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George Lombard Jr. News / Pinstripe Alley / August 11
Yankees At-Bat of the Week: George Lombard Jr. (8/8) 
I don’t want to spill too much ink on the sorry state of the Yankees offense at the risk of sounding like a broken record. Instead, let’s focus on the positives they have provided us in recent days, namely an improbable series win over the Braves.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 11
Potential timelines for Aaron Judge return revealed
When could Judge return to the Yankees?
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 11
Yankees prospects: Week 20 minor league recap
We’ve reached a big part of the minor league calendar, as this past week marked the debuts of eight members of the Yankees’ 2026 draft class in A-ball, which also coincided with a number of position player promotions.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / August 11
Platoon Opportunity Could Be Anthony Volpe’s Last Chance With Yankees
Against one of the best southpaw pitchers of the last decade and a surefire Hall of Famer, Chris Sale, the New York Yankees opted to sit Jazz Chisholm Jr.
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 / Field Level Media / August 11
Yankees receive $2.6B in private equity deal
The New York Yankees are receiving $2.6 billion in a deal with the private equity fund Apollo Sports Capital, the team announced on Tuesday. The huge capital infusion for Yankee Global Enterprises will allow the team to refinance or retire much of its existing debt and then pursue new ventures, according to The Athletic.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 11
New York Yankees Urged to Consider Shocking Roster Decision
The New York Yankees sit at 66-52 and hold a solid spot atop the American League wild-card standings while staying within reach of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East race.
Melky Cabrera News / Pinstripe Alley / August 11
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Melky Cabrera
" /> Cabrera was awful for Atlanta in 2010—beyond modest reliever Boone Logan, the deal didn’t really work out for either side, given Javier Vázquez‘s Yankees struggles—but broke out in a big way with the Royals a year later.
Rafael Montero News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11
Yankees release Rafael Montero
The Yankees have released veteran right-handed reliever Rafael Montero, per an announcement from their Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 11
Yankees Should Take Chance on Recently DFA'd Closer
It's still hard to figure out why the New York Yankees didn't add a single reliever at the trade deadline. Statistically, their 3.13 bullpen ERA is second in all of baseball, but once you get past David Bednar, Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn, and Fernando Cruz — when his splitter is working — there isn't much the Yankees are working with.
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.
Ryan Yarbrough News / New York Yankees on SI / August 11
Ryan Yarbrough Is on Yankees' Chopping Block 3 Weeks Before September Call-Ups
In late Spring, it looked like the New York Yankees would be whole. Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole were returning to the rotation, and one of Ryan Weathers or Will Warren would get pushed to the bullpen.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 11
How does the Yankees’ rotation stack up in the AL?
The Yankees were off yesterday, but they’ve got a bit of a gauntlet coming up. After this upcoming series against the Mariners, four of their next five opponents will all come from the AL East, and the one team separating them are the AL West-leading Astros.
Jazz Chisholm News / Pinstripe Alley / August 11
Yankees news: Chisholm, rest of squad “incredibly frustrated”
New York Daily News | Gary Philips: Jazz Chisholm Jr. has lost himself a considerable amount of money in his pending free agency with his downright bad 2026.
New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / August 10
'Those Guys Have Lost the Right': MLB Insider Reveals Why These Yankees Stars Shouldn’t Be in the Lineup
Despite being in a comfortable position for the playoffs, the New York Yankees’ offensive struggles have become difficult to overlook. Some of their biggest stars are on the injured list, while the remaining lineup has failed to provide consistent production.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 10
New York Yankees Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran
The New York Yankees made a quiet but notable roster move on Monday, releasing right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero from their Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 10
Struggling offenses clash as Yankees host Mariners
The New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners are frustrating their fans with some tepid performances at the plate. While the Yankees are in control of the
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 8
Gerrit Cole is starting to get rolling at the perfect time for the Yankees
Cole went seven innings in Saturday's win, and while he did allow two runs, he did not walk a single batter, struck out nine and was wildly efficient as he threw just 82 pitches.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Nationals made a painful admission with Luis Garcia Jr. trade
The Washington Nationals spent the first four months of the season convincing fans that meaningful August baseball had finally returned. Then the trade deadline arrived, and the front office essentially told everyone not to get too comfortable.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Red Sox's Payton Tolle has historic outing vs. Athletics
Still shy of his 30th career MLB start, Payton Tolle has already put together a performance worthy of harkening back to a Boston Red Sox legend.
Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / August 7
Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon (elbow) headed for rehab assignment
The New York Yankees will send left-handed starting pitcher Carlos Rodon on a minor league rehab assignment Saturday. Rodon, who last appeared in the majors on June 28 before hitting the IL with left elbow inflammation, will throw around 50 pitches on Saturday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Mitch Garver News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
Yankees sign a former Silver Slugger Award winner
The New York Yankees failed to upgrade at catcher during the trade deadline, so now they are going for the next best thing.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Dylan Cease threatening Cam Schlittler as AL Cy Young favorite
While Schlittler has been the frontrunner, Cease's dominant 0.84 ERA with 56 strikeouts since the start of July is giving him the edge as the new favorite to win the award for the first time in in his career.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 5
Yankees' Aaron Judge gives big update on health, plans for this season
There is nothing that will impact the New York Yankees' World Series hopes more than the health of their biggest bats, including Aaron Judge.
George Lombard Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 5
Yankees' George Lombard Jr. reflects on impressive MLB debut in win over Cardinals
Yankees manager Aaron Boone is clearly hoping Lombard will provide a spark for the club and prove to be an upgrade over Anthony Volpe.
George Lombard Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 4
Yankees rookie proves he can handle New York pressure with dazzling debut
Expectations were high in the Bronx on Tuesday night for the debut of George Lombard Jr. The New York Yankees shortstop did not disappoint.
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