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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 […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton delivered a jaw-dropping moment on Wednesday night with a rare MLB home run that cleared the elevated train tracks at Daikin Park. The blast came in the early innings of a key matchup against the Houston Astros, sending a clear message as the team continues its push in the […]

The New York Yankees enter their series against the Houston Astros at 76-61. Aaron Boone is under fire with 25 games left to catch the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. look like they are ramping up for a deep postseason run. However, one flaw […]

The New York Yankees have clawed their way back into contention for the American League East title, but as they prepare for a crucial three-game series in Houston against the Astros, one former player has taken issue with the manager spending the off-day away from the team. Yankees skipper Aaron Boone was in Chapel Hill […]

The New York Yankees have largely started to click over the past few weeks, and All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. recently made a bold statement regarding the team’s talent. “We all know that this is a super team,” Chisholm told MLB.com. “We’ve got four MVPs on this team. We’ve got a bunch of other superstars on […]

The New York Yankees are shaking things up tonight against the Houston Astros, starting Giancarlo Stanton in left field. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that the Yankees star will start in left field against the Astros. This move marks Stanton’s first appearance in left field since September 14, 2023, in Boston. The decision comes with strategy […]

Aaron Judge made franchise history that involved Yogi Berra in the New York Yankees’ series finale against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday evening. In the top of the first inning, Judge blasted a solo shot to center field. The ball launched up to 426 feet in the air before landing, getting New York on […]

The New York Yankees have been back in form since losing three games at home last week to the rival Boston Red Sox. Since that dreadful performance, the Yankees had won seven games in a row before they lost Sunday’s series finale to the Chicago White Sox. The #Yankees are dressed in Western wear as […]

The New York Yankees are looking to finish off a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. After an extra-inning victory on Saturday pushed the winning streak to seven, the Bombers were close to breaking it open on Sunday. Giancarlo Stanton hit a long fly ball that could have given the Yankees a […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge continues to move up the franchise’s record books. Judge has now tied Yankees legend Yogi Berra in home runs with the franchise, per MLB.com. Judge accomplished that feat after hitting his 43rd homer of the season on Sunday. Judge blasted a moonshot in the top of the first inning, […]

President Donald Trump has again inserted himself into the Hall of Fame debate. This time, the President is calling for Roger Clemens to be enshrined in Cooperstown after playing golf with the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. But USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale quickly reminded the public that neither Major League Baseball nor its commissioner […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler has been a valuable arm through his first nine starts, and the team might now choose to trust him in October. Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake recently suggested that Schlittler could make a Postseason start, and was sure to praise the 24-year-old’s even demeanor on the bump. “He […]

The New York Yankees are set to receive a boost to their outfield depth as veteran outfielder Austin Slater begins a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Slater was placed on the injured list on August 5 with a left hamstring strain, sidelining him for nearly a month. His rehab assignment started Friday with the RailRiders, […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has struggled for the majority of the campaign. Still, manager Aaron Boone recently insisted that a stint in Triple-A would be out of the question. “First of all, he’s a more productive offensive player than he gets credit for,” Boone told Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. “We just hammer […]

The New York Yankees have gone 7-3 across their last 10 contests, and manager Aaron Boone believes that his club can make an impactful run at a second straight World Series appearance. “I still feel like our best baseball is in front of us,” manager Aaron Boone told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “Knock on wood, we’re […]

After starting the month on a five-game losing streak, the New York Yankees have turned things around. New York’s offense erupted with a six-home run barrage in the series finale against the Washington Nationals. And the Yankees continued hitting the cover off the ball in Thursday’s 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. New York […]

The New York Yankees entered Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with momentum. After Yankees manager Aaron Boone bemoaned his team’s performance against the Boston Red Sox, the team has not lost. However, Anthony Volpe gave New York fans another reason to call for Jose Caballero at shortstop. The young infielder notched his 18th […]

The New York Yankees are considering moving left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to the bullpen as they push toward the postseason. The potential shift would strengthen the Yankees’ pitching depth and give manager Aaron Boone a flexible left-handed pitcher capable of handling both high-leverage spots and multi-inning assignments during the final stretch of the 2025 regular season. […]

It may be likely that the New York Yankees will win the AL Wild Card. If they intend to go far, they have to have Aaron Judge on top of his game both at the plate and in the outfield.  On Thursday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the prospect of Judge playing in the outfield, […]