New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / September 18

Yankees to place Aaron Judge (calf) on 10-day IL

The New York Yankees said Friday that they will place outfielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a right calf strain. A corresponding roster move will be announced at that time, per the team.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

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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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 18

Yankees Worked Through Their Biggest Deadline Failure (and It's Coming Together at the Perfect Time)

Nobody denies that Luis Garcia Jr. has been one of the best adds at the trade deadline. Give the New York Yankees credit for that one. Garcia has a chance to be a star in the Bronx in a way he never could have with the Washington Nationals.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 18

Yankees announce Aaron Judge update after injury vs. Twins

The New York Yankees are now going to be without three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge once again.

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

Reds claim INF/OF Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from Yankees

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Aaron Judge News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Yankees' Aaron Judge heading back to IL: Instant analysis and reaction

The Yankees announced that outfielder Aaron Judge will be placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday.

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

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Oswaldo Cabrera News / Field Level Media / September 18

Reds claim INF/OF Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from Yankees

The Cincinnati Reds claimed infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the New York Yankees on Friday. The Yankees designated Cabrera for assignment Wednesday.

Oswaldo Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Reds Claim Oswaldo Cabrera

The Reds have claimed infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the Yankees, according to announcements from both clubs. Alfre Alvarez of Con Las Bases Llenas reported the claim prior to the official announcement.

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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.

Gerrit Cole News / New York Yankees on SI / September 18

Yankees Announce Starting Pitchers for Diamondbacks Series: Gerrit Cole Must Get Back on Track

If there's one reason to think the New York Yankees have a minuscule chance of overcoming a five-game deficit in the American League East, it's the probable pitchers every series.

Cam Schlittler News / Pinstripe Alley / September 18

On the matter of divorce

Last week, I wrote about Cam Schlittler’s outside case to be AL MVP. Many outlets have since followed my lead, which tickles the old ego, but really the fallout from that story has been more personal.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Jazz Chisholm News / Stadium Rant / September 18

#13 Jazz Chisholm Jr’s New York Sweet Honeymoon Tune Is Tuning Down After The 2026 Season

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is one of the most electrifying MLB players around. From his charisma, high energy, confidence, and million-dollar smile, he’s made it clear that being in pinstripes has brought his love for baseball back.

Brent Lillibridge News / Pinstripe Alley / September 18

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Brent Lillibridge

If you look at the roster for the 2013 Yankees, it reads like a fever dream. Sure, there are the Yankees of that era that you remember, but other than Robinson Canó and Brett Gardner, most of them hardly played that season.

Clarke Schmidt News / New York Yankees on SI / September 18

Analyzing Where Clarke Schmidt May Fit into Yankees' Bullpen Trust Tree

It wasn't all bad news from a discouraging and frustrating 13-inning defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon, even if it really, really stung for a number of reasons.

Cam Schlittler News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Yankees Make Cam Schlittler Announcement on Friday

Some New York Yankees fans had been wondering if the team would start to limit Cam Schlittler’s innings or even potentially skip one of his remaining starts with the playoffs in view, but it doesn’t appear that the Yankees are planning on that.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / September 18

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays win sixth straight

Thursday was an off day for the Yankees, but as we progress into the final weeks of the 2026 regular season, every game matters for many teams around the Junior Circuit.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

EXCLUSIVE: Baseball legend Mariano Rivera on Yankees ’90s Dynasty, Core 4, pressure of playing in NYC and his new Mo’s Hot Sauce

When the ninth inning arrived in the Bronx, nothing was more intimidating for opposing hitters than Mariano Rivera jogging out of the bullpen with his iconic “Enter Sandman” entrance music playing.

Aaron Judge News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'Don’t Care if Aaron Judge Walks Up': Yankees Handed a Brutal Reality Check as Playoff Pressure Looms

The New York Yankees have made the postseason for the ninth time in 10 seasons, but having not won the World Series in the last 16 years, the pressure is at an all-time high, and they will need Aaron Judge to stay game-ready.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / September 17

The Yankees Three Biggest X-Factors Heading Into October

The Yankees are in the midst of a historic 17-year World Series drought. To put it bluntly, the Yankees have faltered in the postseason recently. The organization always assembles a competitive team, and Aaron Judge has been playing like arguably the greatest right-handed hitter of the century for the last half-decade.

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

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.