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Yankees' Fried to face hitters, including Stanton

Max Fried is slated to face hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-May in a live batting practice session, manager Aaron Boone said, and the plan is for Giancarlo Stanton, also on the IL, to face him.

Trent Grisham News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Yankees Provide Trent Grisham Update

The New York Yankees announced some promising news on their center fielder. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Monday that Trent Grisham could rejoin the team either on Wednesday or Friday.

David Bednar News / Field Level Media / June 29

Yankees place closer David Bednar on paternity list

The New York Yankees placed right-handed closer David Bednar on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre to fill his roster spot ahead of Monday's home series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 29

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Jasson Domínguez (6/24)

It’s official: the Yankees offense is in a slump. They have hit a new low this season, getting swept in four putrid games at Fenway by the last place Red Sox.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Yankees must make 2 trades to reach World Series, and 1 includes Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The New York Yankees were swept by the Boston Red Sox over the weekend. New York is now in second place in the American League East standings, as they trail the Tampa Bay Rays by one game.

Aaron Boone News / Viral Sports News / June 29

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Surprising Admission After Red Sox Sweep

The New York Yankees have hit a rough patch in recent weeks, managing just three victories across their past 10 contests. This skid reached a low point over the weekend as the team suffered a complete four-game sweep at the hands of their longtime rivals, the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / June 29

3 Yankees Takeaways After Being Swept by Red Sox: New Trade Deadline Need Emerging

Panic alarms are sounding around the Bronx after the Yankees were swept by the rival Red Sox on the road over the weekend. What was supposed to be a four-game "get-right" trip to Fenway Park turned into a disaster, as the Yankees couldn't get anything going against the American League East's bottom-feeders, being outscored 21-9 on aggregate.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 29

What are the Yankees’ Trade Deadline priorities?

" /> It should also be assumed that most positions addressed either at last year’s deadline or this past offseason are viewed as lower priorities. Whether fans agree or not, that likely includes third base with Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, and left field with Cody Bellinger.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Tarik Skubal News / New York Yankees on SI / June 29

Sunday's Loss Proves Yankees Need a Trade With Tigers, but Not for Tarik Skubal

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman needs to call the Tigers ASAP. And it has nothing to do with trading for left-hander Tarik Skubal. As evidenced by the 5-4, 10-inning loss Sunday night to the rival Red Sox, the Yankees need some reinforcements in the bullpen before the Aug.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 29

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby Veach

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 29

Former Yankees star Anthony Rizzo calls out 'immaturity' from Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Chisholm continues to make the rounds for all the wrong reasons.

Yankees return home after dismal road trip to face Tigers

Red Sox walk off Yankees in 10th after Sonny Gray no-hit bid, blown save

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing vs. Red Sox

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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / June 29

Yankees’ Emerging 6-foot-7 Prospect is Suddenly a Top Trade Chip

The New York Yankees are absolutely loaded with pitching prospects, with Carlos Lagrange, Elmer Rodriguez and Ben Hess representing the cream of the crop in their system.

Kyle Carr News / Inside The Diamonds / June 29

Eastern League Around The Horn: First Week of the Second Half Ends with Six Teams Carrying Winning Records

Fisher Cats, Portland, Richmond, Harrisburg, Erie, and Reading all win their series. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Somerset scored three in the first.

Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / June 29

June Swoon Ends Yankees' Ben Rice's AL MVP Bid

The numbers never lie. And that's not a good thing for Yankees first baseman Ben Rice. Through the first two months of the season, Rice looked like a legitimate American League MVP candidate.

Carlos Rodon News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 29

Yankees Swept By Red Sox After Carlos Rodon’s Rough 4th Inning

The Yankees needed to win this game after dropping the first three in Boston. They did not and lost, 5-4. Carlos Rodon threw a lot of pitches and particularly struggled in the fourth inning.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Yankees’ disastrous Fenway weekend marks first since 1914

The New York Yankees closed out a miserable weekend with a 5-4 extra-inning loss Sunday night at Fenway Park, completing a four-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox amid one of the worst offensive stretches in franchise history.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Yankees return home after dismal road trip to face Tigers

Manager Aaron Boone hardly minced words when describing the frustrating sight of the New York Yankees experiencing a difficult weekend at Fenway Park. After their worst series of the season, the Yankees hope to avoid a fifth straight loss Monday night when they host the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a three-game set.

Fernando Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Yankees’ Fernando Cruz drops ‘champions’ truth bomb after Red Sox sweep

The New York Yankees have dropped to second place in the AL East standings after a weekend series sweep at the hands of their sworn rival, the Boston Red Sox.

Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Jazz Chisholm gets ejected after arguing a checked-swing call

The Jazz Chisholm Experience continues to be completely unpredictable. The New York Yankees played on Sunday night against the rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.