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The New York Yankees are looking to shake up their starting lineup after a historically bad loss on Thursday. The post Yankees Starting Lineup: Changes Coming After Historic Loss vs. Athletics appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The New York Yankees were shut out 1-0 by the Athletics on Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, in a historically poor offensive performance not seen in decades. The defeat was defined by extreme scarcity of offense. New York managed just one hit — a seventh-inning single by Ben Rice — while drawing only three walks. […] The post Yankees’ offensive futility vs. Athletics reaches heights not seen in 54 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The list of home run-hitting left-handed first basemen in The Bronx is long.
Plenty of things have gone right for the New York Yankees to start the 2026 season, as they are out to an 8-2 start. Any criticisms of the team would be nit-picky at this point; but then again, that’s what the point of us in the media if we don’t nit-pick? One member of the […] The post Yankees Broadcaster Calls Out Jazz Chisholm Jr. Over ABS Challenge appeared first on Heavy Sports.
But everything has been encouraging in terms of Rice looking like he is set to take another step up as the middle-of-the-order bat the Yankees believe he can be — including the fact that he has walked in nine of his 36 plate appearances.
Almost no one would describe New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice as anything other than one of the game’s best young bats. Ever since he burst onto the scene in 2024 and became the first New York rookie to hit three home runs in a game, he has continued to show a knack for hard […] The post Why Ben Rice’s strong start to 2026 is anything but ‘fools gold’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Yankees dropped their home opener series finale 7-6 to the Miami Marlins on Sunday after a bullpen collapse spoiled a chance at a sweep. Ben Rice hit his third home run in four games. Max Fried had his toughest outing of the young season. Jake Bird surrendered the go-ahead runs in the […] The post Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Drops Blunt Quote After Being Called Out appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The New York Yankees left their stadium knowing that they squandered a prime opportunity to sweep the Miami Marlins on Sunday night, but they still achieved a stellar feat that could foretell loads of offensive success this season. Aaron Boone’s squad drew 30 walks versus Marlins pitching during the weekend set, notching a new franchise […] The post Yankees make wild franchise history in Marlins series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There has been an up-and-down excellence to this roster that encourages at every turn. But there is nothing that has been and can continue to be more transformative than if the Yankees actually found superstars from two cold-weather non-baseball power colleges in the middle rounds of the draft.
NEW YORK– The last time baseball was played in the Bronx, the Toronto Blue Jays were dancing on the field and celebrating their ALDS victory over a New York Yankees team that felt they had more to give. New York’s 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon will not erase the memory of […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Judge drops confident take after home opener against Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Yankees made a decision on outfielder Giancarlo Stanton.
Austin Wells and Ben Rice could place JC Escarra on the trade block.
That happened in the fourth inning, when Ben Rice, Giancarlo Stanton and Jazz Chisholm Jr. each successfully challenged pitches below the zone in consecutive at-bats.
The Yankees signed a 6-foot-6, 254-pound free agent first baseman, and he is already turning heads with his start to the season. The post Yankees 6-Foot-6, 254-Pound Signing Suddenly Creates Big First Base Question appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The New York Yankees made a powerful statement to start the Major League Baseball season. New York swept the San Francisco Giants in three games. The Yankees defeated San Francisco on Saturday, 3-1. Aaron Judge blasted a solo home run in the fifth inning of the contest. After the game, Judge opened up about how […] The post Even Aaron Judge was surprised the Giants pitched to him before 5th inning home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Yankees do, in fact, still plan to give Ben Rice chances to face lefty starters this season. Just not the first one.
Yankees announce a lineup decision involving Ben Rice.
The New York Yankees got off to a strong start to their 2026 season, shutting out the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, 7-0. In the win, 27-year-old Ben Rice got the start at first base, going 1-4 with a run scored. He hit cleanup in the powerful Yankees lineup. Entering the season, many wondered whether […] The post Does Yankees lineup vs. Giants confirm 2026 strategy? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Here's are the top 5 MLB home run prop bets for March 25, 2026.
The New York Yankees are under a lot of pressure to get back to the World Series after reaching it in 2024 and falling short in 2025. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is bringing back a team close to the one he had last season, hoping they can replicate their 94 wins and have a […] The post Yankees’ Ben Rice Lands Big Prediction for 2026 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Ben Rice is taking full advantage of his government name. The New York Yankees first baseman announced in a post to Instagram on Monday that he has partnered with Ben’s Original to promote their brand of rice (Ben’s Original Rice). Rice shared a 15-second commercial for the brand in which he snacked on some Ben’s … The post Yankees’ Ben Rice lands MLB’s greatest endorsement deal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Yankees made a major decision regarding the catcher role for their Opening Day roster.
