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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 18
New York Yankees Part Ways With Disappointing Infielder
The New York Yankees have released 25-year-old infielder Owen Cobb from their Double-A affiliate, the Somerset Patriots. The move was announced via social media as the organization continues to evaluate its minor-league roster amid a competitive 2026 season.
Ben Hess News / Viral Sports News / August 18
Yankees Slammed With Even More Brutal Injury News
The New York Yankees organization delivered some disappointing news at the minor-league level on Tuesday when they placed right-handed pitcher Ben Hess on the 7-day injured list with Double-A Somerset.
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?
Cody Bellinger News / ESPN / August 18
Yankees OF Bellinger nearing rehab assignment 
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton on Thursday, manager Aaron Boone said.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18
Aaron Boone gives ‘hopeful’ outlook for Max Fried’s concerning elbow injury
The New York Yankees hope to have Max Fried back in the rotation soon. That looks like it won’t happen, though, as Fried is out again with an elbow problem.
Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18
Yankees’ Aaron Judge set to take big step in comeback from rib injury
With multiple players on the New York Yankees going through injury recoveries, the most crucial question lies in the hopeful return of star slugger Aaron Judge.
Paul Goldschmidt News / Viral Sports News / August 18
Yankees Announce Paul Goldschmidt Decision on Tuesday
The New York Yankees open a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night at Camden Yards, looking to build on recent momentum after a day off.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 18
How would the Yankees’ offense look if everyone is healthy?
The Yankees’ offense ranks 29th among 30 MLB teams with an 86 wRC+ since Aaron Judge went down in late May, and 27th with a 78 wRC+ since Cody Bellinger’s injury (July 26th).
Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / August 18
Can Anthony Volpe Still Make an Impact With Yankees in 2026?
Anthony Volpe has had quite a tumultuous last two years with the Yankees, culminating in his demotion to Triple-A at the beginning of August. The move favored the team's top prospect, George Lombard Jr., who has assumed the shortstop position in the Bronx and has looked quite impressive so far.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 18
The Yankees aren’t getting what they need at first base
It is not a particularly complex argument to say that the loss of Aaron Judge has had a significant affect on the Yankees following his injury at the end of May.
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 18
Yankees prospects: Week 21 minor league recap
The dog days of August are in full swing on the minor league calendar, and as some of the Yankees affiliates juggle an injury bug and a ton of moving parts due to midseason promotions, the playoff race is heating up.
Max Fried News / Lindy's Sports / August 18
Yankees Have Clear Internal Option To Replace Max Fried
The New York Yankees were handed some tough injury news as star left-handed pitcher Max Fried was placed on the injured list. Fried was placed on the 15-day IL with a left elbow bone bruise.
Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / August 18
Cody Bellinger Won’t Solve All of Yankees’ Offensive Problems
Cody Bellinger went down at the worst time. He was in the middle of a hot streak that started on July 4th, when the New York Yankees were out of it early after a meltdown from prospect Brendan Beck.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 18
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Burleigh Grimes
Between the sign stealing scheme of recent years, the steroid/PED news cycles of the past couple decades, and the many other scandals through the history of the sport, cheating has always been a hot topic in baseball.
Heliot Ramos News / New York Yankees on SI / August 18
Yankees Likely Already Regretting Heliot Ramos Trade 2 Weeks After Deadline
At the time of the trade deadline, Heliot Ramos was slashing .264/.304/.424 with a 100 wRC+. By that measure, he was exactly league average. The New York
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 18
Yankees prospects: Luis Cruz has best game since Camilo Doval trade
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Off-day Double-A Somerset Patriots: Off-day High-A Hudson Valley Renegades: Off-day Low-A Tampa Tarpons: Off-day
Carlos Rodon News / Field Level Media / August 18
Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles
One strong week put the Baltimore Orioles into a potential playoff position. Now the Orioles get a chance to prove if their surge has staying power when they square off with a team firmly in the American League postseason picture.
New York Yankees 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.
New York Yankees 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.
New York Yankees 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.
Jazz Chisholm News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Big update emerges on Jazz Chisholm’s future amid his struggles
The New York Yankees appear to have seen enough out of Jazz Chisholm. New York is not expected to tender a qualifying offer to their veteran infielder Chisholm this offseason, Greg Joyce of The New York Post reports this week.
Cam Schlittler News / Yardbarker / August 15
Yankees continue to waste stellar Cam Schlittler season with loss to Blue Jays
The New York Yankees lineup continues to fail ace starting pitcher Cam Schlittler.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 15
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. injured in Yankees' botched play
The New York Yankees' questionable defense led to a costly run for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14
Possible return date emerges for Aaron Judge
The New York Yankees are just going to have to keep on plugging along with Judge.
Alex Rodriguez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14
Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline
The New York Yankees made just a few minor moves at the MLB trade deadline, and former All-Star Alex Rodriguez wasn’t too happy with that. On Tuesday,
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