One pitch costs 'frustrated' Rodón as Yankees drop rubber match
NEW YORK – It was the sixth inning on Sunday and Carlos Rodón stood on the mound, baseball resting in his glove, as the Yankees discussed their plan against hot-hitting Jung Hoo Lee. All day long, an electric slider had been the left-hander’s favorite weapon, but the last one he
Here is each team's best promotional giveaway in 2025
Mark your calendars, baseball fans -- and avid collectors. All 30 teams have extensive promotional schedules lined up for the 2025 season. The giveaways range from bat-flipping bobbleheads to basketball jersesy to, yes, even cribbage boards. In fact, there are so many must-have giveaways that it may be a little
Stroman on IL with left knee inflammation; Schmidt in line to return
NEW YORK – The Yankees placed right-hander Marcus Stroman on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation prior to Saturday’s game against the Giants at Yankee Stadium. Stroman underwent testing after recording just two outs in the Yanks’ 9-1, rain-shortened loss to San Francisco on Friday, a start in
Yankees Magazine: Jasson Domínguez a work in progress
When Cody Bellinger showed up at Yankees camp, he was one of four former MVPs in the room. It was easy to be awed by the sheer level of talent around him. But Bellinger also was amazed by the player whose locker was next to his, a guy with just
MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well
A new season is upon us, and MLB.TV – the best way to watch every out-of-market game all season long – has never been better. That’s because MLB.TV is now giving you even more baseball with the addition of 24/7 access to MLB Network (available in U.S. only). Here is
No. 2 prospect Jones launches pair of homers at Double-A
The Minor Leagues are in full swing now and that means players on both sides of the ball are starting to put things together. The list of Sunday's top performers includes a top 15 prospect who reached safely all weekend, batters who went deep twice and hurlers racking up big
Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
Belli, Yanks' bats snap out of slump: 'That was big-time'
NEW YORK – Cody Bellinger’s early returns with the Yankees have been a bit “disjointed,” as manager Aaron Boone put it on Saturday, with the new arrival’s first road trip having been interrupted by a sore lower back and a funky order of room-service chicken wings. That may all be
Stroman can't escape 1st, goes for tests on left knee
NEW YORK – Marcus Stroman trudged toward the first-base dugout in the first inning on Friday night, his early exit accompanied by a chorus of boos. The Yankees’ starting pitching was lauded as perhaps baseball’s best coming into this season, but it has become an area of concern. Other than
Sights set on next championship, Cashman chats Yanks, 2,500th win as GM
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Schmidt throws four scoreless innings in second rehab start
The Yankees could receive a vital pitching reinforcement soon. Sidelined to begin the year with right rotator cuff tendinitis, Clarke Schmidt made his second rehab start for Double-A Somerset on April 10, tossing four scoreless innings with four strikeouts, no walks and four hits allowed. He threw 61 pitches, 45
Here are the most stacked MiLB clubs -- one for each organization
The Minor Leagues are in full swing with Triple-A circuits two weeks into their seasons and Double-A, High-A and Single-A leagues a week into theirs. That means plenty of great baseball to watch, either in person or via MiLB.TV, which streams games for 117 of the 120 full-season affiliates.
The Flaherty-Fried high school reunion doesn't disappoint, with 20 combined K's
DETROIT -- As Max Fried made the long walk across Comerica Park’s outfield towards center field Wednesday afternoon to begin his pregame warmup routine, the Yankees left-hander caught a glimpse of high-school teammate Jack Flaherty doing the same on the Tigers side. They’d seen each other in their Major League
'Dripping in humility': From leadoff to leader, Goldschmidt boosting Yanks
DETROIT – First baseman Paul Goldschmidt has made a big impact in the early stages of his first season with the Yankees. He’s leading New York with a .383 batting average after Wednesday’s 4-3 win over the Tigers, and he has been one of the club’s most dependable players and
No. 4 prospect Hess fans 9 in scoreless start at High-A
A number of baseball's best prospects broke through on Wednesday after a quiet opening weekend, including a pair of Top 100 prospects at Double-A. A lightning-quick effort at High-A was one for the ages while a Triple-A slugger continues to establish himself as one of the top young power hitters
Yanks have no answers for Skubal: 'He won that Cy Young for a reason'
DETROIT -- Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal had it all going against the Yankees in New York's 5-0 loss on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park. He dropped back in his delivery, and served up a steady stream of frustrating pitches over six scoreless innings. Yankees veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco gave up
Former Yanks reliever Octavio Dotel dies at 51
Octavio Dotel, the well-traveled right-hander who pitched parts of 15 Major League seasons with 13 teams, was among more than 50 people killed in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday. Dotel, 51, was reportedly trapped under rubble at the Jet Set club in Santo
Yanks' bats go cold in the snow behind Rodón
DETROIT – The Yankees brought the most productive offense in the Majors into Monday afternoon’s 6-2 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park. The Bombers had set the MLB record with 25 homers in their first eight games, and their 8.4 runs per game were easily the most in either
11 players putting up early MVP numbers
Needless to say, MVP Awards are not won (or lost) in the first two weeks of the season. Remember 2024? Aaron Judge didn’t really get things going until May. Yes, sensational starts can fizzle out quickly. Cold April slumps are forgotten when the weather, and the bats, heat up. But
Young Yankees star trying out new side hustle: food influencer
PITTSBURGH – Becoming a food influencer was probably not on Austin Wells’ list of goals for the season. But the Yankees’ catcher flexed his versatility this past weekend, launching an Instagram account dedicated to reviewing breakfast burritos: @wells.ranked.burritos.
Warren struggles as Yanks face decision on rotation
PITTSBURGH – The Yankees have an important decision to make regarding their pitching staff, as right-hander Clarke Schmidt is targeting an April 15 or 16 return to the big leagues after having pitched well in his first Minor League rehab start this weekend. To accommodate Schmidt’s return, their choices figure
The first Power Rankings of the regular season
We're now about a week-and-a-half removed from Opening Day. Some teams are off to hot starts, some off to the exact opposite, and it's still a little too early to draw too many big conclusions. But that doesn't mean we can't take a snapshot of where things stand. It's time
Grisham stepping up with regular ABs, homers twice in Yanks' romp
PITTSBURGH – Trent Grisham entered this year understanding his role, which he describes as “being ready every day,” whether he starts or comes off the bench. The Yankees outfielder is benefiting from seeing his name in the lineup more frequently. Grisham continued his hot start on Saturday, homering twice and