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'Very Difficult Scenario': Yankees Insider Delivers Brutal Aaron Judge Update Ahead of Postseason

On Tuesday, Sep. 29, the New York Yankees will be going against the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card for the second straight season, and there is still no clarity about their captain, Aaron Judge.

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Why the Yankees can win the World Series

The playoffs are officially here and the Yankees are set to add another chapter to their storied rivalry with the Red Sox. The two teams will face each other in the postseason for the seventh time, this edition a rematch of last year’s AL Wild Card Series.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / September 28

Yankees must quiet this Red Sox offense in the Wild Card Series

The Yankees gained an extra day of rest with a nor’easter canceling Game 162 against the Orioles on Sunday. It means they’ll have two days off before opening their 2026 playoff odyssey Tuesday night against the Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / September 28

Red Sox pitching staff poses problem for Yankees in the Wild Card Series

Last year, the Yankees lost Gerrit Cole, in what was probably the last true year of his prime. A loss like that would reverberate throughout a team’s entire season, usually.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Yankees' Aaron Boone shares concerning Aaron Judge update ahead of wild-card series vs. Red Sox

Judge's status for the wild-card round remains unclear.

Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series

Yankees' rotation set for AL wild-card series vs. Red Sox

Will Warren's transition to bullpen provides Yankees with postseason weapon

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / September 28

3 Yankees Who Will Be Crucial in Helping New York Make a World Series Run

Contrary to popular belief, the New York Yankees are not dead in the water because Aaron Judge went down. A team with Judge will always be better than one without him, but if they plan on making any noise, it will be on the backs of their pitching.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 28

Yankees news: Cam Schlittler draws Game 1 start

New York Post | Greg Joyce: The Yankees will hand the ball to Cam Schlittler in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Red Sox, the team announced Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27

Yankees' rotation set for AL wild-card series vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees’ rotation is set for the American League wild-card series starting Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees, Orioles won’t play Game 162 as storm scraps finale

Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series

Will Warren's transition to bullpen provides Yankees with postseason weapon

The '200-Ks in 1st or 2nd season' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 27

Projecting the Yankees' Playoff Roster for the Wild Card Series

The regular season is over for the New York Yankees. From here on out, every game counts double. Starting Tuesday night, the Yankees will play a best-of-three Wild Card Series against a formidable Boston Red Sox team that they eliminated in the same stadium and setting last year.

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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.

Trent Grisham News / Viral Sports News / September 27

Yankees Land Big Trent Grisham Update Before Playoffs

New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham said Sunday he feels ready for the American League Wild Card Series, though the club has not told him whether he will make the roster.

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Cam Schlittler News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Yankees To Start Cam Schlittler Game 1 Of Wild Card Series

The Yankees announced their rotation for the Wild Card round against the Red Sox. Cam Schlittler will get the ball in Game 1, followed by Max Fried. Gerrit Cole will start the final game of the series, if necessary.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Yankees’ Aaron Boone makes Bob Nightengale look silly with final playoff decision on Cam Schlittler, Max Fried

The New York Yankees are set to take on the Boston Red Sox in the playoffs in the Wild Card round. MLB insider Bob Nightengale initially reported that the club was planning on starting Max Fried in Game 1 of the series, with Cam Schlittler getting the start in Game 2.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 27

Yankees announce Schlittler as Game 1 starter for AL wild-card series

Yankees announce Cam Schlittler as Game 1 starter for AL wild-card series

The AL Cy Young favorite has had a phenomenal season with the Yankees.

Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series

Orioles' Pete Alonso looks to play all 162 games again in finale vs. Yankees

Will Warren's transition to bullpen provides Yankees with postseason weapon

The '200-Ks in 1st or 2nd season' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27

Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series

The New York Yankees will play the Boston Red Sox in the American League wild-card series, which starts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees place Clarke Schmidt on injured list

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Cam Schlittler caps impressive year by making Yankees history

The 'Most home runs for every MLB team in 2019' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 26

Will Warren's transition to bullpen provides Yankees with postseason weapon

Since transitioning to the bullpen as a multi-inning reliever, Warren has shown he can be a weapon for the New York Yankees in the postseason.

Yankees earn split of doubleheader with Orioles

Pete Alonso homers twice as Orioles stay hot with win over Yankees

Cam Schlittler caps impressive year by making Yankees history

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Brendan Beck News / Field Level Media / September 25

Yankees recall RHP Brendan Beck to start G1 vs. Orioles

The New York Yankees recalled right-handers Brendan Beck and Yerry de los Santos from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in advance of Friday's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 24

Cam Schlittler caps impressive year by making Yankees history

The New York Yankees record books have seen some new additions over the past couple of days.

How will Yankees set up rotation for first playoff series?

Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees' playoff run

Junior Caminero had a cold quote on facing either the Yankees or Red Sox in the playoffs

The '200-Ks in 1st or 2nd season' quiz

Clarke Schmidt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Yankees place Clarke Schmidt on injured list

The Yankees announced that right-hander Clarke Schmidt has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 21, with right bicep neuritis.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 24

How will the Yankees handle their playoff infield?

The Yankees are still experimenting with their infield alignment just six days away from the wild-card series.

Ben Rice slugs way into New York Yankees history

Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees' playoff run

Yankees' Aaron Boone responds to stunning Aaron Judge wild-card comments

Jazz Chisholm Jr. had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium

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Anthony Volpe News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Yankees To Play Anthony Volpe At Third Base

The Yankees have nearly locked up the top Wild Card spot, which has the club turning its attention toward the postseason roster configuration over the final week of the regular season.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 24

Yankees could get postseason weapon back from lengthy absence

Yankees could get postseason weapon Giancarlo Stanton back from lengthy absence

Stanton's massive contributions in the Yankees' 2024 postseason run saw him blast seven home runs while also winning ALCS MVP honors.

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

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

Carlos Rodon reaches multiple career milestones in victory over Rays

The 'Most home runs for every MLB team in 2019' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 24

Aaron Boone responds to stunning Aaron Judge comments

Yankees' Aaron Boone responds to stunning Aaron Judge wild-card comments

Boone and Judge don't appear to be on the same page regarding the latter's status for the start of the playoffs.

Ben Rice slugs way into New York Yankees history

Carlos Rodon reaches multiple career milestones in victory over Rays

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

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Ben Rice News / Yardbarker / September 24

Ben Rice slugs way into New York Yankees history

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice had a game to remember on Wednesday.

Ryan McMahon’s grand slam powers Yankees past Rays

Aaron Judge delivers surprise update before Yankees' playoff run

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

Carlos Rodon reaches multiple career milestones in victory over Rays

The 'RBI leaders since 2000' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Chisholm had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium

Jazz Chisholm Jr. had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium

The Yankees are set for the top wild-card spot in the AL, which means they will host the first-round series.

Yankees' Aaron Boone shares Aaron Judge update for playoffs

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

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

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Kevin Cash speaks out after Rays win first AL East title since 2021

A few hours after losing the first game of a day-night doubleheader to the New York Yankees, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays had a game to remember a few hours later.

Cost-effective strategy powers Rays to first AL East title since 2021

Yankees' Aaron Boone shares Aaron Judge update for playoffs

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz