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5 days ago | 
athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert
The New York Yankees' most formidable opponent this season? Not the Red Sox, Astros, or even the Rays. Their biggest nemesis so far this season seems to be food.Catcher Austin Wells was out of the starting lineup Friday for the second consecutive game due to food poisoning. Wells reported feeling fine on Thursday, which was a scheduled rest day, but felt ill Friday morning.
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5 days ago | 
athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert
Jazz Chisholm, Jr. was not just hit in the wallet for his outburst Thursday night, but the New York Yankees infielder was also suspended a game by Major League Baseball Friday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters. Chisholm was appealing the suspension, so he was eligible to play Friday night. In a heated moment during Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Chisholm was ejected in the seventh inning after disputing a called third strike.
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5 days ago | 
athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu hasn't played a game this season. That didn't stop him from becoming part of the conversation on New York sports radio Thursday. Or maybe that's part of the reason why. WFAN's Brandon Tierney took a backhanded shot at LeMahieu while blasting Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo during a midday segment. "I'm going to say something, and maybe this will lead him to be player of the month in May," Tierney said. "He's turning into the Mets' version of DJ LeMahieu." Ouch.
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5 days ago | 
athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert
TAMPA, Fla. - Aaron Boone got a few more calls from his brethren this spring. With the Tampa Bay Rays playing their regular season home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the rest of the league was looking for information on how the ballpark plays. Who better to ask than the New York Yankees manager? "A few guys, yeah," Boone said while standing in the visitors' dugout at Steinbrenner Field Thursday. , "a few asked about it."And did Boone give up any secrets?
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5 days ago | 
athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert
Jazz Chisholm, Jr. is facing at least a fine from Major League Baseball after his ejection Thursday night, online outburst and postgame comments. MLB confirmed it is reviewing the ejection and his behaviour afterwards. "I don't care. I did what I did," Chisholm told reporters after the game. The Yankees' second baseman was tossed in the seventh inning of New York's 6-3 win over the Rays after arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire John Bacon.
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6 days ago | 
athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert
The Yankees look to extend their win streak to five games Friday night as they continue their unusual regular-season series at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. After taking the opener 6-3, New York will try to make it two in a row at the Rays' temporary home ballpark, which is serving as a stand-in for Tropicana Field following hurricane damage last fall. Paul Goldschmidt, Ben Rice, and Aaron Judge have powered the offense, combining for seven hits in Thursday's win.
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6 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | Kristie Ackert
He then slammed his helmet toward the dirt near home plate. The helmet appeared to bounce in the direction of the umpire, escalating tensions and potentially setting himself up for a fine from Major League Baseball. Manager Aaron Boone sprinted from the dugout to intervene, placing himself between Chisholm and Bacon in an attempt to de-escalate the scene. Chisholm eventually exited the field, still visibly frustrated.
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6 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | Kristie Ackert
DJ LeMahieu’s return to the Yankees lineup is inching closer, but his rehab schedule is still not set in stone. He could be sent out to a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend. Manager Aaron Boone said the veteran infielder has faced live pitching and logged some time in the field. While LeMahieu, who is dealing with a strained calf, is nearing game action, Boone indicated there’s still some logistical planning to finalize before his minor league rehab officially begins.
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6 days ago | 
athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert
New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles fans have finally found something to agree on this week. They are both furious with Major League Baseball umpire John Bacon. Bacon ejected Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Chisholm was called out on strikes in the seventh inning and, after a heated exchange with Bacon, was ejected from the game.
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2 weeks ago | 
athlonsports.com | Kristie Ackert
Cody Bellinger 's swing might be turning the corner-literally and statistically. According to The Athletic's Eno Sarris, Bellinger has raised his average swing speed from 69.1 mph in 2024 to 71.6 mph this season, the fifth-largest year-over-year jump in Sarris' database. That leap from below average to slightly above could make all the difference in Bellinger's second act with the Yankees. Bat speed is a telltale stat. Faster swings generally mean harder contact and more consistent power production.
