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LIVE: Yankees' Draft Day 1 picks are in. Day 2 is underway

7:46 AM PDT

Day 1 of the 2026 Draft included the Yankees' picks from Rounds 1-4, including Hunter Dietz at No. 35 overall. Day 2 begins Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET through the conclusion of the Draft, spanning Rounds 5-20. Stream it live on MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+ and the MLB App.

Yankees take 6-foot-6 LHP Dietz with 35th overall pick

July 11, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees believe strongly in their ability to develop pitchers and keep them healthy, which made University of Arkansas left-hander Hunter Dietz a compelling choice for their first selection in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday. “Hunter is right up our alley,” said Damon Oppenheimer, the Yankees’

The story of Schlittler's journey from 7th-round pick to All-Star ace

July 10, 2026

Most afternoons, Cam Schlittler can be found tucked inside a hoodie somewhere in the Yankees’ clubhouse, speaking so softly that teammates lean in to hear him. At first, Aaron Judge believed he might be shy, just a blue-collar Massachusetts kid who loves cats and once asked security to extricate a

Rice in Derby form with 27th, 28th HRs in Yanks' romp at Trop

July 9, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Ben Rice hasn’t given much thought to the strategy of participating in the upcoming T-Mobile Home Run Derby, saying that the best advice he’s received is to “enjoy the whole experience and all it has to offer.” If he keeps swinging the bat like this, Rice will

Yanks GM offers vote of confidence: 'I think Boone does a great job'

July 9, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Brian Cashman doesn’t have an answer for what he referred to as the “storms” that have seemed to arrive around this time over the past several years, noting that even as the Yankees have shifted out players and personnel, it seems to be “part of their season

Judge (rib) set for imaging during All-Star break to map out return

July 9, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Aaron Judge will have his fractured right rib reimaged during the All-Star break, which should provide a clearer timeline for the Yankees captain’s expected return, general manager Brian Cashman said on Thursday. Judge has been on the injured list since June 5, at which time the Yankees

Boone, Ausmus ejected after challenge on DP ruled too late by umps

July 8, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Mired in a skid that has seen them drop 15 of their past 20 contests, the Yankees’ frustrations boiled over on Wednesday evening, with manager Aaron Boone and bench coach Brad Ausmus ejected from their 3-0 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field. José Caballero was thrown

Cole gives Yanks needed depth, but struggling bats again can't capitalize

July 8, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – One week ago, Aaron Judge stood in front of his Yankee Stadium locker, diagnosing the issues that have been ailing his team’s offense. Collectively, the Yankees’ captain said, everyone has been trying to do too much: “Trying to be the one guy that will hit the grand

Volpe, Yanks quash report that he refused to play second

Broadcaster Kay publicly apologizes for passing along rumor on radio show
July 8, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Anthony Volpe said he was “definitely caught off guard” when his phone rang on Tuesday, alerting him to a report that suggested he had told the Yankees he was unwilling to work out at second base. There is no truth to it, Volpe said at Tropicana Field,

From Judge to Rice to Schlittler, Yankees know stars can come from any round

July 7, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- One great find can be enough to burnish a scout’s reputation, making it worth all the highway miles and meals away from home. Matt Hyde can point to two of them. Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler, a couple of Hyde’s prized Yankees discoveries, are representing the organization

'That's a lot of strikeouts': Yanks set club record with 2nd straight 17-K game

July 7, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Yankees have never struck out more in consecutive games than they have the past two nights, and their most perplexing one was easy to identify: José Caballero dropped his bat in the second inning before the pitch even crossed home plate. That came as the result

Years of BP with dad have Rice feeling ready for Home Run Derby debut

July 7, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – For years, whenever Ben Rice needed batting practice, he knew exactly whom to call. On chain-link fields across Massachusetts, Dan Rice would pile out of his car carrying a bucket of baseballs, meeting his son at a distance of 60 feet and 6 inches. It was a

Does facing ex-club fire up Caballero? Second two-HR game answers 'YES'

July 6, 2026

NEW YORK – Some players claim there is no added motivation when they play against a former club, taking the field against people who decided their roster looked better without them. José Caballero doesn’t understand how that can be.

'It was personal' as Schlittler returns to form vs. Rays

July 6, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – The moments immediately following the roughest outing of Cam Schlittler’s young career weren’t what bothered him. The Yankees’ right-hander felt he’d handled that well, tipping his cap to the Tigers’ lineup, almost marveling that it had taken that long to be knocked around at this level. What

Stanton still not running since injury setback; return remains up in air

July 6, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Giancarlo Stanton has not resumed running since his latest setback recovering from a right calf strain, and it’s anyone’s guess when the Yankees’ slugger might be ready to rejoin the lineup. Stanton did not travel with the Yankees to Tropicana Field as they opened a four-game series

Meet the Yankees' ball girl nominated to be part of the All-Star Ball Crew

July 6, 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.

Late rally can't snap Yanks' worst skid since 2023

July 1, 2026

NEW YORK -- Jazz Chisholm Jr. sprinted from third base on a ninth-inning wild pitch, and as the Yankees infielder stamped his left foot across home plate, it felt as though they had finally caught the break they had sorely needed. This has been a “terrible week” to wear pinstripes,

Judge: Scuffling Yankees need to dial in 'lack of focus'

July 1, 2026

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge doesn’t enjoy sitting still, and the Yankees’ captain certainly doesn’t like what he’s been seeing. Unable to help between the lines as he continues to await reimaging on a fractured right first rib, Judge said he expects better results in July after the Bombers wrapped

McMahon, Jones among Yanks dealing with stomach bug

July 1, 2026

NEW YORK -- Ryan McMahon was scratched from a scheduled Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday, as several Yankees may be dealing with an outbreak of food poisoning, manager Aaron Boone said. Trent Grisham remains scheduled to play for Double-A Somerset against Hartford, with first pitch scheduled

Schlittler stunned with career-worst start (6 ER, 4 HRs) opposite Skubal

June 30, 2026

NEW YORK -- Cam Schlittler has spent most of his brief big league career dominating opponents, which is why a matchup against the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal should have been electric: this year’s American League’s Cy Young Award front-runner taking on an ace who has already brought home the hardware twice.

Grisham, McMahon take ABs off Fried in preparation for return Friday

June 30, 2026

NEW YORK -- Max Fried was back in action on the Yankee Stadium mound Tuesday, an encouraging sight as the hurler works toward returning from a left elbow bone bruise that has kept him out of the rotation since May 13. The Yankees were also watching the hitters closely. Trent

Latest on Judge's timeline to return from rib fracture

June 30, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees appear to be working toward an August return for captain Aaron Judge, with manager Aaron Boone saying on Tuesday that the slugger may still be a “couple weeks” away from reimaging his fractured rib. That suggests the Yankees’ captain could undergo those tests toward the

Grisham (hamstring) to miss a 'few weeks'; Stanton (calf) has setback

June 29, 2026

NEW YORK -- Austin Wells began a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, an encouraging sign after the catcher was sidelined by cervical headaches, but the Yankees may not welcome Trent Grisham or Giancarlo Stanton back to their lineup until next month. Stanton sustained a re-injury of

How Wells is working to find his rhythm at the plate

June 29, 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.

Yanks swept in 'obviously terrible' Fenway set after near no-no

June 29, 2026

BOSTON – It took until the eighth inning for the Yankees to register their first hit on Sunday, and Amed Rosario watched from first base as Sonny Gray basked in a standing ovation following that pitch, making any Fenway Park comeback feel like a long shot. “Sometimes,” Rosario said, “you’ve