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With 'chip on their shoulders,' Schlittler, Goldy help Yanks top Blue Jays

June 13, 2026

TORONTO -- Cam Schlittler said he and his teammates should carry “a chip on their shoulders” every time they face the Blue Jays, fueled by unfinished business stemming from last year’s postseason exit.

After Aroldis says Yanks owe him apology, Boone stands by '22 playoff roster decision

June 13, 2026

TORONTO – Aroldis Chapman believes the Yankees owe him an apology. It doesn’t sound like one is coming anytime soon. Speaking about the possibility of being traded by the Red Sox to the Yankees, Chapman told ESPN Deportes’ Enrique Rojas that he would need to clear the air regarding the

Grisham (right hamstring strain) to IL; Domínguez returns

June 13, 2026

TORONTO -- A little more than a week after losing Aaron Judge to injury, the Yankees are down another outfielder. Trent Grisham was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, having exited Friday’s 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre with a right hamstring strain. In a corresponding

Stanton's return to Yankees delayed by injury setback 

June 13, 2026

TORONTO – Giancarlo Stanton experienced a setback in his recovery from a left calf strain and could undergo additional imaging, manager Aaron Boone said on Saturday. Stanton – who has been out since sustaining the injury on April 24 at Houston – felt a tweak or twinge while running bases

'They're easy to rage-bait': Schlittler takes AL-best 1.87 ERA into hostile territory in Toronto

June 13, 2026

TORONTO -- Cam Schlittler knows what is waiting for him. When the Rogers Centre roof is closed, noise gets trapped inside the building, making Blue Jays fans feel even closer than they are. This is a place where the Yankees have amassed more scars than success in recent years, and

New year, same story: Rogers Centre remains unwelcoming to Yanks

June 13, 2026

TORONTO – The Yankees had a chance to rediscover Toronto during Thursday’s off-day, pleasantly exploring a city that provided little joy last season. Their return to Rogers Centre offered a reminder of why packing passports has become such a chore. Ryan Weathers was thumped for six runs en route to

Even without Judge, Yankees could have AL MVP hopes

June 8, 2026

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Facing familiar rival, Schlittler's adjustments get him back on track

June 7, 2026

NEW YORK -- As a passing shower interrupted Cam Schlittler’s warmup on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, prompting groans as the tarpaulin was pulled across the diamond, the right-hander viewed it as something close to helpful. He’d been running about two minutes behind in his pregame preparation.

What to do with Judge out? Borrow his bat for a clutch homer, of course

June 7, 2026

NEW YORK -- There is no replacing Aaron Judge’s presence in the Yankees’ lineup. Jazz Chisholm Jr. carried the next best thing to home plate: his bat. After Cody Bellinger launched a tiebreaking home run, Chisholm followed by borrowing the captain’s lumber, cracking a three-run homer in a big eighth

Already a rivalry veteran, Schlittler embraces another chance to beat Red Sox

June 6, 2026

NEW YORK – Cam Schlittler had yet to warm up, let alone throw the biggest pitches of his life, when he told Andy Pettitte exactly what everyone wearing Yankees pinstripes wanted to hear. “I’m not going to let them beat me,” Schlittler told Pettitte that October evening, entrusted to carry

Yanks place Wells on IL, call up Sánchez to pair with Escarra behind plate

June 6, 2026

NEW YORK – Two weeks ago, Austin Wells expressed frustration with his performance as the Yankees’ starting catcher, using the word “terrible” to describe his stat line. There may now be a better explanation for those underwhelming results. Wells was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday after being diagnosed

Red Sox-Yankees game postponed Saturday, rescheduled for Aug. 29 twin bill

June 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- This weekend’s rivalry series between the Red Sox and Yankees has been shortened to a two-game set, as Saturday night’s game was postponed due to a forecast of sustained rain. The game will be made up at 1:05 p.m. ET on Aug. 29, in what will be

No one is Judge -- but rookie Jones does a fair imitation in first game back

June 5, 2026

NEW YORK – Over the past several days, one Yankees voice after another has offered versions of this thought: No one can replace Aaron Judge. That may be true, but it could be fun to watch Spencer Jones try.

