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New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 26
Yankees Prospect Elmer Rodriguez Twirls His Best Start in the Majors Yet
The New York Yankees' top pitching prospect, right-hander Elmer Rodríguez, just turned in arguably his strongest outing yet in the big leagues. Rodríguez, New York's No.
Fernando Cruz News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Fernando Cruz Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear
Yankees setup man Fernando Cruz has a partially torn UCL, manager Aaron Boone informed reporters after tonight’s win over the Astros (relayed by Brendan Kuty of The Athletic).
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26
Four-run seventh helps Yankees pull away from Astros
Cody Bellinger delivered a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning and the host New York Yankees recorded a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26
Yankees snap first inning slump, pour it on late to level series against Astros 
Right out of the gate, it looked like this could be a repeat of last night’s back and forth slug fest, the two sides trading the lead as early as the first inning.
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.
Brian Cashman News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Notable update emerges on the future of Yankees' Brian Cashman
New York Yankees fans hoping for an end to the Brian Cashman era will once again be out of luck. The longtime Yankees general manager Cashman is expected to receive a contract extension from the team this offseason, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported in a video feature this week.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Why Yankees will upset Rays in AL East standings
The New York Yankees may be 3.5 games behind the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays through the first 131 games of their season, but it is fully possible that they will be able to end the campaign at the top of the standings.
Fernando Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 26
Yankees place struggling RHP Fernando Cruz (elbow) on IL
The New York Yankees placed right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to elbow discomfort in his pitching arm. Cruz has struggled since the All-Star break and he served up a two-run homer to Houston's Jeremy Pena in Tuesday's 9-7 home loss to the Astros.
New York Yankees News / New Baseball Media / August 26
2026 MLB Draft Review: New York Yankees
This past July, the Yankees took a mix of college and high schoolers in the 2026 MLB Draft. The headliner was Arkansas ace Hunter Dietz, who dominated SEC hitters for much of this past season.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Yankees dealt another injury concern as pitcher lands on IL
The New York Yankees have been ravaged by injuries all season long. Of course, Aaron Judge’s rip issue has been the biggest concern for the team, as the three-time MVP has been out since May.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 26
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz's injury raises an important question
Fernando Cruz has been struggling in recent games for the New York Yankees.
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.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 26
Yankees Make Flurry of Roster Moves Before Astros Game
The New York Yankees made a number of roster moves involving their pitching staff on Wednesday ahead of their second game against the Houston Astros. The
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Yankees Acquire Former All-Star in Post-Deadline Move
The New York Yankees dropped a 9-7 decision to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night and immediately turned their attention to the next game in the series.
Michael Fulmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Yankees Sign Michael Fulmer To Major League Deal
The Yankees announced a series of roster moves involving right-handed pitchers today. They have signed Michael Fulmer to a major league deal and recalled Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Brent Headrick News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26
Brent Headrick's Rough Game vs. Astros Could Indicate Major Concern for Yankees
The Yankees got plenty of offense on Tuesday night, but their pitching failed them in a brutal 9-7 defeat to the Astros. Taking the loss was setup man Brent Headrick, who endured an uncharacteristically bad outing.
Spencer Jones News / Viral Sports News / August 26
New York Yankees Legend Makes Bold Spencer Jones Declaration
New York Yankees legend Paul O’Neill sees something different in Spencer Jones these days, a sense of ease that wasn’t always there when the young outfielder first arrived in the majors.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26
Why the Yankees Can’t Afford to Take Luis Garcia Jr.'s Bat Out of the Postseason Lineup
With the news that Giancarlo Stanton has been transferred to the 60-day injured list, that meant the Yankees were going to be without one of their big October boppers.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Gets Blunt About George Lombard Jr.’s Defense
The New York Yankees dropped a 9-7 decision to the Houston Astros in the opener of their series on Tuesday night. The loss came in what was the 18th major league appearance for shortstop George Lombard Jr.
Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / August 26
New potential timeline for Aaron Judge return to Yankees revealed
What do the latest developments mean for the Aaron Judge's eventual return to the New York Yankees' lineup?
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26
Red Sox inch closer in AL wild-card race after Jarren Duran's game-winning grand slam; Yankees should be sweating
The New York Yankees should be biting their fingernails after every Boston Red Sox win.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 25
Dolly Parton, the sports world 'Will Always Love You': Five unforgettable sports moments from country icon's life
It's no surprise many around the sports world are paying their respects to Parton. The musical icon was intertwined with sports through several memorable moments at different events throughout her career. With that in mind, here are five.
New York Yankees News / Trade Talk Sports / August 25
Analyst: 'Guaranteed Playoff Win If It’s Jays and Yankees'
The Toronto Blue Jays are fighting just to stay in contention for the playoffs right down the stretch of the 2026 season, but if they do qualify, one analyst likes their chances should they draw the New York Yankees as an opponent.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 24
Report: Yankees to recall Justin Topa after Brendan Beck optioned
The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with the New York Post reporting that right-hander Justin Topa is expected to be recalled.
Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24
Yankees To Select Justin Topa
The Yankees are planning to call up veteran reliever Justin Topa, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He’s not on the 40-man roster and will thus need to have his contract formally selected.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 23
Yankees make Ryan Weathers decision after Saturday's exit
The New York Yankees have been unable to get fully healthy at any point this season, and the trend continued Saturday.
Ben Rice News / Just Baseball / August 23
Ben Rice’s Second-Half Struggles Have Taken Him Out of the MVP Race
Before the 2026 season, all Ben Rice seemed to be was a promise. Promises of production, improvement, and otherworldly metrics painted a picture close enough to reality for New York Yankees fans to salivate over. That’s not to say he wasn’t already productive.
Giancarlo Stanton News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
Everyone said the same thing about Giancarlo Stanton’s latest injury
Giancarlo Stanton may not play for the New York Yankees again this season, and that news had a lot of fans thinking the same thing. The Yankees revealed that Stanton, who has been out due to a right calf problem since April, suffered an injury to his other calf recently.
Giancarlo Stanton News / Yardbarker / August 22
Giancarlo Stanton suffers another setback during rehab
Just when it seemed that the New York Yankees were receiving positive injury updates surrounding Aaron Judge (ribs) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf), those updates took a turn for the worst on Saturday.
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