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This bold Aaron Judge take may cause Yankees fans to raise eyebrows

The New York Yankees are in a secure position prior to the conclusion of the regular season. While they still have a chance to catch the Tampa Bay Rays and win the American League East title, the likelihood is that they will finish with the second-best record in the American League and earn the top Wild Card spot in the American League.

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The Yankees Three Biggest X-Factors Heading Into October

The Yankees are in the midst of a historic 17-year World Series drought. To put it bluntly, the Yankees have faltered in the postseason recently. The organization always assembles a competitive team, and Aaron Judge has been playing like arguably the greatest right-handed hitter of the century for the last half-decade.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 17

Yankees receive brand-new Aaron Judge injury update

Aaron Judge’s latest health scare arrived at an awkward moment for the New York Yankees.

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Carlos Lagrange News / New York Yankees on SI / September 17

Carlos Lagrange's Electric Return Could Create Outside Chance for Yankees Debut

One of the New York Yankees' brightest young arms made his return to the mound on Wednesday - and he didn't disappoint. Carlos Lagrange, who hadn't pitched since June 28 due to a right capsular sprain, was activated and utilized by the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Yostin Pena News / Viral Sports News / September 17

Yankees Land Eye-Popping Update on 18-Year Old Phenom

The New York Yankees already boast one of baseball’s most recognizable major league rosters, but the organization may soon have another name worth watching.

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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.

Gerrit Cole News / The Lead / September 18

Time Is Running Out for the Yankees To Fix Gerrit Cole

The New York Yankees’ $324 million ace, Gerrit Cole, is going through one of the worst stretches of his career at the most critical time. Cole’s recent rough outings, capped by a brutal beatdown from the New York Mets over the weekend, have put the Yankees in a tough spot.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 17

Why Anthony Volpe Deserves Postseason Roster Spot Over Amed Rosario

The New York Yankees have a lot of decisions to make for their postseason roster, from lineup construction to the outfield, rotation, and bullpen, to managing guys coming back from injury.

MLB News / Baseball Now / September 17

Yankees Will Have Four Best Starters Lined Up For Rays Series

The New York Yankees still have a slim chance to win the American League East, and their series against the Tampa Bay Rays next week will be very important.

New York Yankees News / Baseball Now / September 17

What Should Yankees Do When Jazz Chisholm Jr. Is Back If Anthony Volpe Stays Hot?

The New York Yankees will have a decision to make when Jazz Chisholm Jr. is back from the injured list. Anthony Volpe is up in Chisholm's place, but he is looking like a completely different hitter after a stint in Triple-A.

Max Fried News / Pinstripe Alley / September 17

Yankees Sequence of the Week: Max Fried (9/15)

It wouldn’t have been a proper Yankees-Twins series in Minnesota without a game that devolved into extra-innings madness. The Yankees failed to cash in multiple bases loaded opportunities and so missed a chance to sweep, falling farther behind the Rays in the standings.

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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.

Clarke Schmidt News / New York Yankees on SI / September 17

4 Things We Learned from Clarke Schmidt's 2026 Debut in Yankees' 5-4 Extra Innings Loss vs. Twins

On the offensive front, the New York Yankees have a lot to worry about. Pitching-wise, things are okay — more than okay, actually. Despite a lackluster trade deadline in which general manager Brian Cashman failed to add any relievers, the team bolstered its pitching depth in the weeks that followed.

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 17

Professional athletes are faster than you think

Giancarlo Stanton’s less-than-stellar speed is widely known throughout the baseball community. During the Yankees’ pennant run two years ago, Bob Costas

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 17

Why David Cone is worried about Yankees' Judge after latest setback

Why David Cone is worried about Yankees' Aaron Judge after latest setback

Judge exited what became a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in the sixth inning with what was eventually referred to as tightness in his lower right leg.

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 17

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Al Gettel

" /> During his time on the Oaks, Gettel used his farm talents to land some roles in movies and television. A skilled horse rider, he appeared in Westerns such as The Tin Star.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / September 17

Aaron Judge's Latest Injury Scare Doesn't Bode Well for Yankees

Aaron Judge leaving a game the New York Yankees needed to win is a concern. Aaron Boone may have just said it was something to monitor, but any length of time without him could have clear postseason implications.

Anthony Volpe News / NewYorkYankeesCommunity / September 17

Anthony Volpe’s Second Base Experiment Is Saving His Yankees Career

Anthony Volpe has played the best baseball of his big-league career on a second base experiment that has now surpassed four games since Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Heliot Ramos News / New York Yankees on SI / September 17

Heliot Ramos Is Flying Under the Radar Down the Stretch for Yankees

When Aaron Judge made his long-awaited return from the injured list last week, the New York Yankees subsequently reduced the playing time of fellow outfielder Heliot Ramos.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 17

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

The hearts of fans of the New York Yankees sank in the sixth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Twins when Heliot Ramos stepped to the plate.

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

Dodgers announce reason for Blake Snell's early departure

Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto should start first game of postseason for Dodgers

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Pete Alonso

Report reveals Rafael Devers’ future with Giants

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.