New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 1

Yankees activate 3B Ryan McMahon, add RHP John Schreiber

The New York Yankees reinstated third baseman Ryan McMahon from the 10-day injured list Tuesday after a brief rehab assignment. McMahon had been on the IL since Aug.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 1

New York Yankees Announce Frustrating Injury Update

The New York Yankees keep waiting on pitching help that never quite arrives on schedule. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Tuesday that Clarke Schmidt will make his second minor-league rehab start Wednesday night, but he still appear to have multiple hurdles to clear before returning.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / New York Yankees on SI / September 1

3 Winners and 3 Losers From Yankees' Minor League Teams in August

As baseball fans, the major leagues are always the focus (as there should be), but you can never forget about an organization's teams and players down in the minor leagues.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Provides Strong Spencer Jones Statement

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered an upbeat assessment of rookie outfielder Spencer Jones after Monday night’s 10-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Ben Rice News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

What Yankees’ Ben Rice is doing vs. Angels for 1st time since June

The New York Yankees are currently in Anaheim, CA for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels, who have struggled all season, upset the Yankees on Monday by earning a 10-1 victory.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Yankees Provide George Lombard Jr. Update Amid Injury Absence

George Lombard Jr. remained out of the New York Yankees’ starting lineup Tuesday as he continues dealing with right knee inflammation. The rookie shortstop did, however, take a step forward in his recovery.

Aaron Judge News / EssentiallySports / September 1

Aaron Judge’s Return Timeline Gets Increasingly Near After Yankees’ Manager Drop Latest Update

Captain Aaron Judge is accompanying his team, the New York Yankees, on their trip to the West Coast for the next six games. The aim is to continue to ramp up baseball activities as he nears his return to the lineup.

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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 1

3 Burning Questions for Yankees to Begin September: Bullpen Still Needs Answers Down the Stretch

September is here. The air is getting crisper, kids are starting school again, and baseball is entering the home stretch. About 24 games remain on each team's calendar, with so much still undecided.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

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

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 1

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Foster Edwards

" /> The 26-year-old impressed the club in spring training and was on the roster early that year, alongisde luminaries like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. rightfully hammers ‘unprofessional’ Red Sox announcer

The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox got even more interesting during a recent four-game series. Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming ripped Yankees slugger Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / September 1

Yanks could use sweet homecoming for Gerrit Cole vs. Angels

After what manager Aaron Boone called an "ugly" loss in Monday's series opener, the New York Yankees will turn to right-hander Gerrit Cole in Game 2 of the three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 1

Yankees Make Quality Bullpen Move to Remedy a Poor Trade Deadline

John Schreiber checks some important boxes. He's a veteran reliever with postseason experience and can easily eat up innings, taking some of the load off guys like Paul Blackburn or Brent Headrick.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 1

Yankees' Aaron Boone sheds light on possible Aaron Judge return date

Once it was learned that injured New York Yankees slugger and captain Aaron Judge would accompany the team on their upcoming West Coast swing, fans speculated that Judge could return to the big-league lineup as soon as for a home game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept.

Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets

Brewers manager Pat Murphy predicted White Sox's 2026 success

Orioles call up top pitching prospect Luis De Leon

Jac Caglianone's scorching August deserves more recognition

Cam Schlittler News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Cam Schlittler calls Red Sox announcer Will Flemming a clown

Cam Schlittler will not be so quick to forgive Will Flemming. The longtime Boston Red Sox radio announcer Flemming sparked backlash over the weekend with some controversial comments during a game against the rival New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Yankees Make George Lombard Jr. Lineup Decision for Angels Series Opener

The New York Yankees will have to wait further for George Lombard Jr. to return to the starting lineup. The 21-year-old shortstop is not starting for the second consecutive game as the Yankees begin a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / August 31

New York Yankees Front Office Pushed the Bullpen to Their Breaking Point

The trade deadline was underwhelming for the Yankees. Failure to land a catcher was thought to be the biggest mistake, but it’s now clear that not acquiring a reliever was the true miss.

Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Justin Topa Elects Free Agency

The Yankees announced Monday that right-handed reliever Justin Topa elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 31

Heliot Ramos explains getting 'emotional' after helping Yankees trounce Red Sox for pivotal win

Ramos has struggled since joining the Yankees, but delivered a big hit against the rival Red Sox on Sunday.

Ceddanne Rafaela rages online over controversial no-catch call

Aaron Judge injury update fuels return speculation

Austin Wells makes MLB history in Yankees' blowout win over Red Sox

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Austin Wells News / Yardbarker / August 30

Austin Wells makes MLB history in Yankees' blowout win over Red Sox

Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees had major postseason implications. The winner of Sunday's game would win the season series 7-6 and secure the tiebreaker for home-field advantage in the wild-card round.

Ceddanne Rafaela rages online over controversial no-catch call

Yankees facing final ‘question’ for Aaron Judge before his return

Judge injury update fuels return speculation

Yankees add outfield depth in Jarred Kelenic

Max Scherzer reaches milestone after stellar outing against Mariners

New York Yankees News / New Baseball Media / August 30

2026 Transactions: Yankees Recall Gil, Option Beck

So far, it’s been a quiet few days before September 1, the cutoff for adding new players to an organization and having them eligible for the playoffs. Arguably, the most notable move made on August 30 was the Yankees bringing back pitcher Luis Gil from the Minors.