New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bellinger back for Yankees after hamstring strain

The Yankees have activated Cody Bellinger from the injured list Sunday after the outfielder missed 25 games with a strained left hamstring.

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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

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The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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.

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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.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Decision on Sunday

The New York Yankees enter Sunday’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to claim the weekend set after splitting the first two contests.

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

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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.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 23

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ron Blomberg

" /> Following his playing days, Blomberg continued to love being a Yankee. He served as a regional scout for the team and still participates in events when the team asks, including many an Old-Timers’ Day.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

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The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

Ryan Weathers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Yankees Place Ryan Weathers On 15-Day IL With Forearm Flexor Strain

The Yankees announced several roster moves ahead of today’s game. Outfielder Cody Bellinger has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list as expected.

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.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / August 23

Cody Bellinger to return from IL as Yankees seek to take series from Jays

For nearly the past month, the New York Yankees have missed Cody Bellinger's offense while dealing with Aaron Judge's absence due to a fractured rib. After missing 25 games with a strained left hamstring, Bellinger will be activated from the injured list on Sunday when the Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a three-game series.

Giancarlo Stanton News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Potentially Ruled Out for the Season After Multiple Injuries

Giancarlo Stanton’s 2026 season with the New York Yankees has been put on pause after only 24 games. During his last game against the Houston Astros on April 24, Stanton was slashing .256/.302/.422 with three homers and 14 RBIs.

Spencer Jones 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.

Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Why Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is facing 2 big obstacles ahead of MLB playoffs

Even with southpaw Max Fried’s latest trip to the injury list with a bone bruise in his left elbow, the New York Yankees still boast one of the sport’s most imposing starting rotations.

Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Yankees Pitching Coach Comments on Max Fried Update

The New York Yankees are back to their winning ways with a five-game win streak going into their second game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Yankees Make Yet Another George Lombard Jr. Change

The New York Yankees are making a subtle but noticeable adjustment to their lineup as they continue their series against the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend.

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

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 22

What the Yankees Need to Keep AL East Hopes Alive

The New York Yankees sit three games out of first place, inching back up to the top of the American League East. The Tampa Bay Rays are 4-6 in their last ten games, while the Yankees are 7-3.

New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / August 21

MLB Analyst Reacts As Yankees’ 19-Game Drought Continues Amid 26YO Star’s Struggles

The New York Yankees are on a winning streak, and it looks like everything has gone off the rails. During their 4th consecutive win, a Yankees announcer made a statement that made fans lose their minds, and on the other side they can’t help but worry about Heliot Ramos.

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

Pete Alonso 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

George Lombard Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 17

George Lombard Jr. unlike recent Yankees shortstops

George Lombard Jr. has injected the Yankees lineup with needed athleticism. His defense could make just as much of an impact going forward.

Return date revealed for Yankees' Carlos Rodon

Yankees placing Max Fried on IL with second elbow injury this season

Yankees announce plans for Cody Bellinger's return from injury

The 'Last MLB debut homers by team' quiz

Max Fried News / Yardbarker / August 17

Yankees placing Max Fried on IL with second elbow injury this season

Just when the New York Yankees were set to receive pitching reinforcements with the return of Carlos Rodon on Tuesday, another pitcher is set to hit the injured list.

Return date revealed for Yankees' Carlos Rodon

Yankees announce plans for Cody Bellinger's return from injury

The 'MLB wins leaders since 2000' quiz

Carlos Rodon News / Yardbarker / August 17