Trending Now - Yankees Falter as Weathers' No-hit Effort Slips Away in Seventh
WHO:
MLB.com - Ryan Weathers stated he "felt back to full strength" after losing nine pounds due to illness.
MLB.com - Coby Mayo replaced Samuel Basallo in the lineup due to injury.
MLB.com - Ryan Weathers, Yankees left-hander
MLB.com - Coby Mayo, Orioles player
MLB.com - Ben Rice, Yankees player
MLB.com - Aaron Boone, Yankees manager
MLB.com - José Caballero, Yankees infielder
MLB.com - Anthony Volpe, Yankees player
MLB.com - Oswaldo Cabrera, Yankees player
WHAT:
MLB.com - Ben Rice is the first Yankees player to snap an 0-for-13 skid with a single in the first inning and then hit a two-run homer in the third inning.
MLB.com - Judge and Rice are the first Yankees teammates with 13 or more homers in the team’s first 42 games.
MLB.com - Ben Rice is second on the Yankees with 13 home runs, behind Aaron Judge, who has 16 home runs.
MLB.com - The Yankees have had 13 no-hitters in their history, with the last being Domingo Germán’s perfect game in 2023.
MLB.com - José Caballero stated, “I don’t think it’s fractured,” regarding his right middle finger injury.
MLB.com - Yankees manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Caballero could be used as a pinch-runner or to hit, depending on his recovery.
MLB.com - Anthony Volpe is currently at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after being optioned, with a batting average of .205 in nine games.
MLB.com - Oswaldo Cabrera is also playing for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with a batting average of .217 in 32 games.
MLB.com - Ryan Weathers struck out nine batters and held the Orioles hitless through six innings.
MLB.com - Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer, leading to a 3-2 loss for the Yankees.
MLB.com - The Yankees extended their losing streak to four games.
MLB.com - Ben Rice hit a two-run homer, marking his 13th of the season.
MLB.com - The Yankees have had 13 no-hitters in their history, with the last being Domingo Germán’s perfect game in 2023.
MLB.com - José Caballero is scheduled to return to New York for an MRI on his ailing right middle finger.
MLB.com - Max Schuemann started at shortstop in place of Caballero.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Camden Yards, Baltimore.
MLB.com - Caballero was in the visiting clubhouse at Camden Yards.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Ryan Weathers' last start was nine days prior to the game mentioned.
MLB.com - The Yankees are scheduled to open a three-game series against the Orioles.
WHY:
MLB.com - José Caballero expressed frustration about his injury, stating, “I got treatment already. The next step is to get an MRI and see what’s going on.”
MLB.com - Ryan Weathers became ill after his previous start, losing nine pounds and needing to keep distance from teammates and family.
MLB.com - José Caballero sustained his injury diving back into first base during a game against the Brewers.
HOW:
MLB.com - Weathers struck out five consecutive batters beginning with Tyler O’Neill in the second inning.
MLB.com - Weathers utilized his sweeper and changeup to generate swings and misses, retiring 13 consecutive batters.
MLB.com - Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that Caballero's batting cage session went well, indicating potential for him to play despite the injury.
(UPDATED May 12, 2026 17:39 UTC)
Ryan Weathers reported feeling back to full strength after recovering from an illness that caused him to lose nine pounds, while Coby Mayo stepped in for the injured Samuel Basallo in the lineup. In a standout performance, Ben Rice became the first Yankees player to break an 0-for-13 slump by hitting a single in the first inning and following it up with a two-run homer in the third, making him and Aaron Judge the first Yankees teammates to each have 13 or more homers in the team's first 42 games. Meanwhile, José Caballero voiced his frustration over his injury, saying he has already received treatment and is awaiting an MRI to determine the next steps.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 06:03 UTC)
In a notable update from the Yankees, Ben Rice is currently second on the team with 13 home runs, trailing only Aaron Judge, who leads with 16. Meanwhile, José Caballero has addressed concerns about his right middle finger injury, stating, “I don’t think it’s fractured,” while manager Aaron Boone indicated that Caballero might still contribute as a pinch-runner or hitter depending on his recovery. Additionally, Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Cabrera are both playing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with Volpe holding a batting average of .205 in nine games and Cabrera at .217 over 32 games.
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(UPDATED May 12, 2026 04:13 UTC)
In a tough matchup at Camden Yards, Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers struck out nine batters and held the Orioles hitless through six innings, but ultimately, the Yankees fell to the Orioles with a score of 3 to 2, extending their losing streak to four games. Coby Mayo's three-run homer was pivotal in the game, while Ben Rice hit a two-run homer, marking his 13th of the season. Meanwhile, José Caballero is set to return to New York for an MRI on his injured right middle finger, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Caballero's recent batting cage session went well, suggesting he may still have a chance to play despite the injury.