New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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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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.

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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.

Tim Raines News / Pinstripe Alley / September 16

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Tim Raines

" /> While the man they called “Rock” finished his career as the most efficient base stealer of all time among those who even approached his body of work, Tim Raines was not that dynamic force at the top of the lineup once he came to the Bronx.

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.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 16

The first crack at the Yankees’ playoff roster

Ok, so you clinched a postseason berth. Now what? The Yankees will be in October for the ninth time in the last 10 years, punching their ticket on Monday night in Minnesota.

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

7 Yankees Prospects Who Exceeded Expectations in 2026 (And What's Their Future in 2027)

The minor league calendar is almost over, as all New York Yankees affiliates slowly wrap up their seasons over the next week or two. It's been another year of learning new names, following familiar faces, and searching for the next homegrown Yankee star.

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.

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.

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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 / Viral Sports News / September 16

Yankees Announce Massive Injury News With Playoffs Looming

The New York Yankees are preparing to add another arm to a pitching staff that has been stretched thin by injuries and the grind of a long season. Manager Aaron Boone said right-hander Clarke Schmidt is expected to come off the injured list Wednesday, a move first reported by New York Daily News beat writer Gary Phillips.

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.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Yankees Land Update on Stunning Potential Giancarlo Stanton Return

New York Yankees fans have spent most of 2026 waiting for Giancarlo Stanton to reappear in the lineup, and that wait is now stretching into the final weeks of the regular season.

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.

MLB 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.

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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

Brent Headrick News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

A Look At Brent Headrick’s Breakout Campaign

Back in January, MLBTR looked at the Yankees’ bullpen and a list of six internal candidates to round out the middle and low-leverage innings behind top relievers David Bednar and Fernando Cruz.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12