LAKELAND, Fla. — Ben Rice, Ivy Leaguer from tiny, tony Cohasset, Mass., is about the most unlikely big leaguer, never mind the primary replacement for the Yankees’ hulking, Hall of Fame-bound ...

Ben Rice hits a solo home run to right field for his second home run of the season to cut the Yankees' deficit to 7-5 in the ...

Ben Rice launches a solo home run to right field, his first of 2025, to extend the Yankees' lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the ...

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Just about any time the ball has touched Ben Rice’s bat this spring, it has come scorching off it. Grapefruit League stats can often be misleading, but exit velocities may be a ...

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice will serve as the designated hitter on Opening Day against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Swats first homer of season ...

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice impressed with an unexpected skill during his rookie season—his Spanish speaking abilities. The 26-year-old from Massachusetts was able to communicate ...

New York Yankees fans are all in on new starting designated hitter Ben Rice. Rice, who turned 26 in February, will open this year as the primary DH following Giancarlo Stanton’s elbow injuries.

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice worked out with the catching group on Wednesday. Hoch noted that the coaching staff said Rice is in the "backup catcher mix.

When Ben Rice debuted for the New York Yankees last year, power wasn't a big part of his game. Like many rookies, Rice struggled to find his footing at the plate. In 50 games after his call-up in ...

Rice went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League win over Tampa Bay. Rice batted leadoff in the spring game and played the entire contest at DH. His big hit was a two-run ...