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Yankees Announce Starting Pitchers for Mets Series (Potentially a Trap Series)

The New York Yankees sit three games behind their American League East rival, the Tampa Bay Rays, after sweeping the Colorado Rockies. Now they'll face another team sitting below .500 in the Mets.

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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Saga Takes Yet Another Twist

The New York Yankees optioned Jasson Dominguez to the minors on Thursday night, and the move quickly produced a familiar wave of speculation. Because Dominguez can play the outfield and also serve as a designated hitter, some fans immediately wondered whether the vacated roster spot might finally belong to Giancarlo Stanton.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Drops Update on Max Fried

New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried took the mound Thursday night against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium and produced a mixed result that left manager Aaron Boone explaining the decision to pull him after just 3.1 innings.

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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

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 11

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bill Hogg

In 1903, the American League launched a New York franchise to compete with the senior circuit’s Giants. They set up shop in Washington Heights at one of Manhattan’s highest points, taking the apropos name of Highlanders.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Yankees Demote Struggling Outfielder Following Rockies Game

The New York Yankees optioned Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Thursday’s 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The move came just five days after Domínguez was recalled to the majors.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Mets' Juan Soto sends message to Yankees fans ahead of latest return to the Bronx

Soto famously helped the New York Yankees reach the 2024 World Series in what became his only season with the storied club, as he ultimately accepted a 15-year, $765M contract from the New York Mets in free agency.

New Bo Bichette prediction indicates Mets could be left scrambling for lineup help

Mets outlast Marlins in wild 15-14 victory to complete sweep

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Anthony Volpe makes big admission after return to Yankees, win over Rockies

For the first time since Aug. 1, New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe took swings in an MLB contest during Thursday's home game against the Colorado Rockies.

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

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

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

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 11

Yankees prospects: Wilberson De Pena powers Tampa to FSL championship

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 7-3 at Rochester Red Wings — all tied up again atop the International League standings LF Jarred Kelenic

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

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.

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.

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

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 / 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 / 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.

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