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The New York Yankees suffered a historically disastrous defeat Tuesday night at home, losing 12-2 to the Detroit Tigers in a game defined by a catastrophic seventh inning. The Yankees bullpen meltdown in the Bronx turned a 2-2 tie into a blowout, marking arguably the worst relief performance in the history of the storied franchise. […]

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum should already have an Aaron Judge bust ready to go for whenever he is officially enshrined in Cooperstown, but the New York Yankees superstar appears far from done. He has long cleared the threshold for greatness and is now inching his way toward Pinstripes immortality. Many will […]

After signing a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers this offseason following seven seasons with the New York Yankees, Gleyber Torres returns to the Bronx for his first game at Yankee Stadium since leaving the team, adding an extra layer of significance to the Yankees vs. Tigers series. Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke, highlighting both […]

After taking two out of three against the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees are just two games behind Toronto for the AL East lead. Now, the Yankees are set to begin a pivotal three-game midweek series against the Detroit Tigers. This could be a potential AL playoff matchup as well, as both teams […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a big series win over the Toronto Blue Jays. After welcoming Aaron Judge back into the outfield, New York inched closer to the top spot in the American League East. Now, a series with AJ Hinch and the Detroit Tigers looms as the next challenge. Hinch could have […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has stuck by his struggling shortstop, Anthony Volpe, despite his season-long struggles at the plate and extended woes in the field. It doesn’t seem like that’s about to change. Boone appeared on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast where he reiterated his support for Volpe, even as trade deadline acquisition Jose […]

The New York Yankees honored Hall of Famer CC Sabathia prior to Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and the former ace was able to reflect on his early days in pinstripes. Sabathia recently told Tyler Kepner of The Athletic that influential recording artist Jay-Z gave him a bit of advice before his […]

The New York Yankees have started to show why they could compete for their second straight American League title, and their starting rotation has been a pivotal part of this effort. Starters Max Fried and Carlos Rodon joined elite company on Sunday. According to Katie Sharp of Talkin’ Yanks, Fried and Rodon are the first […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the New York Yankees 4-3 on Sunday to drop the three-game series. They were down 3-0 after a first-inning blast from Bombers’ first baseman Ben Rice. Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer was tipping his changeup during the pitch, as admitted by himself and the Yankees’ baserunners. “That is correct. […]

The New York Yankees have a talented bullpen that has not yet lived up to its pedigree. Despite what has been a tumultuous season for the group, reliever Fernando Cruz believes that they are the best unit in the sport. Cruz acknowledged that the bullpen has struggled to adapt to their roles, but was still […]

The New York Yankees won the second game of a crucial series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Tension around New York is high, especially after Devin Williams and Aaron Boone received ejections this week. However, David Bednar heard his number called on Saturday and delivered a big time save. Despite that, the closer role seems […]

The New York Yankees are under pressure to make a playoff push with 20 games left in the season. Aaron Boone added another ejection to his career total as he fights for his players down the stretch. While the playoffs are New York’s top priority, offseason preparations can’t be ignored. Decisions on players like Paul […]

The New York Yankees opened their latest series against the Toronto Blue Jays with some early offense, but frustration quickly followed when shortstop Anthony Volpe struck out to squander a key scoring opportunity. With runners on the corners and the Yankees already leading 1–0 in the bottom of the second inning, the 24-year-old chased an […]

The New York Yankees are hoping to win the AL East, after leading the division early in the season. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay is giving the Yankees a fighting chance, with the final weeks of the season approaching. Kay talked to ESPN’s Buster Olney about his thoughts on the Yankees. He gave a cryptic take […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge returned to the outfield on Friday in the team’s 7-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge had not played in the outfield since suffering an elbow injury in July. The Yankees are set to proceed with caution following Judge’s return on Friday, as the American League MVP candidate […]

On Friday, Aaron Judge was back patrolling right field for the New York Yankees for the first time since July 25, following a right flexor strain that sidelined him for over six weeks. Judge played all nine innings in the Yankees’ 7-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who lead the American League East, at […]

The Toronto Blue Jays began a pivotal three-game series against the New York Yankees Friday. Toronto held a three-game advantage in the AL East after rallying to beat the Cincinnati Reds. And the Blue Jays looked to extend their division lead in the Bronx. Toronto’s offense impressed early, chasing Cam Schlittler from the game after […]

The Houston Astros have narrowly avoided disciplinary fallout after Major League Baseball ruled on Friday that outfielder Taylor Trammell’s bat was “technically illegal,” but provided no competitive advantage, according to Chris Kirschner and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The bat was confiscated during Thursday’s 8-4 loss to the New York Yankees. The controversy began in the […]

In order to take the AL East lead away from the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees would need to sweep the division leaders. Playing the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium would give the Bronx Bombers homefield advantage. Slated to oppose Toronto ace Kevin Gausman in the series opener Friday evening was Yankees rookie […]

