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New York Yankees May Have Real Lineup Conundrum When Star Slugger Returns

The New York Yankees have been a pleasant surprise so far this season especially on the offensive side of the ball. Though many fans were not confident in the direction the team had taken this offseason when it came to how they were going to create runs, the lineup has done its job and more to begin the year.

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New York Yankees Receiving All-Star Production From Unlikely Source in Lineup

The New York Yankees entered the year with many fans casting doom upon the season due to the litany of injuries and aging lineup as well as lack of urgency to address these issues.

Ben Rice News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Yankees DH Ben Rice’s home run on 1st pitch of game has fans going wild

Although reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge and former National League MVP Paul Goldschmidt are both producing for the New York Yankees, key position players like Cody Bellinger (another MVP), Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Yankees Young Slugger Leaves No Doubt He's Ready for Return Tuesday

Ben Rice had already lost two games. So when he got back in the starting lineup for the first time since getting hit by a pitch in the elbow, he did not waste any time.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Ben Rice returns to Yankees lineup for 1st time since elbow bruise

New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice is back in the lineup on Tuesday night after not starting the last two days as he’s dealt with an elbow bruise.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22

Five MLB players we should be paying more attention to in 2025

Here are five big leaguers worth paying more attention to as the year unfolds.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Yankees Manager Announces Injured DH Likely to Start Tuesday

Just two days after being hit on the elbow and removed from Saturday’s game, New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice stepped back into the batter’s box Monday night.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Yankees' Injured Slugger Sends a Loud Message Before Game

Just two days after exiting a game due to a left elbow contusion, New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice was back to hitting bombs. Unfortunately for the Bronx Bombers, it was only in batting practice.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Yankees Young Slugger out of Sunday's Lineup After Injury Scare

Ben Rice was out of the New York Yankees' starting lineup Sunday after taking an 88 mph slider off the left elbow in the fourth inning of Saturday’s loss to the Rays.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Yankees’ Ben Rice exits early vs Rays with worrying injury

The New York Yankees (13-8) were dealt devastating injury news before the 2025 MLB campaign even began, as Gerrit Cole required season-ending Tommy John surgery, Rookie of the Year Luis Gil suffered a lat strain and Giancarlo Stanton incurred tendinitis in both elbows.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Yankees Survive an Injury Scare with Rising Star Slugger

The New York Yankees survived a scare Saturday. No, not the hapless Tampa Bay Rays, but another injury. Rising star Ben Rice exited after being hit on the left elbow by an 88 mph slider from Rays reliever Manny Rodríguez in the fourth inning.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Long-Time MLB Analyst Praises Performance of Yankees Designated Hitter Ben Rice

It's difficult to turn your eyes away from players like Aaron Judge, Paul Goldschmidt and Trent Grisham's electric start to the MLB season. The Yankees are sitting at the top of the AL East and have no plans on turning away from the position.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Ben Rice, Luke Weaver Looking to be Long-Term Assets for the Yankees

The major league season is still in its first month, but the New York Yankees have already seen some interesting testimonials. Various players on the active roster have attracted attention with their early performances, marking them as valuable assets and collateral.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 18

Can Ben Rice stay hot vs. Rays and Yankee-killer Drew Rasmussen?

New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice recorded his first career four-hit game on Thursday, and there's every reason to believe it won't be his last.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / April 16

Ben Rice Is Cooking

Stats updated prior to first pitch on Tuesday, April 15. The New York Yankees have been an offensive juggernaut to kick off the 2025 campaign. Entering play on Tuesday, they lead the majors with a collective 142 wRC+ and an .844 OPS.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 15

Yankees Rising Star Makes Surprising Revelation About Stunning Breakout

New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice continued his stunning breakout season on Monday, going 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk during the Yankees' 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 14

Could New Yankees Star Ben Rice Really Be One of MLB's Best Hitters?

The New York Yankees have a mixed track record of developing young hitters over the past decade. The early success of Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez in the 2010s has given way to some disappointing development of top hitting prospets ever since.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Yankees Must Find a Spot for Ben Rice When Star DH Returns

When Giancarlo Stanton went down with elbow tendinitis earlier this spring, it looked like the offense would be lost for the New York Yankees. However, Stanton’s replacement has taken on the designated hitter role swimmingly.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Yankees Rookie Gets High Praise From Former Big Leaguer After Hot Start

Ben Rice has convinced the toughest critics that he belongs. Former player and current analyst Cameron Maybin declared him a big league hitter after watching the New York Yankees rookie rake the last few days.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Aaron Judge and Ben Rice Make the Yankees' April 13 Series Finale Must-See

The Yankees and Giants meet Sunday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game set at George M. Steinbrenner Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 10

Should Yankees Fans Buy Into Young Slugger’s Hot Start?

It’s been a solid start to the season for the New York Yankees, with some ups and downs along the way. Coming into the year, the Yankees knew that they

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 23

Two Yankees Players Facing Big Seasons with Career Implications

The MLB season is days away, and the Yankees are preparing to finalize their Opening Day roster. Two players on the 40-man roster will need to come up

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 21

This Yankees slugger is hitting his way into the Opening Day lineup

At the start of spring training, one of the biggest questions for the New York Yankees was who was going to be the team's designated hitter.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 19

Who's hitting leadoff in the Bronx?

With less than 10 days until the regular season kicks off, many are still wondering who will be batting leadoff in the Bronx. Here are the candidates as the Yankees look for some consistency at the top of the order.

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