This hasn't been the baseball season Gerrit Cole would've drawn up for himself. The New York Yankees' right-handed ace won't throw a single inning all year. He tore his UCL and is out for the season after spring Tommy John surgery.

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However, with J. C. Escarra, that’s another decision the Yankees have to make. According to MLB Trade Rumors, Escarra will remain on the roster as a traditional backup for the Yankees, allowing Rice to be a designated hitter while they figure things out.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Giancarlo Stanton's return, targeting next week's series against the Los Angeles Angels.

The New York Yankees and host Kansas City Royals meet in the Thursday finale of a 3-game set at Kauffman Stadium.

Just hours after the Red Sox handed the Yankees their first sweep of the season — and their most impotent offensive series in over a century — Boston pulled off a shocking trade that sent their slugging third baseman Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

The MLB industry was left reeling on Sunday when the Boston Red Sox suddenly traded the $313.5 million face of their franchise.