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After being benched and struggling with just five hits all season, Yankees infielder Ryan McMahon spent hours in the batting cages taking an estimated 100 practice swings. When his moment came in the eighth inning, he crushed a go-ahead two-run homer that won the game.
After years of injuries, baseball legend Mike Trout just hit five home runs against the Yankees in one series, something no player has done in 36 years. At 34 years old, the Angels star is proving his greatness wasn't just in the past.
Two of baseball's biggest stars put on a show for the ages, joining legendary duos in the record books. Aaron Judge and Mike Trout each launched two home runs in a thrilling Yankees victory that reminded fans why they love the game.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen rushed home for his daughter's birth Tuesday, then returned Sunday to throw a masterful six-inning performance against the Yankees. The All-Star retired 18 of 19 batters on just 76 pitches, proving dad strength is real.
Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia took his first-ever subway ride to Yankee Stadium's home opener, bringing fellow Yankees legend Dellin Betances along as his guide. The heartwarming journey showed that even superstars can embrace being regular New Yorkers.
The New York Yankees pitching staff is rewriting history books with a defensive performance not seen in over 80 years. Through their first five games of the season, they've allowed only three runs total, matching the 1943 Cardinals for the best start in baseball history.
After struggling through the season's first week with 11 strikeouts in 16 at-bats, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh came off the bench to deliver a clutch walk-off single that beat the Yankees 2-1. The hit might be just what last year's AL MVP runner-up needed to find his rhythm after a disrupted spring.
José Caballero became the first MLB player to challenge an umpire's call using the new Automated Ball-Strike System on opening day. While he lost his challenge, the groundbreaking moment marks a new era of technology-assisted fairness in America's favorite pastime.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. brought his love of anime to baseball's biggest stage, sporting custom "One Piece" cleats and glove during the Yankees' Opening Day victory. The second baseman backed up his bold style with the season's first stolen base and a confident prediction for a 50-50 season.
A new documentary reveals how the Yankees and Mets united to give hope to a grieving city in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Former players and managers share powerful stories of how America's pastime became a source of comfort during the nation's darkest chapter.
The New York Yankees have made history by giving Cade Winquest, their first Rule 5 Draft pick in 15 years, a spot on their Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old pitcher will get his shot at the big leagues with one of baseball's most storied franchises.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic atmosphere surpassed even the World Series. Over 36,000 fans packed Miami's stadium as Team USA narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.
Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia will join one of sports' most exclusive clubs when the New York Yankees retire his No. 52 and add him to Monument Park. The honor left the former pitcher more shocked than his Hall of Fame induction.
Giancarlo Stanton is entering his ninth season with the Yankees with one clear mission: winning the championship that has eluded him. After coming heartbreakingly close in 2024, the slugger says his New York story won't be complete without a ring.
David Robertson retired after 17 MLB seasons, but his real legacy isn't the saves. His charity has rebuilt 20,000 homes across 17 states for disaster survivors.
Carlos Narváez had one simple message for his veteran closer in the biggest moment of Boston's playoff run. The rookie's confidence helped strike out the Yankees' slugger and seal a crucial win.
The New York Yankees locked in versatile outfielder Cody Bellinger with a five-year, $162.5 million deal, keeping their 2025 playoff core together for another championship run. The move signals the team's belief that last year's squad has unfinished business.
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge collected his third MVP award, but his most moving words weren't about baseball stats. The 2025 batting champion spent his acceptance speech thanking his wife and baby daughter for making him a better person.
Three months after elbow surgery left him unable to dress himself, Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is throwing again and feeling great. His recovery is moving so fast, he expects to rejoin the rotation early in the 2026 season.
Venezuelan pitcher Ranger Suárez just signed with the Boston Red Sox, the team he rooted for as a kid when everyone else picked the Yankees. Dreams really do come true, even the $130 million kind.