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Latest Aaron Judge injury update suggests return to Yankees is near

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is continuing to recover from a rib injury. It seems as if Judge could return rather soon. The latest update confirms that Judge is indeed trending in the right direction, via Greg Joyce of New York Post Sports. “Aaron Judge hit off the Trajekt machine before the Yankees left […] The post Latest Aaron Judge injury update suggests return to Yankees is near appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees activate Ryan McMahon, add John Schreiber to active roster

Ahead of tonight’s game in Anaheim, the Yankees announced that they’ve activated Ryan McMahon from the injured list. They also added John Schreiber to the active roster. Rosters expand to 28 today, giving the Yankees flexibility to add their starting third baseman back, as well as an extra relief arm. McMahon suffered a sprained thumb […]

NY Yankees make roster move involving pitcher Justin Topa for the remainder of the season

The New York Yankees' search for roster depth continues, most recently with a decision on former Minnesota Twins reliever Justin Topa. A closer look at the New York Yankees roster heading into the stretch run reveals why front-office moves remain fluid as the club pursues a World Series title. That strategy explains why New York continues to re-evaluate depth options for the future, including right-hander Justin Topa . Topa, who pitched for the Minnesota Twins earlier this year before m...

Aaron Boone provides promising update on George Lombard Jr. despite absence from NY Yankees lineup

Top prospect George Lombard Jr. remains out of the New York Yankees' lineup, but manager Aaron Boone offered a promising update on his recovery. With their series against Los Angeles Angels going on, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. remains sidelined as he works his way back from a right knee injury, which is currently being evaluated by the team’s medical staff. “He’s not in the lineup today,” Boone said during an appearance on YouT...

MLB End-of-August Check-in: AL West

Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the Yankees’ top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup. The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the final month of the season just ahead, we’re going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the […]

Royals Select Drew Waters

Active rosters expand from 26 to 28 today and the Royals also had a third spot open due to right-hander John Schreiber getting claimed off waivers by the Yankees yesterday. They filled those three spots by recalling right-hander Nolan Hoffman and Easton McGee, as well as selecting the contract of outfielder Drew Waters. Waters, 27, […]

Royals expand rosters with Drew Waters, Easton McGee, Nolan Hoffman

Now that it is September, MLB teams can expand the roster from 26 to 28. The Royals also have an extra roster spot due to losing reliever John Schreiber to the Yankees on waivers. They filled those three spots by adding outfielder Drew Waters, and right-handed pitchers Easton McGee and Nolan Hoffman. Waters has spent […]

VOTE: Are you OK with Aaron Judge skipping a rehab assignment?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Aaron Judge is considering skipping a rehab assignment and rejoining the Yankees in their next homestand. Will he instantly provide a morale boost for the […]

NY Yankees’ Aaron Boone backs Aaron Judge’s wish to skip rehab assignment, but makes no promises

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed Aaron Judge's desire to avoid a rehab assignment stint in the minor leagues with a sincere statement. As the three-time MVP keeps making progress in his injury recovery, Aaron Boone all but confirmed a report indicating Aaron Judge’s return timeline for the 2026 MLB season. However, the New York Yankees manager explained why team doctors have yet to clear Judge , painting a clear picture of the confusion in the Bronx. In the meantime, Judge...

MLB End-of-August Check-in: AL Central

Every day, Pinstripe Alley offers updates on what the Yankees’ top American League opponents are up to through the Rivalry Roundup. The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but with the final month of the season just ahead, we’re going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the […]

Pirates Select Christian Bethancourt

The Pirates have selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt, per a team announcement. They also recalled southpaw Brandon Eisert. Catcher Endy Rodriguez, who recently underwent hip surgery, heads to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot for Bethancourt. The Bucs just acquired Bethancourt, 34, in a cash swap with the Yankees in […]

What Yankees’ Ben Rice is doing vs. Angels for 1st time since June

The New York Yankees are currently in Anaheim, CA for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels, who have struggled all season, upset the Yankees on Monday by earning a 10-1 victory. New York is looking to get back on track as soon as possible. The Yankees are hoping that Ben Rice […] The post What Yankees’ Ben Rice is doing vs. Angels for 1st time since June appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees August Approval Poll: Brian Cashman

The Yankees came through their home stretch gauntlet at 6-4 with a pair of series wins including a crticial 3-from-4 from the Red Sox. Even with an ugly loss out west to close the month, it was overall an encouraging way to round off the month of August and send them into the all-important month […]

Aaron Judge’s Return Timeline Gets Increasingly Near After Yankees’ Manager Drop Latest Update

Captain Aaron Judge is accompanying his team, the New York Yankees, on their trip to the West Coast for the next six games. The aim is to continue to ramp up baseball activities as he nears his return to the lineup. With the postseason only a month away, the Yankees need Judge’s offensive flair. Now, […] The post Aaron Judge’s Return Timeline Gets Increasingly Near After Yankees’ Manager Drop Latest Update appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Yankees manager Aaron Boone leaves door open for George Lombard Jr. IL stint amid knee injury

The New York Yankees took three of four games against the Boston Red Sox over the weekend. While the Yankees extended their lead for the top wild card spot over the Red Sox, they also saw George Lombard Jr. leave the second game of the Saturday doubleheader with right knee discomfort. Now, the Yankees are […] The post Yankees manager Aaron Boone leaves door open for George Lombard Jr. IL stint amid knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Aaron Boone outlines next steps, expectations for Ryan Weathers’ rehab process in the NY Yankees

As Aaron Boone continues to manage a crowded injured list down the stretch, the New York Yankees manager offered an update on Ryan Weathers' timeline for a return to the Bronx. Left-hander Ryan Weathers is currently under evaluation by the New York Yankees medical staff as he enters the final stages of his recovery. Manager Aaron Boone offered an update on what’s next for the starter and outlined the timeline for his potential return to the roster. According to Gary Phillips of the New ...

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Foster Edwards

If the name Foster Edwards doesn’t immediately inspire awe in your mind, are you really a Yankees fan? Just kidding. Edwards, a right-handed pitcher, was a Yankee for all of two games in 1930, and he didn’t really do anything to ensure that his name would be etched onto history during those appearances. Yet he […]

Willson Contreras’ injury return timeline gets big update

An up-and-down season has come to define the Boston Red Sox. Now that September has arrived, the Red Sox still have a shot at the playoffs. They are currently second in the American League Wild Card standings behind the New York Yankees. Meanwhile, 1st baseman Willson Contreras made a return from a recent hamstring injury. […] The post Willson Contreras’ injury return timeline gets big update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Royals’ Red-Hot August Hits September Reality, Cags and Cameron Shine

The Kansas City Royals took two of three from Cleveland, but Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco spend most of this episode on the bigger organizational questions the series raised. John Schreiber was placed on waivers and claimed by the Yankees, and the hosts unpack the money saved along with what the move signals about the […]

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. rightfully hammers ‘unprofessional’ Red Sox announcer

The rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox got even more interesting during a recent four-game series. Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming ripped Yankees slugger Jazz Chisholm Jr. during a broadcast, calling him a “bush league” player. That happened because Chisholm stole a pair of bases against Boston. Chisholm Jr. held nothing […] The post Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. rightfully hammers ‘unprofessional’ Red Sox announcer appeared first on ClutchPoints .