New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 8

Spending every life they had, Yankees rally to force extras and win in walk-off fashion

Every moment in a game is another opportunity to shift the momentum. And for eight frames, the Yankees had and wasted their chances to do so, but one big inning was all it took to survive and eventually win it in extras.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Red Sox's Payton Tolle has historic outing vs. Athletics

Still shy of his 30th career MLB start, Payton Tolle has already put together a performance worthy of harkening back to a Boston Red Sox legend.

Caleb Durbin plays hero for Red Sox in 13-inning thriller

It's time for Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Garrett Crochet open to late-season bullpen role for Red Sox

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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 8

Yankees’ Latest Off-Field Issue Involves $10 Million Lawsuit

A Bronx healthcare executive is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million, claiming a flying bat that struck her in the head during a recent game left her with a traumatic brain injury and other lasting harm.

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How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / August 7

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon (elbow) headed for rehab assignment

The New York Yankees will send left-handed starting pitcher Carlos Rodon on a minor league rehab assignment Saturday. Rodon, who last appeared in the majors on June 28 before hitting the IL with left elbow inflammation, will throw around 50 pitches on Saturday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Yankees Provide Promising Update on Carlos Rodon's Return

With the New York Yankees' lead in the standings over the rival Boston Red Sox evaporating by the day, the team is preparing for the return of one of their best starting pitchers.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Yankees getting sued by fan who was hit in head by flying bat

The New York Yankees (64-51) are focused on holding off the Boston Red Sox and catching the Tampa Bay Rays in a fierce American League East race, but owner Hal Steinbrenner will now have to devote part of his attention to a new lawsuit.

Trent Grisham News / New York Yankees on SI / August 7

Trent Grisham Playing Himself Out of New York With Cold Stretch

The New York Yankees extending the qualifying offer to Trent Grisham this past offseason was met with turbulence. It left fans frustrated and media personalities around the team, like Michael Kay, more confused about it when he accepted.

Cody Bellinger News / Viral Sports News / August 7

Yankees Receive Confusing Cody Bellinger Update

Cody Bellinger continues to work his way back from a left hamstring strain that has kept him off the field for the New York Yankees, offering a measured update as the club prepares to open a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger, Carlos Rodon get crucial injury updates

The New York Yankees are looking to win the American League East division. They should be able to earn an AL Wild Card spot at the very least, but winning the division remains the goal.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

Yankees sign a former Silver Slugger Award winner

The New York Yankees failed to upgrade at catcher during the trade deadline, so now they are going for the next best thing.

Aaron Judge makes bold promise amid injury recovery as notable update emerges

Dylan Cease threatening Cam Schlittler as AL Cy Young favorite

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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 / Athlon Sports / August 7

Yankees Sign Veteran Catcher to Minor League Deal

After failing to add a catcher at the trade deadline, the New York Yankees are taking a flier on a veteran backstop. As first reported by Ted Schwerzler of minnesotasportsfan.com, the Yankees and catcher Mitch Garver have agreed to a minor league contract.

Ali Sanchez News / New York Yankees on SI / August 7

Ali Sanchez's Job Could Now Be in Jeopardy With Latest Catcher Signing

In the lead-up to the MLB trade deadline earlier this week, New York Yankees fans hoped that general manager Brian Cashman would put together a deal to improve the team’s catcher depth, which has been less than ideal this season.

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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 7

Yankees Acquire Former 31-Home Run Slugger in Post-Deadline Move

The New York Yankees have turned to a familiar name in an effort to bolster their catching depth after coming up empty at the trade deadline. On Friday, the club agreed to a minor-league contract with veteran catcher Mitch Garver, according to a source.

New York Yankees News / The Lead / August 7

Yankees Will Regret Not Addressing Catcher Crisis at Trade Deadline

The New York Yankees made it no secret that they were in the market for a new catcher at the trade deadline. It seemed to be the one position that they were forced to upgrade.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 7

3 Free-Agent Hitters Yankees Can Sign to Give Offense Another Jolt of Power

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did his best to upgrade the offense before the MLB trade deadline. He picked up slugging first baseman Luis Garcia Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Dylan Cease threatening Cam Schlittler as AL Cy Young favorite

While Schlittler has been the frontrunner, Cease's dominant 0.84 ERA with 56 strikeouts since the start of July is giving him the edge as the new favorite to win the award for the first time in in his career.

Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage Seeing Specialist For Knee Injury

Surging Phillies send Zack Wheeler to face road-weary Blue Jays

Blue Jays' struggles with RISP get even worse with tough loss to Cubs

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New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / August 7

Injured Yankees Fan Files Massive $10 Million Lawsuit Against The Team

A New York Yankees fan filed a $10 million lawsuit after a flying bat struck her during a game. Stephanie Duluc, 37, sat in the fourth row behind home plate on June 2.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / August 7

Max Fried, Yankees take aim at surging Braves

New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried is rounding into form following a two-month layoff due to an elbow injury, but he has been backed by a lineup struggling to consistently generate offense.