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Rookie pitcher's emergence a promising sign for Yankees' future

Cam Schlittler continues being a ray of light for the New York Yankees. The rookie starter threw another gem on Monday in a 10-5 win over the Washington Nationals, giving the Yankees reason for optimism amid an up-and-down 2025 season.

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

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Angels manager recovering from quadruple bypass, hopes to manage in 2026

In June, the Los Angeles Angels announced that manager Ron Washington would remain on medical leave for the rest of the season.

Angels place former first-round pick on 10-day IL

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 25

Aaron Boone shares where Anthony Volpe stands with Yankees

Anthony Volpe was out of the lineup for the second straight day when the New York Yankees hosted the Washington Nationals on Monday night, but Aaron Boone insists he has not lost confidence in the shortstop.

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

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The 'MLB managers with multiple 100+ win seasons' quiz

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The 'Active MLB playoff homers leaders' quiz

Can you name the active MLB players who have mashed the most bombs in the postseason?

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 25

Vinnie Pasquantino a major reason for Royals' improved offense

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino a major reason for team's improved offense

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino just had a monstrous week.

Royals salvage series finale in slugfest with Tigers

Mariners' Cal Raleigh breaks MLB record

One player from each MLB team trying to save his job for 2026

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Mets pitcher done for the season due to 'pretty significant' injury

Mets manager confirms veteran pitcher done for the season due to 'pretty significant' injury

It’s the latest setback in what was been a brutal inaugural season for him in Queens.

Two biggest concerns for Mets as they vie for postseason spot

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler needs surgery, to miss rest of season

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 25

One player from each MLB team trying to save his job for 2026

With a month remaining in the 2025 season, Yardbarker's MLB writers got together to identify one player from each club who is playing to save his job for 2026.

Most overhyped prospect for every team

Best AL trades from the last decade

Best NL trades from the last decade

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The 25 greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / August 25

Astros set to get big boost for stretch run

It looks like the Astros will be getting some reinforcements as they look to hold off the Seattle Mariners in the AL West.

Astros designate former first-round pick for assignment

Astros promote LHP John Rooney

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 24

Mariners' Cal Raleigh breaks MLB record

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his MVP-worthy season on Sunday afternoon.

Pirates' Paul Skenes boasts historic numbers through first 50 starts

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Return date for Braves ace revealed

This Mets pitching prospect is closing in on his MLB debut

Best landing spots for Adley Rutschman

Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker / August 25

Yankees' Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm calls his big game 'surreal' for personal reasons

The New York Yankees were struggling so much during their series with the Boston Red Sox that it seemed as if they needed some divine intervention to get back on track.

Yankees avoid sweep with power display against Red Sox

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The '2025 American League All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 24

Yankees manager gives ominous answer on benching Anthony Volpe

Yankees manager gives ominous answer about benching Anthony Volpe

In a surprising turn of events, the New York Yankees appear to be turning their backs on struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe.

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Expected return date for Braves ace left-hander revealed

After more than two months on the injured list, the ace southpaw is set to make his return to the mound.

Braves place Aaron Bummer on IL, release Erick Fedde

Mets go for series sweep in final game against Braves in '25

Mets display power (6 homers) to rout Braves

The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks

The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 24

Aaron Judge offers update on his recovery from elbow injury

Judge took another step in his recovery from an elbow injury on Sunday, but the New York Yankees star tried to temper expectations ahead of his team's series finale against the Boston Red Sox.

Red Sox seek four-game sweep of 'angry' Yankees

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

Yankees sign former Mets pitcher for the stretch run

The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 24

Mets pitching prospect closing in on major league debut

He exploded onto the prospect scene in 2024 and has rapidly climbed up top prospect lists.

Mets manager confirms veteran pitcher done for the season due to 'pretty significant' injury

The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / August 24

Former Yankees outfielder rips Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman

The New York Yankees have been having a rough couple of months, losing their once-dominant lead of the AL East.

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

Yankees' continued defensive meltdowns hurt them again against Red Sox

The 25 most unique features in MLB ballparks

The 'MLB managers with multiple 100+ win seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Pirates' Paul Skenes boasts historic numbers through first 50 starts

Skenes made the 50th start of his Major League career on Sunday afternoon and threw another gem.

Phillies get terrible injury news on ace starting pitcher

Three best landing spots for Adley Rutschman this offseason

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Three best landing spots for Adley Rutschman this offseason

The Baltimore Orioles (59-70) made a potentially franchise-altering move this week, and it could lead to a significant addition to the trade market this offseason.

Orioles place IF Jordan Westburg, P Brandon Young on injured list

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 24

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

If the New York Yankees are going to stay in contention for a postseason berth, the issues that surfaced in the ninth inning of Saturday's 12-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox must be resolved.

Unexpected slugger could be challenging Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP

NL West race heats up as Padres fire back at Dodgers

Shane Bieber draws rave reviews from manager after Blue Jays debut

Blue Jays make MLB history in their win over the Marlins

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman turning back the clock

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Blue Jays make MLB history in win over Marlins

The Toronto Blue Jays gave new meaning to the phrase "snatching a win out of the jaws of defeat" on Saturday night. Toronto's 7-6 win in 12 innings over the Miami Marlins was so bizarre that it made MLB history.

Why Blue Jays’ contender status may ride on Shane Bieber

Shane Bieber draws rave reviews from manager after dominant Blue Jays debut

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz