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Fire Aaron Boone, Hire Yankees Legend, Former Slugger's Son Says

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. No one knows that better than New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who's facing criticism following the club's stunning fall from first place in the American League East amid a summer slump.

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Insider Says Yankees Are ‘Absolutely Going For It’ At Deadline

If you’re wondering whether the New York Yankees are still serious about contending in 2025, a Yankees insider has a clear, no-nonsense answer during a recent Q&A: “They’re absolutely going for it.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Reliever DFA'd by Yankees After Dreadful Appearance

Everything was working for the New York Yankees last night. Four players had multiple hits, three sent long home runs into the night, and the Will Warren/Tim Hill combo put up seven shutout innings.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 9

Yankees News: MLB Makes Huge All-Star Game Announcement

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is starting in the 2025 All-Star Game, with fellow Yankees Max Fried serving as an option for starting pitcher and Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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New York Yankees News / Inside The Diamonds / July 9

New York Yankees Call Up Top Ten Prospect

The New York Yankees have called up right-hander Cam Schlittler from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, marking a significant move as the team grapples with a depleted pitching staff.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Yankees GM On The Clock After Midseason Report Card

The New York Yankees head into the All-Star break with a midterm grade no honor student wants to see: a solid C. That’s what ESPN’s David Schoenfield handed them in his midseason assessment/ And honestly, it feels a bit generous.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 9

Five greatest Dodgers draft picks of the 21st century

Looking back at some of the top draft picks this century (since 2000) for the Dodgers, the franchise has certainly hit on some gems in the first round, but also has a knack for finding diamonds in the later rounds as well.

Could Dodgers' pitching woes alter their plans for Shohei Ohtani?

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 9

How the Yankees are revamping heading into the All-Star break

After losing nine of their last 14 contests, the Yankees are making some changes in hopes of stopping a catastrophic summer freefall.

Cam Schlittler to make MLB debut for Yankees in start vs. Mariners

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Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / July 9

Aaron Judge Makes Rare Yankees History

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is used to making history. He broke the AL single-season home run record in 2022 with an impressive 62 homers that season, and just earlier this year recorded some statistics that put him in the company of legend Mickey Mantle.

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The '2025 American League All-Stars' quiz

How many of the players to be named to the 2025 American League All-Star roster can you name in five minutes?

Geoff Hartlieb News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Yankees designate Geoff Hartlieb for assignment

The Yankees announced Wednesday that they’ve designated right-handed reliever Geoff Hartlieb for assignment. His spot on the 40-man and 26-man rosters will go to pitching prospect Cam Schlittler, whose previously reported promotion is now official.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 9

Livvy Dunne Tried Buying Piece of Yankees History

That's a big swing and a miss for Livvy Dunne. The former LSU gymnast and current girlfriend of Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes posted a video on TikTok in which she said she tried to buy an apartment in New York City.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 9

Yankees Latest Pitching Move Shows Growing Concerns

The New York Yankees are coming off a string of devastating blows with a hot win against the Seattle Mariners. However, even though they secured a victory against a similarly ranked team, the decision to call up top pitching prospect Cam Schlittler hints at a change in strategy.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 9

DJ LeMehieu Did Not Take Yankees Benching Well

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone benched DJ LeMahieu ahead of their first game with the Seattle Mariners, to make way for Jazz Chisholm's return to second base.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / July 9

Yankees Biggest Trade Deadline Need

It's amazing how quickly things can change. Just one week ago, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman had two areas of need to address before the July 31 MLB trade deadline: Third base and relief pitching.

Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / July 9

Cam Schlittler to make MLB debut for Yankees in start vs. Mariners

After a week of angst that saw them fall out of first place in the American League East, the New York Yankees enjoyed a big night at the plate and their pitching held up on Tuesday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Fan proposes behind home plate during Yankees-Mariners game

While the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners were battling it out on the diamond at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, a different kind of diamond also came to the fore.

Cam Schlittler News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

What Yankees Prospect Cam Schlittler Offers the Major League Rotation

Amid recent tough times for the New York Yankees, more salt on the wound came in the form of an injury. Clarke Schmidt is out for the season, opening a spot in the rotation.

Jim Abbott News / Fastball on SI / July 8

Inspirational Former New York Yankees Pitcher Throws Out Ceremonial First Pitch

Former New York Yankees starting pitcher Jim Abbott was back at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, throwing out the ceremonial pitch before the series opener between the Yankees and Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 9

Yankees may be walking into a massive trade-deadline mistake

With the MLB trade deadline just weeks away, the New York Yankees’ lengthy search for a much-needed, yet elusive, third baseman should be coming to a close.

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