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NEW YORK YANKEES 94-68 · 2025 2ND IN AL EAST
94-68 · 2025 2ND IN AL EAST
First one in the books: Fried beats Bucs as Yanks take opener PITTSBURGH -- The ink had scarcely dried on Max Fried's record-setting contract this past December, and the left-hander was being guided thr...
Yankees Manager Provides Injury Updates on Key Bullpen Members New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided updates on two of the team’s injured relief pitchers.
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Bottom of Yankees lineup sparks red-hot offense in win over Pirates Turns out the Yankees do not need the long ball to put up a crooked number. Especially when the bottom of the order is consistently cleaning...
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Every Single MLB Team Ordered Torpedo Bats Within Days of Yankees' Home Run Outburst Every team wants their hands on the torpedo bats.
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Aaron Judge's home run pace, explained: How Yankees superstar is ahead of everyone in MLB history | Sporting News No one has ever had a better power-hitting start to an MLB season than Aaron Judge.
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Judge matches Ruth with 321 homers in first 1,000 Yankees games in 9-4 win over struggling Pirates
Aaron Judge marked his 1,000th game by hitting his sixth homer of the season and the New York Yankees beat Pittsburgh 9-4 in the Pirates’ home openerAPRIL 4 • Associated Press
Judge's latest blast adds even more history to his torrid '25 start PITTSBURGH -- Aaron Judge continues to crush at a historic pace, celebrating his 1,000th career game by belting a two-run homer in the Yanke...
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Cooper Hummel - Joins Yanks on MiLB deal Hummel signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Hummel was designated for assignment by the Astros before the start of the season, but he elected to become a free agent after clearing waivers and will now get another opportunity with the Yankees. The 30-year-old has experience at catcher, first base and the corner outfield positions, giving him a better chance at being promoted to the Bronx at some point, though he carries just a .531 OPS across 235 career plate appearances in the majors.
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Yankees announcer chides team's fans for vulgar Juan Soto chant after he left for Mets
Michael Kay was not fond of Yankees fans chanting a vulgarity Thursday night toward Juan Soto, who left the Yankees for the Mets in free age...APRIL 4 • FOXNEWS.COM
Fogel throws emotional first pitch during Pirates' home opener PITTSBURGH -- A heartwarming moment during on-field festivities before the Pirates’ home opener against the New York Yankees at PNC Park on...
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Yankees Superstar Aaron Judge Joins MLB Legend With Historic Start To Season New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has joined some elite company with his historic start to the season.
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Yankees vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 5
Preview the April 5 matchup between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.APRIL 4 • Data Skrive
As fan angst bubbles up, the struggling Pirates are trying to stay the course
The baseball season is a week oldAPRIL 4 • Associated Press
Walk-offs, no-hitters and a kayak: Most exciting MLB bobblehead night performances
Bobblehead night is a chance for the greats to show off, and these players, including Shohei Ohtani, accepted that challenge.APRIL 4 • FOX SPORTS
Yankees' Superstar Offseason Acquisition Will Miss a Game With Back Injury The New York Yankees will be without their superstar outfielder due to a recent back injury, though the move seems precautionary.
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Yankees Announce Slugger Scratched With Back Issue The Yankees are being cautious but not overly concerned with Cody Bellinger.
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Angels Star Sends Message on Yankees' New Bats The New York Yankees remain a topic of discussion.
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Pirates owner Bob Nutting talks opening day, fan frustration, Paul Skenes and more Pirates owner Bob Nutting spoke with the Post-Gazette and other local media ahead of Friday’s home opener against the Yankees, with topics r...
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One Yankees Slugger is Out of Friday's Lineup Against Pirates Yankees slugger taken out of Friday’s lineup.
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Cody Bellinger - Nursing back stiffness Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Bellinger is dealing with back stiffness but could be available off the bench Friday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
Impact Bellinger's back started to tighten up on him Thursday and Boone wanted to give the 29-year-old a day off after the flight into Pittsburgh. It sounds like he could return to the Yankees' lineup as soon as Saturday.
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Yankees could solve biggest problem with blockbuster trade for $260 million star | Sporting News The New York Yankees have a need at third base. After neglecting to address it in the offseason, they could finally make amove before the tr...
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Tyler Matzek - Nearing rehab assignment Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Matzek (oblique) is close to beginning a minor-league rehab assignment and should be ready by the end of April, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact Matzek inked a minor-league deal with the Yankees in February but suffered a strained oblique during Grapefruit League play on Feb. 25. The 34-year-old left-handed reliever missed all of 2023 recovering from Tommy John surgery and pitched just 10 innings in the big leagues with Atlanta last season, turning in a 9.90 ERA and 10:3 K:BB across 11 regular-season appearances.
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Scott Effross - Suffers setback with hamstring Effross suffered a setback with his strained hamstring and remains in a holding pattern with his recovery, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
Impact Effross suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in his first appearance of the spring back on Feb. 25 and remains without an official timetable for his return. He's yet to advance to facing hitters. The 31-year-old right-hander pitched just 3.1 innings in the big leagues with the Yankees last season, registering a 5.40 ERA and 2:2 K:BB across three regular-season appearances.
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Yankees Pitcher Had Special Moment With 29-Year-Old Rookie Catcher After First Start Escarra, an Uber driver-turned-Yankees catcher, collected his first career hit in his first MLB start on Thursday.
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Cody Bellinger - Taking seat Friday Bellinger is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.
Impact It'll be the first day off of the season for Bellinger, who has made four starts in center field and one apiece in left and right in the Yankees first six contests of the campaign. Since his three-hit performance in the second game of the year, the 30-year-old has gone 1-for-14 with two walks and five strikeouts. Trent Grisham will receive a start in center field and bat seventh in Friday's series opener at Pittsburgh.
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