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The Reason Why the Yankees Desperately Need to Win AL East and No. 1 Seed in AL

The Reason Why the Yankees Desperately Need to Win AL East and No. 1 Seed in AL

The New York Yankees are still chasing the Tampa Bay Rays for both the AL East title and the top seed in the American League. The Yankees are trying to catch up to the Rays before a pivotal four-game series between the teams at Yankee Stadium next week.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 15

Yankees prospects: Week 25 minor league recap

We’ve reached the final stretch, folks. One week from today, we could be completely done with minor league baseball. Hudson Valley concluded a week ago, Somerset concluded on Sunday, Tampa will conclude on Wednesday at the latest, and Scranton will need a huge week to see their season go past this coming Sunday.

Cam Schlittler News / Pinstripe Alley / September 15

Yankees news: Cam Schlittler for AL MVP?

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: After tossing six scoreless frames on Sunday against the Mets, Cam Schlittler’s ERA went down to a stunning 1.95. He has now found

Austin Wells News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15
Yankees’ Austin Wells offers bold All-Star rotation take after clinching playoff berth

Yankees’ Austin Wells offers bold All-Star rotation take after clinching playoff berth

The New York Yankees secured their place in the 2026 postseason after the Toronto Blue Jays lost 8-3 to the Detroit Tigers. Following an 8-3 road win against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, catcher Austin Wells complimented the club’s starting rotation who has been a major key to their success.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

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
MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14
Cam Schlittler sounds off on playoff-bound Yankees after beating Twins

Cam Schlittler sounds off on playoff-bound Yankees after beating Twins

With their 8-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday courtesy of a six-run eighth inning, the New York Yankees have booked their place in the 2026 MLB postseason for the ninth time in 10 seasons.

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / September 14
Aaron Judge homers as Yankees dump Twins, seal postseason bid

Aaron Judge homers as Yankees dump Twins, seal postseason bid

Aaron Judge blasted a three-run homer into the third deck of the left field bleachers and the New York Yankees celebrated clinching a postseason berth by posting an 8-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night in Minneapolis.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 14

Yankees clinch playoff berth, beat Twins

Coming into Monday night, the Yankees were one win away from officially clinching a playoff berth. While that’s obviously not the end goal of their season, getting into the postseason is the first step.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14
Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night. 

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with HR No. 42
White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians
White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps
Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth
Struggles may keep Edwin Diaz from Dodgers' postseason roster
Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update
Cody Bellinger News / HITC / September 14
New York Yankees make key Cody Bellinger decision after disappointing Mets finale

New York Yankees make key Cody Bellinger decision after disappointing Mets finale

New York Yankees have decided to stick with Cody Bellinger in a prominent position despite his disappointing showing against the New York Mets in their most recent game.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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 14
The ‘obvious choice’ reason Yankees’ Cam Schlittler won’t win AL MVP, per Ken Rosenthal

The ‘obvious choice’ reason Yankees’ Cam Schlittler won’t win AL MVP, per Ken Rosenthal

New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler has built a compelling AL MVP case, but Ken Rosenthal still sees Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez as the clear choice.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 14
Yankees Announce Major George Lombard Jr. Decision on Monday

Yankees Announce Major George Lombard Jr. Decision on Monday

George Lombard Jr. is back in the New York Yankees’ starting lineup Monday night as the club opens a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

Cam Schlittler News / Lindy's Sports / September 14
Cam Schlittler's Subway Series display: Is he an MVP?

Cam Schlittler's Subway Series display: Is he an MVP?

Juan Soto checked his swing for a strikeout against Cam Schlittler in the sixth inning on Sept. 13. Immediately after he stood and held his hand on both hips with a look of disbelief as if to say, how do I hit this guy?

