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4 Things We Learned from Clarke Schmidt's 2026 Debut in Yankees' 5-4 Extra Innings Loss vs. Twins

On the offensive front, the New York Yankees have a lot to worry about. Pitching-wise, things are okay — more than okay, actually. Despite a lackluster trade deadline in which general manager Brian Cashman failed to add any relievers, the team bolstered its pitching depth in the weeks that followed.

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Yankees Sequence of the Week: Max Fried (9/15)

It wouldn’t have been a proper Yankees-Twins series in Minnesota without a game that devolved into extra-innings madness. The Yankees failed to cash in multiple bases loaded opportunities and so missed a chance to sweep, falling farther behind the Rays in the standings.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 17

Professional athletes are faster than you think

Giancarlo Stanton’s less-than-stellar speed is widely known throughout the baseball community. During the Yankees’ pennant run two years ago, Bob Costas

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 17

Why David Cone is worried about Yankees' Judge after latest setback

Why David Cone is worried about Yankees' Aaron Judge after latest setback

Judge exited what became a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in the sixth inning with what was eventually referred to as tightness in his lower right leg.

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

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The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

The 'All-time hits leader for every MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Single-season HR leader by team' quiz

The 'Active RBI leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 17

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Al Gettel

" /> During his time on the Oaks, Gettel used his farm talents to land some roles in movies and television. A skilled horse rider, he appeared in Westerns such as The Tin Star.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / September 17

Aaron Judge's Latest Injury Scare Doesn't Bode Well for Yankees

Aaron Judge leaving a game the New York Yankees needed to win is a concern. Aaron Boone may have just said it was something to monitor, but any length of time without him could have clear postseason implications.

Anthony Volpe News / NewYorkYankeesCommunity / September 17

Anthony Volpe’s Second Base Experiment Is Saving His Yankees Career

Anthony Volpe has played the best baseball of his big-league career on a second base experiment that has now surpassed four games since Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 17

Yankees prospects: Tampa loses Florida State League championship in walk-off

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 6-9 vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp — at two games behind league-leading Indianapolis with four to play and

Heliot Ramos News / New York Yankees on SI / September 17

Heliot Ramos Is Flying Under the Radar Down the Stretch for Yankees

When Aaron Judge made his long-awaited return from the injured list last week, the New York Yankees subsequently reduced the playing time of fellow outfielder Heliot Ramos.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / September 17

Who will win the other two American League divisions?

Look, the Yankees are probably cooked in the AL East at this point. They had their opportunities, but the Rays have opened up a 4.5-game AL East lead with

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Aaron Judge News / EssentiallySports / September 17

'Has to Be an Issue': Aaron Judge Forced to Leave Yankees’ Game as Broadcaster Spots Major Concerns

The New York Yankees loyalists feared the worst-case scenario when Heliot Ramos pinch-hit for Aaron Judge in the sixth inning on Wednesday. During the Yankees’ 5-4 extra-inning loss, Judge was caught grimacing on camera mid-game.

Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 16

Yankees Prospect Carlos Lagrange Makes Anticipated Return to Triple-A Mound

New York Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has been on the shelf since late June with a right shoulder capsular sprain. But on Wednesday, the hard-throwing righty toed the rubber in the minors for the first time in over two months.

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Yankees rookie Spencer Jones joins Aaron Judge club nobody wants in loss to Twins

New York Yankees rookie Spencer Jones joined an unwanted club Wednesday, striking out five times in a 5-4, 13-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Brutal George Lombard Jr. error results in walk-off Twins win vs. Yankees

The Minnesota Twins avoided the sweep over the New York Yankees with a walk-off win in the 13th inning. Yankees’ shortstop, George Lombard Jr., could not come up with the routine ground ball, and it went into the outfield, allowing Twins’ Luke Keaschall to score after rounding third base.

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / September 16

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge (leg tightness) exits vs. Twins

New York slugger Aaron Judge exited in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins because of tightness in his lower right leg, the Yankees announced.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops big Trent Grisham injury update

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided a positive update on Trent Grisham’s injury recovery on Wednesday. The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list on September 5 after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 16

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Doesn’t Hold Back About Anthony Volpe

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe looks more grounded at the plate after mechanical adjustments the infielder made during a month in Triple-A, comments that arrived as the Yankees chased a series sweep of the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 17

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

The hearts of fans of the New York Yankees sank in the sixth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Twins when Heliot Ramos stepped to the plate.

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

Dodgers announce reason for Blake Snell's early departure

Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto should start first game of postseason for Dodgers

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Pete Alonso

Report reveals Rafael Devers’ future with Giants

Clarke Schmidt News / Field Level Media / September 16

Yankees reinstate RHP Clarke Schmidt from 60-day IL

The New York Yankees returned right-hander Clarke Schmidt from his rehab assignment on Wednesday, giving him a chance to make his first MLB appearance since July 3, 2025.