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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 5

Yankees Get Updates on Two Injured Pitchers

The New York Yankees have encouraging updates on two of their injured relief pitchers as the team continues to grapple with pitching depth issues. "Mark Leiter Jr.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / August 5

Blue Jays Release Former Yankees Pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays have officially cut ties with a former New York Yankees pitcher. On Monday, Toronto announced that it released right-handed reliever Chad Green.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Yankees' Max Fried Issues Wake-Up Call After Devin Williams' Blown Save vs. Rangers

The sting and the embarrassment of a recent series sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins have yet to wear off for the New York Yankees, but another wound has opened up for the Bronx Bombers, courtesy of a familiar bullpen meltdown Monday night against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

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Aaron Judge News / Total Apex Sports / August 5

The Yankees’ Season Is a Mess, and Aaron Judge Can’t Solve Everything

It’s no secret that the Yankees have been struggling this season, but Monday’s meltdown against the Rangers might take the cake. Picture this: You’re up 5-4 in the 9th inning, about to close the door on an important win, when boom… Joc Pederson, batting a miserable .126, comes in and smacks a game-tying homer.

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Yankees’ Aaron Boone gets honest on what ‘doesn’t matter’ amid horrid stretch

The New York Yankees have been playing it cool over the past few weeks, refusing to man panic stations despite being in a brutal stretch that now has them sitting in third place in the AL East standings.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Yankees hit embarrassing low point for first time since 1991 after loss to Rangers

It looked like the New York Yankees were going to put a temporary stop to their bleeding on Monday against the Texas Rangers. They were two outs away from doing so when closer Devin Williams added yet another terrible moment to what has been a nightmare 2025 season thus far for the former All-Star.

Aaron Judge News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Yankees share significant update on Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge’s court will soon be in session once again in the Bronx. The New York Yankees superstar, who has missed 10 straight games, is slated to return to the lineup on Tuesday in the second game of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Boone Offers No Guarantees After Devin Williams’ Third Straight Blowup

Here we go again. Two home runs and two blown saves later and suddenly Devin Williams' job is on the line again. Aaron Boone stood byWilliams, insisting the All-Star right-hander would remain the Yankees’ closer after New York traded for two other ninth-inning arms in David Bednar and Camilo Doval.

Devin Williams News / Yardbarker / August 5

Yankees implosion should be final straw for Williams as closer

Yankees implosion should be final straw for Devin Williams as closer

On Monday, New York Yankees closer Devin Williams' nightmarish season continued in an 8-5 extra innings loss to the Texas Rangers, making one thing painfully obvious. It's time for manager Aaron Boone to give the job to someone else.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Gary Sheffield Jr. Analyzes the Yankees’ Struggles

There’s no two ways around it, the Yankees are struggling and have been for over two months. A season once trending toward another potential AL Pennant is falling apart.

Paul Goldschmidt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Paul Goldschmidt breaks home run drought with leadoff blast vs. Rangers

The New York Yankees are hoping to get back on track after dropping three straight games to the Miami Marlins. The Yankees fell to third place in the AL East after the embarrassing sweep in Miami as the Red Sox surpassed New York in the division for the first time this season.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 4

Yankees OF Aaron Judge could return to action Tuesday

Two-time American League MVP Aaron Judge could make his return to the New York Yankees' lineup on Tuesday. Judge has been on the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, but he has been hitting off Yankees minor league pitchers at the team's complex in Tampa for the past few days.

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Yankees sign former Twins’ Cy Young runner up

The New York Yankees are turning to a veteran arm for rotational depth, signing right-hander Kenta Maeda to a minor league contract, the club announced Monday.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Ex-Yankee Pushes Back Hard On Criticism Of Aaron Boone

Lance Lynn has a message for anyone calling Aaron Boone too soft and unlike Alex Rodriguez, who took a veiled shot at the Yankees manager and player accountability, Lynn actually has been in Boone's clubhouse.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 4

Yankees Exec Praised After MLB Trade Deadline

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was wheeling and dealing ahead of last week's trade deadline, completing a total of five deals on Thursday to bolster his roster for the stretch run.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Yankees Replace Marcus Stroman's Mess with Kenta Maeda's Meltdown

Just days after parting ways with Marcus Stroman, the New York Yankees are reportedly in agreement with Kenta Maeda on a minor-league contract. According to Yuki Yamada of MLB.com, New York has expressed interest in bringing in the 36-year-old as a potential depth piece for a rotation that's been hit hard by injuries and inconsistency.

Kenta Maeda News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Yankees Discussing Deal With Kenta Maeda

The Yankees are discussing a possible deal with right-hander Kenta Maeda, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Maeda had been with the Cubs on a minor league deal but was released on the weekend, according to his MLB.com transactions tracker.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / August 4

Today in MLB History: New York Yankees Star Alex Rodriguez Reaches Major Milestones

Alex Rodriguez had plenty of memorable moments over the course of his 22-year MLB career, racking up countless highlights and accolades with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / August 4

Yankees' Max Fried takes aim at Rangers for first time in career

The slumping New York Yankees will turn to ace left-hander Max Fried to help snap a three-game losing streak when they play the Texas Rangers on Monday night in Arlington, Texas.