Every week on the New York Yankees Show, we will be spotlighting current or former Yankee players and coaches with a series of awards. From defensive gems and milestones to walk-off home runs and clutch saves, if a Yankee does something important, you’ll hear about it on our show.

APEX Amazing Athlete: Max Fried earned his first victory as a Yankees pitcher with 5 2/3 innings of work which spoiled the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener as New York prevailed 9-4.

Atlas Fence All-Star: Anthony Volpe did all he could for the Yankees in a 4-3 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks driving in all of his team’s runs with a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Byrne Dairy Prime Performer: Mark Leiter Jr., who had pitched a lot in recent days, had to come in again and record the final out to help the Yankees avoid a sweep at Detroit and beat the Tigers 4-3.

Hello Garage Game Changer: Paul Goldschmidt continued to play steady first base and also got three hits at the plate for the Yankees when it defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 10-4. 

The Image Press Icon: Oswaldo Cabrera went three-for-four at the plate and delivered four RBIs as the Yankees defeated Pittsburgh 9-4 in in the Pirates’ home opener. 

JKS Roofing High Achiever: After struggling in the first weeks of the season Cody Bellinger tripled and drove in a pair of runs to help the Yankees defeat the San Francisco Giants 8-4. 

Little York Plantation Play of the Week: Aaron Judge hitting his 500th extra base hit in his 999th game with yet another home run that helped the Yankees defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7. 

Mabey’s Moving and Storage Major Mover: Will Warren gave the Yankees a much-needed quality start with five innings that included six strikeouts and only two hits allowed in an 8-4 win over the San Francisco Giants.

M. Lemp Jewelers Rewarding Effort: Carlos Rodon did manage to earn eight strikeouts in six innings on the mound during a cold game in Detroit where the Yankees lost to the Tigers 6-2.

Mooney Marketing Group/Bristol 7 Enterprises Major Performance: Trent Grisham’s home run, double and three RBIs helped the Yankees avoid a sweep from Arizona and defeat the Diamondbacks 9-7. 

North Syracuse Lawn and Snow Notable Effort: Jasson Dominguez got a start in left field against San Francisco and contributed a pair of hits to the Yankees’ 8-4 win over the Giants.

Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence: It says something about Aaron Judge’s stature in baseball that the Yankees captain was also named captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. 

O’Hara Electric Electrifying Play: Anthony Volpe’s three-run double which highlighted a six-run fifth inning and broke open the Yankees’ 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

110 Grill Award of Excellence: Fernando Cruz was a bright spot for the Yankees in a 7-5 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks where he pitched two scoreless innings of relief with four strikeouts.

Onondaga Flooring Outstanding Achievement: Luke Weaver going the final 1 1/3 innings for the save and helping the Yankees hang on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7. 

Purcell Paints Prime Performer: Ben Rice’s pair of hits at the plate in the Yankees’ 8-4 win over the San Francisco Giants included a solo home run as he also scored twice. 

Senke CNY Garage Door Sensational Star: Brent Headrick’s two innings of scoreless relief included four strikeouts in the Yankees’ series finale at Pittsburgh, though it ended in a 5-4 defeat to the Pirates.

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Stellar Athlete: Ryan Yarbrough helped put away the Yankees’ 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates as the reliever pitched two scoreless innings. 

University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: J.C. Escarra getting a double for his first Major League hit in the seventh inning of a 9-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks after a long journey through the minor leagues which included substitute teaching and Uber driving.

Wilkins RV Winning Player: Luke Weaver pitched an important scoreless eighth inning after Max Fried’s seven shutout innings during the Yankees’ 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.