# The Yankees are closing in on the Rays fast

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Podcast: [The Morning Yankees Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-morning-yankees-show-7771656)
Published: 2026-05-28T14:41:12+00:00
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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 on The Yankees Avenue YouTube channel. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Send your emails to be read on the show to dan@yankeesavenue.com 00:00 INTRO 01:51 Yankees sweep the Royals as Gerrit Cole was excellent once again 10:17 Why this team is way better than past years and how important it is to win it all in 2026 18:12 Aaron Judge's throw and more thoughts on the Yankees right now 24:32 Giancarlo Stanton should be returning soon after this new update 27:10 Would the Yankees want/try to acquire Tarik Skubal if he's available? 32:09 Yankees biggest needs at the trade deadline as of now 39:18 Off-day Thursday and then late night A's series starts Friday Follow @Yankees Avenue on Instagram/Facebook Follow @Yankees_Avenue on Twitter Email - dan@yankeesavenue.com

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