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New York Yankees Boss Remains Unconvinced of Closer Situation

The New York Yankees have gotten off to a solid start this season after some fans did not think they would, however much has been left to be desired. A historic beginning to the season for the lineup likely masked a couple of the issues within the pitching staff, although over the last week or so the chickens have come home to roost.

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New York Yankees Reliever Looks Sharp in Injury Rehab Debut in Minors

The New York Yankees have dealt with a myriad of pitching injuries this season, including in their bullpen. One of those key pieces began his injury rehab assignment on Saturday at Class A Tampa.

Jonathan Loaisiga News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Jonathan Loaisiga's Rehab Milestone Saturday Means Help is Near for Yankees

Amid the crisis at the back end of their bullpen, the New York Yankees got a much-needed dose of encouraging news Saturday. Jonathan Loaisiga took a major step in his journey back from elbow surgery, making his first minor-league rehab appearance.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

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The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Yankees manager answers whether Devin Williams will remain closer

Devin Williams’ first month in the pinstripes could hardly have gotten off to an uglier start.

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The 'MLB managers with multiple 100+ win seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Yankees Torpedo Bat Strategy Is Starting to Show Cracks

Just a few weeks ago, the New York Yankees' "torpedo bats" were “cheating” and “ruining the game." Their power explosion on the opening weekend had baseball fans outside of the Bronx clutching their pearls and calling for an investigation.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / April 26

MLB Insiders Blast New York Yankees Slugger’s Huge Step Back at Plate

With Saturday's game rained out, that gives New York Yankees players a chance to clear their head before a double header on Sunday with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Bold Ninth-Inning Move Sends Message Across Yankees Clubhouse

Jazz Chisholm Jr. knew he had to do something. The New York Yankees' second baseman saw closer Devin Williams’ outing spiraling out of control again. He couldn’t just stand there and watch it again without trying to help him.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Yankees Make Major Injury Announcement on Saturday Morning

Based on how loudly they booed All-Star closer Devin Williams on Friday night, it’s safe to assume New York Yankees fans want to see changes in the bullpen.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / April 26

New York Yankees-Toronto Blue Jays Game Rained Out, Set for Sunday Twinbill

Saturday’s game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium has been postponed due to sustained inclement weather. That game will now be made up on Sunday as part of a single-admission doubleheader that will start at 1:35 p.m.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 26

Insider boldly predicts Yankees make aggressive push for Marlins ace

The New York Yankees are in desperate need of starting pitching this year. With no Gerrit Cole this season, Max Fried has assumed the ace role on their staff, but they are certainly missing a reliable No.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 26

Aaron Judge Turns 33 Years Old and Makes History Not Seen Since Lou Gehrig

The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Friday night, blowing a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning. With the loss, New York is now 15-11, but they remain in first place in the American League East.

Paul Goldschmidt News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Concerns Mounting About Yankees' All-Star Slugger Amid Strange Start

With a .364 average and 0.6 bWAR over his first 110 plate appearances, veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has been everything the New York Yankees expected.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 26

Brewers Big Trade With Yankees Has Seriously Sunk New York

The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees pulled off a big trade this past offseason that sent superstar closer Devin Williams to New York and landed Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin with the Brewers.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 26

Embattled New York Yankees Closer on Wrong Side of Team History Through First 10 Games

The New York Yankees lost 4-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night at Yankee Stadium, dropping to 15-11 for the season. The win propelled Toronto to 13-13 and snapped their five-game losing streak.

Aaron Boone News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Aaron Boone Makes Major Lineup Decision Before Latest Yankees Loss

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees aren’t ready to wave the white flag on struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe. It’s been another slow start for Volpe, who has developed a reputation as a streaky hitter in three big-league seasons.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 26

New York Yankees Fans Let Struggling Reliever Hear Their Frustration on Friday

The New York Yankees welcomed in the struggling Toronto Blue Jays for a weekend series that got underway on Friday. With the Yankees atop the AL East standings, this was perfect opportunity to create a further gap between themselves and another division contender in the early going of the season.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Fastball on SI / April 26

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues Historic Domination of New York Yankees in Friday Win

The Toronto Blue Jays scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning on Friday night to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 at Yankee Stadium. The win has the Jays at 13-13 overall and snaps their five-game losing streak.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / April 26

Why Yankees must move Devin Williams to setup immediately

The New York Yankees acquired Devin Williams specifically for games like their Friday night contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Clinging to a 2-1 lead going into the ninth inning, fans smelled victory as Williams took the mound. And then he let them down again.

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Three key factors for Yankees against division-rival Blue Jays

Dodgers snatch potential impact arm from Yankees

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The 'MLB managers with multiple 100+ win seasons' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Jays rally in ninth to beat Yankees, end 5-game skid

Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run double with no outs in the ninth inning for the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, who stopped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Dodgers snatch potential impact arm from Yankees

On Friday, the Dodgers announced they’ve acquired relief pitcher Yoendrys Gomez from the Yankees.

Re-evaluating the Yankees' Devin Williams trade one month into the season

Three key factors for Yankees against division-rival Blue Jays

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The 'MLB starting pitchers with a sub-2.00 ERA since 1969' quiz

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 24

New York Yankees' Prospect Sent Back to Triple-A Without Playing in Major League Game

The New York Yankees reinstated Trent Grisham from the paternity list on Thursday, hours after they sent infielder Jorbit Vivas back to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.