Odd play creates jam that Rodón nimbly escapes in strong return from IL
BALTIMORE – The most stressful challenge of Carlos Rodón’s return to the Yankees’ rotation came in the second inning on Tuesday, a situation created by an oddity. Christian Franklin’s grounder screamed inning-ending double play, but Jazz Chisholm Jr. couldn’t get a clean look, unintentionally screened by second-base umpire Ryan Additon.
Surging Grisham knocks in all 3 runs as Yanks take opener at Camden
BALTIMORE – Trent Grisham would be the first to admit his season hasn’t measured up to expectations. The Yankees outfielder also believes it’s not too late to shift the narrative. Grisham continued his recent offensive surge on Tuesday night, homering and driving in three runs in the Yankees’ 3-1 victory
Yankees optimistic Fried will miss minimum in latest IL stint
BALTIMORE – The Yankees have spent most of the summer waiting on their offense, confident that one of baseball’s best rotations would be waiting at the other end. They’re still hopeful that will be the case, even after placing Max Fried on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a recurrence
Pool work for Judge may be final step before hitting progression begins
BALTIMORE – No summer is complete without a refreshing dip. For Aaron Judge, it represents an important step toward getting back in the Yankees' lineup. Judge has been performing “swing-related stuff in the pool” at Yankee Stadium over the last couple of days, according to manager Aaron Boone, who said
Tommy John, whose surgery blazed a trail for countless players, dies at 83
Tommy John, a reliable stalwart of big league rotations who won 288 games over three decades while seeing his name become synonymous with a medical procedure that has saved the careers of countless other pitchers, has died. He was 83. A four-time All-Star left-hander with the second-most wins of any
Posada, Swisher ponder managing in a changing game
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Schlittler rebounds from rough start with dazzler, but help is too little, too late
NEW YORK – The past several days served as a showcase for the Yankees’ player development pipeline, with George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones and Ben Rice all contributing to victories over the Braves. Sunday was Cam Schlittler’s turn to shine, but the support came too late.
Rodón throws 48 pitches in rehab start, could piggyback upon return to Yankees
NEW YORK – It had been more than a month since Carlos Rodón's most recent appearance in a game situation, and the Yankees left-hander seemed as curious as anyone to find out what it would look like. Rodón allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings, including a
Tommy John shares message thanking fans and teammates as he battles health issues
NEW YORK – Tommy John, whose Major League pitching career was extended by a revolutionary elbow procedure that now carries his name, penned an emotional statement addressing the Yankees and their fans ahead of Saturday’s Old-Timers’ Day festivities at Yankee Stadium. “I want to thank the Yankees organization and the
Yanks' past, present, future coincide as Cole hits milestone -- and kids steal show
NEW YORK – On an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the Yankees’ past, Gerrit Cole offered another reminder of what has made him one of the league’s finest pitchers for more than a decade. Under that same spotlight, two of his rookie teammates offered a glimpse of their potential. Cole struck
Fathers and sons help honor pinstriped legacy at the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day
NEW YORK – There were World Series champions, Hall of Famers and Monument Park inductees ringing the Yankee Stadium infield on Saturday afternoon. For the Yankees, Old-Timers’ Day has always served as a bridge between generations. This time, it also brought family together. The afternoon gave Cody and Clay Bellinger
In test of playoff-type baseball, Yanks show their mettle with comeback win
NEW YORK – If there is a silver lining to the scuffles that have most of the Yankees’ lineup grinding bat handles into sawdust, it’s that they are becoming intimately familiar with the pressure of playing in low-scoring games – exactly the kinds of conditions under which championship teams must
Yankees add catching depth, inking Garver to Minor League deal
NEW YORK – Mitch Garver embraced a new idea during an offseason eight years ago, adopting a one-knee-down catching style that had yet to become widely adopted at the Major League level. That came at the urging of Tanner Swanson, then a catching coordinator with the Twins. Now it is
Lombard off to hot start with bat -- while 'like a puma' at short
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Yanks' pitchers finding out quickly: Lombard is 'everywhere'
NEW YORK -- If you came to the Bronx on Wednesday evening solely to catch a glimpse of George Lombard Jr., you didn’t leave disappointed. Following a memorable Major League debut that included a home run, the 21-year-old continued to impress, robbing a hit with a deft defensive play and
Judge cleared to take significant step forward in rehab progression
NEW YORK – Aaron Judge reached a significant milestone as he works to rejoin the Yankees lineup. The three-time American League MVP has been cleared to participate in light activities, including outdoor running and upper-body resistance training. Judge worked out on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to Wednesday’s game
Yanks Mag: Living in the Moment
Paul Goldschmidt said it last summer, almost casually. It was close to Father’s Day, and the veteran first baseman was standing in front of his locker, discussing what it meant to have his children roaming around Yankee Stadium. “I know this isn’t going to last forever,” Goldschmidt said. He was
'Go be you': Yanks' message to top prospect Lombard ahead of MLB debut
NEW YORK — George Lombard Jr. grew up in a big league clubhouse. He shadowed his father, George Lombard Sr., a six-year MLB veteran who has spent the past 11 years on a Major League coaching staff, including his current role as the Tigers’ bench coach. That familiarity will help
Schlittler's pinpoint control abandons him in shortest start of '26
NEW YORK – Cam Schlittler views walks with the same disdain he usually reserves for online trolls. When his first four pitches sent a batter trotting toward first base, it was a clear signal that this evening might not be headed in the Yankees right-hander’s favor. Schlittler labored through three
García makes immediate impact with clutch blast in Yankees debut
NEW YORK – Walking into the Yankees’ clubhouse for the first time, Luis García Jr. said he felt “very fortunate” to find a locker stocked with fresh pinstripes, remarking: “As players, I think everybody wants an opportunity to wear this jersey.” He’ll never forget his first time -- though his
Yanks acquire OF Ramos from Giants for 2 prospects to wrap Deadline moves
NEW YORK – The Yankees spent much of the lead-up to Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline searching for a right-handed-hitting outfielder. They landed one with less than an hour remaining, picking up Heliot Ramos from the Giants. Then it was, as general manager Brian Cashman frequently says, “Pencils down.”
NY native García poised to become 'instant presence' in Yankees' lineup
NEW YORK – The lion is Luis García Jr.’s personal emblem. His mother once taught him that they are the kings of the jungle, the ones who fight for their territory, a lesson he carries on his left arm and on his social media posts. The Yankees didn’t acquire García
All eyes on Cashman as Yanks seek additional support on Deadline day
NEW YORK -- The Yankees took care of business on the field Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field, surviving another close contest to complete a 10-game road trip that featured more than its share of nail-biters. They boarded their charter bound for New York, trusting the front office to handle the
Cruz takes the 'L' -- but the Yankees' offense takes the blame
CHICAGO – The pitch that sent the Yankees trudging off the field with their eighth extra-inning loss of the season sailed up and away out of Fernando Cruz’s hand. But when Aaron Boone evaluated how they had gotten to that point, the manager refused to raise a finger toward his
Catcher? Bullpen? Outfielder? Who are Yankees targeting at Deadline?
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