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George Lombard Jr.'s Improved Plate Approach Could Be Underrated X-Factor in Yankees' Playoff Run

As the New York Yankees gear up for a postseason run, they need as many hot bats as possible to make noise. Fortunately for the Bronx Bombers, a few players are beginning to settle into a groove at the right time.

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Yankees hold off Rays' celebration with win in doubleheader opener

Cody Bellinger hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning as the host New York Yankees recorded a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 22

Yankees win first game of doubleheader behind Carlos Rodón’s milestone performance

The chances are now paper thin after a series loss in Arizona, but if the Yankees are to have any shot of chasing down the Rays in the final week of the season, they absolutely must sweep this four-game series.

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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?

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 22

Yankees' Cody Bellinger looking to turn September surge into postseason success

With the postseason just around the corner, Bellinger has heated up at just the right time for the New York Yankees.

Yankees hold off Rays' celebration with win in doubleheader opener

Yankees' Aaron Judge most likely out of AL wild-card series

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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 / Baseball Now / September 22

Pitcher Yankees Traded At Deadline Designated For Assignment By New Team

The New York Yankees traded Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz at the trade deadline. Alfonzo is the Yankees' No. 28 prospect now, and Doval will likely be on a new team next year.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'Hits leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

Ryan McMahon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Yankees insider asks attention-grabbing Ryan McMahon postseason question

The New York Yankees clinched a spot in the playoffs this season as the club hopes to snap its 17-year World Series drought. However, one MLB insider is concerned about Ryan McMahon’s abilities on defense, as he believes the 31-year-old has been a liability at third base.

MLB News / Baseball Now / September 22

What Needs To Happen For Yankees To Win AL East If They Sweep Rays?

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays start a four-game series on Tuesday, which includes a makeup game for a May 23 matchup that was postponed. The Yankees are still alive in the race to win the American League East, but it will take a miracle.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 22

Yankees Announce a Whopping 10 Roster Moves on Tuesday

The New York Yankees opened a four-game homestand against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday with little fanfare around a cluster of organizational transactions that had been posted the night before.

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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.

Aaron Judge News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Aaron Judge Unlikely To Be Available For Wild Card Round

The Yankees don’t expect Aaron Judge to be available during the Wild Card round of postseason play, manager Aaron Boone announced to the team’s beat today (via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com).

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Jazz Chisholm News / Baseball Now / September 22

Yankees Reveal When They Will Activate Jazz Chisholm Jr. From Injured List

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has not played since Sept. 8 with a thumb sprain, but the New York Yankees are getting him back on Tuesday. According to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Aaron Boone said that the Yankees expect to activate Chisholm between games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 22

Yankees' Aaron Judge most likely out of AL wild-card series

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that Judge will not be ready for the American League wild-card series because of a right calf strain, which landed him on the 10-day Injured List this past Saturday.

Rays, Yankees each face clinching scenarios in doubleheader

Nolan Arenado slugs grand slam to lead Diamondbacks past Yankees

On deck: Rays-Yankees, Brewers-Phillies, Guardians-Red Sox

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Yankees provide Aaron Judge update ahead of Wild Card series

The New York Yankees have played most of this season without superstar Aaron Judge, and they are likely going to begin the MLB postseason without the three-time MLB MVP.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Clarke Schmidt injury updates a silver lining of Aaron Judge disaster

The New York Yankees were hit with some terrible injury news on Tuesday, when it was announced Aaron Judge will not play in their first Major League Baseball Playoffs series.

Luis Gil News / New York Yankees on SI / September 22

Luis Gil Has a Lot to Prove to Yankees During Final Week of Regular Season

It's funny to think that at one point it felt like sacrilege to even consider trading Luis Gil for anyone. Here was the prospective American League Rookie of the Year who held it down in the rotation while Gerrit Cole was sidelined for much of 2024, and the Houston Astros wanted him as the centerpiece of a trade for Kyle Tucker.

New York Yankees News / HITC / September 22

Carlos Rodon explains how Cam Schlittler is ‘rage baiting’ Yankees manager Aaron Boone

The New York Yankees appear to be in a relaxed mood as they gear up for the playoffs ahead of the final regular games of the season. Although the Yankees have failed to win either of their last two games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Aaron Boone’s victory celebration has been thrown into the spotlight.