# Should Ben Rice be the Yankees everyday leadoff hitter?

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Podcast: [The Morning Yankees Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-morning-yankees-show-7771656)
Published: 2026-04-20T13:11:10+00:00
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## Resource

Start your mornings with all the latest news and updates surrounding the New York Yankees! Hosted by Dan Rourke of Yankees Avenue. Each show is recorded live at 8am ET every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on The Morning Yankees Show YouTube channel. 00:00 INTRO: Yankees sweep the Royals 03:44 The Bronx Bombers are back? Yanks crush 9 homers vs KC 13:52 Should the Yankees make Ben Rice their everyday leadoff hitter? 26:20 This Yankee has become underrated 34:49 Why I believe this team can win it all 44:56 Other news, notes, and updates 49:22 OUTRO Now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Main channel: youtube.com/yankeesavenue Send your emails to be read on the show to dan@yankeesavenue.com Follow @Yankees Avenue on Instagram/Facebook Follow @Yankees_Avenue on Twitter Email - dan@yankeesavenue.com

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