The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Rizzo

With the Cubs, Rizzo’s leadership qualities eventually came into question from the front office. New York superstar Aaron Judge is behind his friend and first baseman all the way.

Dylan Cease had 11th double-digit strikeout game of career, tying him Billy Pierce for eighth on White Sox’ all-time list.

Rizzo, off to a huge start with nine home runs, is happily playing for a team that’s hot on the trail of the World Series.

NEW YORK — Nestor Cortes, once known as the quirky lefty with the funky deliveries, is now simply known as the Yankees’ best starter. The left-hander delivered again, flirting with a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Yankees edged out the Rangers 1-0 at the Stadium in a matinee…

NEW YORK — On the surface, it merely was a split doubleheader on a long, cold, windy Sunday in early May.

Aaron Judge doesn’t want to answer questions about it, but the Yankees slugger has responded to the failed extension talks perfectly. Judge has had a first month of the season that is reminiscent of his Rookie of the Year season in 2017.

There’s a familiar face atop the standings.

TORONTO — Everything’s coming up Yankees these days. After being mowed down for five innings by Alek Manoah, the Yankees jumped on the Blue Jays bullpen and took advantage of their defense to beat Toronto, 9-1. The Yankees extended their winning streak to 11 behind a home run and two-run…

The Dodgers’ pitching staff is historically great. Attendance is better than expected. Both Sox can’t hit.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s another night that Gerrit Cole and the Yankees could rest easy. After struggling in his first three starts, the Yankees ace had his second straight strong start as the Yankees shut out the Royals, 3-0, for their eighth straight win.

MLB announced this afternoon that it has suspended Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer 324 games, or the length of two full regular seasons, for violating its domestic violence policy. This is the biggest story in baseball today, so I’ll use the beginning of this newsletter to share Stephanie ...