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New York Yankees News / Legends On Deck / October 2
No. 96: George Lombard Jr. and a Yankees Coincidence 30 Years in the Making 
Sometimes baseball gives you a statistic or coincidence that really has nothing to do with anything, but it is still pretty cool. George Lombard Jr. is 21 years old, playing shortstop for the New York Yankees and wearing No.
Gerrit Cole News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Receives Disappointing News Before ALDS
Gerrit Cole will open the American League Division Series for the New York Yankees, and the way Aaron Boone is stacking the rest of the rotation, that Saturday start in Tampa Bay may be the only time New York’s veteran right-hander takes the ball before the series is decided.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 2
How many pitchers do the Yankees actually need in the ALDS?
The Yankees made headlines with an unusual roster construction in the Wild Card. Confident in their starting rotation and recognizing the team’s extreme lefty/right splits, New York carried a Major League record 16 position players, carrying just ten pitchers for the three-game set with the Boston Red Sox.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
What’s the New York Yankees Path to Dethroning the Rays?
For just the second time, the New York Yankees will meet the Tampa Bay Rays in the playoffs. Coming off a decisive Wild Card victory against Boston, outscoring them 18-2 without Aaron Judge.
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.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 2
Projecting the Yankees Playoff Roster for the American League Division Series
The Wild Card Series couldn't have gone much better for the New York Yankees. After spending much of September resigned to a second consecutive meeting
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 2
Yankees' Aaron Boone has blunt response on Aaron Judge’s ALDS status
The New York Yankees are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, with Game 1 taking place on Saturday at Tropicana Field.
Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Why Cam Schlittler’s 8-word truth bomb will have Yankees fans feeling confident for Rays series
Is this finally the year the New York Yankees get it together? For years, the Bronx has seen their baseball team make it to the postseason, only to falter in the biggest moments.
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
3 bold predictions for Yankees-Rays ALDS clash
The New York Yankees may not have Aaron Judge (calf strain) in their lineup for the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but they are attacking the baseball with a rare fervor and their pitching was dominant in the Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals intriguing Carlos Rodon plan for ALDS
The New York Yankees are set to play the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. The Yankees know it will be a challenging series, but the Rays — despite how much regular season success they have had — have been an underwhelming postseason ball club over the years.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 2
How will Yankees' ALDS rotation break down?
Coming off a dominant 2-0 wild-card sweep of the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees look to advance in the ALDS.
Alexander Cornielle News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2
Yankees Outright Alexander Cornielle
The Yankees sent right-hander Alexander Cornielle outright to their Florida Complex League affiliate, per a team announcement. He was designated for assignment on Tuesday when Giancarlo Stanton was activated from the 60-day IL.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Series opener broke MLB viewership record not seen in 20 years
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox still know how to draw a crowd, even when superstar Aaron Judge is unavailable. Their Wild Card Series opener delivered an audience baseball had not seen for that postseason series in two decades.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 2
New York Yankees Predicted to Acquire $100 Million Slugger
The New York Yankees are being linked to one of the louder bats on a thin 2026 free-agent board, and the fit is easy to sketch from the Bronx. Second base has been a revolving question in the lineup, and Brandon Lowe arrives on the market with the kind of middle-infield power the club has chased for years.
The 'MLB Playoff strikeout leaders' quiz
In MLB postseason history, 21 pitchers have tallied 100 or more strikeouts in the postseason throughout their careers. How many of those 21 can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
Yankees vs. Rays: Breaking down the 2026 season series
Fresh off a wild-card series victory over a division rival, the New York Yankees will head straight into another series against one in the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
The biggest question facing every ALDS team
We are down to four teams in the American League postseason, and each has a big question to answer in the Division Series round.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 2
Yankees announce Game 1 starter for ALDS against Rays
The New York Yankees are facing the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday evening at Tropicana Field.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 1
Aaron Judge undergoing experimental treatment in attempt to return to Yankees
Although the New York Yankees annihilated the Red Sox during the wild-card round, they need outfielder Aaron Judge back in the lineup.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
Aaron Judge addresses uncertain status for Yankees' ALDS clash vs. Rays
The Yankees kept Judge off the roster for the wild-card series against the Red Sox as he continued his recovery from the "moderate" calf strain he suffered on Sept. 16.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
Chad Tracy explains controversial Sonny Gray move after Yankees sweep Red Sox
For the second straight night, Red Sox manager Chad Tracy pulled a starting pitcher earlier than some expected.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 1
Yankees used small and long ball in sixth inning to beat Red Sox in ALWCS
The New York Yankees showed they can do the little things and hit the long ball in their 9-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox that sent them to the ALDS.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 1
Max Fried helps Yankees advance to American League Division Series
The New York Yankees advanced to the American League Division Series on Wednesday night, and left-hander Max Fried had a hand in them beating the Boston Red Sox, 9-2.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
Chad Tracy seems to have lost Red Sox locker room after playoff pitching decisions
It was not a good 24 hours for Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Roman Anthony out of AL wild-card series as replacement emerges for Red Sox
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony will miss the remainder of the American League wild-card series against the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Troubling Roman Anthony habit developing after outfielder ruled out for Red Sox WC, possible ALDS
Boston Red Sox second-year outfielder Roman Anthony is developing a troubling habit.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 30
Massachusetts natives Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice help Yanks defeat Red Sox
Two players from Massachusetts – Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice – played a huge role in helping the Yankees pound the Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.
Ben Rice News / Yardbarker / September 30
Massachusetts native Ben Rice destroys Red Sox in record-tying postseason performance for Yankees
New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice may not be allowed to go home for the holidays or many other future family gatherings if he keeps this up.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Cam Schlittler joins exclusive Yankees club with Game 1 master class
Doing his part and then some, Cam Schlittler pitched like the ace he was all throughout the regular season as he helped propel the New York Yankees to victory over the rival Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
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