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Yankees' Justin Topa Promotion Hints at Unmissable Bullpen Concern

Justin Topa has seen better days. Coming off a 2025 season in which he pitched to a 3.90 ERA in 60 innings and was projected for a 4.07 ERA this year, according to FanGraphs, he was probably hoping for a better outcome than what happened.

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Yankees prospects: Week 22 minor league recap

So long, rookie ball. The DSL season officially wrapped up with a disappointing playoff run by the DSL Yankees concluding on Friday, which means we can fully set our sights on the playoff push for all four full-season affiliates.

Adam Warren News / Pinstripe Alley / August 25

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Adam Warren

There is a certain type of guy that just sticks around. For about a half-decade, Adam Warren was just that for the New York Yankees. That doesn’t just happen either, as highly competent pitching has a way of sticking around, and for a while, Warren was a certified Guy On The Team.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / August 25

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Sox rally late to best Marlins

The Yankees were inactive on Monday, getting a day of rest ahead of a big week that will pit them against two of their most recent postseason villains in the Astros and Red Sox.

Tim Anderson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 25

Can the Yankee rotation make it to the finish line?

The Yankees have had one of the strongest performances from their pitching staff start to finish that they’ve gotten in recent memory, flaunting a wealth of depth for a rotation that has consistently had at least one member missing from the rotation the entire season.

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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.

Spencer Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / August 25

Yankees news: Some thoughts about Spencer Jones

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Now in his third stint in the Major Leagues this season, Spencer Jones has begun to show some consistency at the plate, earning the praise of his teammates and coaches in the process.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Yankees Make Announcement on Former Top Prospect

The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday, one day after recalling him to fill a roster spot created by Ryan Weathers’ placement on the injured list.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / August 24

George Lombard Jr. Can Be the Next Great Yankees Shortstop

It has been over 4,300 days since Derek Jeter donned the Yankee pinstripes. In the decade-plus since, the Yankees have penciled in 22 different shortstops, endlessly searching for someone to fill the Captain’s shoes.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 24

Report: Yankees to recall Justin Topa after Brendan Beck optioned

The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with the New York Post reporting that right-hander Justin Topa is expected to be recalled.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Surging Yankees set to face shaky Astros pitching

The New York Yankees' offense is picking up, and a few players are on modest hot streaks, resulting in a two-week surge to get within striking distance of the American League East lead.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Lindy's Sports / August 24

Is Giancarlo Stanton's Career Over After Latest Setback?

Giancarlo Stanton’s season likely ended Saturday, when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Stanton suffered a left calf strain while trying to recover

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Gerrit Cole News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Yankees Make Gerrit Cole Announcement Before Facing Astros

The New York Yankees have lined up Gerrit Cole to start the finale of their upcoming three-game set against the Houston Astros on Thursday at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Yankees Make Roster Decision on Long-Time MLB Veteran

The New York Yankees are set to open a three-game homestand against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, and they appear ready to add another arm to the bullpen before first pitch.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Yankees To Select Justin Topa

The Yankees are planning to call up veteran reliever Justin Topa, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He’s not on the 40-man roster and will thus need to have his contract formally selected.

Jazz Chisholm News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Shows Clear Frustration With Reporter

The New York Yankees closed out their weekend set against the Toronto Blue Jays with a solid victory Sunday at Yankee Stadium. The final score read 8-3 in favor of the home team.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 23

Yankees reinstate Cody Bellinger, place Ryan Weathers on IL

The New York Yankees reinstated outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list on Sunday morning, while left-hander Ryan Weathers was placed on the 15-day IL with a forearm flexor strain.

Ryan Weathers News / Yardbarker / August 23

Yankees make Ryan Weathers decision after Saturday's exit

The New York Yankees have been unable to get fully healthy at any point this season, and the trend continued Saturday.

Giancarlo Stanton suffers another setback during rehab

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Ben Rice News / Just Baseball / August 23

Ben Rice’s Second-Half Struggles Have Taken Him Out of the MVP Race

Before the 2026 season, all Ben Rice seemed to be was a promise. Promises of production, improvement, and otherworldly metrics painted a picture close enough to reality for New York Yankees fans to salivate over. That’s not to say he wasn’t already productive.

New York Yankees News / TWSN / August 22

Spencer Jones: The MLB Trade Deadline’s Biggest Winner

Since the MLB trade deadline, the Yankees created a ton of noise regarding what they were doing. Now three weeks later, Spencer Jones seems to have won the deadline. It doesn’t make much sense however, the addition of Heliot Ramos has lately lit a spark in Jones. Since August 2nd, Jones hasn’t exactly come out firing at the plate.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Everyone said the same thing about Giancarlo Stanton’s latest injury

Giancarlo Stanton may not play for the New York Yankees again this season, and that news had a lot of fans thinking the same thing. The Yankees revealed that Stanton, who has been out due to a right calf problem since April, suffered an injury to his other calf recently.

Ryan Weathers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Yankees’ Ryan Weathers Removed With Left Forearm Discomfort

Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers was pulled from his outing on Saturday against the Blue Jays with forearm discomfort, per a team announcement. He’s headed for imaging.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Yardbarker / August 22

Giancarlo Stanton suffers another setback during rehab

Just when it seemed that the New York Yankees were receiving positive injury updates surrounding Aaron Judge (ribs) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf), those updates took a turn for the worst on Saturday.

Yankees' Ryan Weathers exits start vs. Blue Jays early

Return date revealed for Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow

Dodgers' Andy Pages receives brutal injury update after X-rays

Dodgers expected to call up Alek Thomas following Pages injury

Brewers could get Brandon Woodruff back this season

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run

O's starting pitcher and MLBPA executive subcommittee member Chris Bassitt has ripped MLB for having inadequate technology to review plays like Pete Alonzo's would-be go-ahead homer, which was ruled foul.

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field

Slugger Pete Alonso and his Baltimore Orioles have their hands full with the New York Yankees this week, but New York reporters pressed the Polar Bear about his return to Shea to face the Mets in a few weeks.

Mets owner Steve Cohen shares massive David Stearns job-security update amid criticisms

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

Mets infielder Jorge Polanco's disappointing season ends

The '1969 Miracle Mets' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

What Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees

While New York ended Wednesday in possession of the American League's top wild-card playoff berth, 61-66 Baltimore fell 1.5 games back of the final wild-card spot.

Orioles' Pete Alonso on offensive surge since All-Star break

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz