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2026-10-08 04:10:04

Fan Interference Call Ends Yankees Season as Rays Sweep

Fan interference in Game 3 overturned Anthony Volpe's game-tying two-run homer to a double, upholding the Rays' 4-3 lead. Tampa Bay swept the Yankees to reach the ALCS. read more

2026-10-06 07:10:04

Yankees on Brink of Elimination After Four Errors in Game 2

Yankees committed four errors, three in the first inning, losing 5-2 to the Rays and falling behind 0-2 in the ALDS. New York faces elimination in Game 3 at home Wednesday. read more

2026-10-06 04:10:39

Yankees Errors Fuel Rays 2-0 ALDS Lead

Tampa Bay beat the error-prone Yankees 5-2, taking a 2-0 ALDS lead behind Richie Palacios' two-run single in a four-run fifth inning. New York committed four errors, wasting Ben Rice's two homers. read more

2026-10-06 00:40:05

Yankees Young Stars and Chisholm Set for Key At-Bats

Yankees upcoming batters are S. Jones, G. Lombard Jr., and J. Chisholm Jr., each with a 0-0 count. The lineup is set for the next inning as New York prepares to bat. read more

2026-10-03 15:00:41

Yankees Leave Judge Off ALDS Roster Again

Aaron Judge is again absent from the Yankees' ALDS roster due to a right calf strain. Giancarlo Stanton and Ryan Weathers were included for the series against the Tampa Bay Rays. read more

2026-10-02 21:10:04

Yankees Uncertain on Judge for ALDS Against Rays

Yankees undecided on Aaron Judge for ALDS against Rays as he recovers from a right calf strain. Boone says roster decision comes Saturday, with Judge possibly limited to pinch-hitting early. read more

2026-10-02 13:00:10

Yankees Face Rays in ALDS as Judges Status Remains Uncertain

The Yankees swept Boston in the wild-card round despite Aaron Judge's injury, plating 18 runs. Judge's status for the ALDS against Tampa Bay remains uncertain, though New York's dominant offense and elite pitching provide confidence. read more

2026-10-01 04:40:03

Yankees Sweep Red Sox, Set MLB Record, Face Rays Next

Max Fried dominated Boston as the Yankees swept the Red Sox with a 9-2 win, powered by Cody Bellinger's homer and four RBIs. New York advances to face Tampa Bay in the ALDS starting Saturday. read more

2026-09-30 04:40:07

Yankees Dominate Red Sox 9-0 Behind Schlittler and Rice

Cam Schlittler struck out 10 over 6⅓ dominant innings and Ben Rice homered twice with six RBIs as the Yankees routed the Red Sox 9-0 in their Wild Card Series opener, despite Aaron Judge's absence. read more

2026-09-29 14:50:05

Yankees Leave Aaron Judge Off Wild Card Roster

Aaron Judge is off the Yankees' AL Wild Card roster against Boston due to a calf strain, despite his push to prove fitness. New York may add him for the ALDS if they advance. read more

2026-09-28 23:20:03

Judge Nears Return as Yankees Weigh Wild-Card Roster Spot

Yankees star Aaron Judge took batting practice Monday for the first time since a calf strain, hoping to make the wild-card roster against Boston. Manager Boone plans as if Judge is unavailable, but leaves the door open. read more

2026-09-27 19:00:44

Yankees Tab Schlittler for Wild-Card Opener vs Red Sox

Yankees name AL Cy Young favorite Cam Schlittler their Game 1 wild-card starter against Boston, with Max Fried in Game 2 and Gerrit Cole lined up for a decisive Game 3 in New York. read more

2026-09-26 12:40:05

Yankees Face Tough Roster Calls as Judge Doubtful for Playoffs

Yankees enter 2026 wild-card series against Boston with major roster uncertainty. Aaron Judge's calf strain clouds his status, while Stanton, Grisham, infield alignments, rotation order, and bullpen construction remain unresolved before Tuesday's roster deadline. read more

