New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Yankees vie for series sweep of tumbling Twins

The New York Yankees already have secured a playoff spot. Now they're striving for a sweep. New York (88-63) will go for a three-game sweep against the Minnesota Twins (70-81) when the teams face off Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Aaron Judge News / EssentiallySports / September 16

'He’s Such a Threat': Aaron Judge’s Struggles Raise Eyebrows as Yankees Remain Confident Ahead of October

For the 61st time, the New York Yankees are back in the postseason, but the bigger news for all Yankees fans was that Aaron Judge is back in the lineup.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 16

The first crack at the Yankees’ playoff roster

Ok, so you clinched a postseason berth. Now what? The Yankees will be in October for the ninth time in the last 10 years, punching their ticket on Monday night in Minnesota.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 16

7 Yankees Prospects Who Exceeded Expectations in 2026 (And What's Their Future in 2027)

The minor league calendar is almost over, as all New York Yankees affiliates slowly wrap up their seasons over the next week or two. It's been another year of learning new names, following familiar faces, and searching for the next homegrown Yankee star.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 16

Is the Yankees offense back?

As the Yankee offense wilted throughout the summer, Aaron Boone was asked repeatedly about what he would do to juice the lineup, and about when the club’s bats would turn things around.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 16

Yankees news: Postseason berth celebrated, but “Job’s not finished”

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: Put down the torches and pitchforks, people. The fan reaction was overwhelmingly negative to the Yankees’ champagne celebrations of clinching a postseason berth with a win over the Twins on Monday (they had technically already clinched with Toronto losing earlier).

Luis Garcia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Why Luis Garcia Jr. is Yankees’ MLB playoffs wild card

Almost two years ago, New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton served as arguably the club’s most deadly bat on the way to a World Series appearance.

Clarke Schmidt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Yankees Likely To Activate Clarke Schmidt On Wednesday

The Yankees are likely to reinstate Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list before Wednesday’s series finale in Minnesota, manager Aaron Boone told Gary Phillips of The New York Daily News.

Max Fried News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

Yankees’ Max Fried reveals tweaks to game before strong showing vs. Twins

It has mostly been smooth sailing for Max Fried ever since he returned to the mound for the New York Yankees in mid-July after missing over two months of action with an elbow injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / September 16

Yankees Announce Massive Injury News With Playoffs Looming

The New York Yankees are preparing to add another arm to a pitching staff that has been stretched thin by injuries and the grind of a long season. Manager Aaron Boone said right-hander Clarke Schmidt is expected to come off the injured list Wednesday, a move first reported by New York Daily News beat writer Gary Phillips.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 15

Spencer Jones, Cody Bellinger power Yankees to rout of Twins

Spencer Jones belted a three-run home run, Cody Bellinger hammered a two-run shot, and the New York Yankees cruised to an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

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Giancarlo Stanton News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Yankees Land Update on Stunning Potential Giancarlo Stanton Return

New York Yankees fans have spent most of 2026 waiting for Giancarlo Stanton to reappear in the lineup, and that wait is now stretching into the final weeks of the regular season.

Clarke Schmidt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

Yankees expected to get Clarke Schmidt boost vs. Twins as playoffs draw near

Clarke Schmidt is close to returning to the New York Yankees. Schmidt has been recovering from Tommy John surgery and he is expected to be activated on Wednesday as the team continues its series against the Minnesota Twins, according to Gray Phillips of NY Daily News Sports.

Cam Schlittler News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Ex-Yankees pitcher makes his case for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate

The New York Yankees have the second-best record in the American League with 87 wins entering Tuesday. That includes a long absence from reigning AL MVP winner Aaron Judge, who has played just 65 games due to injury.

Aaron Judge News / Viral Sports News / September 15

New York Yankees Make Sudden Aaron Judge Announcement

The New York Yankees will take the field Tuesday night at Target Field without Aaron Judge in the lineup, a planned rest day that arrives one night after the club officially punched its ticket to October.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / September 15

Yankees' Postseason Predicament Is Exposing MLB’s Critical Flaw

The New York Yankees are a very good baseball team. Major League Baseball’s outdated system is failing to reward them for that. The Yankees have proven to be one of baseball’s premier threats once again this season, even managing to withstand a lengthy absence from captain and resident superstar Aaron Judge.

New York Yankees News / New Baseball Media / September 15

How the Yankees Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

Yet again, the Yankees will be back playing postseason baseball. New York clinched a playoff spot on September 15, marking the fourth straight year that the Yankees will participate in the playoffs.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 14

Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with HR No. 42

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth

Struggles may keep Edwin Diaz from Dodgers' postseason roster

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

Brent Headrick News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

A Look At Brent Headrick’s Breakout Campaign

Back in January, MLBTR looked at the Yankees’ bullpen and a list of six internal candidates to round out the middle and low-leverage innings behind top relievers David Bednar and Fernando Cruz.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation

Cole is slumping at the wrong time.

Cole's latest struggles further prove Mets have his number

Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs

Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season

Unexpected Diamondbacks pitcher throws immaculate inning

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB HRs in back-to-back games

Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Yankees fire member of organization after three decades

The move represents a notable change for an organization that has relied heavily on its international scouting operation for decades.

Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

Anthony Volpe makes big admission after return to Yankees, win over Rockies

Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Juan Soto sends message to Yankees fans ahead of latest return to the Bronx

Soto famously helped the New York Yankees reach the 2024 World Series in what became his only season with the storied club, as he ultimately accepted a 15-year, $765M contract from the New York Mets in free agency.

New Bo Bichette prediction indicates Mets could be left scrambling for lineup help

Mets outlast Marlins in wild 15-14 victory to complete sweep

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 10