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7 Calls Overturned by ABS as Aaron Judge, Yankees Sweep Giants

Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day to nearly the same left-field spot, Ben Rice hit a two-run double in the third inning, and the...

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

7 Calls Overturned by ABS as Aaron Judge, Yankees Sweep Giants

Ben Rice hits two-run double, giving Yankees 2-0 lead over Giants

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB on FOX's Saturday Slate Preview: Yankees-Giants, Twins-Orioles, Royals-Braves

Answering big questions ahead of Saturday's MLB on FOX slate, including Yankees-Giants.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB on FOX's Saturday Slate Preview: Yankees-Giants, Twins-Orioles, Royals-Braves

Yankees make wild Paul Goldschmidt, Ben Rice lineup decision | Sporting News It's just game two.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not facing lefty Rice is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

Impact After going 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Wednesday, Rice will take a seat Friday afternoon against southpaw Robbie Ray. Paul Goldschmidt will draw the start at first base.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Ben Rice forms perfect partnership with Ben's Original rice | Sporting News There might not be a better player-to-sponsor partnership in sports.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

New York Yankees could cut ties with youngster for Ben Rice reason | Sporting News Has Rice shown enough?

MARCH 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aaron Boone's latest Spring Training update on Ben Rice will confuse Yankees fans | Sporting News This seems like a decision the organization has already made.

MARCH 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Batting Average Player Props: Best Over/Under Future Bets for 2026 | Deadspin.com MLB betting picks for batting average props including Ben Rice, Daylen Lile, Hunter Goodman and Nick Kurtz.

MARCH 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Yankees bold predictions from ESPN impact Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, Gerrit Cole, Ryan Weathers | Sporting News New York has a big season ahead.

MARCH 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Swats first spring homer Rice went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win against the Red Sox.

Impact Rice belted a run-scoring double in the third inning and capped the scoring in the game with a 412-foot solo shot in the fifth. The slugger is enjoying a nice spring, slashing .400/.471/.667 with four RBI through five games. Rice is slated to work as the Yankees' primary first baseman this season and should also see some time at catcher and DH.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Ben Rice falls short of top 10 MLB first basemen ranking | Sporting News Rice is an up-and-coming star.

FEBRUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rice seeks more swings against southpaws this spring DUNEDIN, Fla. – Ben Rice wants as many at-bats as he can get against left-handed pitching this spring, believing those extra battles will he...

FEBRUARY 24 • MLB.COM

The questions the Yankees must answer to complete roster — with Ben Rice, Anthony Volpe wrinkles When it comes to the configuration of their positional group, the Yankees have many ways they could go and potentially many decisions to mak...

FEBRUARY 24 • NYPOST.COM

The hurdles Ben Rice is looking to get past to unlock his limitless Yankees potential The Yankees have been criticized for running back almost the same roster this year that fell short in the ALDS last October, but that often...

FEBRUARY 19 • NYPOST.COM

Yankees' Ben Rice gets shout out in A Boogie Wit da Hoodie's new song lyrics | Sporting News This is a crossover you may not have been expecting.

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees' Ben Rice dealing with minor injury after sleeping on his neck wrong | Sporting News This is an odd way for Rice to miss some camp work before Spring Training.

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler dealing with back inflammation, lat issue, will skip bullpens

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is managing back inflammation and a lat problem, and he is easing off bullpen work

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

NY Yankees clarify Ben Rice's role following Paul Goldschmidt re-signing The New York Yankees addressed their team plans following Paul Goldschmidt’s re‑signing, providing clarity on roster expectations for Ben Ri...

FEBRUARY 12 • BOLAVIP.COM

Will still get regular reps vs. LHP Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Rice will play regularly against lefties in addition to righties this season, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The Yankees re-signed Paul Goldschmidt last week, giving Rice a potential road block to everyday playing time at first base. However, while the right-handed-hitting Goldschmidt will be given starts against lefty hurlers, the left-handed-swinging Rice is still expected to see plenty of action versus southpaws. Boone also noted that Rice could see a little playing time at catcher on days Goldschmidt starts at first base.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Ben Rice first base decision vs. Paul Goldschmidt made clear by MLB insider | Sporting News New York has options at a lot of positions.

FEBRUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How Goldy, Rice could both fit on Yanks' 2026 squad TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees believe Ben Rice’s offensive production will continue to trend upward in his second full big league season, includ...

FEBRUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Gets company at 1B in Goldschmidt Rice is slated to be the Yankees' primary first baseman in 2026, but Paul Goldschmidt -- who the team re-signed Friday -- is expected to frequently start at the position against le...

Impact Yankees manager Aaron Boone said back in December that he expects Rice to play "a lot" against lefties this season, but New York's decision to bring Goldschmidt -- who posted a standout .981 OPS against southpaws last year -- back into the fold complicates matters. Still, it doesn't necessarily mean that Rice will always sit against left-handed starters; for those games, he could frequently move behind the plate to give fellow lefty-hitter Austin Wells a break, and Rice may also be given turns at DH. With that in mind, fantasy managers need not downgrade Rice's outlook significantly, as Boone figures to get his bat into the lineup on a near-everyday basis as long as he's hitting well (particularly against lefties). For those who roster Rice in dynasty and keeper leagues, the signing of Goldschmidt -- which may prompt Rice to spend more time behind the plate -- may end up being a good thing if it means Rice is able to attain catcher eligibility beyond 2026.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

We know how Ben Rice will be impacted by Yankees signing Paul Goldschmidt | Sporting News This is a good combination.

FEBRUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $4 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

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7 Calls Overturned by ABS as Aaron Judge, Yankees Sweep Giants

Ben Rice hits two-run double, giving Yankees 2-0 lead over Giants

MLB on FOX's Saturday Slate Preview: Yankees-Giants, Twins-Orioles, Royals-Braves

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler dealing with back inflammation, lat issue, will skip bullpens

Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $4 million, 1-year contract, AP source says