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September Schedule Holds High Importance for Yankees Postseason Run

The New York Yankees are grinding away, attempting to make their schedule in September meaningful. The club has gone through a roller coaster of a season, from being top of the division, to now fighting for relevance. The Bronx Bombers went from a feared group in the American League East to a wounded, downward-spiraling club.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone defends Anthony Volpe after latest error

Losing three straight games at home was not in the New York Yankees’ plans. Even worse than that is losing three straight to the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees’ archrival.

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Aaron Boone’s ‘fizzle out’ admission will catch Yankees fans attention

The New York Yankees had plenty of momentum as they started their four-game series against the Boston Red Sox. However, that edge has disappeared as the Yankees have lost the first three games of the series at Yankee Stadium and they have been badly outplayed and outpitched.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Yankees’ Aaron Judge isn’t sure when he will return to right field

The New York Yankees were entering this weekend’s series against the Boston Red Sox on a high. The Bronx Bombers had won five in a row, sweeping the St.

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The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 23

Yankees Get Embarrassing Reminder They Aren't Contenders

The New York Yankees looked like they were on the comeback only days ago. Now, they're down in the rough once again, with an embarrassing reminder that they aren't on the same level as other teams competing for a World Series shot.

Aaron Boone News / Athlon Sports / August 23

The Yankees manager dropped his usual optAaron Boone Finally Sounds Alarm on Yankees Spiraling Season

The Yankees didn’t just lose to the Red Sox on Saturday. They were embarrassed. A 12–1 beating at Yankee Stadium left Aaron Boone with little choice but to state the obvious: if this keeps up, the season is going nowhere.

Yankees fans in shambles amid embarrassment vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees suffered two close losses to the Boston Red Sox to open their weekend series. Roman Anthony wowed for the Red Sox in his Yankee Stadium debut.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Yankees 1, Red Sox 12: Humiliation at the Stadium

I finished a book earlier this week, Seth Harp’s The Fort Bragg Cartel, which centers around the question “what is all this violence in service of?” What is the actual value of senseless violence visited on people overseas, violence that is inevitably brought back to American shores?

Yankees Could Reunite With Padres Pitcher

The New York Yankees will have some cash to spend this winter, per usual, and perhaps they could target a former pitcher of theirs who has developed into a frontline starter over the past few seasons.

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The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 23

Yankees' late implosion against Red Sox reveals bigger issues

If the New York Yankees are going to stay in contention for a postseason berth, the issues that surfaced in the ninth inning of Saturday's 12-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox must be resolved.

Yankees' continued defensive meltdowns continue to hurt them

Unexpected slugger could be challenging Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman turning back the clock

Shane Bieber draws rave reviews from manager after Blue Jays debut

Blue Jays make MLB history in their win over the Marlins

Which MLB prospect should be next to get long-term contract extension?

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 23

Yankees Make Confusing Decision With New Utilityman

Everybody remembers the lyrics from Mrs. Robinson. "Where have you gone, Amed Rosario? A fanbase turns its lonely eyes to you." With even Simon and Garfunkel making such a proclamation, it makes you wonder what the New York Yankees, and, specifically, Aaron Boone, are doing whenever a lefty is on the mound and they need a pinch hitter.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 23

Yankees Manager Defends Shortstop After Critical Mistake

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made a baffling play in the field during the ninth inning of the team's game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Yankees close to receiving crucial bullpen help

The New York Yankees are currently in third place in the American League East. They are a half-game back of the Boston Red Sox for second place and five and a half games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the division lead.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 23

The Yankees have saved their worst baseball for their biggest games

No stretch of the season would define the Yankees more than this one, and while they swept the Rays to catapult into second place entering a series against the Red Sox, they’ve squandered it all away.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 23

Yankees Once Untouchable Prospect Named Top Trade Candidate

That didn't take long. Before being called up in 2023, outfielder Jasson Dominguez was considered the top prospect in the New York Yankees organization.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / August 22

New York Yankees Home Run Streak Among Rare Accomplishments In MLB History

The New York Yankees are built to slug, with stars like Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and company. And when it's all clicking, they've proven to be among the most powerful teams in MLB history.

Spencer Jones News / Just Baseball / August 22

Spencer Jones Is Proving That Prospects Are Volatile

During this year’s trade deadline, the New York Yankees did plenty of buying. From reshaping their bullpen with stars like David Bednar and Camillo Doval, to picking up solid role players like Jose Caballero and Ryan McMahon, this deadline was big for the club.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21

Yankees' continued defensive meltdowns hurt them again against Red Sox

The Yankees are a very good team. Until they clean up these mistakes, they won't be a great team.

Wild Clayton Kershaw stat continues in Coors Field master class

Rays calling up top-50 MLB prospect for big league debut

Shohei Ohtani survives scare against Rockies, logs one of worst MLB starts

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The '2024 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Yankees Rookie Primed To Claim Spot In Starting Rotation

The New York Yankees’ starting rotation has taken quite a few hits throughout this year that have altered the course of their season. It started in Spring Training, when their ace, Gerrit Cole, and last year’s AL Rookie of the Year, Luis Gil, both went down with long-term injuries (with Cole’s costing him the entirety of 2025).

Paul Blackburn News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Yankees sign former Mets pitcher for the stretch run

He has been having an injury-marred season, but he is currently healthy and stretched out.

Aaron Judge seemed annoyed with Aaron Boone over troubling health update

A look at the Yankees' 2025 trade-deadline acquisitions

Yankees set pair of home run marks in win over Rays

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Five Yankees Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in September

As August winds down, it’s almost time for MLB teams to expand their rosters with young, untamed talent for the month of September. For the New York Yankees, there are quite a few prospects in their system who could have a legitimate impact on the team as they vie for a spot in the postseason.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 21