The Yankees have nearly locked up the top Wild Card spot, which has the club turning its attention toward the postseason roster configuration over the final week of the regular season.
The Yankees were officially eliminated from the AL East title race by the Rays’ win in the second game of the doubleheader on Tuesday. They managed to temporarily stave off elimination thanks to a dominant performance by Carlos Rodón in the first game of the day’s twin billing.
With the New York Yankees gearing up for the playoffs with three games left in the regular season, the status of star Aaron Judge is still up in the air, and worse yet, there appear to be mixed signals from the player and manager Aaron Boone.
Former New York Yankees pitcher Don Cooper, later a World Series-winning White Sox pitching coach, has died at 70. Donald James Cooper, a New York City native drafted by the Yankees and who closed his brief major-league playing career in pinstripes, died September 22, 2026, at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee.
How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?
With the New York Yankees dealing with injuries heading into the playoffs, one player who hasn’t seen the field in five months is star slugger Giancarlo Stanton.
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.
Looking back, Carlos Lagrange going down with a right shoulder capsular sprain in July felt like an omen for the New York Yankees. Before it was even a thought that George Lombard Jr.
How will the Yankees deploy their starting pitching in their first playoff series?
" /> The Yankees hoped Soderholm could be a reliable platoon designated hitter and backup infielder. He excelled in his role, appearing in 95 games and batting a productive .287 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs to help the Yankees secure the AL East division crown.
With the New York Yankees gearing up for the playoffs, as there are four games left in the regular season ahead of Thursday’s outing against the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is looking for young star Ben Rice to keep up the impressive year he’s been having.
As the New York Yankees prepare for the playoffs, they are also trying to manage some of the injuries they’re dealing with. One of those players is Clarke Schmidt, who has been working through a biceps injury.
Stanton's massive contributions in the Yankees' 2024 postseason run saw him blast seven home runs while also winning ALCS MVP honors.
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.
Aaron Judge said he wants to return for next week's wild-card series. Until he does come back, the slugger and the rest of the New York Yankees will be curious to see if slugger Ben Rice can homer again.
The Yankees handled Tampa Bay for the second time in as many days, blowing them out 9-2 behind a pair of Ben Rice home runs as well as a Ryan McMahon grand slam.
Boone and Judge don't appear to be on the same page regarding the latter's status for the start of the playoffs.
There's been plenty of chatter recently about whether or not three-time MVP Aaron Judge will be playing for the New York Yankees when the 2026 MLB playoffs begin next week.
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice had a game to remember on Wednesday.
Ryan McMahon hit a third-inning grand slam and tied a career high with five RBIs, while Ben Rice hit a pair of solo homers as the host New York Yankees rolled to a 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
When the New York Yankees placed their superstar right fielder Aaron Judge on the injured list Saturday, it appeared that he would be forced to miss the wild-card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells is starting to look more like himself at the plate. Over his first three seasons the Yankees knew exactly what they were getting with Wells, an above-average offensive catcher who plays elite defense behind the plate and has been a real contributor since 2023.
The New York Yankees have given 21-year-old shortstop George Lombard Jr. his highest batting-order slot of the season, slotting him second Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees are set for the top wild-card spot in the AL, which means they will host the first-round series.
A few hours after losing the first game of a day-night doubleheader to the New York Yankees, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays had a game to remember a few hours later.
It’s safe to say New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón is ready for the postseason.
With the postseason just around the corner, Bellinger has heated up at just the right time for the New York Yankees.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that Judge will not be ready for the American League wild-card series because of a right calf strain, which landed him on the 10-day Injured List this past Saturday.
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