Yanks' task grows more difficult as loss drops them 6 back of Rays
PHOENIX – The math is only becoming more difficult for the Yankees, who had hoped to close their gap in the American League East ahead of this week’s upcoming four-game showdown against the Rays. Instead, they face the very real prospect that Tampa Bay will soon celebrate a division crown
No, not as painful as '01 -- but this walk-off loss could prove costly to Yanks
PHOENIX – This one won’t hurt for the next 25 years, but it might sting for the next eight games. On an evening when the D-backs turned back the clock to honor a World Series celebration that took place on this same diamond, it became the setting for another Yankees
Postseason FAQ: What's next for the Yankees?
PHOENIX -- Cans of beer were emptied over Aaron Judge’s head as the Yankees' captain stood in the center of the visiting clubhouse at Target Field last week, surrounded by joyous teammates celebrating the club’s entry into the postseason. Judge squinted, his eyes burning, and warned his teammates: “I’m going
Judge frustrated but remains confident of return by postseason
PHOENIX – On the list of Aaron Judge’s preferred activities, fielding questions about an ongoing injury issue probably ranks beneath an emergency trip to the dentist. The Yankees’ captain expressed frustration with his return to the 10-day injured list on Saturday. And while he remained vague about the severity of
Homegrown talent making history during Yanks' stretch drive
The Yankees made franchise history earlier this month, but it wasn’t on the field. It took a close look at the lineup card to notice it. In back-to-back games on Sept. 11 and 12 vs. the New York Mets, the Yankees' starting lineup included five players whom they selected and
Down Judge, Yanks blitz D-backs behind steady Cole, pick up a game on Rays
PHOENIX -- Gerrit Cole had never surrendered seven home runs over a two-start span before his most recent outings, and with the playoffs around the corner, there was concern that the Yankees’ right-hander might have hit a wall. Most of that came from outside the clubhouse. Yankees manager Aaron Boone
Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
Judge heads back to IL with right calf strain; no timeline for his return
PHOENIX -- Aaron Judge is back on the injured list, meaning the Yankees must navigate the end of the regular season without their captain -- and potentially part of the playoffs. Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on Saturday (retroactive to Thursday), the
Fellow Yankees running out of superlatives to describe Schlittler's dominance
PHOENIX -- Cam Schlittler sported a significant bruise on his right hamstring as he moved through the visiting clubhouse at Chase Field on Friday afternoon. It was a souvenir from his most recent start, which ended after the Mets’ Bo Bichette connected on a 111.5 mph comebacker. That ball dented
Schlittler, Rice more than just most valuable Yanks, they're indispensable
The two most valuable Yankees this season are a starting pitcher named Cam Schlittler, from Walpole, Mass., and Northeastern University, a school within walking distance of Fenway Park, and Ben Rice, who comes out of Cohasset, Mass., on the state’s South Shore, about 30 miles from Fenway. If the Yankees
Will Yankees' postseason first-timers prove to be ready for the moment?
It’s common to think of the Yankees as a playoff-tested team. After all, this is the eighth time in nine years that they’ve made the postseason under manager Aaron Boone. And a quick look at some of their regulars shows a lineup that varies between a little bit and a
Start spreading the news: Sportiqe brings NYC music icon-themed apparel to MLB Store
NEW YORK -- Billy Joel performed sold-out shows in his home state at Yankee Stadium in 1990. Elton John brought the house down at Dodger Stadium in 1975 at the height of his powers. Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” blares through the Yankee Stadium public-address system after every Yankees
Schmidt activated after 14 1/2 months; Oswaldo Cabrera DFA'd
MINNEAPOLIS -- It’s been 14 1/2 months since Clarke Schmidt last set foot on a Major League mound, but as of Wednesday he’s officially back. The Yankees activated Schmidt from the IL before Wednesday’s game against the Twins after he completed his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He then entered
Rice returns to Hitter Power Rankings
There is no slowing down Junior Caminero these days -- unless he's circling the bases. At the end of August, Caminero surged to the No. 2 spot in our latest MVP poll. In the three weeks since, the 24-year-old has closed the gap some more -- so much so that
Here are the breakout prospects of the year -- one for each team
We live for breakouts here at MLB Pipeline. They’re proof of many things in baseball. For example, players aren’t robots and can improve their standing in the game, and when we say player development isn’t linear, it also means that unforeseen leaps in value are included. The sport’s beauty is
Yankees' Lagrange tops out at 102.1 mph in first Triple-A outing since coming off IL
Carlos Lagrange showed no signs of rust in his return to the bump after spending over two months on the IL. The fastball unfurled by the Yankees’ No. 4 prospect topped out at 102.1 mph while striking out two in one inning of relief during Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 9-6 loss to
No letdown for Yanks, who cruise past Twins a night after clincher
MINNEAPOLIS – If there was any concern that the Yankees would suffer from a hangover – figuratively or literally – after celebrating Monday’s playoff-clinching victory, they put those thoughts to rest quickly on Tuesday. Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones homered and Max Fried pitched seven efficient and effective innings as
Judge held out of starting lineup day after Yanks clinch spot in playoff field
MINNEAPOLIS -- One day after clinching a postseason berth, the Yankees had most of their everyday regulars in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Twins. But not Aaron Judge. Judge, who returned to action one week ago after spending more than three months on the injured list due
Yankees check first box, head to postseason for third straight season
MINNEAPOLIS – It wasn’t a picture-perfect night for baseball at Target Field on Monday night, but these Yankees seem to thrive under imperfect conditions. José Caballero homered and doubled and Aaron Judge went deep for the first time since his return from the IL as the Yankees rallied to beat
All rise! Judge hits moonshot for first HR since return from IL
MINNEAPOLIS – It took six games and 21 at-bats, but it was well worth the wait. Aaron Judge hit his first home run since his return from the injured list in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 8-3 win over the Twins on Monday night at Target Field.
Here are the 2026 Arizona Fall League rosters
The release of the Arizona Fall League rosters always acts as a wonderful balm for prospect fans. The Minor League season is winding down with the postseason and the fear of not being able to track future stars until next season is assuaged with the knowledge that some of the
Will our final Cy Young poll foretell the winners?
With two weeks to go in the 2026 regular season, it sure looks like the AL and NL Cy Young Awards are all but wrapped up. This has little to do with the field -- which is strong in both leagues -- and more to do with the frontrunners. The