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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Fatal flaw that will doom Yankees’ chances of winning AL East

The New York Yankees passed a major test last weekend when they squared off with their archrivals from Boston and beat the Red Sox decisively in 3 of the 4 games at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 2

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Monte Pearson

As they entered Game 2 of the 1939 World Series, the Reds had cause for optimism. Despite facing a juggernaut Yankees squad going for their fourth straight title, and despite dropping a heartbreaking Game 1 as Bill Dickey walked them off in the bottom of the ninth, Cincinnati were turning to their not-so-secret weapon.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 2

September Is Trent Grisham's Final Chance to Get Back in Brian Cashman's Good Graces

Trent Grisham has been the very definition of hot and cold. His August was a snapshot of his season with the New York Yankees. From August 1st to the 26th, Grisham was hot.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 2

Yankees At-Bat(s) of the Week: Ali Sánchez, Paul Goldschmidt, and Heliot Ramos (8/30)

In arguably their most important game of the season, the Yankees bats showed up to play. On Sunday, the offense steamrolled the Red Sox, 16-1, to take three out of four and win the season series.

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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.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 2

Is it time for a change in center field?

The Yankees are gearing up to welcome Aaron Judge back into the fold sometime soon, perhaps as soon as this current road trip is over. When he returns to the lineup, the team will at last have their Opening Day outfield of Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Trent Grisham all healthy again.

Trent Grisham News / Pinstripe Alley / September 2

Yankees news: Trent Grisham has become a problem

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner (unlocked): The Yankees took a calculated risk in offering Trent Grisham the $22 million qualifying offer last winter, and you could make a fair argument the gamble hasn’t paid off.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals what’s behind Spencer Jones’ success vs. lefties

The New York Yankees lineup has become notoriously lefty-heavy, and right fielder Spencer Jones, who is establishing himself as an everyday player in his first season in the big leagues, is another southpaw.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 2

Spencer Jones, Jazz Chisholm Jr. homer early as Yankees top Angels

Spencer Jones and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit back-to-back home runs during a three-run first inning and Cody Bellinger went 3-for-5 with two runs scored to help propel the New York Yankees to a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Aaron Judge News / Viral Sports News / September 2

New York Yankees Announce Yet Another Aaron Judge Update

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered a fresh progress report on Aaron Judge before Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, giving fans a clearer picture of the slugger’s long road back.

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.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 1

Yankees activate 3B Ryan McMahon, add RHP John Schreiber

The New York Yankees reinstated third baseman Ryan McMahon from the 10-day injured list Tuesday after a brief rehab assignment. McMahon had been on the IL since Aug.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 1

New York Yankees Announce Frustrating Injury Update

The New York Yankees keep waiting on pitching help that never quite arrives on schedule. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Tuesday that Clarke Schmidt will make his second minor-league rehab start Wednesday night, but he still appear to have multiple hurdles to clear before returning.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 1

3 Winners and 3 Losers From Yankees' Minor League Teams in August

As baseball fans, the major leagues are always the focus (as there should be), but you can never forget about an organization's teams and players down in the minor leagues.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Provides Strong Spencer Jones Statement

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered an upbeat assessment of rookie outfielder Spencer Jones after Monday night’s 10-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Yankees Provide George Lombard Jr. Update Amid Injury Absence

George Lombard Jr. remained out of the New York Yankees’ starting lineup Tuesday as he continues dealing with right knee inflammation. The rookie shortstop did, however, take a step forward in his recovery.

Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / September 1

Yanks could use sweet homecoming for Gerrit Cole vs. Angels

After what manager Aaron Boone called an "ugly" loss in Monday's series opener, the New York Yankees will turn to right-hander Gerrit Cole in Game 2 of the three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 1

Yankees' Aaron Boone sheds light on possible Aaron Judge return date

Once it was learned that injured New York Yankees slugger and captain Aaron Judge would accompany the team on their upcoming West Coast swing, fans speculated that Judge could return to the big-league lineup as soon as for a home game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept.

Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets

Brewers manager Pat Murphy predicted White Sox's 2026 success

Orioles finally call up top pitching prospect Luis De Leon

Jac Caglianone's scorching August deserves more recognition

Cam Schlittler News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Cam Schlittler calls Red Sox announcer Will Flemming a clown

Cam Schlittler will not be so quick to forgive Will Flemming. The longtime Boston Red Sox radio announcer Flemming sparked backlash over the weekend with some controversial comments during a game against the rival New York Yankees.

Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Justin Topa Elects Free Agency

The Yankees announced Monday that right-handed reliever Justin Topa elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 31

Heliot Ramos explains getting 'emotional' after helping Yankees trounce Red Sox for pivotal win

Ramos has struggled since joining the Yankees, but delivered a big hit against the rival Red Sox on Sunday.

Ceddanne Rafaela rages online over controversial no-catch call

Aaron Judge injury update fuels return speculation

Austin Wells makes MLB history in Yankees' blowout win over Red Sox

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Austin Wells News / Yardbarker / August 30

Austin Wells makes MLB history in Yankees' blowout win over Red Sox

Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees had major postseason implications. The winner of Sunday's game would win the season series 7-6 and secure the tiebreaker for home-field advantage in the wild-card round.

Ceddanne Rafaela rages online over controversial no-catch call

Yankees facing final ‘question’ for Aaron Judge before his return

Judge injury update fuels return speculation

Yankees add outfield depth in Jarred Kelenic

Max Scherzer reaches milestone after stellar outing against Mariners

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 30