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New Injury Puts More Pressure on Yankees Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Yankees were already juggling their rotation to work around Max Fried’s blister. Now they’ve got another problem. Cam Schlittler, who would have started Friday night in Atlanta, was scratched due to discomfort near his right biceps.

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2025 MLB Draft: Kaeden Kent contract details revealed for Yankees third-round pick

After the New York Yankees selected him in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M, Kaeden Kent’s contract details have been revealed. He went as the No.

Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Max Fried Gives Encouraging Injury Update Ahead of Yankees’ Series in Atlanta

Max Fried won’t get to face his old team this weekend, but the Yankees ace is cautiously optimistic he won’t be out much longer. The left-hander told reporters before Friday's series opener against the Braves that he’s “hopeful” he can return during the upcoming series in Toronto.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / July 18

Yankees’ depth starter is recovering slower than expected

Amid the various updates provided from manager Aaron Boone, the Yankees had some more negative news come out regarding their rotation depth. With Cam Schlittler skipping a start due to bicep soreness (MRI came back clean), the Yankees have also revealed that Ryan Yarbrough has been taking longer than expected to get back on a mound.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 18

Cal Raleigh on pace to break AL record set by Aaron Judge

Cal Raleigh on pace to break American League record set by Aaron Judge

Fresh of his victory in the 2025 Home Run Derby, Seattle Mariners’ backstop Cal Raleigh is aiming to add another home run trophy to his mantle.

Can Mariners' Cal Raleigh continue historic season in second half?

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Athletics slugger has surprising assessment of Yankees' Aaron Judge

The 20 greatest in-game traditions in MLB

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Luis Gil News / Field Level Media / July 18

Yankees RHP Luis Gil makes another rehab start

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil continued his rehab with a start for Double-A Somerset on Friday night at Hartford, Conn. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year is on the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain sustained during spring training.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 18

Simple Reason Why Yankees' Anthony Volpe Is Slumping

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has a long to-do list ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. He's shopping for a power-hitting third baseman, a starting pitcher and help for the bullpen.

CC Sabathia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Yankees’ CC Sabathia endorses 3 players for Hall of Fame

CC Sabathia was one of the best pitchers in his era. The New York Yankees ace helped his team win a World Series Title in 2009 and helped them stay competitive in the 2010s.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 18

Yankees Rookie Gets Glowing Prediction

The New York Yankees are facing crunch time as the second half of the 2025 MLB season looms. They've lost their grip on the AL East and are scrambling to find trade solutions in the infield, starting rotation and bullpen.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Yankees’ pitching plan for Braves series

The New York Yankees head into the second half two games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. Expectations are still high around the Bombers despite a season full of pitching injuries.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 18

MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Linked To Red-Hot Reliever

Will the Minnesota Twins buy or sell ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline? That's what everyone, incuding New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, wants to know.

New York Yankees News / Inside The Diamonds / July 18

Yankees to Prioritize Pitching, Middle Infield as Trade Deadline Looms

The Yankees are approaching the end of July with more questions than answers. Injuries have gutted their rotation, the bullpen has grown shaky, and production at third base remains inconsistent.

Spencer Jones News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Would You Trade Spencer Jones for This All-Star Third Baseman?

The Yankees might miss out on one trade target, but according to SNY’s John Harper, that loss could force GM Brian Cashman to go nuclear. In Harper’s second-half predictions column, he has the Mets beating the Yankees to Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suárez.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 18

He’s Not a Perfect Trade but He Might Be the Yankees’ Ideal Fit

The Yankees have been linked to several relievers as the trade deadline approaches, but here’s a new one that makes more sense than a splash. In his second-half predictions column, SNY’s John Harper suggested the Yankees as a potential landing spot for the Cardinals’ Ryan Helsley.

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / July 18

Should Yankees' Max Fried Pickle His Hand?

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried, currently suffering from a blister on his left index finger, might benefit from an old-school baseball remedy.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Under-the-Radar Trade Target Could Boost Yankees at Third Base

The Yankees’ trade deadline search for a third baseman has mostly centered on big names like Eugenio Suárez, Ryan McMahon, Ke’Bryan Hayes. But CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa floated a name that won’t light up your Twitter feed...

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Yankees urged to target 2 infielders before trade deadline

It’s crunch time for the New York Yankees. They are making some critical additions to their roster as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Before their series with the Atlanta Braves, the Yankees added two right-handed pitchers.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Yankees Bullpen Shake-Up Continues With New Face in Atlanta

The Yankees made a small move Tuesday that says a lot about where their bullpen stands. They activated right-hander Rico Garcia and optioned Clayton Beeter back to Triple-A.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 18

Yankees' Aaron Judge reveals how long he'd like to continue playing career

In an article by The Athletic's Ian O'Connor published on Friday, Aaron Judge revealed that he'd like to continue playing into his 40s.

Athletics slugger has surprising assessment of Yankees' Aaron Judge

Five major MLB storylines to watch in second half of season

The case for the Yankees trading Ben Rice at the deadline

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The 'New York Yankees team captains' quiz

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / July 18

Yankees 2025 Trade Deadline Targets

The New York Yankees are always one of the top teams to watch when looking at the trade deadline. This year should be no different for the Bronx Bombers, who hold the top wild-card spot in the American League with their sights set on gunning for a division title.

Ben Rice News / Yardbarker / July 18

The case for the Yankees trading Ben Rice at the deadline

The New York Yankees are predicted to make bold moves ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. One particularly daring move they could make is trading away breakout slugger Ben Rice.

Three trade-deadline targets who can land Yankees back in World Series

Yankees targeting Pirates All-Star for starting rotation

Five major MLB storylines to watch in second half of season

The 20 greatest in-game traditions in MLB

The 'Most home runs in one ALCS' quiz

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / July 17