New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 6 minutes ago

Yankees’ underappreciated outfielder is holding it down

While the spotlight is on Juan Soto and Aaron Judge as they vie for the MVP title next season, Yankees starting left fielder Alex Verdugo is quietly excelling in a pivotal contract year.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 48 minutes ago

Yankees' Superstar Continues to Build MVP Case With Latest Impressive Accolade

It's only June 11, but the New York Yankees feature two of the American League MVP Award favorites in their lineup. Superstar right fielder Juan Soto, who returned to the Yankees' lineup as the DH on Monday night after missing three straight games, has been impressive this season.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 1 hour ago

Yankees Linked To NL Central Duo Having Career Years In Possible Trade

The New York Yankees have been great so far this season but likely will look a little different by the time August 1st rolls around. The 2024 Major League Baseball Deadline will pass on July 30th and the Yankees arguably are the most likely team to be buyers.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / 1 hour ago

White Sox Star Pitcher Listed as Trade Candidate; Could Yankees Go After Him at Deadline?

The New York Yankees (47-21, .691) own the second-best record in Major League Baseball behind the Philadelphia Phillies (45-20, .692) and will likely be buyers once the Trade Deadline approaches.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 28 minutes ago

2024 Yankees Prospects: Week 10 minor league review

Alright, I have to give it to the young man. My concerns about his ability to make enough contact have been well-documented at this point. I’ve also developed some concerns about his ability to consistently lift the ball, and he’s already made an unfathomable 14 errors at the six.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Yankees vs. Royals: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 11

The New York Yankees (47-21) will visit the Kansas City Royals (39-28), in the second game of a four-game series, Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET. Looking to see who’s in and who’s out for the Yankees and the Royals?

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 1 hour ago

5000 Candles in the Wind

Soto back in lineup on Monday; Rizzo remains on the sidelines; where might the Yankees look to upgrade at the trade deadline; Yankees’ roster bonds over...candles?

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Yankees' Aaron Judge set to return to face Royals

The New York Yankees checked off all the boxes on their Monday to-do list. They got Juan Soto back in the lineup, managed to give Aaron Judge his first day off of the season and still beat the host Kansas City Royals 4-2.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / 6 hours ago

Yankees 4, Royals 2: Rodón cruises, Yanks take opener in KC

Rodón continued to impress as the Yanks embraced small to win the first of a four-game series against the Royals. As Ryan Ruocco put it, the “fountains [were] fountaining” tonight in Kauffman Stadium as Seth Lugo took the mound in Kansas City.

Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Carlos Rodon goes 7 strong innings as Yanks dump Royals

Carlos Rodon threw seven solid innings, leading the New York Yankees to a 4-2 win on Monday against the host Kansas City Royals. Rodon (9-2) was aided by several fine defensive plays, including a diving stop by first baseman DJ LeMahieu on Bobby Witt Jr.'s sharp grounder along the first base line in the fourth inning.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / 6 hours ago

Yankees quiet the Royals offense in a strong 4-2 win in series opener

The New York Yankees were coming off of their first series loss at home, as the Los Angeles Dodgers took the first two games of that three-game series, but after avoiding the sweep last night, they’d hope to make it two-in-a-row in Kansas City.

Alex Verdugo News / Larry Brown Sports / 9 hours ago

Alex Verdugo has one big complaint about his Red Sox tenure

Outfielder Alex Verdugo is preparing to face the Boston Red Sox for the first time as an opponent later this week, and he has only one real complaint about his tenure with the team.

After European vacation, Phillies set to face Red Sox

Red Sox can't catch break as two-time All-Star exits with knee soreness

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Trent Grisham News / The Forkball / 7 hours ago

Grisham Gets Final Word as Yankees Praise ‘Heck of a Ballplayer

In a recent showdown between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Trent Grisham, a player who has been under the radar, made a statement that left everyone amazed.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / 36 minutes ago

Former Cardinals All-Star May Be Traded; Could Yankees Get Deal Done?

While most clubs are still uncertain what their trade deadline plans will be, the New York Yankees' seem pretty obvious. New York has been arguably the best team in baseball this season and clearly will be buyers at the deadline.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 11 hours ago

Insider Says It's 'Increasingly Likely' Yankees Upgrade These Positions at Trade Deadline

The New York Yankees have looked like a team of destiny throughout the first 67 games of the regular season, but they could always get better with the trade deadline looming.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / 11 minutes ago

Yankees pitchers are embracing unusual clubhouse habit

The New York Yankees have produced one of the top pitching rotations in baseball this season, and Gerrit Cole has not even suited up for them yet. One unusual feature may be to thank for that success.

Former Cy Young winner shares return prediction for Yankees' Gerrit Cole

Aaron Judge upset with Yankees fans during series finale against Dodgers

Aaron Judge is having a better season than his MVP year

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The 'MLB rookie pitchers with the most strikeouts' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

One player makes bizarre choice for 'most overrated' colleague

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto is widely regarded as one of the best bats in all of Major League Baseball but one player seems to think that Soto gets too much admiration.

Aaron Judge upset with Yankees fans during series finale against Dodgers

Aaron Judge is having a better season than his MVP year

What this juggernaut Yankees team needs ahead of trade deadline

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / 14 hours ago

Yankees Should Prioritize Replacing Veteran First Baseman via Trade

The New York Yankees will be an intriguing team to watch as the trade deadline is fast approaching. They have the best record in the American League and they’ll look to make another move or two to help their postseason push.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 4 minutes ago

Aaron Judge upset with Yankees fans during series finale against Dodgers

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge didn't hide the fact that he was displeased with the behavior of some Yankees fans on Sunday.

Aaron Judge is having a better season than his MVP year

Former Cy Young winner shares return prediction for Yankees' Gerrit Cole

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Former Cy Young winner shares return prediction for Gerrit Cole

Former Cy Young winner shares return prediction for Yankees' Gerrit Cole

One-time Cy Young Award winner and former Somerset Patriots manager Sparky Lyle believes New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole could be close to making his 2024 MLB regular-season debut following Cole's rehab start for Somerset on Sunday.

What this juggernaut Yankees team needs ahead of trade deadline

Watch: Alex Rodriguez has self-deprecating, but funny take on Yankees potentially retiring his number

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '2023 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 16 minutes ago

Hot Yankees Prospect On Home Run Binge at Triple-A

What any Major League team hopes for when they promote a minor league player from one class to another is that they carry over the success from their last team.

Jasson Dominguez News / New York Yankees on SI / 19 hours ago

Could Yankees' Surging Top Prospect Force His Way Into Major Leagues This Season?

One of the New York Yankees' future stars is going wild. Center fielder Jasson Dominguez, who is the highest-ranked prospect in the Yankees' farm system, has dominated at the plate since his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Yankees await Juan Soto's return entering series with Royals

The New York Yankees survived one weekend without Juan Soto, and they are optimistic their star right fielder is healed. After Soto missed the series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees are hoping he will return from left forearm inflammation Monday night in the opener of a four-game series against the host Kansas City Royals.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / 3 hours ago