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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Why Yankees will upset Rays in AL East standings
The New York Yankees may be 3.5 games behind the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays through the first 131 games of their season, but it is fully possible that they will be able to end the campaign at the top of the standings.
Fernando Cruz News / Field Level Media / August 26
Yankees place struggling RHP Fernando Cruz (elbow) on IL
The New York Yankees placed right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to elbow discomfort in his pitching arm. Cruz has struggled since the All-Star break and he served up a two-run homer to Houston's Jeremy Pena in Tuesday's 9-7 home loss to the Astros.
New York Yankees News / New Baseball Media / August 26
2026 MLB Draft Review: New York Yankees
This past July, the Yankees took a mix of college and high schoolers in the 2026 MLB Draft. The headliner was Arkansas ace Hunter Dietz, who dominated SEC hitters for much of this past season.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Yankees dealt another injury concern as pitcher lands on IL
The New York Yankees have been ravaged by injuries all season long. Of course, Aaron Judge’s rip issue has been the biggest concern for the team, as the three-time MVP has been out since May.
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.
Fernando Cruz News / Yardbarker / August 26
Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz's injury raises an important question
Fernando Cruz has been struggling in recent games for the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 26
Yankees Make Flurry of Roster Moves Before Astros Game
The New York Yankees made a number of roster moves involving their pitching staff on Wednesday ahead of their second game against the Houston Astros. The
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Yankees Acquire Former All-Star in Post-Deadline Move
The New York Yankees dropped a 9-7 decision to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night and immediately turned their attention to the next game in the series.
Michael Fulmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Yankees Sign Michael Fulmer To Major League Deal
The Yankees announced a series of roster moves involving right-handed pitchers today. They have signed Michael Fulmer to a major league deal and recalled Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Brent Headrick News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26
Brent Headrick's Rough Game vs. Astros Could Indicate Major Concern for Yankees
The Yankees got plenty of offense on Tuesday night, but their pitching failed them in a brutal 9-7 defeat to the Astros. Taking the loss was setup man Brent Headrick, who endured an uncharacteristically bad outing.
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.
Mitch Garver News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26
Yankees’ decision looming about RailRiders’ Mitch Garver 
In their quest to find a righthanded-hitting catcher, the New York Yankees signed Mitch Garver to a minor-league deal Aug. 7 after the veteran backstop was released by the Seattle Mariners.
Spencer Jones News / Viral Sports News / August 26
New York Yankees Legend Makes Bold Spencer Jones Declaration
New York Yankees legend Paul O’Neill sees something different in Spencer Jones these days, a sense of ease that wasn’t always there when the young outfielder first arrived in the majors.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26
Why the Yankees Can’t Afford to Take Luis Garcia Jr.'s Bat Out of the Postseason Lineup
With the news that Giancarlo Stanton has been transferred to the 60-day injured list, that meant the Yankees were going to be without one of their big October boppers.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 26
The Yankees and the drawbacks of an unbalanced lineup
As the New York Yankees start the week with a series against the Houston Astros, you probably noticed the continuation of a recent trend. That trend is that of four straight left-handed hitters at the top of the lineup: Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, Luis Garcia Jr., and Cody Bellinger.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Yankees’ Aaron Boone Gets Blunt About George Lombard Jr.’s Defense
The New York Yankees dropped a 9-7 decision to the Houston Astros in the opener of their series on Tuesday night. The loss came in what was the 18th major league appearance for shortstop George Lombard Jr.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 26
One Yankees Reliever Is Running Out of Time To Prove His Worth
On Tuesday, it looked like the Yankees could be on their way to another win when Luis Garcia Jr. homered in the fifth inning. They would turn it over to the bullpen, which has been a strength—at least numbers-wise, it has.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26
New potential timeline for Aaron Judge return to Yankees revealed
What do the latest developments mean for the Aaron Judge's eventual return to the New York Yankees' lineup?
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 26
Red Sox inch closer in AL wild-card race after Jarren Duran's game-winning grand slam; Yankees should be sweating
The New York Yankees should be biting their fingernails after every Boston Red Sox win.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 25
Dolly Parton, the sports world 'Will Always Love You': Five unforgettable sports moments from country icon's life
It's no surprise many around the sports world are paying their respects to Parton. The musical icon was intertwined with sports through several memorable moments at different events throughout her career. With that in mind, here are five.
New York Yankees News / Trade Talk Sports / August 25
Analyst: 'Guaranteed Playoff Win If It’s Jays and Yankees'
The Toronto Blue Jays are fighting just to stay in contention for the playoffs right down the stretch of the 2026 season, but if they do qualify, one analyst likes their chances should they draw the New York Yankees as an opponent.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 24
Report: Yankees to recall Justin Topa after Brendan Beck optioned
The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with the New York Post reporting that right-hander Justin Topa is expected to be recalled.
Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24
Yankees To Select Justin Topa
The Yankees are planning to call up veteran reliever Justin Topa, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He’s not on the 40-man roster and will thus need to have his contract formally selected.
'The 450-career MLB home runs' quiz
How many of the 41 players in Major League Baseball history to hit at least 450 home runs in their career can you name in six minutes?
New York Yankees 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.
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.
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.
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