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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Yankees playoff rotation still in flux — and Cam Schlittler may not start Game 1

Cam Schlittler made his final start of the regular season Thursday night. Will his next be in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday? 

Yankees-Orioles to have Friday doubleheader due to approaching nor’easter

With a nor’easter expected to hit this weekend, the Yankees wiped out Saturday’s game and will play a doubleheader Friday in The Bronx vs. the O's.

Aaron Boone defends Aaron Judge’s ‘passion’ to make quick Yankees playoff return

Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone agree that the Yankees captain is doing everything he can to get back on the field as soon as he can.

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George Lombard Jr.'s late go-ahead homer punctuates Yankees' 6-4 comeback win over Rays

Cam Schlittler made his final start of a season worthy of the AL Cy Young, while George Lombard Jr. powered the New York Yankees to a 6-4 come-from-behind win over the rival Tampa Bay Rays.

George Lombard Jr.’s highlight-making slide sparks a Yankees rally

George Lombard Jr.'s slide, both inventive and impressive, helped the Yankees score a run in the seventh inning against the Rays in The Bronx.

Lombard's mind-bending contortionist moves flummox Rays catcher after WP
Yankees' Boone speaks with Judge after injury discord: 'All in this together'

Aaron Boone on Thursday said he spoke with Aaron Judge after the star outfielder expressed displeasure over the manager's description of his calf strain to reporters.

Giancarlo Stanton ‘looks great’ hitting off machine as Yankees roster decision looms

What had existed only behind the scenes was brought to the forefront Thursday.

Schlittler's 1.95 ERA -- 3rd best in Yankees history -- completes Cy résumé
CC Sabathia warns Aaron Judge against rushing back from calf strain

CC Sabathia warns Yankees captain Aaron Judge not to rush back from a calf strain for the playoffs, citing his own post-career physical toll.

Michael Kay not ‘close at all’ to Yankees retirement after Mets’ Howie Rose steps away from booth

Michael Kay has been part of Yankees’ radio and TV broadcasts for 35 years.

Yankees' Trent Grisham, Giancarlo Stanton 'trending in a good way' ahead of Wild Card series

Ahead of Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave a cautiously optimistic update about Trent Grisham and Giancarlo Stanton.

Aaron Boone's baffling Cam Schlittler quote proves Yankees might be overthinking Wild Card rotation

The New York Yankees already appear to be in their own heads as they prepare for a tense Wild Card Series matchup.

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Yankees reschedule Saturday's game vs. Orioles as first game of Friday's doubleheader

The Yankees announced that due to the threat of inclement weather, Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles will be moved to Friday as part of a single-admission doubleheader.

Sean Casey gives Yankees hope Aaron Judge can be ready for playoffs: ‘One of the toughest guys’

Even with a calf injury, Aaron Judge may have a leg up on being ready for the postseason, according to one of his former coaches.

Yankees Place Clarke Schmidt On Injured List

The Yankees announced that right-hander Clarke Schmidt has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 21, with right bicep neuritis. Fellow righty Bradley Hanner has been...

Orioles-Yankees Saturday game moved to Friday for doubleheader
Aaron Judge can’t make a heroic Yankees mistake

Aaron Judge shouldn’t try to be a hero.  With a “moderate” strain of the calf’s soleus muscle (attached to the Achilles), there’s no sense taking a chance now and possibly costing him 2027 too. ...

Yankees can ignore Blue Jays for a while after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s absurd contract quote

The New York Yankees can't help but laugh after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s ridiculous defense of his poor 2026 season.

Michael Kay to call Yankees Wild Card series on ESPN radio

Michael Kay hasn’t called a Yankees playoff game in 25 years, but that changes on Tuesday.

Yankees announce brutal Clarke Schmidt news before Rays game

This is a tough break for Schmidt.

Yankees put Clarke Schmidt on IL ahead of playoffs in blow to bullpen

Cross Clarke Schmidt off the list of potential bullpen options for the Yankees, at least for the early part of the playoffs. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day IL Thursday with right bicep...

Yankees' Clarke Schmidt lands on 15-day IL with right bicep neuritis

The Yankees will be without Clarke Schmidt again, as the right-hander has landed back on the 15-day IL.

