New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice was on the receiving end of some good-natured trolling from his teammates for his response to a squirrel on the field during Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

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The New York Yankees could look to reunite with star pitcher Michael King in free agency this coming offseason.

So when Ben Rice crushed a solo home run on Thursday night against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, it tied the game and one run apiece –– but the Yankees wound up losing 6-3. That cut New York's lead over Boston to just a half game for second place in the American League East Standings, as they trail the Toronto Blue Jays by 4.5 games.

New York Yankees set 2 home run records in same game — one tying Aaron Boone originally appeared on The Sporting News The New York Yankees just keep on going deep. On Wednesday night, they made multiple forms of home run history.

Former New York Yankees prospect Oswald Peraza is hoping to make the most of his opportunity with the Los Angeles Angels.

The New York Yankees had to sweat out extra innings, but they found a way to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Wednesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Roo

They have a star-studded roster and a monster payroll, but the Yankees are in the midst of an epic free fall.

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will renew their rivalry on Thursday, opening a four-game series at Yankee Stadium that has obvious playoff implications. The Yankees enter Thursday with a 1 ½ game lead over the Red Sox for the American League's top wild card spot.