The New York Yankees had quite an eventful series against the Houston Astros. While New York won two of three games in Houston, there was drama at every turn. Manager Aaron Boone was ejected along with reliever Devin Williams for arguing balls and strikes. The Yankees believed that home-plate umpire Brian Walsh was squeezing them, […]

The New York Yankees started spring training with a formidable starting rotation. Aaron Boone saw New York add another ace by signing Max Fried to a long-term deal in free agency. He joined Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon as the core of a top-tier trio on the mound. However, Tommy John surgery ended Cole’s season […]

The New York Yankees open a massive series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. They return to The Bronx three games behind the Jays for the American League East lead. Yankees captain Aaron Judge is making his return to right field for the first time since he suffered a flexor strain injury in […]

Ever since losing a pivotal series a couple weekends ago against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees have rebounded in a strong manner. The Bronx Bombers have won their last three series, including a sweep of the Washington Nationals right after the disappointing showing versus Boston. It’s well-known that the Yankees have struggled […]

The New York Yankees have started to bounce back over the past few weeks, and outfielder Trent Grisham has been a key contributor. Grisham joined prestigious company during last night’s 8-4 victory over the Houston Astros. He is one of just three outfielders with at least 30 HR and a 130 wRC+. The other two […]

Trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by three games in the AL East, the New York Yankees are entering a crucial three-game series on Thursday. Before first pitch of the opening matchup, the Yankees have received some extra reinforcements. Outfielder Austin Slater has been reinstated from the injured list, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. In turn, […]

The Houston Astros (77-64) had a prime opportunity to build momentum and give themselves a comfortable cushion in the American League West standings, but they went just .500 during their 10-game homestand versus the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees. The inconsistent play would have been enough to keep fans busy, but […]

The New York Yankees managed to take home an 8-7 victory in their series finale against the Houston Astros on Thursday night, but it did come at a cost. Reports that came out after the game revealed that second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who had to exit the game prior to the start of the […]

Controversy continues to follow the New York Yankees and Houston Astros’ series; on Thursday night, the Yankees brought up an issue with MLB regarding Taylor Trammell’s bat. While Trammell didn’t end up doing much when he came on as a pinch-hitter, going 1-2 on the night, manager Aaron Boone noticed something wrong with the bat […]

The New York Yankees wasted no time tweaking their active roster following a major road win to take a three game set over the Houston Astros. Less than 15 minutes after an 8-4 victory over the Astros on Thursday, the team announced that catcher JC Escarra had been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yankees official […]

The New York Yankees are gaining momentum in the AL playoff race, and on Thursday night against the Houston Astros, Trent Grisham made sure they didn’t leave without a statement win. Grisham smashed a 404-foot, three-run home run in the eighth inning that not only broke open the game, but also pushed him past two […]

The New York Yankees faced a concerning moment in their series finale against the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left the game with contusions in both knees, injuries the team said occurred on separate plays. His left knee was hurt when it collided with Jose Altuve’s helmet while tagging him […]

The New York Yankees are deep in a high-stakes AL playoff race, and manager Aaron Boone is clearly frustrated with what he sees as a scheduling disadvantage. After the team wraps up their series finale against the Houston Astros, where they hold a late lead as of this writing, the Yankees will immediately turn their […]

Cristian Javier’s return from Tommy John surgery has been a study in reinvention, but Thursday in the Bronx he flashed something wonderfully familiar: pure, unfiltered gas. Working a 1-2 count to Aaron Judge, Javier reached back for 95.5 mph — his hardest pitch since returning — and dotted the top of the zone. For a […]

The New York Yankees are trying to keep hope alive. Part of that will be continuing to rely on the heroics of Aaron Judge. Not just at the plate but in the outfield. As Judge continues to make his transition back to the outfield, there are signs of progress, per Gary Phillips of NYDN Sports. […]

While the Boston Red Sox are focused on potentially making the playoffs this year, rumors are already surrounding the organization for what could happen in the offseason. Alex Bregman, who has been a huge addition to the roster this season, could be available as a free agent if he chooses to opt out of his […]

The New York Yankees suffered a brutal 8-7 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday night after it ended with a controversial call at the plate. Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn’t swing on a pitch that appeared to be outside of the zone just for the umpire to call a strike, ending the contest. Not long […]

To say that things did not go smoothly at all for the New York Yankees on Wednesday would be the understatement of the day for fans of the team in pinstripes. Every Yankees fan and their mother felt hard done by the officiating in their 8-7 defeat to the Houston Astros — with New York […]

Devin Williams’ first season with the New York Yankees is not much to write home about. It just got worse on Wednesday night, when he struggled anew on the mound during a game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston. Called upon to take the mound in the eighth inning and with the […]

Over the last decade, the Yankees and the Astros have formed one of the best rivalries in baseball. The two teams absolutely do not like one another and have staged many playoff battles deep into October. Now, tempers tend to flare whenever the two teams meet. That was no different on Wednesday night, as tensions […]