New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18

Yankees return to familiar surroundings for short series at Rays

The New York Yankees will not be in the Bronx to start the week, but the familiar surroundings and reception they expect to get in Tampa may make them feel right at home.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 18

With MLB’s Eyes On Expansion, Realignment, Who Is In The Yankees’ Division

Hang on to your hats. MLB, as you know it, is (potentially) heading for a massive change. The National League has existed since 1876. The American League joined in 1901.

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

Yankees Playoff Scenarios Looking Better

The New York Yankees have finally clawed their way back to more comfortable playoff contention. While the Pinstripes are still in the third AL Wild Card spot, they've pulled ahead of the next-best team, the Cleveland Guardians.

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J.C. Escarra News / Field Level Media / August 18

Yankees option C J.C. Escarra to clear roster spot

The New York Yankees optioned catcher J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday in anticipation of infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario making his return from the injured list Tuesday.

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

Yankees to Activate Injured Utilityman

The New York Yankees seem to finally have a bit of their groove back. While stars Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are still dealing with some injury issues, injured Yankees are coming back left and right.

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

Yankees Demote Catcher to Minors

The New York Yankees are making some more changes to their dugout. The Yankees are sending catcher J.C. Escarra to their AAA affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the team announced on X, the social media platform once known as Twitter.

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

Yankees Finally Have Competition for Inconsistent Shortstop

For the first time in 46 games, Anthony Volpe had a day off on Sunday. It was a rare breather for the shortstop. In his place was Josè Caballero, who was the unsung hero of a weekend that saw the Yankees sweep the Cardinals in St.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 18

2000 Yankees Diary, August 18: Mo blows five-run lead, Yanks fall in 11

Few things in life are as a safe as a five-run Yankee lead in the ninth inning during the Mariano Rivera years. Even so, nothing is perfectly safe, as the Anaheim Angels reminded Yankees fans 25 years ago today.

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

Yankees Move Up in Latest Power Rankings

The New York Yankees may finally be back on track. After a months-long slump that saw the Pinstripes lose their once-mighty grip on the AL east, New York won five of their last six contests.

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

Yankees Hit With Harsh Bullpen Reality

The New York Yankees are keeping their playoff hopes alive, but what happens when they get into the dance is what counts. And right now, the expectations are not very high.

Max Fried News / Fastball on SI / August 18

Max Fried on Wrong Side of Personal History in Recent Rough Stretch For Yankees

After a win on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Yankees are 67-57, and they are now just 0.5 games back of the top wild card spot in the American League.

New York Yankees News / Yankees.com / August 18

Yankees Mag: It’s (Not Just) a Jersey Thing

How the Somerset Patriots’ homage to a local staple became a national phenomenon

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

Don't Let Yankees Fallen Closer Fool You

Devin Williams' tenure with the New York Yankees is likely to be remembered as a failure . The expectation was for him to fortify the back of the bullpen with Luke Weaver.

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

Yankees in Limbo With Two Injured Sluggers

With Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on the mend, the New York Yankees have a puzzle on their hands. After Judge suffered his elbow injury and spent a 10-day stint on the injured list, he returned to the lineup at designated hitter, uprooting Stanton from the position.

Paul Goldschmidt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt reveals concern level on knee after St. Louis return

Paul Goldschmidt returned to the diamond in the New York Yankees’ series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday evening. Goldschmidt sprained his right knee in the Yankees’ previous series against the Minnesota Twins on Aug.

Paul Goldschmidt News / Field Level Media / August 17

Paul Goldschmidt shines in St. Louis return as Yankees complete sweep of Cardinals

In his first start back in St. Louis, former Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-4 victory Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17

Has Raleigh overtaken Judge in AL MVP race?

Has Cal Raleigh overtaken Aaron Judge in MVP race amid Yankee slugger's slump?

On July 23, New York Yankees’ megastar outfielder Aaron Judge had a commanding lead in the AL MVP race. After an injury and subsequent slump, has he been overtaken by a slugging catcher in Seattle?

Did the Phillies' pitching problems just get worse after rough outing?

Marlins player caught terrible break while nearly robbing a home run

Rockies pitcher smashes into his teammate while chasing a popup

Brewers praised for making 'deal of the year' amid 14-game win streak

Red Sox prospect to miss rest of season after undergoing wrist surgery

Astros manager shares a major update on Yordan Alvarez's injury rehab

Giancarlo Stanton News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Giancarlo Stanton’s Absence Highlights Yankees’ Roster Construction Problems

Giancarlo Stanton missed his third straight game Saturday, still feeling lower-body soreness after logging three consecutive starts in right field back in New York.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Yankees’ Aaron Boone gushes over Ben Rice’s ‘seven steaks’ night

The New York Yankees’ 12-8 victory over the St.Louis Cardinals granted them a series win on Saturday, and slugger Ben Rice was the man of the hour. The 26-year-old reached base four times, and tied a career high with seven RBIs.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Anthony Volpe’s Day Off Highlights Caballero’s Impact In Yankees’ Lineup

Anthony Volpe finally got a breather after weeks of daily starts, and the Yankees could actually exhale with him. That’s the payoff from the deadline move for Jose Caballero.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Yankees Top 30 Prospect Additions And Re-positions

The New York Yankees top 30 prospect list has shuffled a bit over the last few weeks. Between the Major League Baseball draft and the trade deadline, various prospects were moved in and out, up and down. The Yankees shipped various prospects off in trades and acquired a few in return.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Veteran OF signs with Yankees for fourth time

This latest contract represents the fourth time Velazquez has signed with the Yankees.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15

Pirates' failure can be explained by new prospect's revelation

Pirates' longtime failure can be explained by their new prospect's shocking revelation

It's not just a lack of spending or money that keeps the Pirates at the bottom of the MLB standings every year. It's also the fact that they are poorly run.

Paul Skenes' recent struggles open door for Phillies aces in NL Cy Young race

Francisco Lindor reveals 'most important thing' amid Mets' ongoing crisis

Cubs star commits ninth-inning baserunning blunder in loss

Eugenio Suarez struggling with slugging after trade to Mariners

Cal Raleigh has an absolutely perfect bat for Players' Weekend