New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / September 18

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays win sixth straight

Thursday was an off day for the Yankees, but as we progress into the final weeks of the 2026 regular season, every game matters for many teams around the Junior Circuit.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

EXCLUSIVE: Baseball legend Mariano Rivera on Yankees ’90s Dynasty, Core 4, pressure of playing in NYC and his new Mo’s Hot Sauce

When the ninth inning arrived in the Bronx, nothing was more intimidating for opposing hitters than Mariano Rivera jogging out of the bullpen with his iconic “Enter Sandman” entrance music playing.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 18

Yankees prospects: Domínguez homers on back-to-back days

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 7-5 vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp — Scranton’s efforts to secure a second-half International League title

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Carlos Lagrange News / Pinstripe Alley / September 18

Yankees news: Carlos Lagrange hits 102 in return

MLB.com | Clark Fahrenthold: Carlos Lagrange made a triumphant return to the mound Wednesday, striking out two in a scoreless inning with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / September 17

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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

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.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 16

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

Cabrera was designated for assignment amid another roster move by the Yankees.

Ex-Yankees pitcher makes his case for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate

Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Cam Schlittler News / Just Baseball / September 16

Cam Schlittler Has Wrapped Up the AL Cy Young Race

Postseason baseball is right around the corner, which means it’s time to analyze a certain starting pitcher who seems to have American League Cy Young honors pretty much wrapped up with a bow.

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

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.