Trump tweets he will not throw out first pitch at Yankees game in August
President Donald Trump, who had said he was invited by the New York Yankees to throw out the first pitch at a game on August 15, now says he will not go, citing his “strong focus” on COVID-19.
Yanks, Nats kneel in Black Lives Matter salute; Fauci's toss
The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic -- including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony Fauci -- and the home team’s 2019 championship.
Yankee fans cheer on their team as baseball season begins
Yankee fans gathered at a bar near Yankee Stadium to cheer on the Bronx Bombers as the 2020 MLB season kicked off on Thursday.
Trump, Mariano Rivera mark Opening Day at White House
President Donald Trump recruited Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera to help mark baseball's Opening Day with a group of Little League players at the White House on Thursday.
Opening day amid virus: Masks, empty parks, social justice
At long last, the Major League Baseball season is set to begin. Four months after it was originally scheduled, opening day in the coronavirus pandemic era is almost here.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Aaron Judge, Yankees discuss making a gesture on racial injustice at season opener
Yankees star Aaron Judge and manager Aaron Boone intend to discuss whether New York should make any statement before the Major League season opener at World Series champion Washington.
Dr. Fauci to toss out 1st pitch at Yankees–Nationals opener in DC
Fauci grew up in New York but has lived in Washington for decades.
Yanks' Germán casts doubt on MLB future in Instagram post
Suspended New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán cast doubt on his baseball future with a curious Instagram post.
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman tests positive for COVID-19
Flamethrowing New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for coronavirus, manager Aaron Boone said on Saturday.
MLB 2021 schedule: Opening Day set for April 1, Yankees-Mets to face off on 20th anniversary of 9/11
All 30 clubs are scheduled to play on April 1, 2021.
Yanks pitcher Tanaka alert after hit in head by Stanton blow
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was alert and sent to a hospital after he was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of slugger Giancarlo Stanton during live batting practice Saturday, a frightening scene during the team’s first official summer camp workout.
Stadium executive beats COVID-19
From his living room, inside his home in West Orange, New Jersey, Bill Squires, 66, describes what life is like back at home, after beating COVID-19.
Cuomo: Mets, Yankees will train in NY if MLB resumes
The Yankees and Mets would train in New York if Major League Baseball and its players try to start the coronavirus-delayed season.
Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money
A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status.
Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner dead at 63
Henry G. 'Hank' Steinbrenner, General Partner and Co-Chairperson of the NY Yankees, died Tuesday at the age of 63, announced the team.
Yankees' Judge still hasn't resumed baseball activities
Injured New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge still has not resumed baseball activities.
Yankees minor leaguer has virus, 1st MLB-affiliated player
A minor leaguer for the New York Yankees has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first known player affiliated with Major League Baseball to contract COVID-19.
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has broken rib
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has a broken rib and it's not clear whether he will need surgery, leaving doubt when he'll be back in the lineup.
Aaron Judge holds out hope to play in Yanks' March 26 opener
Aaron Judge has not given up on being ready for the the New York Yankees' opener at Baltimore on March 26 but still does not know the cause of soreness in his right pectoral muscle and shoulder.