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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 21
Ryan Weathers and Will Warren may be the unsung heroes of 2026 
It feels like multiple times during the offseason and into spring training, whether it be in relation to an acquisition or for a player’s season preview, I remark that “they say you can never have enough pitching.” The Yankees, who boast one of the sport’s more productive pitching staffs, are living proof of that exact concept.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 21
Former Yankees Pitcher Already in Trouble With New Team
The Washington Nationals have sent right-hander Yovanny Cruz back to the minor leagues after a brief and difficult stretch in their bullpen. The 26-year-old Dominican pitcher, acquired from the New York Yankees earlier this month, was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 21
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Tom Greenwade
Around 11 a.m. on May 29, 1949, veteran scout Tom Greenwade rolled up to a home in Commerce, OK to link up with a teenage ballplayer and his father. After watching the kid play each of the two days prior, Greenwade was intrigued enough to drive from Commerce to Baxter Springs, KS for another showcase.
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.
New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / August 21
MLB Analyst Reacts As Yankees’ 19-Game Drought Continues Amid 26YO Star’s Struggles
The New York Yankees are on a winning streak, and it looks like everything has gone off the rails. During their 4th consecutive win, a Yankees announcer made a statement that made fans lose their minds, and on the other side they can’t help but worry about Heliot Ramos.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 21
Struggling Reliever May Have Bought Himself More Time With the Yankees
Gerrit Cole was the hero of that final game against the Baltimore Orioles, in which the New York Yankees not only won but also swept their division rival.
Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Yankees’ Trade deadline busts finally break out to support Gerrit Cole in big win
The New York Yankees routed the Baltimore Orioles behind a big performance from Gerrit Cole on the mound. In addition to his performance, some players the Yanks acquired at the MLB Trade Deadline came through in the clutch, according to Dam Martin of the New York Post.
Jon Berti News / EssentiallySports / August 21
'I Have Decided To Retire': Ex-Yankees Pro Announces Retirement From Baseball After More Than 8 Seasons
Eventually, all stories must end, and Jon Berti’s story has come to an end today. After 8 seasons in the MLB and 15+ years in professional baseball, the former Yankees player has hung up his cleats.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 21
Yankees Sign Pitching Depth Before Blue Jays Series
The New York Yankees are on a roll following a sweep of their division rival Baltimore Orioles coming into their final meeting with the Toronto Blue Jays of the 2026 season.
Eli Morgan News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Yankees, Eli Morgan Agree To Minor League Deal
The Yankees and reliever Eli Morgan are in agreement on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 30-year-old righty had been with the Royals organization but elected free agency after being designated for assignment earlier in the week.
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 / Pinstripe Alley / August 21
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Dominant starting pitching the story of the day
The demise of the starting pitcher has been much-bemoaned in recent years (including by yours truly when discussing America’s pastime with friends). Don’t tell that to some of the men who toed the slab Thursday though.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 21
Yankees Legend Babe Ruth Made MLB History 95 Years Ago Today
Few names in American sports history carry the weight of Babe Ruth, and Friday marks the anniversary of one of the New York Yankees legend’s most remarkable accomplishments.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 21
Yankees, optimistic about offensive progress, head home to face Jays
As Aaron Judge makes incremental progress in his recovery from a fractured right rib, the New York Yankees are on one of their best stretches since losing their captain over two months ago.
Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is all the way back after setting new career-best vs Orioles
New York Yankees fans are understandably worried about Aaron Judge having enough time to regain his superstar form after suffering a rib injury in late May, but they did witness a crucial development on Thursday night.
Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / August 20
Gerrit Cole, Yankees blank Orioles to clinch sweep
Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings, Luis Garcia Jr. and Spencer Jones homered and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the host Baltimore Orioles with Thursday night's 6-1 victory.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
Michael Kay dropped a deranged line during Yankees-Orioles game
Michael Kay was acting up a bit in the booth during Thursday’s game. The Baltimore Orioles hosted the New York Yankees on Thursday at Oriole Park in Baltimore, Md.
Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Aaron Judge Takes Big Step Toward Yankees Return
The New York Yankees are hoping to get Aaron Judge back at some point in September. On Thursday, Judge took a significant step in his rehab by hitting off a tee, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Orioles' Chris Bassitt rips MLB, shares theory about potential Pete Alonso go-ahead home run
O's starting pitcher and MLBPA executive subcommittee member Chris Bassitt has ripped MLB for having inadequate technology to review plays like Pete Alonzo's would-be go-ahead homer, which was ruled foul.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Pete Alonso reflects on Mets exit ahead of future return to Citi Field
Slugger Pete Alonso and his Baltimore Orioles have their hands full with the New York Yankees this week, but New York reporters pressed the Polar Bear about his return to Shea to face the Mets in a few weeks.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
What Orioles' Pete Alonso was told about potential go-ahead home run in loss to Yankees
While New York ended Wednesday in possession of the American League's top wild-card playoff berth, 61-66 Baltimore fell 1.5 games back of the final wild-card spot.
New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 19
Ben Rice, George Lombard Jr. deliver as Yankees top Orioles
Ben Rice homered and George Lombard Jr. drove in the go-ahead run as the New York Yankees pulled out a 5-3 victory against the host Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 19
Yankees' Aaron Boone provides latest update on Cody Bellinger return
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has provided the latest update on Cody Bellinger's return from the 10-day injured list.
George Lombard Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 17
George Lombard Jr. unlike recent Yankees shortstops
George Lombard Jr. has injected the Yankees lineup with needed athleticism. His defense could make just as much of an impact going forward.
Max Fried News / Yardbarker / August 17
Yankees placing Max Fried on IL with second elbow injury this season
Just when the New York Yankees were set to receive pitching reinforcements with the return of Carlos Rodon on Tuesday, another pitcher is set to hit the injured list.
Carlos Rodon News / Yardbarker / August 17
Return date revealed for Yankees' Carlos Rodon
The New York Yankees will be getting a major reinforcement to their pitching rotation ahead of a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.
Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker / August 16
Yankees announce plans for Cody Bellinger's return from injury
Bellinger has been out of action since July 25 while recovering from a hamstring injury.
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