Told to just be himself, slugging prospect Jones rejoins Yankees

June 5, 2026

NEW YORK – Summoned for a second opportunity in the Major Leagues, Spencer Jones carried his bats, gloves and a few words of encouragement from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre teammate Oswaldo Cabrera. “Cabby gave me a good quote on my way up here: ‘New York doesn’t need any heroes. They just need

Disappointed Judge sees worst fear realized after trying to push through pain

June 5, 2026

NEW YORK – The diagnosis Aaron Judge said he feared most became reality on Thursday, when imaging revealed a stress fracture in the Yankees captain’s right first rib – an injury he said he had been attempting to manage for nearly six weeks. “I’m very disappointed,” Judge said on Friday

Judge to miss time with stress fracture in ribs but expected to return this season

June 5, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees received a glimpse of what their lineup might look like without Aaron Judge during their three-game series against the Guardians, which concluded with a small-ball rally producing a tight 2-1 victory on Thursday. Their immediate future could look a lot like that. Judge was diagnosed

Betances knows Lagrange's new path, and knows he can thrive on it

June 5, 2026

This story was excerpted from Bryan Hoch’s Yankees Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

With Judge out of lineup, Yankees ride small-ball approach to win

June 4, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees know there is no way to replace Aaron Judge; it’s impossible to subtract a three-time Most Valuable Player and not feel the effects. But even if their rallies look a bit different, they still believe they have enough to win games. Jazz Chisholm Jr. walked,

Judge, Yankees in holding pattern as they await clarity on injury

June 4, 2026

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge was out of the starting lineup for a third consecutive game on Thursday as the Yankees' medical staff continues to seek a clear read on what is ailing the club's captain. Having experienced discomfort over the past several weeks that was initially diagnosed as a

Stanton, Domínguez making strides in returns from injury

June 4, 2026

NEW YORK -- As the Yankees continue to seek a conclusive diagnosis regarding Aaron Judge’s ailing rib cage and shoulder, Jasson Domínguez and Giancarlo Stanton are making positive strides in their respective efforts to return to the lineup. Domínguez and Stanton both participated in live batting practice at Yankee Stadium

Cole's first hiccup: 3 HRs to Guards, one to eternal adversary J-Ram

June 3, 2026

NEW YORK – Gerrit Cole knew what he had seen in real time, but still he reached for the dugout iPad as though an alternate angle might shift his opinion. Jacket slung across his shoulders, the Yankees’ ace watched the video frame by frame, then tossed the device toward the

Judge to get more tests on ailing rib cage as Yanks seek clarity on injury

June 3, 2026

NEW YORK – Aaron Judge watched a second consecutive game from the Yankee Stadium bench on Wednesday, and as he did, the Yankees’ medical staff continued to seek a clear read on what is ailing their captain. A New York-based specialist confirmed the club’s initial diagnosis of a bone bruise

Judge (bone bruise) remains out of lineup, headed for more tests

June 3, 2026

NEW YORK – Aaron Judge was held out of the Yankees' starting lineup for the second straight game in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Guardians. And now he's headed for more tests on his ailing rib cage.

Stuff 'a tick down,' Schlittler struggles through rare rocky start

June 3, 2026

NEW YORK – It had been more than a month since Cam Schlittler had allowed more than two runs in any start, a string of strong performances that positioned the Yankees right-hander among the early frontrunners for the American League Cy Young Award. That stellar campaign in the making hit

Yanks moving Lagrange to 'pen at Triple-A, possibly speeding up ascent

June 2, 2026

NEW YORK – With triple-digit velocity that jumped on hitters and prompted Gerrit Cole to say he had “never seen anything like it,” Carlos Lagrange made a lasting impression throughout his first big league Spring Training. It was easy for Cole, Max Fried and others to envision what kind of