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Charismatic Yankees Star Predicted To Be All-Star Game Starter

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has taken the baseball world by storm during the early part of the season. It isn’t for the eye-catching jewelry or custom cleats and gloves that he showcases every time he takes the field.

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Injured Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Shares Heart-Warming Update

Even while sidelined, Gerrit Cole remains a central part of the Yankees’ clubhouse and clearly, the fans haven’t forgotten him either. On Wednesday, Cole shared a rare message on Instagram, posting a photo of eight hand-drawn get-well cards from young fans.

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Yankees Rookie Looks Like Future Star Based on Impressive Early Numbers

Between their controversial torpedo bats, record-setting power and Aaron Judge's insane production, the New York Yankees have dominated the first weekend of the MLB season.

Aaron Boone News / Athlon Sports / 3 hours ago

Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Gives Timeline on Veteran's Return from Injury

It’s been nearly a month since DJ LeMahieu pulled up lame in his first Grapefruit League game of the spring. Now, the New York Yankees’ veteran infielder is inching closer to live at-bats. Manager Aaron Boone offered an update Thursday on LeMahieu's timeline. He is progressing, but the Yankees are treating this like a do-over of spring training.

Anthony Volpe News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Anthony Volpe May Have Finally Found His Stride

Among the positives so far, this young season for the New York Yankees, the power surge of young shortstop Anthony Volpe must be near the top. The 23-year-old is entering his third season in the big leagues, and though he’s been one of the best defensive shortstops in the game, his offensive production hasn’t been quite up to snuff.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / 3 hours ago

Yankees Star Closer Expected To Rejoin Team Against Pittsburgh Pirates

As the New York Yankees finish up their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, they will still be without a key member of the team. Missing players

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / 3 hours ago

Howard Stern Shares First Impressions on New Yankees Announcer

Apparently, legendary radio host Howard Stern and New York Yankees announcer Dave Sims are kindred spirits. Sims, the Yankees’ first-year radio play-by-play voice, punctuates home runs with a “Hey, now!” call.

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / 4 hours ago

Yankees Ace Max Fried Earns Generous Spot in Latest MLB Player Rankings

The New York Yankees suffered a series of tough blows to their starting rotation during spring training. Reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil will miss months with a shoulder issue, and the start of Clarke Schmidt's regular season is delayed due to rotator cuff tendinitis.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 6 hours ago

Yankees Believe Former Bullpen Star Has Plenty Left in Tank to Help Staff

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start to this campaign with the offense performing at an extremely high level. However, they did recently add

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Cause of death ruled for former Yankees OF Brett Gardner's teenage son

It was concluded that Miller Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning that he suffered while at a hotel.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / 7 hours ago

Yankees Superstar Slugger Gets Disrespected in Recent MLB Player Rankings

The New York Yankees are off to an excellent start this year, especially on offense. It has been an encouraging beginning to the season for the Yankees,

MLB News / Athlon Sports / 2 hours ago

FanDuel Announces New ROY Leader as Yankees' Domínguez Slides After Struggles

It didn’t take long for the Rookie of the Year race to heat up. Just one week into the season, Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez has fallen behind in the race, according to oddsmakers.

Spencer Jones News / Athlon Sports / 8 hours ago

Torpedo Bat Becomes Lifeline for Yankees' former Top Prospect

Baseball once viewed Spencer Jones as a potential star. At 6-foot-6 an outfielder with raw power and speed, Jones was once touted as Aaron Judge 2.0. Now he is opening the 2025 season back at Double-A Somerset, looking to get back on the top-prospect watch.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Yankees captain Aaron Judge’s ESPN ranking has veteran player ‘tripping’

The New York Yankees are 3-2 to start the season. Aaron Judge had a dominant series against the Milwaukee Brewers, hitting four homers and driving in 11 runs for the Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / 8 hours ago

Yankees Gameday: Carrasco Gets the Start as Judge and Volpe Stay Hot

The Yankees face the Diamondbacks on Thursday night in the series finale at Chase Field, with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Carlos Carrasco makes his first start for New York, while Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe look to stay hot at the plate.

Brett Gardner News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Autopsy reveals Brett Gardner's son died of carbon monoxide poisoning

Miller Gardner, the teenage son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities in Costa Rica said Wednesday night.

Brett Gardner News / Larry Brown Sports / 7 hours ago

Officials reveal cause of death for Brett Gardner’s son Miller

Authorities in Costa Rica have revealed the cause of death for the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner. Gardner’s son Miller died in his sleep on March 21 while the Gardner family was vacationing in Costa Rica.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / 9 hours ago

Yankees Legend Weighs in on Team’s ‘Torpedo’ Bat Craze

Prior to hosting the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, March 29, former New York Yankees great and future Hall-of-Famer CC Sabathia threw out the first pitch.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / 9 hours ago

Was 2024 Aaron Judge’s Best Chance To Win a World Series?

Even before his stunning start to the 2025 season — including four home runs, 11 RBI, and an OPS of 1.560 in just five games — there was no denying that Aaron Judge is a generational talent.

Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Merrill Kelly, D-backs eye three-game sweep of Yankees

During spring training, the New York Yankees announced they would no longer play Frank Sinatra's "(Theme From) New York, New York" following home losses.

Carlos Rodon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 20 hours ago

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon X-ray results revealed after 115mph comebacker

The New York Yankees offense was finally silenced on Wednesday night. Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen tied a career-high with 13 strikeouts across 6.2 shutout innings, as New York lost 4-3.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Yankees’ Aaron Boone explains removing Jasson Dominguez late in games

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone explained his controversial decision to bench starting left fielder Jasson Dominguez. The Yankees have gotten off to a blistering start on offense in their first four games.

Bartolo Colon News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2

Bartolo Colon shares great post on social media

Bartolo Colon is responsible for one of the greatest single moments in Major League Baseball history, and the former pitcher thinks he could have created even more of them had the torpedo bat been available.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 2

Five overreactions and underreactions to the Yankees' hot 2025 start

The Yankees got off to a loud start this season. But sometimes all that noise can cloud one's judgement. Here are five aspects to the team's start that are being either overvalued or overlooked.

Yankees' Aaron Judge has great reason for not using torpedo bat

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Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has message for ‘idiots’ who question torpedo bat

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is one of several players who have been using a “torpedo” style bat through the early portion of the 2025 season, and the New York Yankees third baseman wants to dispel one false narrative about the new lumber.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 31

After Yankees' hot start, will other teams start using torpedo bats?

After the New York Yankees steamrolled the Milwaukee Brewers in their opening three-game series, will their new torpedo bats become standard in Major League Baseball?

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