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Yankees place hard-throwing reliever on 15-day IL with hip injury

Nick Burdi was one of the Yankees’ hardest-throwing relievers, earning a job out of Spring Training after firing some impressive innings. The fastball-slider combination was devastating from his obscure arm slot, but they’ll have to manage without him in the meantime as he’s being placed on the 15-day IL for right hip inflammation.

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Yankees' DJ LeMahieu suffers another setback with foot injury

New York Yankees 3B DJ LeMahieu is dealing with another setback in regards to his foot injury.

Clarke Schmidt News / Pinstripe Alley / 40 minutes ago

Clarke Schmidt’s surprising handedness reversal

The Yankee righty’s performance has been a 180 of last season’s in one key area. Will that trend continue tonight? Last year was a tale of two seasons

New York Yankees News / Sporting News / 2 hours ago

Yankees prospect turns unreal double play leaving MLB fans astounded

New York Yankees prospect Roc Riggio turned an incredible double play, leaving MLB fans astounded.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 42 minutes ago

Are the Yankees actually good at player development? (Part 4)

What I’m especially encouraged by is how the Yankees seem to be teaching sequencing depending on the handedness of the batter. Thanks to a piece from my Baseball Prospectus colleague Jarrett Seidler a few years back, I became enlightened about how pitchers should sequence depending on the handedness of the batter.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / 2 hours ago

New York Yankees Star Juan Soto’s Production Hits Elite List Level

Juan Soto, the New York Yankees’ standout, defies conventional labels in baseball. While not typically regarded as a batting average specialist, his career average stands at a robust .286.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 26 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

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / 58 minutes ago

God help me, I’ve ranked all 142 John Sterling home run calls

“The Cisco Kid rides again!” Pure Quality: 4; Pure Sterling: 4; Did I snort?: No SCORE: 8 (E) Was always fond of this one and Cervelli in general! Now that we’re entering delving outside the Top 30 though, we’re going to try to keep the comments succinct and off the cuff.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 46 minutes ago

Yankees vs. Rays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, April 19, 2024

Amed Rosario will look to extend his 10-game hitting streak when the Tampa Bay Rays (11-9) take on the New York Yankees (13-6). The Yankees are listed as -162 favorites on the moneyline for the contest, which starts at 7:05 PM ET Friday, live on BSSUN from Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / 9 minutes ago

Yankees can get incredible value from outfielder before inevitable departure in free agency

When the New York Yankees acquired Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, they anticipated he would become their starting left fielder for the 2024 season.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 6 hours ago

Yankees vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – April 19

The Tampa Bay Rays (11-9) begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees (13-6) with a Friday matchup at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / 3 hours ago

Yankees prospects: Warren rights the ship with quality start

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from April 18th. Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 8-4 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs SS Caleb Durbin 1-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 2 K CF Everson Pereira 3-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R — mashing his way into some prospect re-ranking 1B T.J.

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 / The Forkball / 4 hours ago

Honored Yankees Radio Announcer John Sterling Retires with the Most Memorable Baseball Calls

John Sterling, the “Voice of the New York Yankees”, announced his immediate retirement Monday after 36 seasons with the Yankees. At 85 years old, he called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 post-season games.

Aaron Judge News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Aaron Judge’s ‘dawg’ message after Yankees comeback vs. Blue Jays will fire up fans

The New York Yankees have been one of the hottest teams in the MLB to start the 2024 campaign, and they have been getting their wins in a variety of ways.

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

MLB News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Yankees' 4-run 9th denies Blue Jays series sweep

Aaron Judge singled in the go-ahead runs in a four-run ninth inning and the visiting New York Yankees rallied to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 18 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

Aaron Judge 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