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Big series from Yankees’ George Lombard Jr., Anthony Volpe vs. Rockies makes MLB history

The Yankees needed just two days to go from a season-long grand slam drought to the history books. New York completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday with a 10-3 win, one night after George Lombard Jr.

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Yankees news: Anthony Volpe makes a mighty return

ESPN | Associated Press: The Yankees recalled Anthony Volpe Thursday in a corresponding move as Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit the IL. The promotion was anticipated after Chisholm left Tuesday’s game with what was later diagnosed as a sprained right thumb.

Jasson Dominguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez gets demoted to Triple-A after dreadful game vs. Rockies

Aaron Judge may be back in action for the New York Yankees, but they are bringing him along slowly to preserve his health heading into the most important stretch of the season.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Yankees’ Aaron Boone gives Anthony Volpe his flowers after monster return to big leagues

NEW YORK– It may have been fair to assume that 24-year-old infielder Anthony Volpe had already received his final chance to impact the 2026 New York Yankees when he last played on August 1st against the Chicago Cubs.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Anthony Volpe News / Field Level Media / September 10

MLB roundup: Anthony Volpe returns with grand slam as Yankees roll

Anthony Volpe produced an impressive return to the major leagues with three hits, including a grand slam during a six-run seventh inning, as the New York Yankees pulled away for a 10-3 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 10

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

Under the bright lights of the Bronx, Anthony Volpe returned to the New York Yankees lineup in a big, historic way on Thursday night.

Return to Yankees is 'special' for Volpe

Dodgers' Mookie Betts on pace to pass MLB legends in key metric

Pete Crow-Armstrong is first NL player since Barry Bonds to reach milestone

Cubs right-hander Kevin Gausman has been a major disappointment

6-foot-7 Oneil Cruz was ready to throw it down during bench-clearing scene

Elly De La Cruz sets personal high with home run vs. Dodgers

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Clarke Schmidt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Encouraging Yankees’ Clark Schmidt injury update comes with catch

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt is continuing to recover from Tommy John surgery. The good news is that Schmidt recently had a fourth rehab outing that manager Aaron Boone said “went well,” MLB.com reports.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Yankees’ Spencer Jones reveals ‘what’s so great’ about Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees are in the home stretch of the season as they try to secure the No. 1 Wild Card spot and potentially chase down the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East.

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Yankees Announce Surprising Jasson Dominguez Decision on Thursday

The New York Yankees gave Jasson Domínguez a rare look in the heart of the order Thursday, sliding the switch-hitting outfielder into the No. 3 spot for the series finale against the Colorado Rockies.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Is Anthony Volpe starting in Yankees return as Aaron Judge gets day off?

Anthony Volpe will start at second base in his New York Yankees return Thursday night vs. the Colorado Rockies, while Aaron Judge receives a scheduled day off.

MLB News / Legends On Deck / September 10

Judge Is Back, Ohtani Is Hurt Again, Do the Yankees and Dodgers Have Enough for October?

Money can build a talented baseball team, but it cannot guarantee a championship. It can provide depth, improve the chances of surviving injuries and place a team in position to reach October.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / September 10

Alexander Cornielle coming on strong for RailRiders

Brendan Beck has been the best pitcher for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders all season as well as in the International League. He currently leads in wins (10), earned-run average (2.75), strikeouts (146), innings (131.0), WHIP (1.03) and opponents’ batting average (.203).

Anthony Volpe News / Yardbarker / September 10

Why this return to Yankees is 'special' for Anthony Volpe

Back in the New York Yankees clubhouse on Thursday afternoon, Anthony Volpe laughed off any recent comparisons to Barry Bonds.

Fernando Cruz says 'supernatural' gift may allow him to pitch again for Yankees in 2026

Yankees want Aaron Judge to make one change

Why Aaron Judge wasn't 'happy' about return to Yankees for win over Rockies

Cy Young Award has a clear favorite after Cam Schlittler's dominant start

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Jazz Chisholm News / Field Level Media / September 10

Yankees place 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. (thumb) on injured list

The New York Yankees placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list Thursday and recalled infielder Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. Reaches Historic Mickey Mantle Territory

George Lombard Jr. carved out a small but lasting place in New York Yankees history Wednesday night, becoming only the second-youngest player in franchise history to hit a grand slam.

Will Warren News / New York Yankees on SI / September 10

Will Warren Is Earning His Way up the Yankees’ Trust Tree

The last time Will Warren found himself on a postseason mound, things unraveled fast. In a pivotal game two of the American League Division Series, Warren faced Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 9

Jazz Chisholm Jr. injury leads to crucial Anthony Volpe question

Maybe the Anthony Volpe experience this season isn't over for the New York Yankees just yet.

Fernando Cruz says 'supernatural' gift may allow him to return in 2026

Why Aaron Judge wasn't 'happy' about return to Yankees for win over Rockies

Yankees want Judge to make one change

Giants' Carson Whisenhunt scheduled for Tommy John surgery next week

MLB's unwritten rules are becoming a generational problem

Clarke Schmidt News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Yankees Announce Clarke Schmidt News on Wednesday

The New York Yankees announced another adjustment to Clarke Schmidt’s minor-league rehab assignment, sending the right-hander from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre back to Double-A Somerset.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 9