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New York Yankees News / The Lead / October 13

The Yankees Need a Philosophy Change

If insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, then the Yankees have gone insane. They’ve entered each season for the past decade with the same philosophy and have expected to win it all.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / October 13

Grading the Yankees' 2026 Rookie Class: Spencer Jones Exceeded Initial Expectations in Year 1

As we wind down after the New York Yankees' disappointing end to the 2026 season, it's time to look back on some of the newest Baby Bombers who've made their debuts over the past year.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13

Yankees rumors: Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman’s futures with team receive big update

It’s been 17 years since the New York Yankees won their 27th World Series title. During that timeframe, the Yankees have only returned to the Fall Classic once, falling in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers two Octobers ago.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13

Yankees rumors: Jazz Chisholm Jr. among free agents predicted to leave this offseason

The New York Yankees are searching for answers after yet another disappointing exit from the Major League Baseball Playoffs. New York is now trying to figure out what players the team will be able to keep moving forward.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Aaron Boone News / Yardbarker / October 13

Yankees icon Paul O’Neill shares one way Aaron Boone is different than Joe Torre

O'Neill thinks the Yankees could benefit from Boone shifting his approach toward one taken by a Yankees managerial legend.

Yankees Post-Mortem: The Pursuit of No. 28 Continues

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 13

Yankees Officially Part Ways With Disappointing Pitcher

The New York Yankees’ season ended in a sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series, and the organization has already begun the quiet work of clearing its lower-level roster.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 13

The Toughest Contract Decision Facing the Yankees This Winter

The New York Yankees have several major decisions to make this offseason, as the 2026 season looks like a changing of the guard. The emergence of homegrown players like Ben Rice, Cam Schlittler, Spencer Jones, and George Lombard Jr.

MLB News / HITC / October 13

‘The truth is…’ – Ben Affleck finally addresses Yankees hat rumour that cost ‘Gone Girl’ movie $40m

Ben Affleck has set the record straight on the notorious on-set dispute during the filming of ‘Gone Girl’ when he refused to wear a New York Yankees hat.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 13

New York Yankees Expected to Make ‘Inevitable’ Pitcher Trade

The New York Yankees face another offseason of uncertainty after yet another early postseason departure, forcing general manager Brian Cashman to weigh creative roster adjustments rather than relying on a thin free-agent market.

Aaron Judge News / EssentiallySports / October 13

'That’s Selfish': Aaron Judge Slammed Over His Post-Elimination Response as Yankees Clubhouse Concerns Resurface

The New York Yankees entered the postseason hoping to end their 17-year championship drought, but their October campaign ended in disappointment. Tampa Bay completed a 3-0 ALDS sweep at Yankee Stadium, leaving questions about what went wrong.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / October 13

'It Was All of 20 Minutes'- Ben Affleck Debunks David Fincher’s Infamous $40 Million 'Gone Girl' Yankees’ Hat Story

Ben Affleck has revealed the truth about what really happened when he refused to wear a Yankees cap for the movie Gone Girl . The incident became one of the most talked-about stories from the film’s production.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 12

Yankees Could Terminate Contract of $70 Million All-Star

The New York Yankees face pressing questions about their infield as the disappointing 2026 season comes to a close. Third baseman Ryan McMahon, acquired from the Colorado Rockies at the 2025 trade deadline in exchange for pitching prospects, has yet to establish himself as a reliable everyday contributor in the Bronx.

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New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / October 12

Three Yankees Trade Targets That Make Sense For A Successful 2027

The Yankees closed the book on the 2026 season with another American League Division Series exit, this time to the Tampa Bay Rays, and now turn their attention to retooling and preparing for 2027.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / October 12

Yankees Post-Mortem: The Pursuit of No. 28 Continues

The New York Yankees entered October with championship aspirations and exited with a familiar feeling of disappointment. For the second consecutive season, an AL East rival sent the Bronx Bombers home; this time, it was a three-game sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / October 11

How Anthony Volpe's Future With Yankees Looks Clearer

Anthony Volpe's fourth season with the New York Yankees was his most difficult so far—and it may be his most encouraging. After a greatly regressed 2025 both at the plate and in the field, exacerbated by playing through a shoulder injury that required surgery, Volpe had to battle for his playing time all year.

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10

Could The Yankees Move On From Giancarlo Stanton?

Aaron Judge and Clarke Schmidt are the only current Yankees who have been in the organization longer than Giancarlo Stanton, who has now logged nine seasons

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Ex-Yankee Anthony Rizzo calls out team after latest playoff flop: 'It's insanity'

The New York Yankees will fail to win a World Series for the 17th consecutive season, and frustration is even growing among the team’s former players.

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

ESPN report clarifies Aaron Boone's job security after playoff exit

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

Alex Cora is being linked to surprise team after turning down the Phillies

Tyler Mahle wants to stay with Braves

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

If they want to be better than they were in '26, here are the changes the Yankees need to make before the 2027 season gets underway.

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

Yankees stars offer staunch support for Aaron Boone despite ALDS flop

Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out Yankees fans for booing as Rays complete ALDS sweep

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New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

ESPN report clarifies Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s job security after playoff exit

A second straight year of losing in the ALDS may not ultimately affect the status quo in New York.

Stephen A. Smith makes bold prediction about Aaron Boone's future with Yankees

Yankees stars offer staunch support for Aaron Boone despite ALDS flop

Aaron Judge offers blunt advice about Yankees' offseason strategy after playoff sweep

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Rays' Mesa reflects on his tiebreaking home run against Fried

Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. reflects on his tiebreaking home run against Max Fried

Thanks to Mesa's heroics, the Rays have advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS).

Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. becomes hero in ALDS clincher

History nearly repeats itself as Yankees season ends in game that featured shocking fan interference call

Yankees players make feelings on Aaron Boone clear after getting swept by Rays in ALDS

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

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 8

Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out Yankees fans for booing as Rays complete ALDS sweep

Yankees fans loudly booed Chisholm after he popped out to first base while pinch-hitting for Jose Caballero in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Job security updates on Brian Cashman, Aaron Boone emerge

Aaron Judge shares strong offseason message after Rays sweep Yankees in ALDS

Yankees players make feelings on Aaron Boone clear after getting swept by Rays in ALDS

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 8

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

Judge sent a strong message to Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and to team senior vice president/general manager Brian Cashman regarding the offseason.

Yankees players make feelings on Aaron Boone clear after getting swept

Notable update emerges on Boone's future after Yankees' playoff exit

Junior Caminero trolls Yankees after Rays advance to ALCS

Yankee fan who interfered with Game 3 home run had interesting reaction

Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out Yankees fans for booing as Rays complete sweep

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8