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Yankees host the Red Sox in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

The New York Yankees face the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

MLB Wild-Card Power Rankings: The 8 Teams Who Kick Off The Playoffs

Let's rank the eight wild-card teams who'll play this week for the chance to reach the Division Series.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Wild-Card Power Rankings: The 8 Teams Who Kick Off The Playoffs

Yankees and Orioles play, winner takes 3-game series

The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

MLB Playoff Predictions: Dodgers To Repeat, But Who Will They Face From AL?

Dontrelle Willis and Eric Karros share their predictions ahead of MLB's postseason.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Playoff Predictions: Dodgers To Repeat, But Who Will They Face From AL?

Ben Rice Makes Yankees History as Race for AL Home Run Title Heats Up New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice has officially entered the historic organization's record books. Rice launched his 40th and 41st home runs...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Ben Rice tops Aaron Boone's preseason prediction of 39 homers, hitting 40th and then 41st

Ben Rice has hit his 40th and 41st home runs this season, surpassing New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone's spring training prediction

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Launches 40th, 41st homers Rice went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Wednesday's 9-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Rice led off the game with a 379-foot blast off Mason Englert, his 40th homer this season, before adding his 41st in the fourth, tying Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero for the AL lead. Overall, the 27-year-old Rice is slashing .263/.362/.537 with 97 RBI, 103 runs scored and three steals across 654 plate appearances in a breakout campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

With 2 more HRs, Rice blows past Boone's forecast to tie for AL lead NEW YORK – During the Yankees’ recent trip to Phoenix, Aaron Boone leaned back behind an office desk, clearly pleased by his prognostication...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Ben Rice hits 40th and 41st homers as Yankees beat Rays 9-2 a day after Tampa Bay clinches AL East

Ben Rice hit his 40th and 41st home runs, Ryan McMahon added a grand slam while matching his career high with five RBIs and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rays' Drew Rasmussen loses no-hit bid in 7th inning on leadoff double by Heliot Ramos

Tampa Bay right-hander Drew Rasmussen lost a no-hit bid against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night when Heliot Ramos led off the seventh inning with a double

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rodón allows three hits in eight sharp innings as Yanks beat Rays 2-0 in doubleheader opener

Carlos Rodón allowed three hits in eight sharp innings and the New York Yankees prevented the Tampa Bay Rays from clinching the AL East title with a 2-0 victory in the opener of a...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Diamondbacks and Yankees meet in series rubber match

Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks take home losing streak into matchup against the Yankees

The Arizona Diamondbacks look to end their three-game home slide with a win against the New York Yankees

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Homer, triple in win Rice went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a triple, two walks, two total RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Rice has three homers during his seven-game hitting streak. The slugger has also shown a little speed at times -- he's up to four triples on the year after his three-bagger Friday. On the year, Rice is batting .264 with an .897 OPS, 39 homers, 94 RBI, 100 runs scored, 22 doubles and three stolen bases over 146 contests, building upon his breakout from 2025.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rice hits 39th homer, Cole becomes winningest No. 1 draft pick as Yanks cruise past D-backs 9-2

Ben Rice hit his 39th homer of the season, Gerrit Cole became the winningest No. 1 overall draft pick and the New York Yankees used a five-run first inning to take control early an...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge to miss most or all of rest of regular season with a right calf strain

Three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will miss most or all of the rest of the regular season after the New York Yankees announced they are placing him on the 10-day injured list because o...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Schlittler, Rice more than just most valuable Yanks, they're indispensable The two most valuable Yankees this season are a starting pitcher named Cam Schlittler, from Walpole, Mass., and Northeastern University, a s...

SEPTEMBER 18 • MLB.COM

Twins take home losing streak into matchup against the Yankees

The Minnesota Twins host the New York Yankees looking to break a three-game home skid

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Fried gets first win since April, Yankees overpower Twins 8-1 with homers by Bellinger, Jones

Max Fried earned his first victory since April 27, backed by home runs from Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones that helped the New York Yankees keep pace in the AL East race with an...

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Yankees Clinch Postseason Spot As Aaron Judge Homers For First Time Since May

Aaron Judge hit a three-run home run that capped a six-run eighth inning, and the New York Yankees clinched a postseason spot.

SEPTEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees Clinch Postseason Spot As Aaron Judge Homers For First Time Since May

Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years

Aaron Judge hit his first home run since May 24 as the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Launches 38th homer Sunday Rice went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in a 2-0 victory over the Mets on Sunday.

Impact It looked like the Yankees could be in for a big game on offense when Rice went deep to right field leading off their half of the first inning, but only one additional run was scored by either team for the rest of the contest. The long ball continued a nice September for Rice, as he's slashing .368/.467/.605 with three home runs, 10 runs and four RBI through 10 games this month. He's been one of the best hitters in the league this year, ranking ninth among qualified hitters in OPS (.884) and 13th in RBI (90) while tying for fifth in homers (38).

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

2026 MLB Power Rankings: One Reason For Optimism, Pessimism For Each Contender

We rank the 17 teams still within five games of a postseason berth and identify their strengths and weaknesses down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: One Reason For Optimism, Pessimism For Each Contender

Schlittler takes over big league ERA lead, Yanks beat Mets 2-0 to close in on postseason berth

Cam Schlittler took over the major league ERA lead, combining on a three-hitter that helped the New York Yankees close in on a record 61st postseason berth with a 2-0 win over the...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Resting up Saturday Rice isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact Rice will get a chance to rest his legs Saturday after going 3-for-4 with a home run and two additional runs scored Friday. Paul Goldschmidt will start at first place in Rice's stead, and Aaron Judge will serve as New York's DH.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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