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Yanks prospect Cunningham closes his year at Double-A with season-best start

September 12, 2026

Bryce Cunningham ended his 2026 stint at Double-A on a very high note.

Yostin Pena highlights

September 9, 2026

Growing pains stack up for No. 3 prospect Rodríguez vs. Angels

September 1, 2026

ANAHEIM -- The Yankees opened a six-game West Coast road trip on a sour note Monday night, dropping a 10-1 contest to the Angels. Fresh off taking three of four from the Red Sox to lock up homefield advantage in a potential AL Wild Card Series matchup, New York missed

Lombard makes some dubious history after 6th straight game with error

August 27, 2026

NEW YORK -- When the Yankees were weighing George Lombard Jr.’s promotion to the Majors, their only questions seemed to be at the plate. They knew the exciting shortstop could solidify their defense, with general manager Brian Cashman saying more than once that he expected the youngster to be “plug

Yankees' 2026 fourth-rounder doesn't have to look further than Bellinger for inspiration

August 27, 2026

Most young players rising through the ranks have some Major League inspiration guiding them. It just so happens that the player Paul Gutierrez-Contreras II emulates is an important cog in the organization the outfielder was drafted into. The Yankees' 2026 fourth-round pick admitted he models his game after three-time All-Star

The 2026 Rookie-level All-Stars and award winners

@brendan_samson
August 27, 2026

The Minor League season is winding down. The four full-season levels will start moving into playoffs in a couple of weeks, and the DSL Cup Championship between Reds and Padres affiliates will be decided in the next day or two -- marking the official end of the Rookie-level seasons. With

Luke Pettitte highlights

August 26, 2026

Duke Ellis highlights

August 26, 2026

Lombard showing that his bat can be as good as his defense in Majors

August 20, 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.

Lombard stays atop Yanks' prospect ranks; Dietz arrives at No. 5

@mkrwrt
August 14, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees withstood the attention of suitors at the 2026 Trade Deadline attempting to pry '23 first-round Draft pick and top prospect George Lombard Jr. away from the organization, bringing up the infielder to make his MLB debut on Aug. 4. At 21 years old and 63

Rodríguez K's 7 across 7 scoreless innings to continue Triple-A tear

@maxralph_
August 14, 2026

Elmer Rodríguez has been cruising in his past few starts at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and none have been better than Thursday’s dominance. Rodríguez completed seven scoreless innings, including seven strikeouts and 13 whiffs, during a 5-1 win for his RailRiders over Lehigh Valley at Coca-Cola Park. The 22-year-old righty scattered just

Lombard embracing little things as he begins to carve Yankees legacy

@mkrwrt
August 14, 2026

This story was excerpted from Bryan Hoch’s Yankees Beat newsletter. MLB.com's Matthew Ritchie handled this edition. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

6 top prospects making a quick impact in the playoff race

August 12, 2026

The Trade Deadline is an important mile marker in every season, at which point contending clubs bolster their rosters for a postseason push. And while trade acquisitions are an important way that teams boost their chances at making the playoffs and potentially a deep October run, there is another way

3 plays that show Lombard's all-around impact for Yanks 

August 11, 2026

George Lombard Jr. is obviously off to a great start to his MLB career, and even though we don't want to get ahead of ourselves after only five games, the Yankees' top prospect definitely looks like he's going to be able to impact the game with his bat, with his

Brendan Brock highlights

August 6, 2026

Sean Duncan highlights

August 6, 2026

Hunter Dietz highlights

August 6, 2026

Yanks' pitchers finding out quickly: Lombard is 'everywhere'

August 6, 2026

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

Big night for the Lombard boys: Matching homers during momentous debuts

@brendan_samson
August 5, 2026

Aug. 4 will be a day to remember for the Lombard family for a couple of reasons. Eldest son George Jr. -- MLB's No. 20 prospect -- made his Major League debut at Yankee Stadium as the Bronx Bombers took on the Cardinals, while younger son Jacob took the field

'Go be you': Yanks' message to top prospect Lombard ahead of MLB debut

@jared_greenspan
August 5, 2026

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

Lombard homers for 1st hit, shines on 'D' in debut he -- and Yanks -- won't forget

@jared_greenspan
August 4, 2026

NEW YORK – In the hours leading up to his much-anticipated MLB debut, George Lombard Jr. did not show any nerves. In fact, the 21-year-old went so far as to say he was relaxed. Judging by his performance, it is hard not to believe him.

George Lombard Jr. joins The Show

MLB's No. 20 overall prospect is here
August 4, 2026

What to expect from Yankees No. 1 prospect Lombard Jr. in the big leagues

August 4, 2026

The Yankees have gone 27-27 since Aaron Judge last played on May 31 and are looking for a spark. They hope that adding Luis García and Heliot Ramos via trades will give them a boost, and that promoting their top prospect will do the same. New York called up shortstop

Coby Morales highlights

August 3, 2026

Chien-Fan Lai highlights

August 3, 2026