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Aaron Judge’s latest step toward injury return will catch fans’ attention

The New York Yankees are seeing day-by-day progress with Aaron Judge. As the playoff race continues to heat up, every little bit of progress helps. On Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone provided an update on Judge that will include a perplexing maneuver, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone gets 100% real on George Lombard Jr.’s defensive woes

New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. has made a significant impact since being promoted to the big leagues, but the infielder has struggled from a defensive standpoint in recent action.

Max Fried News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Yankees’ Max Fried may return from IL vs. Red Sox

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried is battling back from an elbow injury. Elbow injuries always sound frightening for pitchers, but Fried has been making quality progress.

Clarke Schmidt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt takes step forward amid injury recovery

The New York Yankees are trying to get healthy as the 2026 Major League Baseball season winds down. New York is getting a positive update about pitcher Clarke Schmidt.

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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?

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 25

Five unforgettable sports moments from Dolly Parton's life

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.

Condolences pour in from Ryan Clark, Robert Griffin III, more as Dolly Parton dies at 80

Where Dolly Parton’s Thanksgiving halftime show ranks all-time

Dolly Parton's wrestling wedding with Hulk Hogan

Eminem shares Dolly Parton’s heartfelt letter to him about their 'unexplained connection'

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Heliot Ramos News / Viral Sports News / August 25

New York Yankees Announce Heliot Ramos Decision on Tuesday

The New York Yankees plan to roll out an unchanged starting lineup Tuesday night as they open a three-game series against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Insider Predicts When Aaron Judge Will Return to Yankees

The New York Yankees had gotten some good news on Aaron Judge lately, as the superstar outfielder is slowly but steadily making progress in his rehab. Judge, who hasn’t played since May 31 due to a stress fracture in his first right rib, recently began a handful of baseball activities.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Viral Sports News / August 25

New York Yankees Make Final Giancarlo Stanton Decision

The New York Yankees have transferred designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL, a move that reflects the grim reality of his 2026 season and opens a 40-man roster spot as the club pushes toward October.

Bryce Cunningham News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Yankees Make Major Announcement on Top Pitching Prospect

The New York Yankees announced Tuesday that right-hander Bryce Cunningham has been transferred from High-A Hudson Valley to Double-A Somerset, giving one of the organization’s top pitching prospects a look at the Eastern League before the minor-league season ends.

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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.

Ben Rice News / Pinstripe Alley / August 25

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Ben Rice (8/23)

The Yankees surprised us with a veritable explosion of offense on Sunday, vanquishing the Blue Jays, 8-3, to secure the series, season series, and their highest run total in a game since scoring ten against the Mariners on August 12th.

Jazz Chisholm News / New York Yankees on SI / August 25

Yankees Need Jazz Chisholm Jr. to Break Free of His Bad Habit

Jazz Chisholm Jr. was huge for the New York Yankees in their final game against the Toronto Blue Jays, which sealed a series win. Coming off a two-hit game the day before, Chisholm had another one on Sunday, with his biggest of the series being a two-run blast, officially putting the game out of reach for Toronto.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 25

Yankees prospects: Week 22 minor league recap

So long, rookie ball. The DSL season officially wrapped up with a disappointing playoff run by the DSL Yankees concluding on Friday, which means we can fully set our sights on the playoff push for all four full-season affiliates.

New York Yankees News / Trade Talk Sports / August 25

Analyst: 'Guaranteed Playoff Win If It’s Jays and Yankees'

The Toronto Blue Jays are fighting just to stay in contention for the playoffs right down the stretch of the 2026 season, but if they do qualify, one analyst likes their chances should they draw the New York Yankees as an opponent.

Adam Warren News / Pinstripe Alley / August 25

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Adam Warren

There is a certain type of guy that just sticks around. For about a half-decade, Adam Warren was just that for the New York Yankees. That doesn’t just happen either, as highly competent pitching has a way of sticking around, and for a while, Warren was a certified Guy On The Team.

Justin Topa News / New York Yankees on SI / August 25

Yankees' Justin Topa Promotion Hints at Unmissable Bullpen Concern

Justin Topa has seen better days. Coming off a 2025 season in which he pitched to a 3.90 ERA in 60 innings and was projected for a 4.07 ERA this year, according to FanGraphs, he was probably hoping for a better outcome than what happened.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 24

Report: Yankees to recall Justin Topa after Brendan Beck optioned

The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with the New York Post reporting that right-hander Justin Topa is expected to be recalled.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Surging Yankees set to face shaky Astros pitching

The New York Yankees' offense is picking up, and a few players are on modest hot streaks, resulting in a two-week surge to get within striking distance of the American League East lead.

Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Yankees To Select Justin Topa

The Yankees are planning to call up veteran reliever Justin Topa, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He’s not on the 40-man roster and will thus need to have his contract formally selected.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 23

Yankees reinstate Cody Bellinger, place Ryan Weathers on IL

The New York Yankees reinstated outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list on Sunday morning, while left-hander Ryan Weathers was placed on the 15-day IL with a forearm flexor strain.

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.

Giancarlo Stanton suffers another setback during rehab

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Ben Rice News / Just Baseball / August 23

Ben Rice’s Second-Half Struggles Have Taken Him Out of the MVP Race

Before the 2026 season, all Ben Rice seemed to be was a promise. Promises of production, improvement, and otherworldly metrics painted a picture close enough to reality for New York Yankees fans to salivate over. That’s not to say he wasn’t already productive.

Ryan Weathers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Yankees’ Ryan Weathers Removed With Left Forearm Discomfort

Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers was pulled from his outing on Saturday against the Blue Jays with forearm discomfort, per a team announcement. He’s headed for imaging.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Yardbarker / August 22

Giancarlo Stanton suffers another setback during rehab

Just when it seemed that the New York Yankees were receiving positive injury updates surrounding Aaron Judge (ribs) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf), those updates took a turn for the worst on Saturday.

Yankees' Ryan Weathers exits start vs. Blue Jays early

Return date revealed for Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow

Dodgers' Andy Pages receives brutal injury update after X-rays

Dodgers expected to call up Alek Thomas following Pages injury

Brewers could get Brandon Woodruff back this season

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run

O's starting pitcher and MLBPA executive subcommittee member Chris Bassitt has ripped MLB for having inadequate technology to review plays like Pete Alonzo's would-be go-ahead homer, which was ruled foul.

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

What Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

While New York ended Wednesday in possession of the American League's top wild-card playoff berth, 61-66 Baltimore fell 1.5 games back of the final wild-card spot.

Orioles' Pete Alonso on offensive surge since All-Star break

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz