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Rookie Paul Skenes finishes 11-3 with 1.96 ERA, retires 6 straight batters in Yankee Stadium debut
Pittsburghโs Paul Skenes ended an impressive rookie season by retiring six hitters in order, including strikeouts of New York stars Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in his Yankee Stadium debut.
Yankees win AL East title with 10-1 victory over Orioles behind Judge, Stanton and Cole
The New York Yankees won the AL East title for a first-round bye in the playoffs, dispatching the Baltimore Orioles with a 10-1 victory behind Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole.
Cole's intentional walk to Devers with no one on base after plunking Boston star sparks Red Sox
Gerrit Coleโs curious decision to intentionally walk Bostonโs Rafael Devers with no one on base while working on a no-hit bid led to a three-run fourth inning and an early exit for the New York Yankees ace.
Another blown save for Holmes drops Yankees out of AL East lead and raises questions about closer
Clay Holmes lost the feel for his sinker, his control and perhaps his job as the New York Yankees closer.
Judge hits MLB-best 48th homer, Cole allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Yankees blank Guardians 6-0
Aaron Judge hit his major-league leading 48th homer and Gerrit Cole allowed one hit in six innings to become the fourth active pitcher to reach 150 career wins as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.
Yankees and Tigers are kids for a day, mingling among Little Leaguers
The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees were like kids again as they mingled with Little Leaguers ahead of the Major League Baseball Little League Classic on Sunday night.
Domingo Germรกn getting a 2nd chance in the majors with the Pirates after flameout in New York
Domingo Germรกn is getting a second chance in the big leagues, a year after he flamed out with the New York Yankees because of behavioral issues.
Gleyber Torres pulled by Aaron Boone for lack of hustle in Yankees' 8-5 loss to Blue Jays
Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was removed from an 8-5 loss to Toronto by manager Aaron Boone for not hustling, sending a message to the clubhouse of a team that has struggled since mid-June.
Yankees honor late AP photojournalist Kathy Willens with moment of silence before game vs. Rays
The New York Yankees honored late Associated Press photojournalist Kathy Willens with a moment of silence before Fridayโs game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Yankees, Orioles both score 3 in the ninth. After all that chaos, Baltimore leads the division by 1
The Baltimore Orioles prevailed in a wild ninth inning in which each closer allowed three runs.
Benches clear in the 9th inning as the Yankees top the Orioles in a matchup of slumping contenders
Benches cleared in the bottom of the ninth inning in Baltimore after Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was hit in the helmet by a 97 mph pitch from New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes.
Ben Rice becomes 1st Yankees rookie to hit 3 homers in game in 14-4 rout of Red Sox
Ben Rice became the first Yankees rookie to homer three times in a game and drove in seven runs as New York snapped a four-game slide with a 14-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Yanks' Stanton expects to miss 4 weeks with strained hamstring, 8th time on injured list in 6 years
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton expects to miss about four weeks because of a strained left hamstring, which caused him to go on the injured list for the eighth time in six seasons.
Aaron Judge out of Yankees' lineup against Orioles, one night after getting hit on hand by pitch
Aaron Judge was out of the New York Yankeesโ lineup against the Baltimore Orioles, one night after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch.
Grisham's 3-run homer, Judge and Cabrera solo drives lift Yankees over Dodgers 6-4 to prevent sweep
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera also went deep and the New York Yankees rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to prevent a three-game sweep in a series billed as a possible World Series preview.
Juan Soto has elbow inflammation and is out of the lineup but will not go on Yankees' injured list
Yankees slugger Juan Soto has elbow inflammation and was not in the starting lineup for the first time this season when New York opened a high-profile series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yankees slugger Juan Soto exits game with left forearm discomfort, will undergo imaging Friday
Yankees slugger Juan Soto was removed from a game against the Minnesota Twins with left forearm discomfort.
Carlos Rodรณn wins 6th straight start for Yankees, putting miserable first season in New York behind
Carlos Rodรณn retired his first 16 batters and won a career-best sixth straight start, leading the Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 9-5 that stretched New Yorkโs winning streak to seven.
Cole to make at least 2 more minor league starts, on track for possible Yankees' return in June
Gerrit Cole is likely to make at least two more minor league rehabilitation starts, putting the AL Young Award winner on track for a possible return to the New York Yankeesโ rotation in mid-to-late June.
Infield fly and interference call loom large during 1st inning of Yankees-Angels game
The Yankees had the bases loaded with no outs in the first inning Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels when they were done in by an unconventional double play.
15 and counting: Yankees' starting staff sets major league record limiting runs and going at least 5
Even without last yearโs AL Cy Young Award winner, the New York Yankees starting staff has put together a run for the record books.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge ejected for first time in his career
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career when he argued a called third strike by plate umpire Ryan Blakney in the seventh inning of Saturdayโs game against the Detroit Tigers.
Mouncastle and Mateo propel Orioles to 7-2 win over Yankees in series clincher
Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo each homered and drove in two runs to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a series-deciding 7-2 victory over the New York Yankees.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone is ejected 5 pitches into a game. He says a fan berated the umpire
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected by Hunter Wendelstedt five pitches into a game against the Oakland Athletics over a remark from a fan behind the dugout aimed at the plate umpire.
