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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Yankees refuse to give up on Ryan McMahon with playoffs looming

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is sticking with third baseman Ryan McMahon for the playoffs despite his defensive decline and low .614 OPS.

The playoff issues Yankees hope to iron out — including with possible gamble — over final five games

There are a lot of moving parts this late in the season. But the Yankee vulnerabilities are such that they actually may try to solve as much as possible with those moving parts.

Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Lagrange among rehabbing Yankees vying for playoff returns

Such is tenuous state of the Yankees as they try to figure out their playoff roster with so many key players trying to race back from injuries.

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Yankees' Aaron Judge intends to be available in Wild Card series

As Aaron Judge makes his way back from a calf strain, the captain told ESPN that he intends to be available for the Yankees' Wild Card series.

Aaron Judge not giving up on return for wild-card round in Yankees injury twist

Aaron Judge isn't giving up hope just yet.

Judge says he intends to be available for G1 of Wild Card series

Yankees' slugger Aaron Judge told ESPN on Wednesday that he intends to be ready for Game 1 of the Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium next Tuesday.

Judge says he plans to be ready to go for Wild Card Series (report)
Aaron Judge throws wrench in Yankees' Wild Card roster plans with bizarre interview

Aaron Judge wants to play in the Wild Card Series despite Aaron Boone saying he wouldn't be an option for the Yankees.

Here is each club's top Arizona Fall League prospect
A defiant Fernando Cruz working to return to Yankees without elbow surgery: 'I'm going to beat this'

Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz has been working his way back to the team after suffering a partially torn UCL, and refuses to have surgery.

There's one insane way Yankees could face Guardians over Red Sox in Wild Card Series

This combination of wins and losses by the Yankees, White Sox, Guardians and Red Sox could kick Boston to the No. 6 seed ahead of the MLB Playoffs.

Anthony Volpe gets pregame reps at third base, feels 'good to go' as Yankees weigh defensive options

Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe got in some early work at third base Wednesday as the team weighs its options heading into the postseason.

High-ranking Rays official sends Yankees a different message than you'd expect after AL East clinch

The Rays are taking the high road after clinching the AL East at Yankee Stadium.

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Game 158: Tampa Bay (96-61) vs New York (90-67)

Zapped Yankees take a breather.

Volpe could play 3rd base in final week; Stanton, Grisham set for live at-bats
The weird and complicated captaincy of Aaron Judge

Surprising no one, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that star outfielder and team captain Aaron Judge would not be available until at least the ALDS. Judge is currently on the injured list...

Fundamentals and Focus

Great teams know what it takes to win...

Aaron Boone reveals Yankees' infield plan for Anthony Volpe, George Lombard Jr.

This could be a good test for New York's infield.

Yankees mulling third base experiment with Anthony Volpe as Ryan McMahon questions loom

The glaring Ryan McMahon playoff problem has the Yankees set to once again expand Anthony Volpe's defensive repertoire.

Aaron Boone's Anthony Volpe reveal may finally stick a fork in Ryan McMahon before Yankees playoff run

Aaron Boone's stated plan for Anthony Volpe could solve a New York Yankees' sore spot and completely revitalize the former top prospect.

The Yankees Aren’t Winning the World Series Without Aaron Judge

The Yankees are heading to the postseason without Aaron Judge, while the Cubs face questions about Alex Bregman’s return from injury.

Yankees Notes: Anthony Volpe to see time at third, Fernando Cruz resumes throwing

Yankees manager Aaron Boone provided some updates during his weekly appearance on the ‘Talkin Yanks’ podcast…

How Yankees got B+ grade from ESPN despite key injuries

The Yankees have managed to push through the hard times.

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Continuing The Austin Wells Discussion (and More)

Austin Wells, Poor Evaluating of Players, Scouting, Japan, and More.

Red Sox's motivational Chad Tracy trick before Yankees series has a Craig Breslow wrinkle that could backfire

The Red Sox just announced a Craig Breslow contract decision that has some Yankees fans smiling about the future.

From an unlikely A and F to a whole lot of C's: Full regular-season grades for all 30 MLB teams

Whether your team is headed to October or packing its bags for the offseason, how did 2026 measure up to expectations?

Garrett Crochet takes huge step toward Red Sox return ahead of likely Yankees playoff showdown

This time around, Boston has established starters but Crochet is the question mark.

The 25 greatest individual seasons in New York Yankees history

From Babe Ruth to Mickey Mantle to Aaron Judge, these are the 25 greatest individual seasons in New York Yankees history.

Yankees Split Doubleheader With Rays

Yankees Split Doubleheader With Rays, Secure Wild Card Home Field Advantage

Jazz Chisholm Jr. makes spotty Yankees return as playoff questions loom

Jazz Chisholm Jr. returned from the injured list for Game 2 of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Rays, which the Yankees lost 6-1.

Small-market Rays complete AL East task as Yankees hope for playoff grudge match

The Yankees chased the Rays for most of the season. 

Players who could make an impact in their first postseason
Rasmussen shuts down Yankees to help Rays clinch AL East

Drew Rasmussen took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning as the Rays beat the Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday to clinch their fifth AL East title.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Yankees’ AL East fumble only assures them some playoff peril

At least they avoided being no-hit. 

Yankees lose AL East to Rays with Game 2 defeat in doubleheader split

The Yankees will not accomplish the chief goal of their regular season, which will make their chief goal of the postseason harder to accomplish.

Yanks lose to Rays, but clinch home-field in Wild Card Series
A peck while on deck! Jazz turns fan selfie into his very own kiss-cam
Yankees' long-shot AL East dreams shattered after 6-1 loss to Rays

The Yankees' long-shot hopes of winning the AL East were dashed after the Rays picked up the 6-1 win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Follow live: Drew Rasmussen working on no-hitter vs. Yankees
5 reasons the Yankees can win without Judge
Yankees need Cody Bellinger to keep the big moments coming

With Aaron Judge out, Cody Bellinger’s role will be even more important than it’s been for much of the season, and lately, he’s answered the call.

Ex-Yankees reliever Camilo Doval DFA’d by Pirates after brutal season

He's now gone from the Pirates to a future that's to be determined.

What Yankees fans need to know about new ownership as Hal Steinbrenner changes the calculus

Apollo Global Management is taking a 16% stake in a $2.6B deal that makes the Yankees baseball's most valuable franchise. Here's who Apollo is, what the deal means, and what I'd love to see them...

For Aaron Judge-less Yankees, playoff fate rests on stars who brought them there

The blueprint for an Aaron Judge-less victory over a quality opponent was offered with brevity and bravura by the Yankees on Tuesday.

Carlos Rodón strengthens case for Yankees playoff rotation shuffle in dominant outing vs. Rays

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón turned in a performance on Tuesday that reminded everyone of his quality.

Game 157: Rays (95-61) vs Yankees (90-66)

Rays are gunning for the Yankees.

Cody Bellinger homers, Carlos Rodon dominant as Yanks beat Rays 2-0

The Yankees shut out the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader, winning by a score of 2-0.

Yankees keep slim AL East hopes alive with shutout of Rays to open doubleheader

And so a strong afternoon effort encouraged and kept the Yankees’ AL East hopes alive, but more kept the hopes breathing rather than reviving them.

Rodón staves off Rays' clinch with 8 dominant frames in DH opener
Yankees get positive Clarke Schmidt update after injury scare

This is a good sign for the Yankees and Schmidt.

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