usual, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was manning second base for the Yankees on Monday night. What he probably didn’t expect on top of his normal job was groundskeeping duties. During the fourth inning of the Yankees’ game at Detroit’s Comerica Park, the dirt camera near Chisholm’s position at second base
Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
Stuff there, results not in Cole's roughest outing since return
DETROIT – Detroit put the leadoff runner on in each of the first five innings Monday night at Comerica Park, and Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole quickly shut the door in the first and second. However, the Tigers scored in each of the next three innings as Cole allowed a season-high
Judge, Belli, Rice steady in ASG vote; can Jazz sneak into Phase 2?
Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters. The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani remains the leading vote-getter in the National League, while the Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement has taken over the top spot in the American League in our latest
Thrust into larger role with Yanks, Goldy proving 'he's still got it'
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Lagrange K's 2 in scoreless inning, continuing transition into 'pen
As he continues adjusting to his new role out of the bullpen, Carlos Lagrange delivered the goods on Sunday. Lagrange, the Yankees’ No. 4 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 72 overall, struck out a pair in a scoreless seventh inning Sunday. The flamethrowing righty helped preserve a narrow lead for
Rodríguez takes 'L' in cameo but will carry positives back to Minors
NEW YORK – The Reds were on Gerrit Cole’s mind, having circled this as his date to pitch. That shifted sometime this weekend, when the right-hander learned the Yankees would adjust their rotation – a nod to their current string of 16 consecutive games without an off-day. “I think it’s
Why Rice should be a 1st-time HR Derby participant
It’s always fun to have new faces in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. It certainly was last year, when a field of eight sluggers -- seven of them new to the event -- put on a show in Atlanta. All four semifinalists were in the Derby for the first time,
Yankees fourth in latest Power Rankings
This week, for most of the teams in Major League Baseball, will mark the midway point of the season. (The Orioles and Astros are just two games away from their 81st, though the Rays still have seven more to go to get there.) That sure did happen fast, didn’t it?
With no off-days until July, Yanks push Cole's start back until Monday
NEW YORK -- The Yankees have shuffled their rotation, recalling right-hander Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Sunday in place of right-hander Gerrit Cole, who is now scheduled to pitch Monday at Detroit. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced the changes after Saturday’s 10-2 loss to the Reds, coming as
Shaky Yanks defense saddles Warren with 1st loss since early May
NEW YORK – Every fifth day, the Yankees have developed an enjoyable habit: hand the ball to Will Warren, then shake hands to celebrate a victory. As veteran Paul Goldschmidt put it: “I have no idea what his stats are, but it feels like we’ve got a chance to win
Yanks activate backstop Wells; Escarra optioned
NEW YORK -- Austin Wells rejoined the Yankees for the series finale against the Reds. The club announced the move Sunday morning. Wells has been on the 10-day injured list since June 6 with cervical headaches. He has played three Minor League rehab games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, including a two-homer
How close was KAT to picking baseball over hoops? 'I wanted to be a Yankee'
While Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns was the toast of New York City on Thursday after helping lead his team to the promised land, there’s an alternate universe out there where the All-Star center hits the Canyon of Heroes celebrating a championship in an entirely different sport. In a phone interview
Iconic stance symbolizes bond between Gary and Noah Sheffield
Gary Sheffield was signing autographs after speaking at an annual youth baseball fundraiser in Greeley, Colo., this past January. Sheffield’s connection to Greeley is a deep one -- his former manager with the Padres in 1992, Greg Riddoch, hails from the Northern Colorado city and the two have remained close
How Schlittler's dad helped cultivate phenom's confidence
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Schlittler wowing everyone after 13 K's -- teammates and NBA champs alike
NEW YORK -- There was nothing complicated about Cam Schlittler’s plan on Friday night: Here comes the heat, now try and hit it. For the most part, the Reds couldn’t. The right-hander turned in one of the most overpowering performances of his young career in the Yankees’ 5-0 victory in
Day after pain was 'like a million' from foul ball, Jazz tees off for HR
NEW YORK -- Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Yankees teammates have learned that their lockers are now community spaces. On any given day, the infielder may be spotted helping himself to one of their bats, a loose-fitting pair of pants, or any T-shirt that catches his eye. At least they don’t need