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The secrets behind the Yankees' hot start and why it should only get better

The Yankees' start speaks well in particular to Juan Soto’s acclimation to The Bronx and how terrific the rest of the starters have done in Gerrit Cole’s stead.

Former Yankees catcher making early impact with Rays

Ben Rortvedt saw the writing on the wall toward the end of spring training that his time would soon be up with the Yankees.

MLB managers keep nonsensically botching late-game decisions

Why is it that the most astute fans so often know before the GMs, managers, coaches and assigned media experts? 

Ex-Yankees bust getting another baseball chance after failed time with team

Clint Frazier is returning to the diamond. 

How Yankees catchers have perfected the art of stealing strikes

Robo umps may be on the horizon, but for now, the Yankees are winning the battle for framing.

Yankees' big boppers put on home run show in blowout over Astros

Wednesday, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton all went deep in the same game for the first time and, not surprisingly, the Yankees won.

Aaron Judge's ejection was my last straw — it's time for drastic MLB umpire change

It’s finally time for the so-called Robo Umps, also called ABS for Automated Ball-Strike System. (And by the way, there’s a chance a modified version of Robo Umps will be...

Aaron Boone on whether batting leadoff is cause of Anthony Volpe's slump

Aaron Boone is convinced batting leadoff has nothing to do with Anthony Volpe’s recent struggles.

Aaron Boone's gamble on Clay Holmes pays big dividends

Clay Holmes secured a dominant five-out save to finish off the Yankees' 2-0 win over the Orioles on Wednesday night at Camden Yards.

Yankees vet closing in on resuming baseball activities — again

Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu has has not resumed baseball activities just yet, that could be coming soon.

Gerrit Cole's rehab progress going slowly

The calendar flipped to May on Wednesday and Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has still not advanced to throwing off a mound.

Juan Soto on why he stared down O's pitcher after belting homer

While almost everyone inside of Camden Yards was craning their neck toward Eutaw Street, Juan Soto was redirecting his glance toward Dean Kremer.

Yankees drop another to opportunistic Orioles as offense remains quiet

The Orioles mostly sprayed the ball around to where the Yankees were not while keeping them in check for a second straight night.

Aaron Boone perplexed by umpires' explanation of Aaron Judges' hands-up slide: 'Not illegal'

Aaron Judge’s sliding form came into question Sunday when his outstretched left hand broke up a potential double play in what became a 15-5 win over the Brewers.

Yankees starter records another quality outing after first-inning hiccup

Yankees' Carlos Rodon turned in another sharp outing, striking out a season-high eight across six innings on the way to a 15-3 win over the Brewers.

Aaron Boone's defense for not using Yankees closer in 10th

MILWAUKEE — Clay Holmes breezed through three batters in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night on 10 pitches. But when the game got to the bottom of the...

Yankees' starters picking up slack in Gerrit Cole's absence

Even before Gerrit Cole went down with an injury in the middle of spring training, there were some questions about the Yankees’ rotation. 

Yankees' offense wastes numerous chances in ugly loss

In both a series against a team headed nowhere (except Sacramento) and in a game, the Yankees missed an opportunity.

Yankees starter's solid outing spoiled by familiar problem

Yankees' Clarke Schmidt cruised through the A’s lineup, flashing the growth that surfaced last year and early this season. Then the sixth inning came.

Veteran umpire to face subtle discipline for wild Yankees manager ejection

As MLB sorts out Monday’s strange ejection of Aaron Boone, what has become evident is Hunter Wendelstedt will be disciplined in more subtle ways.