2026-09-26 03:40:06

Yankees Red Sox Renew Rivalry in Wild Card Clash

Yankees host Red Sox in AL wild-card series Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, their seventh postseason meeting. Boston rebounded from 10-17 start under Chad Tracy; New York won regular-season series 7-6. Winner faces Tampa Bay in ALDS. read more

2026-09-24 11:30:38

Ben Rice Hits 40th Homer, Proving Boone Right

Yankees' Ben Rice surpassed Aaron Boone's preseason prediction of 39 homers, hitting his 40th and 41st Wednesday against Tampa Bay, tying for the AL home run lead. The first-time All-Star leads New York with 97 RBIs and a .900 OPS. read more

2026-09-23 23:10:03

Aaron Judge Targets Game 1 Return Despite Calf Injury

Yankees star Aaron Judge intends to be ready for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series despite a calf strain, though manager Aaron Boone says the team plans to proceed without him. read more

2026-09-22 17:20:03

Yankees Brace for Wild Card Series Without Aaron Judge

Yankees manager Aaron Boone doesn't expect Aaron Judge back from a moderate calf strain for next week's Wild Card series, though he hasn't ruled it out. Judge, limited to 66 games this season, received a PRP injection Monday. read more

2026-09-18 23:50:07

Yankees Aaron Judge Hits Injured List With Calf Strain

Yankees' Aaron Judge returns to the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain, likely missing most or all of the remaining regular season. He was hitting .241 with 18 homers in 66 games. read more

2026-09-16 21:10:37

Aaron Judge Exits Early With Leg Tightness in Yankees Win

Yankees star Aaron Judge was pulled in the sixth inning against Minnesota due to lower right leg tightness. He struck out twice before Heliot Ramos pinch-hit. Judge is batting poorly since returning from a broken rib. read more

2026-09-15 05:10:06

Yankees Clinch Record 61st Postseason Berth Behind Judges Homer

Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, ninth in ten years, beating Minnesota 8-3 as Aaron Judge homered in a six-run eighth after returning from a rib fracture. read more

2026-09-14 00:10:05

Cam Schlittler Strengthens Cy Young Case as Yankees Shut Out Mets

Yankees' Cam Schlittler shut down the Mets over six scoreless innings, lowering his MLB-best ERA to 1.95. Manager Aaron Boone says the 25-year-old ace deserves MVP consideration alongside Cy Young favorite status. read more

2026-09-11 05:40:04

Volpes Grand Slam Sparks Yankees Win in Emotional Return

Anthony Volpe returned to the Yankees from Triple-A, hitting a grand slam and driving in a career-high five runs in a 10-3 win over Colorado. The 25-year-old, now playing second base, had three hits and a stolen base. read more

2026-09-09 22:10:03

Yankees Place Chisholm Jr. on Injured List With Thumb Sprain

Yankees place second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the injured list with a sprained right thumb from a headfirst slide. He'll be shut down 7-10 days, potentially ending his regular season. Aaron Boone called it a blow amid Chisholm's hot streak. read more

2026-09-09 04:40:03

Judge Returns, Goes Hitless in Yankees Win Over Rockies

Aaron Judge returned from a fractured rib, going 0-for-3 before removal in Yankees' 5-3 win. He expressed frustration over limited play, but New York prioritizes October readiness. read more

2026-09-08 01:10:42

Aaron Judge Returns to Yankees After Three-Month Injury

Aaron Judge returns to Yankees Tuesday after three months out with fractured rib, activated Monday. Yankees hold wild-card spot but rank 26th in runs; hope MVP boosts offense versus Rockies. read more

2026-09-07 03:20:05

Yankees Place Grisham on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Yankees placed center fielder Trent Grisham on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain after leaving Friday's loss to San Diego. He's hitting .211 with 18 homers and 59 RBIs in 2026. read more