New York Yankees News / HITC / September 14
How New York Yankees can secure a playoff berth after Monday’s game

How New York Yankees can secure a playoff berth after Monday’s game

New York Yankees have a chance to take another important step towards the postseason on Monday, with two different results capable of securing their playoff berth.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / September 14
Why Aaron Judge Was Right to Reject a Rehab Assignment

Why Aaron Judge Was Right to Reject a Rehab Assignment

The New York Yankees enjoyed a successful 5-1 homestand last week, punctuated by Aaron Judge's return to the lineup. However, the captain himself wasn't a big contributor to that success.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 14
How Yankees' Yerry De Los Santos Miscue Has Come Back to Haunt Bullpen

How Yankees' Yerry De Los Santos Miscue Has Come Back to Haunt Bullpen

You'd probably get a wide variety of answers if you asked a group of New York Yankees fans what the best bullpen configuration is for the postseason, but with the rather shallow pool of options due to a lack of reinforcements at the trade deadline and with injuries, there's a good chance Yerry De Los Santos would be somewhere in there.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 14
Yankees Linked to Blockbuster Trade for 37-HR Slugger

Yankees Linked to Blockbuster Trade for 37-HR Slugger

The New York Yankees have spent another summer chasing October while watching a familiar story unfold in the American League East. Tampa Bay is positioned

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Aaron Judge seems to have a different view of Cam Schlittler’s MVP case

Aaron Judge seems to have a different view of Cam Schlittler’s MVP case

Aaron Judge appears to have drawn a line between the MVP award and the Cy Young honor.  Following the New York Yankees’ 2-0 win against the New York Mets

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14
Yankees strive to keep momentum going in series against Twins

Yankees strive to keep momentum going in series against Twins

The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins are headed in opposite directions going into their three-game series, which will begin Monday night in Minneapolis.

Brent Headrick News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
A Look At Brent Headrick’s Breakout Campaign

A Look At Brent Headrick’s Breakout Campaign

Back in January, MLBTR looked at the Yankees’ bullpen and a list of six internal candidates to round out the middle and low-leverage innings behind top relievers David Bednar and Fernando Cruz.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation

Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation

Cole is slumping at the wrong time.

Cole's latest struggles further prove Mets have his number
Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs
Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season
Unexpected Diamondbacks pitcher throws immaculate inning
Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB HRs in back-to-back games
Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Yankees fire member of organization after three decades

Yankees fire member of organization after three decades

The move represents a notable change for an organization that has relied heavily on its international scouting operation for decades.

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout
Anthony Volpe makes big admission after return to Yankees, win over Rockies
Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11
The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season. 

Brewers have been Pete Crow-Armstrong's kryptonite
Junior Caminero's walk-off homer beats Astros, sends Rays to playoffs
Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable decisions
Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11
Soto sends message to Yankees fans ahead of latest return to the Bronx

Juan Soto sends message to Yankees fans ahead of latest return to the Bronx

Soto famously helped the New York Yankees reach the 2024 World Series in what became his only season with the storied club, as he ultimately accepted a 15-year, $765M contract from the New York Mets in free agency.

New Bo Bichette prediction indicates Mets could be left scrambling for lineup help
Mets outlast Marlins in wild 15-14 victory to complete sweep
The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 10
Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

Under the bright lights of the Bronx, Anthony Volpe returned to the New York Yankees lineup in a big, historic way on Thursday night.

Return to Yankees is 'special' for Volpe
Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric
Pete Crow-Armstrong is first NL player since Barry Bonds to reach milestone
Cubs right-hander Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment
6-foot-7 Oneil Cruz was ready to throw it down during bench-clearing scene
Elly De La Cruz sets personal high with home run vs. Dodgers
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 11
Why this return to Yankees is 'special' for Anthony Volpe

Why this return to Yankees is 'special' for Anthony Volpe

Back in the New York Yankees clubhouse on Thursday afternoon, Anthony Volpe laughed off any recent comparisons to Barry Bonds.

Fernando Cruz says 'supernatural' gift may allow him to pitch again for Yankees in 2026
Yankees want Aaron Judge to make one change
Why Aaron Judge wasn't 'happy' about return to Yankees for win over Rockies
Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start
The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 9
Jazz Chisholm Jr. injury leads to crucial Anthony Volpe question

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

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