John Sterling retires from Yankees broadcast booth at age 85 a few weeks into 34th season
Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling has announced his immediate retirement at age 85, a few weeks into his 34th season in New Yorkโs broadcast booth.
Juan Soto homers, Cody Poteet wins New York debut as Yankees sweep Guardians and improve to 12-3
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and Cody Poteet pitched six solid innings in his debut for New York as the Yankees won 8-2 to sweep a doubleheader over the Cleveland Guardians and continue one of the strongest starts in their storied history.
Gerrit Cole says MLB, union bickering over pitch clock sounds like 'divorced parents'
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole faulted Major League Baseball and the playersโ association for bickering over the pitch clock last weekend, comparing their behavior to divorced parents.
First an earthquake, now an eclipse. Yankees to play ball on same day as another natural phenomenon
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook New York City on Friday as the Yankees went through batting practice before their home opener.
Juan Soto soaks in fan fervor during pinstripes debut, winds up flinging bat and helmet
Juan Soto soaked in the fan fervor on his first day in pinstripes and wound up flinging his bat and helmet in response to his futility.
Jonathan Loรกisiga put on the 60-day injured list by Yankees because of strained right flexor
Right-hander Jonathan Loรกisiga was put on the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees because of a strained right flexor muscle.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone has a rule for new outfielder Alex Verdugo: One chain per game
During his time with the Boston Red Sox, Alex Verdugo frequently played with several gaudy chains bouncing around his neck.
Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is expected to begin throwing within one week after tests revealed inflammation in his right shoulder has cleared.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won't throw for 3 to 4 weeks due to elbow nerve irritation and edema
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole wonโt throw for three to four weeks because of nerve irritation and edema in his throwing elbow.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to see specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache for additional tests on right elbow
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole traveled to Los Angeles to see specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache for additional tests on his right elbow.
The Yankees have already given Yoshinobu Yamamoto a No. 18 jersey. Aaron Boone hopes he keeps it
Yoshinobu Yamamoto already has New York Yankees pinstripes with No. 18, the numeral prized by many Japanese pitchers.
In rare Yankees-Red Sox trade, outfielder Verdugo goes to New York and pitcher Weissert to Boston
The New York Yankees have made a rare trade with the rival Boston Red Sox, acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo for right-handers Greg Weissert, Richard Fitts and Nicholas Judice.
Brad Ausmus set to become Yankees bench coach for manager Aaron Boone, AP source says
A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the New York Yankees are set to hire Brad Ausmus to replace Carlos Mendoza as bench coach for manager Aaron Boone.
Steinbrenner consulted with players over whether Boone should return as Yankees manager
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says he consulted with current and former players along with staff on whether to keep Aaron Boone before deciding the New York manager will return next year.
New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source says
The New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their manager, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Yankees rookie outfielder Jasson Domรญnguez has torn elbow ligament, needs Tommy John surgery
Yankees rookie Jasson Domรญnguez has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow and needs Tommy John surgery, interrupting an impressive start to his major league career that included four home runs in his first seven games.
Jeter returns as Yankees honor 1998 team at Old-Timers' Day, Boone booed by some
Derek Jeter attended his first New York Yankees Old-Timersโ Day as New York celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 1998 team that won 125 games.
Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec wrapping up second season with Single-A Tampa
Rachel Balkovec will wrap up her second season as the Single-A Tampa manager this week at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida, where on April 8 of last year she debuted with a win as the first woman to manage the affiliate of a Major League Baseball team.
Prized prospect Jasson Domรญnguez becomes youngest Yankees player to homer in 1st big league at-bat
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone vividly remembers the poise and confidence a 16-year-old Jasson Domรญnguez displayed when he watched him take batting practice at the teamโs academy in the Dominican Republic in 2019.
Yankees' charter to Florida flown by father of New York pitcher Clarke Schmidt
The New York Yankeesโ charter flight to Florida for a three-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays had a familiar name in the cockpit.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone puts on show after getting ejected for 6th time this season
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the most of his AL-leading sixth ejection this season during a 5-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Aaron Judge has a homer and 3 hits in his 2nd game back to help the Yankees top the Orioles 8-3
Aaron Judge homered and singled twice in his second game back from the injured list and the New York Yankees topped the Baltimore Orioles 8-3.
Aaron Judge draws 3 walks after coming off injured list for Yankees at Baltimore
The New York Yankees reinstated Aaron Judge from the injured list before opening a weekend road series against the Baltimore Orioles.
Alonso has a big night and Verlander pitches the Mets past the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway Series
Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in a season-high five runs, Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 9-3 in their Subway Series opener.
Aaron Judge is in Tampa playing simulated games. The Yankees don't rule out a return this weekend
Aaron Judge is playing simulated games at the New York Yankeesโ training complex in Tampa, Florida, as he gets closer to returning from a toe injury.