2026-08-31 04:00:37

Red Sox Blow 16-1 Lead After Controversial Catch Call

Red Sox fume after Rafaela's disputed catch is overturned, sparking a five-run Yankees inning and 16-1 blowout. Boston lost the series tiebreaker and trails New York by four games for the wild card. read more

2026-08-30 20:50:09

Yankees Rookie Avoids Serious Injury, Remains Day-to-Day

Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. avoided structural knee damage but faces day-to-day status with patella inflammation. He exited Saturday's game after a checked swing. New York monitors his availability, while Aaron Judge continues rehab and Luis Gil joins the bullpen. read more

2026-08-28 12:40:06

Yankees Face Playoff Push Amid Injury Crisis

Yankees face a critical September with Aaron Judge, Max Fried, Giancarlo Stanton, and others injured. Their return timing will determine if New York can overtake Tampa Bay and contend for a World Series, though bullpen fatigue and offensive struggles pose major risks. read more

2026-08-23 18:20:03

Yankees Place Weathers on IL with Forearm Strain

Yankees placed left-hander Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list with a forearm flexor strain, hoping he returns by season's end. He won't throw for two to four weeks, but remains optimistic after scans showed less damage than last year. read more

2026-08-22 17:40:03

Yankees Stanton faces season-ending threat after calf setback

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton suffered a moderate left calf strain while rehabbing, jeopardizing his season return. Manager Aaron Boone remains hopeful but uncertain. Meanwhile, Cody Bellinger returns Sunday, and Aaron Judge progresses in recovery. read more

2026-08-17 22:50:03

Yankees Activate Rodon to Start Tuesday vs Orioles

Yankees activated Carlos Rodon from the injured list to start Tuesday against Baltimore, reversing plans for a minor league outing. Rodon, recovering from elbow inflammation, posted a 3.30 ERA in nine starts. He rejoins a strong rotation. read more

2026-08-16 21:10:03

Yankees Bellinger nears return, Judge rehab advances

Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a hamstring strain, targeting a return next weekend. Aaron Judge also progresses in recovery, while Carlos Rodón starts a minor league rehab outing Tuesday. read more

2026-08-15 19:00:38

Aaron Judge Takes Major Rehab Step, Plays Catch

Aaron Judge played catch and ran Friday, advancing his rehab from a broken rib. Yankees manager Aaron Boone says he's in early baseball activity stages, with a return timeline unclear. Judge, hitting .248 with 17 homers, aims to play again this season. read more

2026-08-08 23:20:07

Braves Manager Ejected Over Rare Balk Call Against Sale

Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected arguing a balk call against ace Chris Sale, allowing a Yankees run in a 5-4 loss. Weiss protected Sale from ejection but got tossed himself. read more

2026-08-08 20:50:03

Legendary pitcher Tommy John bids emotional farewell amid health struggles.

Tommy John, 83, missed Yankees Old-Timers' Day, posting a vague health farewell from Florida. The surgery namesake, battling past ailments, thanked Dr. Jobe and fans after a 26-year, 288-win career. read more

2026-08-08 00:10:05

Yankees Rodón Set for Rehab Start Saturday

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón begins a minor league rehab assignment Saturday after elbow inflammation, throwing nearly 50 pitches for Triple-A. Manager Aaron Boone plans a piggyback return, mirroring Max Fried's recovery. Rodón holds a 3.30 ERA in nine starts. read more

2026-08-06 00:40:04

Aaron Judge Cleared for Activity, Vows Yankees Return

Aaron Judge cleared for light activity after rib re-imaging, confident he'll return this season. Yankees star remains optimistic despite 52 days left, with team struggling offensively in his absence. read more

2026-08-05 13:00:04

Yankees Trade Deadline Moves Leave Fans Divided

Yankees added Luis García Jr. and Heliot Ramos without trading top prospects, but left catcher unresolved. With Aaron Judge's uncertain return and AL rivals improving, New York remains competitive yet risks falling short in October. read more