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Trey Yesavage outduels Cam Schlittler in marquee matchup as Blue Jays top Yankees 2-1

Trey Yesavage outpitched Cam Schlittler in a marquee matchup between young aces, and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the New York Yankees 2-1

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Secures sixth hold Tuesday Bird notched a hold against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, striking out one batter and hitting one over a scoreless and hitless two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Bird entered in the seventh inning with New York ahead 5-3. He retired the first two batters he faced before hitting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a pitch. Bird was pulled after the HBP, and Guerrero was ultimately stranded. Bird has given up just two earned runs while recording an 8:3 K:BB over his past 11 appearances spanning 8.1 innings. He's been in the high-leverage mix with five holds over that span.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankees get homers from Rice and McMahon, hold off Blue Jays 5-4 in 90-degree heat

Ben Rice hit a two-run homer that broke a fifth-inning tie and the New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night in the Bronx

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taylor's 3-run homer in 9th and Benge's bouncer in 10th rally Mets past Yankees 7-6 to take 2 of 3

Tyrone Taylor tied the score with a three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth inning, rookie Carson Benge hit a game-ending bouncer in the 10th an...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

MLB Roundtable: Subway Series, White Sox's Outlook, And A Dodgers Dilemma

Looking at how the Yankees and Mets can both improve. Plus, are the White Sox a playoff team?

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Roundtable: Subway Series, White Sox's Outlook, And A Dodgers Dilemma

Rice, Caballero homer to overcome Alonso's drive, Yankees beat Orioles 7-2 for 11th win in 13 games

Ben Rice and José Caballero homered, Will Warren won his third straight start and the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home r...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Wells hits go-ahead homer in 7th and Yankees beat Astros 8-3 to extend winning streak to 8 games

Austin Wells hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Houston Astros

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Yanks place Weathers on paternity list, recall Bird BOSTON -- The Yankees placed left-hander Ryan Weathers on the paternity list prior to Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, r...

APRIL 22 • MLB.COM

Summoned to big leagues The Yankees recalled Bird from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Impact He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Ryan Weathers, who was placed on the paternity leave list. Bird has given up six runs over seven innings at the big-league level this season, though that's come with a 9:1 K:BB. He will likely be sent back down later this week when Weathers returns.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees could've replaced Jake Bird with 102-mph ex-Red Sox reliever from Triple-A | Sporting News New York had a few options, but the right-hander stands out.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees option Jake Bird to Triple-A affiliate following shaky outing | Sporting News The Yankees have made a roster move on Tuesday following a shaky bullpen appearance from Jake Bird.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees to recall 3.78 ERA reliever to take Jake Bird's MLB roster spot | Sporting News The Yankees are making a bullpen change a few weeks into the season.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mike Trout vs. Aaron Judge turns into starry slugfest of 3-time MVPs as Yankees edge Angels 11-10

Mike Trout and Aaron Judge turned their baseball game into a heavyweight slugfest Monday night, each hitting two home runs at Yankee Stadium

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Aaron Judge, Mike Trout Each Homer Twice, But Yankees Come Out On Top

Aaron Judge and Mike Trout each homered twice as the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees combined for 21 runs.

APRIL 14 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Judge, Mike Trout Each Homer Twice, But Yankees Come Out On Top

Bumped to Triple-A Bird was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Bird was touched up for three runs on four hits over one inning Monday night, which marks the second time in his last four appearances that he's surrendered three runs. The Yankees have yet to announce a corresponding move but will likely bring up a fresh arm ahead of Tuesday's clash.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pauley's go-ahead, 2-run double in 4-run 8th lifts Marlins over Yankees 7-6

Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 to stop New York’s four-game winning streak

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

The Early Bird: Jake Bird arrives for Yankees' home opener even before players' entrance opens

Jake Bird arrived at 8:15 a.m., more than five hours before the start of his first game in pinstripes for the New York Yankees

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

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...

MARCH 29 • FOX SPORTS

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

Dark Horse Pitcher Who Could Make Yankees Roster Jake Bird had a less than inspiring 2025 season with the New York Yankees, if you could even call it a season, but that could all change thi...

FEBRUARY 23 • SI.COM

Agrees to deal with Yankees Bird signed a one-year contract with the Yankees to avoid arbitration Thursday.

Impact The official terms of the deal haven't been announced, but this was Bird's first year of arbitration eligibility. He closed the season with the Yankees, though he was at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the final two months of the campaign.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Judge returns to the lineup at DH as the Yankees wait for clarity on his throwing arm

Aaron Judge is back in the lineup as the designated hitter for the New York Yankees following a 10-day stint on the injured list with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Yankees demote struggling RHP Jake Bird to minors Deadspin | Yankees demote struggling RHP Jake Bird to minors

AUGUST 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Yankees option Deadline acquisition Jake Bird to Triple-A The Yankees optioned right-handed reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, just five days after acquiring him from t...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Rangers Walk-Off Struggling Yankees, Narrow Wild Card Gap

The Rangers beat the Yankees with a massive walk-off homer, Lars Nootbar made a rally-killing catch, the Blue Jays left a crater where the R...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Rangers Walk-Off Struggling Yankees, Narrow Wild Card Gap

Optioned to Triple-A The Yankees optioned Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Impact Bird has yielded seven runs (six earned) over two innings in three appearances since being acquired by the Yankees at the trade deadline. He'll likely get another opportunity later this season, but Bird's struggles date back to mid-June, so he'll try to iron out his issues in the minors.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Trey Yesavage outduels Cam Schlittler in marquee matchup as Blue Jays top Yankees 2-1

Yankees get homers from Rice and McMahon, hold off Blue Jays 5-4 in 90-degree heat

Taylor's 3-run homer in 9th and Benge's bouncer in 10th rally Mets past Yankees 7-6 to take 2 of 3

MLB Roundtable: Subway Series, White Sox's Outlook, And A Dodgers Dilemma

Rice, Caballero homer to overcome Alonso's drive, Yankees beat Orioles 7-2 for 11th win in 13 games

Wells hits go-ahead homer in 7th and Yankees beat Astros 8-3 to extend winning streak to 8 games

Mike Trout vs. Aaron Judge turns into starry slugfest of 3-time MVPs as Yankees edge Angels 11-10

Aaron Judge, Mike Trout Each Homer Twice, But Yankees Come Out On Top

Pauley's go-ahead, 2-run double in 4-run 8th lifts Marlins over Yankees 7-6

The Early Bird: Jake Bird arrives for Yankees' home opener even before players' entrance opens

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

Aaron Judge returns to the lineup at DH as the Yankees wait for clarity on his throwing arm

Last Night in Baseball: Rangers Walk-Off Struggling Yankees, Narrow Wild Card Gap