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Yankees Shortstop In Danger Of Losing Starting Role

Despite a promising outlook for 2025, New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is having perhaps the worst year of his career yet. The 24-year-old is in the midst of his third season in pinstripes, and while he has yet to relinquish ownership of the starting shortstop role, that could change very soon.

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Yankees Make Surprising Move in Power Rankings

Apparently not all was lost in the New York Yankees' lost weekend against the Boston Red Sox. Yankees manager Aaron Boone watched his team drop three of four games to its American League East rivals.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26

The three best MLB matchups for Opening Day 2026

On Tuesday, MLB released the entire 2026 schedule, and despite the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement news breaking the internet, there was still plenty of buzz about what next year could hold.

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Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26

Yankees 2026 Schedule Loaded With Special Games

The New York Yankees are being given a special honor for the 2026 MLB season. According to a post by the league on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, the Yankees will head across the country to open the 2026 season against the San Francisco Giants.

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz

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Yankees, Mets will play on 9/11 in 2026 for 25th anniversary of tragedy

The MLB released its schedule for the 2026 season during a time when a lot of NFL transactions are happening. Many might not have realized, but the New York Yankees and New York Mets are slated to play on 9/11 for the 25th anniversary of the tragic event that happened on September 11, 2001.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26

Yankees Can't Figure Out Anthony Volpe Problem

Sometimes, Anthony Volpe will do something spectacular that makes you realize why he was such a highly touted prospect. There was the night he hit a 442-foot blast that went dead center at Yankee Stadium, which would have been gone in 30 out of 30 parks.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26

Yankees release 2026 regular season schedule

We might be in the home stretch of the 2025 campaign, but in conjunction with the other 29 Major League Baseball teams, the Yankees have announced their schedule for the 2026 regular season.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Yankees And Mets To Play On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11

Major League Baseball announced its 2026 regular-season schedule on Tuesday, and one date stands out above the rest. The Yankees and Mets will meet at Yankee Stadium from September 11–13, marking the second time the crosstown rivals have played each other on September 11 as MLB observes the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26

2000 Yankees Diary, August 26: Yanks bounce back with fast start

A little over a month before the Yankees would face the Athletics in the first round of the playoffs, they were out in Oakland for a four-game series against the eventual AL West champions.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 26

Season-defining stretch approaching for the Yankees

An upcoming 12-game stretch could make or break the season for the Yankees.

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Rookie pitcher's emergence a promising sign for Yankees' future

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Sends Anthony Volpe Message After Yankees’ Controversial Decision

The New York Yankees' infield production this season has been a tale of two sides. The right side, led by second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, and first baseman/catcher Ben Rice, has been reliable.

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26

Donald Trump Makes Yankees Legend's Hall of Fame Case

Before President Donald Trump took up a polarizing career in politics, he was a regular at Yankee Stadium. This was likely due to a longstanding friendship with New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and his family.

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The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

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The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

Cam Schlittler News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26

Cam Schlittler may be here to stay

Over the last week or so, the Yankees have been able to watch one of their top pitching prospects quickly ascend to a potential pitcher of the future. Cam Schlittler entered the 2025 season as the Yankees’ second ranked prospect by FanGraphs, and the 48th in baseball.

Can the Yankees Count on Devin Williams in Big Moments?

The New York Yankees had quiet an eventful offseason. Superstar Juan Soto left to play across town, but the Yankees did not sit on their hands. They added several veterans, including Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, and Devin Williams.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26

Breakout Reliever Returns to Yankees Bullpen

The bullpen has been a strength for the New York Yankees over the past few years, which is why it feels surprising to see that this season, it has been such a weakness.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26

How might the Yankees approach September call-ups?

September heralds many things — the end of the summer, the beginning of the new school year, and, most relevantly for our purposes, the expansion of Major League Baseball’s regular season rosters.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26

Yankees prospects: Week 21 minor league recap

Welcome to Week 21 of the Yankees minor league recap! Some affiliates are still fighting for playoff spots amidst strong seasons, with Triple-A Scranton being propelled by former and future big-leaguers and High-A Hudson Valley dealing with post-deadline roster moves.

Devin Williams News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26

Has Yankees' Devin Williams Redeemed Himself?

New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams has found himself among the favorite scapegoats for the team's failures this season, and for good reason.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26

Yankees Rising Star Reveals Early Thoughts on Breakout Pitcher

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler gave another stunning performance over six innings against the Washington Nationals, and his teammates were singing his praises after the game.

Anthony Volpe News / Field Level Media / August 26

'Reset' over, Yankees' Anthony Volpe set to return vs. Nats

Like it or not, New York Yankee fans, he's back. Struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe will return to the lineup Tuesday night when New York tries to secure a series win against the visiting Washington Nationals.

Yankees blast three homers, overwhelm Nationals

Ben Rice, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jasson Dominguez each homered Monday night while Cam Schlittler fired six scoreless innings as the New York Yankees defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 10-5.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. has epic bat drop after setting HR career-high

New York Yankees star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s power surge continues. A day after blasting two home runs in a 7-2 victory in the series finale at Yankee Stadium over the Boston Red Sox, Chisholm sent one out of the field during the seventh inning of Monday night’s series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals in the Bronx.

Cam Schlittler News / Yardbarker / August 25

Rookie pitcher's emergence a promising sign for Yankees' future

Cam Schlittler continues being a ray of light for the New York Yankees. The rookie starter threw another gem on Monday in a 10-5 win over the Washington Nationals, giving the Yankees reason for optimism amid an up-and-down 2025 season.

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The 'No. 2 MLB Draft pick' quiz

Yankees manager provides clarity on Anthony Volpe's future with team

Anthony Volpe is out of the lineup as the Yankees open their series against the Nationals. It’s the second straight game in which José Caballero gets the start at shortstop.

Anthony Volpe News / Field Level Media / August 25

Yankees SS Anthony Volpe not in lineup vs. Nationals

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe might be out of the doghouse, but he's not in the starting lineup against the Washington Nationals on Monday. Volpe, who leads the American League with 17 errors, was on the bench for the second consecutive night with José Caballero making the start at shortstop for the Yankees on Monday.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 25

What New Contracts For Yankees’ Bellinger And Grisham Might Look Like

In a season of struggles for the Yankees, Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger are two of the few bright spots. However, Grisham will be an unrestricted free

Jarren Duran News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Jarren Duran signs very unusual item for fan

Jarren Duran has officially provided the most confusing autograph of 2025. The Boston Red Sox outfielder Duran was signing autographs for fans before Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees (which the Yankees ended up winning by a final score of 7-2) .