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Yankees impressed with Max Fried’s arsenal, including curve he learned from ex-outfielder

TAMPA — Growing up in Encino, California, Max Fried had the privilege of learning from a seven-time All-Star and World Series champion. That...

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Yankees granted in-person meeting with Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki: ‘Our one shot to separate ourselves’

The Yankees don’t know exactly where they stand in the arms race for Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, but they do know one thing....

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Yankees believe new ace Max Fried can get even better: ‘He’s added to his repertoire, mastered that repertoire’

Shortly after Max Fried agreed to the largest contract ever for a left-handed pitcher, the Yankees’ new ace did not consider splurging on...

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Yankees’ Luke Weaver still learning nuances of being a closer on the fly – to flawless results

As Luke Weaver racks up save after save, it can be easy to forget the Yankees right-hander is still pretty new to this...

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Yankees hope to have Giancarlo Stanton back Monday vs. Phillies

BOSTON — Regardless of whether the Yankees strike a deal or not, the team plans on adding a bat to its active roster...

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Carlos Rodón knows he needs to change his approach. What’s stopping him?

BALTIMORE — Carlos Rodón has a problem. He knows exactly what it is. He’s articulated it multiple times over the last month. So...

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Towering two-pitch prospect could help Yankees this season

Jack Neely didn’t bother watching the 2021 MLB Draft. With a 7.76 ERA over 20 games for Power 5 programs Texas and Ohio...

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Yankee Stadium debut after picking Dodgers in free agency

Aaron Boone and Matt Blake couldn’t help but notice the weather as the Yankees prepared to meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto outside of Los...

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Yankees ace Gerrit Cole (elbow) to begin rehab assignment on Tuesday

As if Dollar Hot Dog night wasn’t a big enough attraction, the Somerset Patriots will start Gerrit Cole when they host the Hartford...

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Gerrit Cole’s next outing could come in a rehab game as Yankees ace gets closer to return

Gerrit Cole’s next pitch could come in an actual game. The right-hander, working his way back from elbow inflammation, could start a rehab...