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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 9

Yankees Biggest Trade Deadline Need

It's amazing how quickly things can change. Just one week ago, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman had two areas of need to address before the July 31 MLB trade deadline: Third base and relief pitching.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / July 9

Cam Schlittler to make MLB debut for Yankees in start vs. Mariners

After a week of angst that saw them fall out of first place in the American League East, the New York Yankees enjoyed a big night at the plate and their pitching held up on Tuesday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Fan proposes behind home plate during Yankees-Mariners game

While the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners were battling it out on the diamond at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, a different kind of diamond also came to the fore.

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Austin Wells News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Yankees’ Austin Wells keeps hot streak alive with bomb vs. Mariners

Austin Wells is on fire — and he’s giving the New York Yankees exactly the spark they’ve needed amid a rough stretch. Despite the team’s 8-14 record since June 15th, Wells has been a rare bright spot.

Cam Schlittler News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

What Yankees Prospect Cam Schlittler Offers the Major League Rotation

Amid recent tough times for the New York Yankees, more salt on the wound came in the form of an injury. Clarke Schmidt is out for the season, opening a spot in the rotation.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Yankees’ Aaron Judge matches all-time franchise record with 34th home run

Neither Aaron Judge nor Cal Raleigh have the luxury of worrying about the American League MVP race right now, as their respective ballclubs try to strengthen their status in the playoff picture.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Yankees' bats erupt after rain delay in 10-3 rout of Mariners

Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, Aaron Judge added his 34th homer an inning later and the New York Yankees roughed up Logan Gilbert after a rain delay in a 10-3 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / July 8

Giancarlo Stanton Ties Cal Ripken Jr. on All-Time Home Run List

NEW YORK - With a sixth-inning home run on Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton moved into a tie for 50th on the all-time home run list (431).

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / July 8

Yankees vs. Mariners Game Delayed

The New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners game is now waiting on a rain delay, announced in the fifth inning of play. The score was 0-0 at the time of the announcement, with Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren still pitching at the top of the fifth.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 8

What’s Next for Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu After Jazz Chisholm Decision

When one door closes, another one opens, or, at least, that’s how things normally work. When Yankees Manager Aaron Boone announced that Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Jim Abbott News / Fastball on SI / July 8

Inspirational Former New York Yankees Pitcher Throws Out Ceremonial First Pitch

Former New York Yankees starting pitcher Jim Abbott was back at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, throwing out the ceremonial pitch before the series opener between the Yankees and Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8

Yankees may be walking into a massive trade-deadline mistake

With the MLB trade deadline just weeks away, the New York Yankees’ lengthy search for a much-needed, yet elusive, third baseman should be coming to a close.

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Boone: Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to Begin Rehab Assignment

Now that starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt needs Tommy John surgery, more than half of the New York Yankees’ starters are on the injured list. Thankfully, one of them is on the mend and should be back on the mound very soon.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / July 8

Yankees place RHP Mark Leiter Jr. on 15-day IL

The New York Yankees placed relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to Monday. The 6-foot, 210-pound righty, who lands on the IL with a left fibular head stress fracture, said he suffered the knee injury while covering first base during New York's 5-4 loss against the Cincinnati Reds on June 24.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Yankees place right-handed reliever on IL

The Yankees announced today that right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left fibular head stress fracture. No timeline for his absence has been provided.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Yankees place key reliever on IL after leg injury

The New York Yankees are doing everything they can do get to the All-Star break. Aaron Boone’s team has struggled at third base and with injuries to their pitching staff.

Jazz Chisholm News / Total Apex Sports / July 8

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Will Go Back To Second Base For New York Yankees

The New York Yankees plan on moving Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base, Manager Aaron Boone told the Talkin’ Yanks Podcast. Chisholm has played both second base and third base this season.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / July 8

New York Yankees Making Major Lineup Switch For Tuesday Contest vs. Mariners

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone tells Jomboy Media that he is putting infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. back at second base for Tuesday's series-opening contest against the Seattle Mariners.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 8

Yankees' Gerrit Cole Emerges at Aaron Judge Camp

The New York Yankees got some devastating news at start of this season: ace pitcher Gerrit Cole will miss all of the 2025 season to undergo and recover from Tommy John surgery.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Yankees All-Star making notable position change

Since returning to the Yankees following a monthlong stay on the injured list due to an oblique strain, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has appeared in 29 games and played third base in every single one of them.

George Lombard Jr. News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Yankees Top Prospect George Lombard Jr Cracks the 2025 MLB All Star Futures Games

he Not only is the MLB draft a few weeks away, but the MLB All-Star festivities are around the corner. The Yankees will have representation at this year’s event, inclusive of the Futures Games.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / July 7

New York Yankees Top 15 Prospects

There’s no doubting that the Yankees farm system is a bit diminished compared to what it has been in previous years, but that’s what happens when you graduate former top 100 prospects like Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells and make trades for Juan Soto and Jazz Chisholm.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 8