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Yankees place closer David Bednar on paternity list

The New York Yankees placed right-handed closer David Bednar on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre to fill his roster spot ahead of Monday's home series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

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Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Jasson Domínguez (6/24)

It’s official: the Yankees offense is in a slump. They have hit a new low this season, getting swept in four putrid games at Fenway by the last place Red Sox.

Aaron Boone News / Viral Sports News / June 29

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Surprising Admission After Red Sox Sweep

The New York Yankees have hit a rough patch in recent weeks, managing just three victories across their past 10 contests. This skid reached a low point over the weekend as the team suffered a complete four-game sweep at the hands of their longtime rivals, the Boston Red Sox.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 29

What are the Yankees’ Trade Deadline priorities?

" /> It should also be assumed that most positions addressed either at last year’s deadline or this past offseason are viewed as lower priorities. Whether fans agree or not, that likely includes third base with Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, and left field with Cody Bellinger.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Tarik Skubal News / New York Yankees on SI / June 29

Sunday's Loss Proves Yankees Need a Trade With Tigers, but Not for Tarik Skubal

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman needs to call the Tigers ASAP. And it has nothing to do with trading for left-hander Tarik Skubal. As evidenced by the 5-4, 10-inning loss Sunday night to the rival Red Sox, the Yankees need some reinforcements in the bullpen before the Aug.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 29

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby Veach

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> The Washington Senators claimed him. Marking his third team of the year. While his end-of-the-season cameo did not go particularly well, the Senators reached the World Series, giving Veach his first opportunity to experience October baseball.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 29

Former Yankees star Anthony Rizzo calls out 'immaturity' from Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Chisholm continues to make the rounds for all the wrong reasons.

Yankees return home after dismal road trip to face Tigers

Red Sox walk off Yankees in 10th after Sonny Gray no-hit bid, blown save

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing vs. Red Sox

The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / June 29

Yankees’ Emerging 6-foot-7 Prospect is Suddenly a Top Trade Chip

The New York Yankees are absolutely loaded with pitching prospects, with Carlos Lagrange, Elmer Rodriguez and Ben Hess representing the cream of the crop in their system.

Kyle Carr News / Inside The Diamonds / June 29

Eastern League Around The Horn: First Week of the Second Half Ends with Six Teams Carrying Winning Records

Fisher Cats, Portland, Richmond, Harrisburg, Erie, and Reading all win their series. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Somerset scored three in the first.

Carlos Rodon News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 29

Yankees Swept By Red Sox After Carlos Rodon’s Rough 4th Inning

The Yankees needed to win this game after dropping the first three in Boston. They did not and lost, 5-4. Carlos Rodon threw a lot of pitches and particularly struggled in the fourth inning.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / June 29

Yankees news: What’s going on with Aaron Judge?

Sportsnet: Let’s start with the worst news. Prior to Sunday’s series finale against Boston, manager Aaron Boone revealed there is no timetable for re-imaging injured slugger and three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge’s ribs.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Yankees’ disastrous Fenway weekend marks first since 1914

The New York Yankees closed out a miserable weekend with a 5-4 extra-inning loss Sunday night at Fenway Park, completing a four-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox amid one of the worst offensive stretches in franchise history.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Yankees return home after dismal road trip to face Tigers

Manager Aaron Boone hardly minced words when describing the frustrating sight of the New York Yankees experiencing a difficult weekend at Fenway Park. After their worst series of the season, the Yankees hope to avoid a fifth straight loss Monday night when they host the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a three-game set.

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Yankees’ Aaron Boone lays out bounce back plan from ‘crappy’ Red Sox sweep

To say that the New York Yankees have been playing good baseball over the past week or so would be a straight-up lie. They have lost seven of their past 10 games, including a heartbreaking 5-4 defeat on Sunday to the Boston Red Sox in extra innings which punctuated a four-game sweep.

Fernando Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Yankees’ Fernando Cruz drops ‘champions’ truth bomb after Red Sox sweep

The New York Yankees have dropped to second place in the AL East standings after a weekend series sweep at the hands of their sworn rival, the Boston Red Sox.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Anthony Rizzo takes shot at Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. after ejection vs Red Sox

There’s a bit of panic in New York Yankees land as of the moment after their archnemesis Boston Red Sox swept them in a four-game weekend series on the road.

MLB News / NBC Sports / June 28

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Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Jazz Chisholm gets ejected after arguing a checked-swing call

The Jazz Chisholm Experience continues to be completely unpredictable. The New York Yankees played on Sunday night against the rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.

Anthony Rizzo News / NBC Sports / June 28