Cameraman injured at Yankee Stadium by wild throw has an orbital fracture
Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson and New York manager Aaron Boone spoke Thursday with Pete Stendel, the YES Network cameraman who sustained an orbital fracture when he was hit by Hendersonโs errant throw Wednesday night.
Is MLB's pitch clock leading to better defense? Some players and coaches think so
Major League Baseball's pitch clock has made games go faster, but players and coaches believe it also is leading to better fielding.
MLB's Sarah Langs, who has ALS, honored at Yankees game on anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous speech
Sarah Langs, a beloved member of the baseball community who has Lou Gehrig's disease, was honored at Yankee Stadium on the 84th anniversary of Gehrigโs famous โluckiest man on the face of the Earthโ speech.
One month into toe injury, Aaron Judge begins hitting off a tee but says he's unable to run
One month into his recovery from a torn ligament in his right toe, Aaron Judge has started hitting off a tee but said Tuesday he is still unable to run.
Aaron Judge says toe ligament is torn and he's not ready for baseball activities
Two days after the New York Yankees said Aaron Judge possibly could start baseball activities this weekend, the slugger said he has a torn ligament in his right big toe and is not quite ready.
Wagging his finger at the Mariners, Cole stops the Yankees' 4-game skid with a 3-1 win
Gerrit Cole stared down Josรฉ Caballero and wagged a finger at the Seattle Marinersโ dugout 15 times after striking out the side in the seventh inning, a pointed response to the rookieโs repeated step-outs during the New York Yankeesโ 3-1 win that stopped a four-game losing streak.
Red Sox win 4-1, 6-2 to sweep Yankees in doubleheader and series
Alex Verdugo scored on a catcherโs interference to break a fourth-inning tie and then scored again in the fifth after reaching on a dropped popop and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 4-1 to complete a doubleheader and series sweep of their AL East archrivals.
Yankees star Aaron Judge headed to injured list for 2nd time this season
Aaron Judge is headed to the injured list for the second time this season after the New York Yankees star hurt his right toe making a spectacular catch at Dodger Stadium.
Yankees score runs in final 3 innings for 4-1 victory over Dodgers
Anthony Rizzo scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on a grounder and the New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in what was a pitchers' duel for six innings between Domingo Germรกn and Bobby Miller.
Yankees' Aaron Boone returns from 1-game suspension, hopes to avoid crossing line with umps
Yankees manager Aaron Boone returned from a one-game suspension Saturday following his third ejection in the last two weeks and said he will not stop fighting for his team but acknowledged he may need to be more mindful of not crossing a line with umpires.
Yankees' Aaron Boone suspended 1 game by MLB for conduct toward umpires
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball โfor his recent conduct toward major league umpires.โ.
Even after his latest ejection, Yankees manager Aaron Boone doesn't want robo umps
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected for the fourth time this season and second time in a four-game span when he argued with Edwin Moscoso over the umpireโs strike zone during a game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Judge's 4th hit puts Yanks ahead in 7-4 win over Reds after Hicks cut
Aaron Judge had a go-ahead single in the 10th inning for his fourth hit of the game, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 after cutting Aaron Hicks with $27.6 million on the outfielderโs contract.
Germรกn ejected, Judge booed as cheating allegations swirl around Yankees
Domingo Germรกn insisted he only had rosin on his hand, but umpire James Hoye said he felt something stickier on the fingers of the New York Yankees right-hander.
Walls tiebreaking grand slam lifts Rays over Yanks 8-7 for 4-game split
Taylor Walls hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth inning, Jose Siri caught Aaron Judgeโs fly in front of the center-field wall for the final out and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 8-7 for a four-game series split.
Yankees still unsure whether Judge will go on injured list
-Yankees captain Aaron Judge missed his third straight game with a mild hip strain, and New York wonโt decide until Monday at the earliest whether he will go on the injured list.
Germรกn leads Yankees over Twins 6-1 after sticky stuff flap
Domingo Germรกn retired his first 16 batters, staying in the game after an extensive sticky substance check by umpires, leading the New York Yankees over the Twins 6-1.
MLB ump Vanover still in hospital after hit in head by throw
Major League Baseball umpire Larry Vanover remained hospitalized after being hit in the head with a relay throw during Wednesdayโs game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.
MLB game times cut 30 minutes, steals double under new rules
Major League Baseballโs average game time dropped by 30 minutes during the first four days this season, stolen bases doubled and batting average increased by 16 percentage points from last yearโs opening weekend.
Stanton goes deep, Judge also backs Brito as Yanks blank SF
Giancarlo Stanton smashed a titanic home run, Aaron Judge also went deep and Jhony Brito won his major league debut as the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0.
Carlos Rodรณn, newly shaved, puts on Yankees pinstripes
Carlos Rodรณn appeared without beard at a Yankee Stadium news conference, a day after his $162 million, six-year contract was announced, complying with the team grooming rules.
Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year
Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians and Buck Showalter of the New York Mets have been voted Managers of the Year, improving the already sparkling resumes of both veteran baseball leaders.