New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Aaron Judge News / CBSSports.com / September 16

Aaron Judge exits Yankees game with lower leg tightness as injury concerns flare up amid tight AL East race

Judge had gone 0 for 2 with two strikeouts before departing Wednesday afternoon's game

Carlos Lagrange News / Viral Sports News / September 16

Yankees Make Massive Carlos Lagrange Announcement

The New York Yankees entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins already assured of a postseason berth, and they also won the first two games of their set against the Twins.

Clarke Schmidt News / Field Level Media / September 16

Yankees reinstate RHP Clarke Schmidt from 60-day IL

The New York Yankees returned right-hander Clarke Schmidt from his rehab assignment on Wednesday, giving him a chance to make his first MLB appearance since July 3, 2025.

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The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 16

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

Cabrera was designated for assignment amid another roster move by the Yankees.

Ex-Yankees pitcher makes his case for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate

Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Pinstripe Alley / September 16

Six Yankees prospects heading to 2026 Arizona Fall League

All eyes are on the Yankees as they make their 61st postseason berth with the division still in sight, but it’s also a great time to see prospects shine from the Yankees’ farm system.

Cam Schlittler News / Just Baseball / September 16

Cam Schlittler Has Wrapped Up the AL Cy Young Race

Postseason baseball is right around the corner, which means it’s time to analyze a certain starting pitcher who seems to have American League Cy Young honors pretty much wrapped up with a bow.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 16

Spencer Jones May Have Changed What Yankees Do This Winter

Spencer Jones and Aaron Judge had very different seasons as 25-year-olds for the New York Yankees. When Judge's season finished in 2016, it looked like he could be in the future plans, but he still had to compete with Aaron Hicks in spring training the following season.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Oswaldo Cabrera News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Yankees Designate Oswaldo Cabrera For Assignment

The Yankees have designated infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment, the club announced Wednesday. His spot on the roster goes to right-hander Clarke Schmidt, who has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list.

Cam Schlittler News / The Lead / September 16

Cam Schlittler Has a Strong Case for MVP

The American League Cy Young race is over. In his last start, Cam Schlittler twirled a six-inning, one-hit, eight-strikeout gem against the Mets. In fact, ESPN’s award tracker no longer has odds for the race.

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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 16

New York Yankees Announce Decision on 27-Year-Old Pitcher

The New York Yankees optioned 27-year-old right-hander Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Tuesday night’s game, ending his second brief stay in the majors this season, via the MLB transaction log.

Cody Bellinger News / Just Baseball / September 16

7 to 22: The Swing That Revived Cody Bellinger’s Career

All Micah Franklin ever did was hit. In the minor leagues, MLB, KBO, and NPB, it didn’t matter. After a career of waiting for his shot, he translated all

John Schreiber News / New York Yankees on SI / September 16

John Schreiber Experiment Is Paying Huge Dividends at Backend of Bullpen

The New York Yankees added Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos ahead of the trade deadline, but the big concern, the bullpen, was an area where Brian Cashman walked away empty-handed.

Clarke Schmidt News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Yankees Player Set to Return After 151 Missed Games

The New York Yankees are set to get right-hander Clarke Schmidt back after a 14-month rehabilitation process. Manager Aaron Boone said Schmidt will be activated from the 60-day injured list during the Yankees’ road series against the Minnesota Twins, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reported on X.

Dax Kilby News / New York Yankees on SI / September 16

Why Dax Kilby Playing in the Arizona Fall League Is Perfect Proving Ground for His Development

The New York Yankees didn't send their top minor league prospects to the Arizona Fall League in 2025, but they will be sending their biggest headliner this time around.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Yankees vie for series sweep of tumbling Twins

The New York Yankees already have secured a playoff spot. Now they're striving for a sweep. New York (88-63) will go for a three-game sweep against the Minnesota Twins (70-81) when the teams face off Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Aaron Judge News / EssentiallySports / September 16

'He’s Such a Threat': Aaron Judge’s Struggles Raise Eyebrows as Yankees Remain Confident Ahead of October

For the 61st time, the New York Yankees are back in the postseason, but the bigger news for all Yankees fans was that Aaron Judge is back in the lineup.

Luis Garcia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Why Luis Garcia Jr. is Yankees’ MLB playoffs wild card

Almost two years ago, New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton served as arguably the club’s most deadly bat on the way to a World Series appearance.

Clarke Schmidt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Yankees Likely To Activate Clarke Schmidt On Wednesday

The Yankees are likely to reinstate Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list before Wednesday’s series finale in Minnesota, manager Aaron Boone told Gary Phillips of The New York Daily News.

Max Fried News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

Yankees’ Max Fried reveals tweaks to game before strong showing vs. Twins

It has mostly been smooth sailing for Max Fried ever since he returned to the mound for the New York Yankees in mid-July after missing over two months of action with an elbow injury.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 15

Spencer Jones, Cody Bellinger power Yankees to rout of Twins

Spencer Jones belted a three-run home run, Cody Bellinger hammered a two-run shot, and the New York Yankees cruised to an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

Cam Schlittler News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Ex-Yankees pitcher makes his case for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate

The New York Yankees have the second-best record in the American League with 87 wins entering Tuesday. That includes a long absence from reigning AL MVP winner Aaron Judge, who has played just 65 games due to injury.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 14

Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with HR No. 42

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth

Struggles may keep Edwin Diaz from Dodgers' postseason roster

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Aaron Judge seems to have a different view of Cam Schlittler’s MVP case

Aaron Judge appears to have drawn a line between the MVP award and the Cy Young honor. Following the New York Yankees’ 2-0 win against the New York Mets

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12