The New York Yankees have gotten off to a hot start in the 2026 MLB season, as their 24-11 record through May 4 is the best record in the American League. But it hasn't been all smooth sailing for Yankees fans, especially of late. There was no better example of this than the legendary broadcaster John Sterling passing away on May 4. Sterling's death has hit the Yankees community hard , and many New York icons, past and present, have expressed their condolences and otherwise shown Sterling and his family love. New York Yankees wear “JS” stitched on their hats honoring radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images While the Yankees haven't found much resistance on the field, that doesn't mean all of their players are performing. Take 25-year-old shortstop Anthony Volpe, for example, who was expecting to return to his starting role after coming back from a shoulder injury earlier this week.…