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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 23
Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Remembering Tommy John 
It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! Players’ Weekend, a big win streak, and good vibes fill out most of this week’s social media roundup, but we start with a bit of sad news, as we reflect on the passing of the legendary Tommy John.
MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / August 23
Yankees pour it on late to win game, series over Blue Jays
You don’t need a copy of the Dickson Baseball Dictionary to define the dog days of August, you just had to watch today’s contest between the Blue Jays and Yankees.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23
Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. really needs to clean up act after yet another gaffe
The George Lombard Jr. era with the New York Yankees is nearly three weeks in. Lombard started his Yankees career strong, playing fantastic defense and hitting two home runs in his first five games.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
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 / Athlon Sports / August 23
Aaron Boone Comments on the Plan for Ryan Weathers
The New York Yankees have a clearer timeline for Ryan Weathers after the left-hander was diagnosed with a low-grade left forearm flexor strain. Manager Aaron Boone said Weathers will be shut down from throwing for the next two to four weeks.
Cody Bellinger News / ESPN / August 23
Bellinger back for Yankees after hamstring strain
The Yankees have activated Cody Bellinger from the injured list Sunday after the outfielder missed 25 games with a strained left hamstring.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 23
Yankees reinstate Cody Bellinger, place Ryan Weathers on IL
The New York Yankees reinstated outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list on Sunday morning, while left-hander Ryan Weathers was placed on the 15-day IL with a forearm flexor strain.
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 / Viral Sports News / August 23
Yankees Announce George Lombard Jr. Decision on Sunday
The New York Yankees enter Sunday’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to claim the weekend set after splitting the first two contests.
Ryan Weathers 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.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 23
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ron Blomberg
" /> Following his playing days, Blomberg continued to love being a Yankee. He served as a regional scout for the team and still participates in events when the team asks, including many an Old-Timers’ Day.
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.
Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / August 23
Cody Bellinger to return from IL as Yankees seek to take series from Jays
For nearly the past month, the New York Yankees have missed Cody Bellinger's offense while dealing with Aaron Judge's absence due to a fractured rib. After missing 25 games with a strained left hamstring, Bellinger will be activated from the injured list on Sunday when the Yankees host the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a three-game series.
Spencer Jones News / TWSN / August 22
Spencer Jones: The MLB Trade Deadline’s Biggest Winner
Since the MLB trade deadline, the Yankees created a ton of noise regarding what they were doing. Now three weeks later, Spencer Jones seems to have won the deadline. It doesn’t make much sense however, the addition of Heliot Ramos has lately lit a spark in Jones. Since August 2nd, Jones hasn’t exactly come out firing at the plate.
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.
Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22
Why Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is facing 2 big obstacles ahead of MLB playoffs
Even with southpaw Max Fried’s latest trip to the injury list with a bone bruise in his left elbow, the New York Yankees still boast one of the sport’s most imposing starting rotations.
Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / August 22
Yankees Pitching Coach Comments on Max Fried Update
The New York Yankees are back to their winning ways with a five-game win streak going into their second game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 22
Yankees Make Yet Another George Lombard Jr. Change
The New York Yankees are making a subtle but noticeable adjustment to their lineup as they continue their series against the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend.
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.
New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / August 21
MLB Analyst Reacts As Yankees’ 19-Game Drought Continues Amid 26YO Star’s Struggles
The New York Yankees are on a winning streak, and it looks like everything has gone off the rails. During their 4th consecutive win, a Yankees announcer made a statement that made fans lose their minds, and on the other side they can’t help but worry about Heliot Ramos.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run
O's starting pitcher and MLBPA executive subcommittee member Chris Bassitt has ripped MLB for having inadequate technology to review plays like Pete Alonzo's would-be go-ahead homer, which was ruled foul.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field
Slugger Pete Alonso and his Baltimore Orioles have their hands full with the New York Yankees this week, but New York reporters pressed the Polar Bear about his return to Shea to face the Mets in a few weeks.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees
While New York ended Wednesday in possession of the American League's top wild-card playoff berth, 61-66 Baltimore fell 1.5 games back of the final wild-card spot.
George Lombard Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 17
George Lombard Jr. unlike recent Yankees shortstops
George Lombard Jr. has injected the Yankees lineup with needed athleticism. His defense could make just as much of an impact going forward.
Max Fried News / Yardbarker / August 17
Yankees placing Max Fried on IL with second elbow injury this season
Just when the New York Yankees were set to receive pitching reinforcements with the return of Carlos Rodon on Tuesday, another pitcher is set to hit the injured list.
Carlos Rodon News / Yardbarker / August 17
Return date revealed for Yankees' Carlos Rodon
The New York Yankees will be getting a major reinforcement to their pitching rotation ahead of a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.
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