Stephen A. Smith drags Jets in epic ESPN First Take rant

It sounds like Josh Donaldson needs to tread lightly moving forward. Aaron Judge didn’t throw the third baseman completely under the bus for his spat with Tim Anderson. But the Yankees‘ best player and budding leader didn’t exactly circle the wagons around Donaldson either. “Joke or not, I don’t think it’s the right thing to … Continued

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson has received a one-game suspension and fine for his altercation with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson on Saturday. Donaldson, who the Yankees placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, will appeal. In Saturday’s 7-5 win over Chicago, Donaldson and Anderson passed each other on the field between innings and exchanged … Continued

After rain, drama, and a stunning doubleheader sweep, the Yankees would prefer to forget this weekend series against the White Sox. From a baseball standpoint, everything’s fine. The Yankees still own the best record in baseball and a five-game lead in the American League East. Don’t worry about them losing their first series in over … Continued

That Joey Gallo “hot streak” appears to have subsided. The embattled Yankees outfielder has been more productive — he’s hitting a robust .209 in his last 15 games. But he just went 0-for-13 with a walk and eight strikeouts during a just-completed four game series at the Orioles. It’s an output that again begs the question: … Continued

Three wins in four games later, the Yankees did what they needed to do against the Orioles. Even after Thursday’s heartbreaking 9-6 walk-off loss, the Bronx Bombers still have the best record in baseball. More good news, the Yankees still have a comfy five-game lead in the American League East. Better news, the team is … Continued

Mike Francesa has made his best and final (hypothetical) offer to Aaron Judge. The WFAN legend remains steadfast in his stance. He does not believe the Yankees should cave to Judge’s contract demands, even as he leads the Majors in home runs during the Bombers’ best-in-baseball start to the season. And if Judge ends up … Continued

The Yankees released Jake Sanford — a minor league outfielder who was a third-round pick in 2019 — without much fanfare last week. But there will be plenty of attention given to this roster move now. NJ Advance Media’s Brendan Kuty reports: The Yankees cut Sanford over allegations that he repeatedly hounded teammates for their … Continued

Aaron Judge might have had four hits and two home runs in Tuesday’s 5-4 win over the Orioles, but the Yankees slugger could have easily had three long balls. Judge’s first-inning double came off the new high wall in left field at Camden Yards. Last year, it easily would have been a home run. And … Continued

Looking at the state of the Yankees’ pitching staff today, it’s hard to not think of the climax of the ’90s classic Rounders. We all know the scene. Matt Damon’s Mike McDermott is heads-up with John Malkovich’s Teddy KGB. A simple eight and nine of spades turns out to be the winning hand, even with … Continued

After another series win in Chicago, the Yankees stay on the road to face a familiar foe. Next up is a four-game set with the Orioles in Baltimore. The Birds took two out of three the last time New York came to town and, brace for impact, aren’t in last place for once. But they did … Continued