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The Yankees’ 17-Year Title Drought Is on Hal Steinbrenner
The Yankees are stuck in another 17-year title drought. After another early playoff exit, it’s time for Hal Steinbrenner to question Brian Cashman....
The Red Sox and Yankees Have Something Rare in This MLB Postseason
The Red Sox and Yankees enter the AL Wild Card Series with MLB’s strongest starting pitching depth, avoiding the bullpen games facing other teams....
The Yankees Have More at Stake Than Anyone Entering the MLB Playoffs
The Yankees enter the MLB playoffs with an elite rotation, questions around Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, and a 16-year World Series drought....
The Yankees Aren’t Winning the World Series Without Aaron Judge
The Yankees are heading to the postseason without Aaron Judge, while the Cubs face questions about Alex Bregman’s return from injury....
Aaron Judge’s Return Has the Yankees Looking Like World Series Contenders Again
Aaron Judge’s return has sparked the Yankees, who have won four straight and suddenly look much better equipped for a World Series run....
The Biggest MLB Roster Expansion Additions for the Playoff Push
Aaron Judge, Luis Robert, Will Smith and other key players are among the biggest additions as MLB teams prepare for the September playoff push....
Yankees place OF Trent Grisham (hamstring) on IL
The New York Yankees placed outfielder Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right hamstring strain, while outfielder Jasson Dominguez was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.,Grisham, 29, left Friday's game against the San Diego Padres in the third inning with hamstring ...
Yanks could use sweet homecoming for Gerrit Cole vs. Angels
After what manager Aaron Boone called an "ugly" loss in Monday's series opener, the New York Yankees will turn to right-hander Gerrit Cole in Game 2 of the three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Cole (7-7, 3.19 ERA), a former star at nearby Orange (Calif.) ...
Yankees SS George Lombard Jr. (knee) makes early exit vs. Red Sox
The New York Yankees removed rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. from the nightcap of their doubleheader with the visiting Boston Red Sox on Saturday night due to right knee discomfort.,The team said Lombard was undergoing imaging at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.,In the second inning, Lombard chec...
Defense, starting pitching help Red Sox blank Yankees
Rookie Jake Bennett pitched six stellar innings and got some massive help from his defense in the fourth inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox earned a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees in the opener of Saturday's day-night doubleheader.,Wilyer Abreu homered in the first inning against New York ...
Yankees sign former top prospect Jarred Kelenic to minor league deal
The New York Yankees became the latest team to take a chance on former top outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic by signing the 2018 first-round draft pick to a minor league contract Saturday.,Kelenic, 27, is set to report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after he became a free agent when he declined mi...
Yankees LHP Max Fried (elbow) to return from IL to face Red Sox
Left-handed pitcher Max Fried will return from the injured list to start one of Saturday's two games against the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Friday.,Lefty Carlos Rodon will start the other game, though Boone has not decided who will start which game.,Fried, 32...
Report: Yankees to recall Justin Topa after Brendan Beck optioned
The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, with the New York Post reporting that right-hander Justin Topa is expected to be recalled.,Beck, 27, made his major league debut in May and is 0-1 with a 9.45 ERA in two appearances.,Topa, 35, was signed as a ...
Surging Yankees set to face shaky Astros pitching
The New York Yankees' offense is picking up, and a few players are on modest hot streaks, resulting in a two-week surge to get within striking distance of the American League East lead.,New York attempts to continue its surge and improve its positioning in the AL East race when it hosts the Houston ...
Pirates acquire C Christian Bethancourt in trade with Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt in a trade from the New York Yankees for cash on Wednesday.,Bethancourt, 34, has played in parts of eight major league seasons but was confined to Triple-A this season in the Chicago Cubs and Yankees organizations.,After playing for Panam...
Yankees place RHP Kervin Castro (elbow) on IL, recall RHP Bradley Hanner
The New York Yankees placed right-handed reliever Kervin Castro on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of right elbow neuritis.,The move is retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Yankees recalled rookie right-hander Bradley Hanner from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.,Castro, 27, ...
The Yankees May Be Turning Things Around at the Perfect Time
The Yankees are showing signs of life after two straight wins over the Braves, but Aaron Boone and New York still face major questions before October....
Former P Tommy John in hospice care, pens farewell letter
Former major league pitcher Tommy John, who is well known for a revolutionary elbow surgery he received that still is in use today, is battling health issues and is in hospice care at his home in Bradenton, Fla.,John, 83, was a major league pitcher for 26 seasons, the last 14 of which came after und...
7 MLB Teams That Completely Lost the Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline has passed, and these seven teams could regret failing to make the moves they needed to improve their postseason chances....
Yankees expect LHP Max Fried back next week
Yankees left-hander Max Fried is expected to return from the injured list and rejoin the rotation early next week when New York visits the Chicago White Sox, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast.,Fried, 32, is set to throw 60 pitches Wednesday in his second rehab outing at...