New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Surging Yankees brace for test from first-place Tigers

In the opening weeks of the season, the New York Yankees visited the Detroit Tigers in frigid conditions. Five months later, both teams are in heated playoff races as the Yankees host the Tigers in a three-game series that begins Tuesday.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 8

Yankees Skyrocket in Power Rankings

The New York Yankees are climbing their way back to the top of the league with a string of important wins as the regular season draws closer to an end.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Aaron Judge’s Elbow Leaves Yankees Questioning October and His Legacy

Aaron Judge is coming into the part of the season where New York Yankees legacies are made, and it’s still the one place he has something left to prove.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Anthony Volpe News / Sporting News / September 8

Yankees legend backs Anthony Volpe amid shortstop's struggles

CC Sabathia made it known that he has the current Yankees shortstop's back.

CC Sabathia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Yankees’ CC Sabathia reveals Jay-Z lightbulb moment after signing with New York

The New York Yankees honored Hall of Famer CC Sabathia prior to Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and the former ace was able to reflect on his early days in pinstripes.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 8

2000 Yankees Diary, September 8: Scary scene at Fenway mars Rocket gem

When the Yankees acquired Roger Clemens from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of the 1999, they envisioned him making the types of outings he made on this day in 2000.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Yankees’ Max Fried, Carlos Rodon make lefty history not seen since 1998 duo

The New York Yankees have started to show why they could compete for their second straight American League title, and their starting rotation has been a pivotal part of this effort.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 8

NL Contender Expected to Outbid Yankees for Top Free Agent

For years, even decades, the New York Yankees were the "Evil Empire," constantly outbidding rivals for top free agents and assembling the most expensive roster in the big leagues.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / September 8

Yankees AL East Odds Spike After Blue Jays Win

The New York Yankees are right back in it. After winning a series against the Toronto Blue Jays, New York may have put their terrible summer behind them and sent themselves into the fall with a chance to win the American League East.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Yankees Must Pursue 261-Home Run Japanese Slugger to Solve First Base Problem

As the New York Yankees close in on another playoff berth, Aaron Boone and management once again face a first base-sized problem in their lineup. Age and nagging injuries have slowed former NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt, who is batting .245 with two home runs, seven RBIs, and a .649 OPS over 117 second-half plate appearances.

Trent Grisham News / Just Baseball / September 8

September Will Make or Break Trent Grisham’s Next Contract

It’s not uncommon for an MLB player to see their production rise as they hit the prime years of their late 20s. Similarly, every year there are players who break out in the year before free agency hoping to parlay things into a big, new contract.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / September 8

Tipped Pitches Wasn't Why Yankees Beat Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider made it a point to mention that Max Scherzer was tipping his pitches. In the same breath as saying that his team needed to be better at hiding their tells, he also stated that he's one of the few managers publicly speaking out about the New York Yankees' ability to read pitches.

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / September 8

Blue Jays Manager Has Surprising Response to Yankees Tipped Pitches

The New York Yankees aren't shy when they notice pitch tipping, and it paid off for them again in their series win against the Toronto Blue Jays. In the first inning, just before Ben Rice went yard to secure the Yankees a 3-0 lead, Aaron Judge could be seen at second base, waving his arms to communicate Max Scherzer's pitches.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 8

Yankees news: Bombers embracing challenge of 12-game gauntlet

Bergen Record | Pete Caldera: The Yankees came out of their recent series win over the White Sox to face a 12-game stretch that would make or break their season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Yankees made it so obvious that Scherzer was tipping pitches

Yankees made it so obvious that Max Scherzer was tipping pitches

The New York Yankees caught Max Scherzer tipping his pitches during Sunday’s game, and they did not do much to hide that fact.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirms major Aaron Judge news

Blue Jays chase Yankees star rookie from worst start of his career

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 7

How David Bednar Has Turned Around The Yankees' Fate in 2025

Brian Cashman made quite a few trades ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, dealing for David Bednar, Camilo Doval, Jose Caballero, Ryan McMahon, Austin Slater, Amed Rosario and Jake Bird.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 7

Max Fried helps Yankees edge Blue Jays

Max Fried continued his turnaround from a rough stretch by pitching seven innings and earning his fourth straight victory as the New York Yankees inched closer to the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East race with a 4-3 victory on Sunday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / LWOSports.com / September 7

New York Yankees Slugger Trent Grisham Having Career Season

A big reason why the New York Yankees find themselves comfortably in a wildcard spot is the play of veteran centerfielder Trent Grisham. In what could

Fernando Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 7

Yankees’ Fernando Cruz claims New York has best bullpen despite season-long mess

The New York Yankees have a talented bullpen that has not yet lived up to its pedigree. Despite what has been a tumultuous season for the group, reliever Fernando Cruz believes that they are the best unit in the sport.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 7

Yankees turn to Max Fried vs. Jays' Max Scherzer in finale

Max Fried endured his worst stretch of the season and experienced two shaky outings in Toronto in July as the New York Yankees tumbled out of first place in the American League East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Blue Jays chase Yankees star rookie from worst start of his career

This start, by far, was the worst of his young career.

MLB admits to blowing call that went against Yankees

How Yankees' Trent Grisham slugged his way into starting role

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirms major Aaron Judge news

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirms major Aaron Judge news

The Yankees are heading into their most important series of the season so far.

Blue Jays chase Yankees star rookie from worst start of his career

How Yankees' Trent Grisham slugged his way into starting role

Jazz Chisholm gets heated with umpire after controversial game-ending call

MLB admits to blowing call that went against Yankees

Mets make shocking Kodai Senga decision amid struggles

Jazz Chisholm News / Empire Sports Media / September 5

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm injury update is positive

The New York Yankees held their breath on Thursday night when Jazz Chisholm Jr. was removed with a knee injury. Thankfully for the Yankees, the star infielder calmed concerns quickly, insisting his knees were fine and he might return Friday.