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3 Yankees to Monitor During Series vs. Dodgers: Time for Camilo Doval to Prove Himself

The MLB All-Star Break came and went in a flash, officially ushering in the second half of the 2026 season. It's time for the Yankees to put on their hard hats and go to work, as they enter the resumed action three games behind the Rays for the American League lead.

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Yankees news: The 2027 schedule drop

SNY | Alex Smith: MLB announced full schedules for the 2027 season Thursday. The Yankees will start the campaign at home with three-game sets against the Blue Jays and Athletics before heading to Cleveland and then Pittsburgh on a road trip.

Jonathan Ornelas News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Jonathan Ornelas To Opt Out Of Yankees Deal

Infielder Jonathan Ornelas is opting out of his minor league deal with the Yankees, reports Francys Romero. He’ll become a free agent if New York doesn’t select him onto the MLB roster.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 16

Yankees Shouldn't Lose Sleep Over Reported Flight Risk

The Yankees' 2026 campaign is back on track now that the MLB All-Star Game and its festivities are behind them. It's back to the grind as the Bronx Bombers look to prove they're legitimate World Series contenders down the stretch, meaning it needs to be all hands on deck from New York's stars down to the depth players.

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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 eight minutes?

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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / July 16

ESPN Prediction Gives Yankees Reason for Concern

The New York Yankees have compiled a solid 54-42 record through the first half of the regular season, positioning themselves as a legitimate contender.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / July 16

Yankees Warned About Major Trade Due to Multiple Concerns

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees find themselves in a familiar position: evaluating how aggressively to bolster their roster for a postseason push.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 16

Yankees' First-Round Pick Hunter Dietz Compares Himself to All-Star Southpaw

The New York Yankees used their top pick in the 2026 MLB Draft to select a highly touted college hurler in left-hander Hunter Dietz. New York has already signed the young southpaw, according to Yankees VP of domestic amateur scouting Damon Oppenheimer.

Gerrit Cole News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Yankees Make Gerrit Cole Move Before Dodgers Game

The New York Yankees have their pitching plan set for the first series of the second half, putting multiple key arms on the mound against the reigning World Series champions.

Jonathan Ornelas News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Yankees Minor Leaguer Makes Career Decision

Jonathan Ornelas has elected to become a free agent after exercising the opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the New York Yankees, ending his stint with the organization despite putting together one of the best offensive seasons of his professional career.

Cody Bellinger News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 16

Cody Bellinger Hopes MVP of 2026 All-Star Game Propels Him To Strong Second Half

Cody Bellinger won the Most Valuable Player Award at the 2026 All-Star Game. He did so by driving in two runs in the first inning of the American League’s 4-0 victory.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / July 16

Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Makes Rare Yankees Admission

In a moment that turned heads across baseball, Boston Red Sox icon David Ortiz offered rare praise for the New York Yankees during a Fox Sports broadcast.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 16

Dodgers visiting Yankees for first time since 2024 World Series

The last time the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees convened at Yankee Stadium, massive amounts of champagne were sprayed in the visiting clubhouse to celebrate a World Series title.

George Lombard Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. gets huge injury update before second half of season

The New York Yankees received encouraging news on George Lombard Jr. this week, as the organization’s No. 1 prospect began a rehab assignment Monday while recovering from sprained fingers.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Yankees facing 1 huge question after All-Star break

The New York Yankees are currently sitting in second place in the AL East. The team came out of a prolonged slump right before the All-Star break. After losing 14 of 18 games, the squad won their last four in a row.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 16

Is Derek Jeter admission about Anthony Volpe a 'red flag'?

Are Jeter's recent comments on his relationship, or lack thereof, with Volpe a "red flag"?

Yankees' Cody Bellinger wins 2026 All-Star Game MVP

Yankees teammates make history in first inning of All-Star Game

Former Yankees star, announcer share Aaron Judge warnings amid uncertainty about return

Yankees have unique way of motivating, angering Cam Schlittler

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / NewYorkYankeesCommunity / July 16

Yankees' Top Trade Deadline Targets Respond to Reported New York Interest

There is no telling how the New York Yankees would approach the second half of the season after the All-Star break. However, reports suggest the Yankees will make moves before the second half begins.

Brian Cashman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Yankees’ Brian Cashman gets brutally honest on 2026 MLB trade deadline outlook

The New York Yankees have played some good baseball this season, and with the trade deadline approaching, they could find themselves looking to improve their roster.