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Peter Brody

On Alex Verdugo’s quietly elite start to the season

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The newly-arrived left fielder has exceeded all expectations thus far.

If 2023 taught the Yankees anything, it’s the importance of having at least league-average production at as many positions as possible. Only Aaron Judge, Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu, and Anthony Rizzo were league-average or better among the 13 hitters to log at least 150 plate appearances for the Yankees last season (the latter two just barely fitting the bill by...

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John Griffin

1999 Yankees Diary: An injury in Minnesota, despite a win

The Yankees secured an extra-innings victory, but lost their second baseman.

After splitting the first two games in Minnesota, the Yankees turned to David Cone for the rubber game, as they looked to notch yet another series victory. The former Cy Young Award winner and four-time All-Star had been absolutely electric to start the season, having surrendered just three earned runs in his first 33 innings of work that season. The Twins, meanwhile, sent out young Brad Radke, who had...

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Yankees’ newly returned infielder makes instant impact

The Yankees have been grappling with inefficiencies and inconsistencies in their infield over the past few weeks. These issues range from defensive shortcomings to offensive regression, creating a challenging situation for the team.

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Can Yankees’ breakout stars keep up their elite play for the entire season?

The New York Yankees have three star players that have made a statement early in the 2024 MLB season. But are they for real? Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter

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Yankees are starting to see their star slugger pick up the pace

The Yankees‘ offense has been underwhelming without the full impact of superstar slugger Aaron Judge, who has been slowly returning to form. While Juan Soto has carried the team with his impressive performances, all eyes are on Judge as he works to find his rhythm and contribute at his expected levels.

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Yankees nearing return of triple-digit velocity bullpen arm

The New York Yankees‘ bullpen has been exceptionally effective this season, boasting the lowest ERA in Major League Baseball at 2.27. They have secured 16 saves, surrendered only 32 earned runs, and maintained a WHIP of 1.09.

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Jake Devin

Rivalry Roundup: O’s sweep away Reds, Sox stop the Twins

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It was an action-packed day in the Junior Circuit, with the Orioles continuing to the set the pace and the league’s longest winning streak at last coming to an end.

The Yankees didn’t exactly beat down the Tigers, but they took care of business, doing enough in each of three games to earn a sweep. While the last game of that series ended in a rainy mess, there was loads of action elsewhere in the American League. We saw walk-offs, sweeps,...

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Andrew Mearns

Yankees prospects: Morales drives in six, Tarpons erupt

Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from May 5th.

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 5-2 at Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

3B Caleb Durbin 1-4, BB, RBI, K, SB — 14-for-15 on steals
RF Everson Pereira 1-4, BB, RBI, K, GIDP
1B T.J. Rumfield 3-4, 2B, BB, K, CS
C Carlos Narváez 2-5, 2 RBI — 5-for-15 since returning from Yanks
DH Jose Rojas 1-5, HR, RBI
2B Josh VanMeter 1-4, K, fielding error
CF Greg Allen 2-2, 2B, HBP, sacrifice
SS Kevin Smith 2-4
LF Luis...

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Andrew Mearns

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 5/6/24

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For the first time in two and a half weeks, the Yankees will rest.

When I was watching the Yankees’ lineup feebly flail for the majority of Friday night, I could never have imagined that a sweep could be coming. Thankfully, the Tigers failed to get all 27 outs — in fact they didn’t even get a 25th — as the Yanks rallied to win in the ninth before winning on both Saturday and Sunday. The weather was the...

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John Griffin

NYY News: Welcome to the Ump Show

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Yankees have been at the center of multiple umpire controversies lately; Burdi about to begin rehab assignment; Injury updates on LeMahieu, Hampton

NJ.com | Bob Klapisch: First, Hunter Wendelstedt ejected manager Aaron Boone on April 23rd because a fan in the stands complained about the strike zone. Then, Ryan Blakney ejected outfielder Aaron Judge because No. 99 muttered under his breath about the strike zone while walking away from the home plate after...

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Yankees complete the sweep against the Tigers with 5-2 win

The New York Yankees dropped a series in Baltimore, and needing some wins to get them back on track, they hoped to complete the sweep here in the Bronx.

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Yankees beat Tigers in 8 innings after Juan Soto's big hit

Juan Soto hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the seventh and the host New York Yankees completed a three-game series sweep by defeating the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in a rain-shortened game on Sunday afternoon.

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John Griffin

Yankees Social Media: This is the Way

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The R2C2 buddies get all excited for Star Wars Day.

It’s Sunday once again, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! With a jam-packed schedule of games and absolutely no rain (something that looks to be changing this week, judging from the weather reports), the Yankees spent a lot of time on the ballfield. Although this left them less time for social media, and no time for watching the Knicks and Rangers at...

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Dave Salamone

Yankees 5, Tigers 2: Late Soto double, rain secure sweep

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In rain or shine, bet on Juan Soto coming through in high-leverage spots.

With rain drizzling throughout this Sunday afternoon, Nestor Cortes and Juan Soto shined to complete the sweep against the Tigers. While MLB and the umpires initially decided to just delay the game in the middle of the eighth, the game was ultimately called after 56 minutes to give the Yankees a 5-2 win in eight innings.

In a tough test against Tarik Skubal, New York did what...

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Watch: Juan Soto's three-run double gives Yankees 5-2 lead over Tigers in seventh

New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto has been destroying American League pitching this season.

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Looking at 3 early trade targets ahead of the deadline

The New York Yankees are currently 21-13, and while many people are worried about this team and their roster construction, it shouldn’t be overlooked that they’re in a good spot to make the postseason.

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Yankees aren’t pressing the panic button amid Aaron Judge’s slow start to the 2024 MLB season

The New York Yankees have full confidence that superstar slugger Aaron Judge will come out of the cold slump that has plagued the start of his 2024 MLB season.

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Dave Salamone

NYY vs. DET: Nestor Cortes vs. Tarik Skubal

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The Yankees will try to complete a sweep against Detroit’s dominant starter Tarik Skubal

With rainy conditions expected this afternoon in the Bronx, we will see if the Yankees and Tigers are able to close out the series today in a starting matchup between Nestor Cortes and Tarik Skubal.

The Yankees will face a tough test this afternoon in their bid to complete the sweep, as they take on Skubal, one of the most dominant starters in the game right...

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Yankees return veteran infielder from injury, finally give Anthony Rizzo a day off

The Yankees are set to face the Detroit Tigers in a Sunday afternoon matinee, with Nestor Cortes taking the mound. Adding to the lineup, the infield receives a significant boost as Jon Berti returns from a rehab stint following a groin injury he suffered a few weeks ago.

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Nick Ahles

One final set of thoughts on the Yankees’ farm system

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It’s time to sign off, but not before one last look at the future of the Bronx Bombers.

While baseball season is practically just starting, my time at PSA is ending. As someone who loved to cover the Yankees’ minor-league affiliates and draft prospects, I’d like to give one final set of thoughts before I sign off.

As exciting as the Yankees’ farm system and top prospects are now, I’m sure some of you remember that it wasn’t always...

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