Judge's re-imaging shows healing, but not enough for baseball activities
NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge underwent a re-imaging procedure on his fractured right rib during the All-Star break that revealed signs of healing, but not yet enough to clear the Yankees captain for resumption of baseball activities. Judge had the imaging performed on Wednesday. He is believed to have sustained
Fried to make first rehab start with Yanks' Triple-A squad tonight
NEW YORK – Max Fried is scheduled to take the mound for his first Minor League rehab start of the season on Friday, joining Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for their 7:05 p.m. ET game against Worcester. Fried has not pitched since May 13 due to a bone bruise in his pitching elbow,
Dodgers, Yankees open second half in potential postseason preview
NEW YORK – Even as Cody Bellinger savored one of the most memorable evenings of his career, having been named the Most Valuable Player of this year’s All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, the Yankees slugger practically heard a clock ticking. “Enjoy today, then it’s time to get ready for
Each team's biggest trade chip as Deadline nears
You've got to give to get during Trade Deadline season. We've already gone through each team's biggest Deadline need, but what do these clubs have to offer to address that need? With the help of our MLB.com beat reporters, here's a look at each club's biggest trade chip.
Yanks eyeing upgrades at catcher, bullpen ahead of Deadline
NEW YORK – For Aaron Judge, a first impression of what he believed the 2026 Yankees could look like still stands out. It was late March in San Francisco, and the Yankees had won the season’s first two games, holding the Giants scoreless through 18 innings. Too many times, those
Yankees, first-round pick Dietz agree to terms on deal
NEW YORK -- Hunter Dietz grew up just a few miles from the Yankees’ Player Development complex in Tampa, Fla., which means the young left-hander has passed by more times than he can count. There always seems to be activity on its pristine diamonds, separated from automobile traffic by high
MLB releases 2027 regular-season schedule
Major League Baseball announced its 2027 regular-season schedule on Thursday. It is slated to begin on Wednesday, March 24, with an Opening Night game streamed live on Netflix. The matchup is to be determined. Traditional Opening Day is set for Thursday, March 25, with 14 games on the schedule. That
Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
Schlittler fourth in latest Starting Pitcher Power Rankings
It’s been a big week for Dylan Cease. The Blue Jays right-hander, an eight-year veteran, not only was named to his first All-Star team, but also started Tuesday’s game in Philadelphia. In the national spotlight and even mic’d up on the FOX broadcast, Cease struck out Kyle Schwarber, Juan Soto
Yankees Mag: Dodgers vs. Yankees 2026 showdown
No sport celebrates its history better than baseball, so when it comes to rivalries, the contests between the Yankees and Dodgers over the past 85 years have brought with them the excitement, suspense, thrills and intensity that fans of the national pastime have come to expect. A true rivalry isn’t
Belli, still one of 'those little kids with big dreams,' earns All-Star MVP
PHILADELPHIA – Cody Bellinger stood near home plate late on Tuesday evening, receiving the Ted Williams All-Star Game MVP Award from Phillies Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. His attention kept drifting a few feet away. His young daughters, Caiden and Cy, were playing in the Citizens Bank Park batters’ boxes.
Each team's biggest need at this year's Deadline
The All-Star break is in the rearview mirror, which brings the next big date on the baseball calendar into focus. The 2026 Trade Deadline looms on Aug. 3, less than three weeks away. Until then, as rumors swirl, all 30 clubs will be scrambling to figure out how they can
MLB Pipeline's favorite Draft picks -- one for each club
Teams made 613 Draft picks on Saturday and Sunday, beginning with the White Sox taking UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky at No. 1 and finishing with the Dodgers popping Illinois left-hander Zach Bates. We've already provided instant analysis of the first 40 selections and predicted which teams grabbed the most talent.
In City of Brotherly Love, AL rides 3-run 1st to win All-Star Game
PHILADELPHIA -- It was a celebration of America. And a celebration for the American League. The 2026 All-Star Game defied the regular-season standings that have been marked by unassertive AL teams. The 4-0 AL win in the 96th staging of the Midsummer Classic was more in keeping with a decades-long
Abbott honored at ESPYs with Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
Former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott received the prestigious Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night. "To be here, to be included, to be in this room means the world to me,” Abbott said. “To be included." Abbott, who was born without a right hand, enjoyed
Bellinger, Rice knock in first-inning runs in 2026 All-Star Game
In an All-Star Game that celebrated America’s 250th birthday in the city that’s considered the country’s birthplace, it was the American League pitchers who shined. They combined to allow just three hits and no extra-base hits while striking out 15 in a 4-0 shutout at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park on
Top selection Dietz among 2026 Draft's biggest steals
The 2026 Draft is officially over, and the conversation has shifted from prediction to analysis. The days following the event, which spanned 20 rounds (plus compensatory rounds) and 613 picks, serve as prime real estate to break down your favorite team’s picks and identify some of the best values from
Duo pulls off feat Yankees haven't achieved since 1962
PHILADELPHIA -- With Major League Baseball hosting its All-Star festivities in Philadelphia while America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Midsummer Classic was bound to provide some unforgettable memories -- both on and off the field. After Cardinals star Jordan Walker started the fireworks with an incredible finish to beat Kyle
All-Stars share touching moment with young fans during 'America the Beautiful'
“Summer after summer, generation after generation, baseball is always with us.” Those words, spoken by actor and noted Tigers fan J.K. Simmons, closed a video package that aired during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game and led into what will go down as one of the most indelible
Baseball pays tribute with poignant Stand Up 2 Cancer moment
In 2009, Major League Baseball and its 30 clubs became the founding donors of Stand Up To Cancer, a groundbreaking initiative supporting cancer research. The most important work is done out of the spotlight, in the form of new therapies and innovative treatments. But there is a public element to
Derby highlights for Rice: Sharing stage with dad -- and being booed
PHILADELPHIA – The most memorable snapshot of Ben Rice’s first experience in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby came on his final swing, waiting for gravity to bring a sky-high pop-up back toward the infield at Citizens Bank Park. Watching it plop on the turf untouched, Rice moved immediately toward the
How 2 Boston-area stars became first-time All-Stars for Yankees
PHILADELPHIA – Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler walked with wide-eyed wonder through Citizens Bank Park’s Ashburn Alley on Monday afternoon, dressed in their road gray game uniforms. The young Yankees stars were ready to get on the field, having fulfilled their media obligations ahead of Tuesday’s All-Star Game.