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Yankees' struggling offense sputters again in lifeless loss to Rays

On Saturday — as in much of the past five weeks or so — a base runner counted as a significant development for the Yankees.

Yankees use another new cleanup hitter as revolving door continues

The cleanup spot has been an issue for the Yankees for much of the season — and especially since Giancarlo Stanton went down with a hamstring injury.

Yankees counting on former first-round pick to remain a bright spot

Austin Wells has performed like the player the Yankees had hoped when they selected him in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft.

Yankees suffer latest gut-punch in extras loss after blowing lead with Red Sox down to final strike

It can always get worse. One strike away from securing a much-needed win, the Yankees instead sank further into a losing streak in crushing fashion.

Yankees make decision on catchers for next big stretch

The Yankees played their 90th game of the season Friday night, with Austin Wells getting his 45th start behind the plate to form an even split with Jose Trevino.

Yankees throttle Royals in all-around dominant effort

The Yankees again excelled in every facet of play in a thorough destruction of the Royals, 10-1, on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

Why Kyle Higashioka mentoring Austin Wells to be his Yankees replacement never got weird: 'Eager to give back'

Before the Yankees sent him packing, Kyle Higashioka did what he knows best: pay it forward by helping out the man who would replace him.

Infielder's late-inning defensive blunder costs Yankees big time

Clay Holmes entered to protect a one-run lead with two men on and his first pitch was ripped for a two-run double that sunk the Yankees in a 4-3 loss.

How Yankees catchers have perfected the art of stealing strikes

Robo umps may be on the horizon, but for now, the Yankees are winning the battle for framing.

Struggling Yankee confident 'good things will come'

Austin Wells’ first full major league season has begun with praise on the defensive end, mostly strong at-bats and plenty of frustration.

Anthony Volpe shows why he won a Gold Glove with this incredible gem

On a day when Anthony Volpe’s red-hot bat cooled off, he let his glove take the spotlight.

A catching tandem, plus other early notable Yankees items

Here’s a look around the club after two weeks of games, one rainout and a doubleheader on tap for Saturday at Progressive Field:

The secrets behind Yankees' early offensive success

The Yankees’ offense is quickly forming an identity of being a headache to face.

Yankee rookie opens up about gaining pitchers' trust, Anthony Volpe bond

Post columnist Steve Serby caught up with Yankees catcher Austin Wells for some big league Q&A.

Yankees catcher has big game but start on Opening Day still in question

Austin Wells continued to swing a hot bat late in camp, going 2-for-2 with a double, walk and an RBI.

This Yankee set to make spring training debut: 'long, long road'

Yankees catcher Jose Trevino prepares to make his spring training debut Sunday against Atlanta after being sidelined since the middle of last year.

Young Yankees catcher continues to improve in key area

Austin Wells was better behind the plate than Aaron Boone expected during his September call-up last season.

Key Yankees reliever has dominant two-inning outing

Ian Hamilton struck out five of the seven batters he faced across two innings of work.

Yankees' highly touted Yankees prospect must pass this test to earn lineup spot

The best outcome for the Yankees would be that neither they nor Wells feel they have to defend him — his defense will just speak for itself.

The few spots that are up for grabs in projecting the Yankees' Opening Day roster

There could be plenty of variations of this Yankees roster. And with plenty of free agents still available, that door can’t fully be shut either.