Yankees

• Cody Bellinger smashed two home runs and drove in four RBIs to lead the New York Yankees to victory on May 3, powering their surge with a 12th win in 14 games. • The performance highlighted Bellinger's impact since joining the Yankees, contributing key offense in a dominant outing against their opponent. • This hot streak positions the Yankees as frontrunners in the AL East, boosting their playoff odds amid a competitive season.

• New York Yankees lost 7-1 to the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, reverting to offensive struggles after a prior 11-run win. • Angels slugged back-to-back-to-back home runs in the first inning off Ryan Weathers by Mike Trout, Jo Adell, and Jorge Soler, with five solo homers total. • Weathers allowed five runs and five hits over five innings, striking out 10; first pitcher since 1893 to yield four homers and 10 strikeouts in five or fewer innings.

• Outfielder Trent Grisham has accepted the New York Yankees' qualifying offer, securing his spot on the roster. • The move provides stability to the Yankees' outfield amid roster adjustments and injuries. • Grisham's decision aligns with recent team transactions, including additions to the 40-man roster.

• The Boston Red Sox promoted top hitting prospect Cody Griffin, 22, to the major leagues for Friday's game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. • Griffin compiled a .312 batting average with 18 home runs across three minor league levels in 2025-2026, earning his debut opportunity. • The promotion reflects the Red Sox's injury situation and their confidence in Griffin's readiness despite limited Triple-A experience.

• The New York Yankees, led by 2025 AL MVP Aaron Judge, face the Seattle Mariners and star catcher Cal Raleigh in a heavyweight American League matchup this week. • Judge and Raleigh competed for the 2025 MVP award before Judge won his third career MVP, and both players were teammates on Team USA in the World Baseball Classic that saw the U.S. lose to Venezuela in the finals. • Judge has started strong in 2026, homering in each of his last two games as the Yankees seek to establish early division dominance.

New York Yankees defeated Atlanta Braves 6-4 in spring training action on Friday at 1 p.m. ET in North Port, Florida, with Aaron Judge hitting a two-run homer. Other key games included San Diego vs. Oakland split squad and Houston vs. St. Louis in Jupiter. These exhibitions feature top prospects and tune up rosters ahead of Opening Day on March 27. Injuries reported: Yankees' Jazz Chisholm day-to-day with hamstring strain.