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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26
The Yankees and the drawbacks of an unbalanced lineup 
As the New York Yankees start the week with a series against the Houston Astros, you probably noticed the continuation of a recent trend. That trend is that of four straight left-handed hitters at the top of the lineup: Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, Luis Garcia Jr., and Cody Bellinger.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Jayson Nix
For fans born in the mid-to-late-90s, the mid-2010s represent the dark times of our Yankees fandom. Gone were the fan favorites Hideki Matsui, Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson, and Johnny Damon.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Gets Blunt About George Lombard Jr.’s Defense
The New York Yankees dropped a 9-7 decision to the Houston Astros in the opener of their series on Tuesday night. The loss came in what was the 18th major league appearance for shortstop George Lombard Jr.
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?
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26
One Yankees Reliever Is Running Out of Time To Prove His Worth
On Tuesday, it looked like the Yankees could be on their way to another win when Luis Garcia Jr. homered in the fifth inning. They would turn it over to the bullpen, which has been a strength—at least numbers-wise, it has.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26
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?
Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26
What should we expect when Aaron Judge returns?
A couple weeks ago, as the Yankees got decent injury news regarding their trio of injured sluggers, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton, I posed the question: what would Stanton in particular look like when returned?
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 26
Minor League Transactions: Bodine, Lackey, Isaac Promoted
With the final few weeks of the 2026 Minor League season upon us, some notable prospects have new homes for the stretch run. Caden Bodine and Xavier Isaac are now in Triple-A, while top Twins pick Vahn Lackey is with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
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.
Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25
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.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ryan Weathers 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.
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.
Giancarlo Stanton News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
Everyone said the same thing about Giancarlo Stanton’s latest injury
Giancarlo Stanton may not play for the New York Yankees again this season, and that news had a lot of fans thinking the same thing. The Yankees revealed that Stanton, who has been out due to a right calf problem since April, suffered an injury to his other calf recently.
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.
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