The Yankees are on fire and they have reinforcements on the way
By Gary Phillips, New York Daily News
May 6, 2026
Basking in the glow of yet another win, Jazz Chisholm Jr. eagerly relayed the vibes inside the Yankees’ clubhouse Tuesday night.
“The positivity in the clubhouse right now is just super crazy,” the second baseman said after homering in a 7-3 takedown of the Rangers. “It’s like everybody’s just on a real high horse right now, and we just want to ride it out as long as we can.”
Tuesday’s victory made the Yankees 15-2 since April 17, the best record of any team over that stretch. That span has also seen their offense lead the majors in runs, home runs, RBI, average, OBP, slugging, OPS, wRC+ and xwOBA. Their pitching staff, meanwhile, has the best ERA, WHIP and opponent batting average in baseball, as well as the second-best FIP.
The Yankees have also been a top-10 fielding team, in terms of Defensive Runs Saved, since April 17.
“It’s an incredibly talented group, and we’re playing well,” said closer David Bednar, one of four relievers who teamed up to strand each of the eight runners they inherited on Tuesday. “It’s a lot of fun. All these guys in this locker room, it’s really special, and I think you’re seeing it.”
With the Yankees clicking on all fronts — and showing some increased urgency in their decision-making after last year’s shortcomings — the team is 25-11 overall. That’s good enough for the best record in the American League and the second-best record in baseball behind the Braves.
And to think, the Bombers could get better soon...
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