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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Yankees Make Swift Decision on Collapsing Prospect
The New York Yankees head into a high-stakes weekend series against the Boston Red Sox with a quiet but telling roster adjustment in their farm system.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
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.
Clarke Schmidt News / New York Yankees on SI / August 28
Latest Clarke Schmidt Update Is Big News for Yankees' Bullpen
Clarke Schmidt looked like he was figuring something out in 2024 and 2025. Over the course of two seasons, Schmidt pitched to a 3.07 ERA, and it feels like a lifetime ago when the Yankees had him take the mound every fifth day and be one of their most dependable arms.
Spencer Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / August 28
Spencer Jones is making it happen, one way or another 
Entering the 2026 season, FanGraphs had Spencer Jones ranked as the seventh-best prospect in the Yankees organization. The big left-hander made his Major League debut in the beginning of May, and has stuck around in the Majors since his recall in the first week of June.
Aaron Boone News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Yankees Manager Aaron Boone’s Future Suddenly in Question
Aaron Boone is managing the New York Yankees in his ninth season, and the remainder of his current deal now sits at the center of a growing conversation about the club’s future.
Brian Cashman News / Field Level Media / August 28
Report: Yankees GM Brian Cashman expected back for 30th season
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is expected to return for his 30th season on the job in 2027. That's according to the New York Post, which reported Friday that Cashman's contract is expiring and club owner Hal Steinbrenner has no reason not to offer him another.
Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / August 28
Potential Aaron Judge Return Plans Are Worth the Risk for Yankees' World Series Hopes
Right now, the New York Yankees have a Luis García Jr. problem. Not in the sense that he's bad. García has probably been the best trade acquisition from the deadline—and this is a team that has been criticized for not addressing their primary needs back on Aug.
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.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 28
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ron Guidry
" /> Gator pitched well for New York for the rest of the ’75 season but that was not enough to keep him on the Opening Day roster the following year.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Yankees Make Depressing Decision on 26-Year-Old Pitcher
The New York Yankees optioned right-handed pitcher Trent Sellers to Double-A Somerset on Friday, a quiet roster move that landed just hours before they opened a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / August 28
Cam Schlittler set to take mound in opener as Yankees, Red Sox meet in final series
Two months ago, the Boston Red Sox were a last-place team. Then they swept the New York Yankees in four games at Fenway Park and started a memorable turnaround.
Fernando Cruz News / New York Yankees on SI / August 28
Yankees Learning Important Lessons After Fernando Cruz Injury
The Yankees got a pretty big blow to the construction of their bullpen in this crucial stretch of the season on Wednesday night, as after Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Astros, manager Aaron Boone announced that right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz has a partial tear in his UCL, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, likely ending his season.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 28
Yankees' Aaron Judge responds to 'running it back' takes, shares major injury update
A repeated criticism of New York Yankees senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman ahead of the 2026 season was that he was mostly "running it back" with the same team that failed to advance to the American League Championship Series last fall.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
George Lombard Jr. makes unwanted Yankees history as comedy of errors continues
George Lombard Jr. added an unwanted line to New York Yankees history on Thursday night. The 21-year-old rookie shortstop committed an error for the sixth consecutive game, becoming the first Yankee to do so since second baseman Chick Fewster in 1921.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Doesn’t Hold Back on George Lombard Jr.
The New York Yankees fell 5-1 to the Houston Astros on Thursday night at Yankee Stadium and dropped two of three games in the series. Gerrit Cole started and lasted six innings.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27
Yankees’ Aaron Boone is still backing George Lombard Jr. despite string of errors
When a wise philosopher once said “the more things change, the more they stay the same”, little did he know that that statement would also apply to baseball someday.
Clarke Schmidt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27
Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt’s pursuit of returning as reliever gets update
For all the highs and lows the New York Yankees have encountered thus far in 2026, they continue to be in an advantageous position as far as their postseason standing is concerned.
Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27
Details emerge on Jazz Chisholm’s expected offseason outcome
Jazz Chisholm might have to take something of a “prove it” deal this offseason. The New York Yankees infielder Chisholm is expected to have a market this winter but may end up taking a short-term deal with an opt-out after the first season.
Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 27
Trade-deadline acquisition Luis Garcia Jr. providing power boost for Yankees
New York Yankees trade deadline acquisition Luis Garcia Jr. has continued to provide the team with a much-needed power boost.
Fernando Cruz News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Fernando Cruz Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear
Yankees setup man Fernando Cruz has a partially torn UCL, manager Aaron Boone informed reporters after tonight’s win over the Astros (relayed by Brendan Kuty of The Athletic).
Brian Cashman News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Notable update emerges on the future of Yankees' Brian Cashman
New York Yankees fans hoping for an end to the Brian Cashman era will once again be out of luck. The longtime Yankees general manager Cashman is expected to receive a contract extension from the team this offseason, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported in a video feature this week.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 26
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz's injury raises an important question
Fernando Cruz has been struggling in recent games for the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27
New potential timeline for Aaron Judge return to Yankees revealed
What do the latest developments mean for the Aaron Judge's eventual return to the New York Yankees' lineup?
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26
Red Sox inch closer in AL wild-card race after Jarren Duran's game-winning grand slam; Yankees should be sweating
The New York Yankees should be biting their fingernails after every Boston Red Sox win.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 25
Dolly Parton, the sports world 'Will Always Love You': Five unforgettable sports moments from country icon's life
It's no surprise many around the sports world are paying their respects to Parton. The musical icon was intertwined with sports through several memorable moments at different events throughout her career. With that in mind, here are five.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 23
Yankees make Ryan Weathers decision after Saturday's exit
The New York Yankees have been unable to get fully healthy at any point this season, and the trend continued Saturday.
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