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Schmidt back on IL with right biceps injury
Yankees seal Clarke Schmidt's playoff roster fate, indict Brian Cashman's trade deadline

Clarke Schmidt will hit the Injured List and miss the New York Yankees' AL Wild Card Series

All-Star reliever returns to Giants after rough Yankees, Pirates stints

The right-hander spent five seasons in San Francisco's bullpen.

Giants officially pull off the long con in Yankees' Camilo Doval trade with end-of-year move

The San Francisco Giants brought Camilo Doval back after he was DFA'd by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yankees icon?

Yankees To Play Anthony Volpe At Third Base

The Yankees have nearly locked up the top Wild Card spot, which has the club turning its attention toward the postseason roster configuration over the final week of the regular season. One area...

International Scouting Catastrophe in the Bronx

The Yankees had to finally admit that they’ve got widespread, systemic problems

MLB exec reveals why Yankees could have 'no chance' to make a World Series run

There's one major issue for this MLB exec that'll hold the Yankees back.

Why Rays clinching home field in ALDS is nightmare for Yankees

This is not an ideal situation for the Yankees.

Projecting the Yankees' playoff bullpen trust tree behind Headrick, Blackburn, Bednar

Which relievers can the Yankees trust in the postseason?

Aaron Judge's answer to playoff availability is great news for Yankees fans

Some conflicting comments have made it unclear whether Aaron Judge will be ready for the postseason next week, but he appears confident.

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Yankees’ Austin Wells gets engaged to girlfriend in stunning beach scene: ‘Best off day’

Several significant others of Yankees teammates were quick to toast the couple in the comments section.

Perspectives: Getting Ready For the Playoffs?

None of this makes sense for a team preparing to win...

Aaron Judge's postgame injury chat gets 'moderately' testy after Aaron Boone ruled him out

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge doesn't want to be ruled out for the Wild Card, and doesn't want it known that his calf strain is moderate.

Yankees Injury Update: Giancarlo Stanton stunner, Carlos Lagrange tease, Trent Grisham

The New York Yankees are looking at Giancarlo Stanton as a potential injury replacement, along with Carlos Lagrange and Trent Grisham.

Power Rankings: Where playoff contenders and hopefuls stand entering October

The final days of the 2026 regular season are upon us -- and a number of races are coming down to the wire.

MLB insiders predict the playoffs: Bold takes, dangerous teams and breakout stars

Which wild cards could win it all? Are the Yankees cooked without Judge? Here's what those in the sport think could decide October.

Rice bests Boone's belief by slugging homers 40, 41

Yankees manager Aaron Boone predicted during spring training that Ben Rice would finish with 39 home runs this season. Rice is two-up after hitting Nos. 40 and 41 in a 9-2 victory over the Rays,...

3 surprising players who could crash Yankees' playoff roster in Wild Card round

The New York Yankees will have to make some tough choices when putting their roster together to face the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series.

Yankees may not start Cam Schlittler in Game 1 of wild-card series

Cam Schlittler is on his way to the AL Cy Young, but that has not yet guaranteed him the start in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series next week.

Yankees' Aaron Judge gives major injury update, reveals plan for Wild Card series

The New York Yankees were a little worried for Aaron Judge returning in the opening round of the playoffs. His latest update sounds like all those worries can be put to rest.

Ben Rice joins joins exclusive Yankees 40-homer club with huge night

In a season where the Yankees have missed their two most established power hitters for months at a time, Ben Rice has provided a powerful presence in their stead. 

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Don Cooper, NY native and beloved World Series-winning White Sox coach, dead at 70

A revered major league pitching coach died this week. 

Yanks Make It Look Easy, Beat Rays 9-2

The Yanks made the Rays look easily beatable just a day after they clinched the AL East, 9-2.

Gerrit Cole turns in solid regular-season finale as Yankees face wild-card round question

On a night when neither team had anything to play for in terms of playoff positioning, Cole turned in a solid finale

With 2 more HRs, Rice blows past Boone's forecast to tie for AL lead
Yankees hit four home runs in 9-2 win over Rays

The Yankees smashed four home runs, including a Ryan McMahon grand slam, to bludgeon the Rays, 9-2, on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.

Stanton faces pitchers as Yankees hold out hopes he's playoff-ready

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton could return for the playoffs after a 5 1/2-month absence due to calf strains.

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