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Yostin Pena Has Emerged as Another Yankees Outfield Prospect Worth Keeping an Eye on

At the big-league level, the New York Yankees have seen flashes of what Spencer Jones could be. He was far and away the best outfield prospect in the organization, and now, with his graduation from the minors, the Yankees don't currently have any big outfield prospects.

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Volpe rejoins Yankees with Chisholm placed on IL

Anthony Volpe rejoined the Yankees on Thursday after the team placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a thumb sprain.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. Reaches Historic Mickey Mantle Territory

George Lombard Jr. carved out a small but lasting place in New York Yankees history Wednesday night, becoming only the second-youngest player in franchise history to hit a grand slam.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 10

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Roger Maris

" /> After two years in St. Louis in 1967 and 1968, Maris would hang up his cleats. No matter how criticized he was back in the day, or how much of an outsider he was in the minds of some, he, his family, and everyone who saw him play can say that he is a Monument Park honoree and has his number nine retired in the franchise.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Aaron Judge News / EssentiallySports / September 10

'It’s Always Hard': Yankees’ $162.5M Star Reveals if Players Are Treated Differently With Aaron Judge Back

With the Colorado Rockies already eliminated, the stakes were not as high during the New York Yankees’ latest homestand. However, all eyes were still on the matchup, as it marked the return of captain Aaron Judge.

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.

Will Warren News / New York Yankees on SI / September 10

Will Warren Is Earning His Way up the Yankees’ Trust Tree

The last time Will Warren found himself on a postseason mound, things unraveled fast. In a pivotal game two of the American League Division Series, Warren faced Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 10

Yankees may insert Anthony Volpe into lineup vs. Rockies

While Aaron Judge may get a game off, the New York Yankees could integrate another well-known name into their lineup on Thursday night against the visiting Colorado Rockies.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 10

What do Michael Fulmer and John Schreiber bring to the Yankees’ bullpen?

" /> Schreiber had a less dramatic pathway to pinstripes. After making 55 appearances for the Royals, the team decided to cut the veteran, free agent to be, in a mix of a cost-savings and see-what-we-got-elsewhere move by Kansas City.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 10

Has inertia set in for the Yankees’ playoff races?

The Yankees have had a decent start to September, winning five of the seven games they’ve played thus far as they secured series wins over the Angels and Rockies while losing a series on the road to the Padres.

Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / September 10

Yankees news: Aaron Judge, caution, and optimism

The Athletic | Ken Rosenthal ($): Even though his October reputation isn’t the best, the Yankees need a healthy Aaron Judge if they’re going to make any noise in the playoffs.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. gets 100% about Anthony Volpe’s return

George Lombard Jr. took over Anthony Volpe’s job at shortstop back in August, and now the two are being reunited in the Bronx. Volpe was recalled by the Yankees during their series against the Rockies, and Lombard was asked directly whether it felt “awkward” to have the player he replaced suddenly back in the clubhouse.

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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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Why Yankees’ Cam Schlittler is going to win AL Cy Young over Dylan Cease

His latest start may have been overshadowed by the much-anticipated return of three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge. Still, New York Yankees starting

Aaron Judge News / EasySportz / September 9

Aaron Judge Goes Hitless in Return

The New York Yankees finally got the news they had been waiting for Tuesday night. Aaron Judge returned to the lineup for the first time since May 31, making his long-awaited comeback from a fractured right rib.

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The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 9

George Lombard Jr. hits Yankees' first '26 grand slam in win over Rockies

Rookie George Lombard Jr.'s third-inning grand slam was more than enough for the host New York Yankees to pull out a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

Jazz Chisholm News / Field Level Media / September 9

Yankees INF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (thumb) to go on IL

The Yankees will place infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb, New York manager Aaron Boone said prior to Wednesday's home game against the Colorado Rockies.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Aaron Boone Reacts to Aaron Judge’s Frustration Before Yankees-Rockies Game

The New York Yankees are safely holding onto the top American League Wild Card spot while continuing to chase the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East division title.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 9

Jazz Chisholm Jr. injury leads to crucial Anthony Volpe question

Maybe the Anthony Volpe experience this season isn't over for the New York Yankees just yet.

Fernando Cruz says 'supernatural' gift may allow him to return in 2026

Why Aaron Judge wasn't 'happy' about return to Yankees for win over Rockies

Yankees want Judge to make one change

Giants' Carson Whisenhunt scheduled for Tommy John surgery next week

MLB's unwritten rules are becoming a generational problem

Clarke Schmidt News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Yankees Announce Clarke Schmidt News on Wednesday

The New York Yankees announced another adjustment to Clarke Schmidt’s minor-league rehab assignment, sending the right-hander from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre back to Double-A Somerset.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / September 9

Will the Yankees’ Lack of Lineup Balance Be an Issue in October?

You could say that the Yankees’ lineup is built for the short porch in Yankee Stadium’s left field. Their cast of left-handed bats well outweighs their right-handed counterparts.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

2 Yankees pitchers get crucial injury updates before playoffs

The New York Yankees received encouraging injury updates on Ryan Weathers and Fernando Cruz. Weathers has progressed to throwing from 75 feet while recovering from a left forearm flexor strain, while Cruz could soon resume throwing as he takes a non-surgical approach to a partially torn right UCL.