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Yankees Postseason Push Rests With Two Key Players

As we approach the critical month of September, the New York Yankees need to tighten things up. The club will be in the mix of solidifying a postseason spot, and certain players will need to step up if they want to make a run.

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Yankees head to Houston in appropriate style

The New York Yankees have been back in form since losing three games at home last week to the rival Boston Red Sox. Since that dreadful performance, the Yankees had won seven games in a row before they lost Sunday’s series finale to the Chicago White Sox.

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The 'MLB four-home run games' quiz

How many of the 19 Major League Baseball players in the Live Ball-Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-home run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Active multiple 30-home run MLB seasons' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 31

Yankees' Aaron Judge reaches huge milestone vs. White Sox

Right fielder Aaron Judge continues to match New York Yankees legends.

Lenyn Sosa's late homer helps White Sox snap Yankees' win streak

Nationals set unwanted record in loss to Yankees

Why the Yankees need to solve their catching conundrum

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 31

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Not Throwing Away My Shot

It’s Sunday once again, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! The Yankees had an action-packed week on the field,

Giancarlo Stanton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Former Yankee robs Giancarlo Stanton’s HR with insane grab

The New York Yankees are looking to finish off a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. After an extra-inning victory on Saturday pushed the winning streak to seven, the Bombers were close to breaking it open on Sunday.

Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / August 31

Yankees Prospect Could Start in Playoffs

The New York Yankees' most recent callup is making a strong first impression, and the coaching staff seem to think he's ready for a postseason starting spot.

Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Yankees’ coach teases Cam Schlittler playoff start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler has been a valuable arm through his first nine starts, and the team might now choose to trust him in October.

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The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Yankees aim for eighth straight win, sweep of White Sox

The New York Yankees stretched their winning streak to a season-high seven games with Saturday's 5-3, 11-inning victory against the host Chicago White Sox.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Delivers Rallying Cry in Yankees’ Clubhouse Push

Aaron Judge may be the face of the Yankees, but the soundtrack on Saturday night was pure Jazz. After New York outlasted the White Sox in 11 innings, WFAN’s Suzyn Waldman told Jazz Chisholm Jr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Yankees score three runs in 11th to down White Sox

Clay Bellinger blooped a go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning and Aaron Judge and Austin Wells homered as the visiting New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Saturday for their seventh straight win.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Yankees' Aaron Boone Makes Giancarlo Stanton Decision After Aaron Judge Update

The New York Yankees are in the best position they've been in for weeks, but they must take advantage of their fortune. They've won six straight and are 2.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for first place in the AL East ahead of Saturday's bout with the Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Orioles outright RHP Cody Poteet

The Orioles announced this afternoon that right-hander Cody Poteet has been activated from the 60-day injured list and outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The club had not previously announced that Poteet was placed on waivers, but he evidently cleared and now will head to the minor leagues if he accepts the assignment.

Trent Grisham News / Field Level Media / August 29

Trent Grisham's slam sends Yankees to rout of White Sox

Trent Grisham hit a grand slam, Anthony Volpe also homered and Carlos Rodon pitched six strong innings as the visiting New York Yankees routed the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Friday.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / August 29

The Most Powerful Team You Can’t Figure Out: The Yankees Conundrum

The 2025 New York Yankees are on the verge of history. With just over a month to play, two Anthony Volpe home runs, two Austin Wells home runs, two Ryan McMahon* home runs, and three Giancarlo Stanton home runs would make them the first team in MLB history to roster nine different players with 20+ home run seasons.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

Yankees Must Ride Stanton’s Hot Streak to the Postseason

It’s never a good thing when your team’s best hitter is going through a slump, especially entering a September playoff push. However, for the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge’s prolonged cold streak is not setting them back at all.

Jonathan Loaisiga News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28