Despite experiencing frustrating stretches and being without captain Aaron Judge for more than three months, the New York Yankees were able to clinch their third consecutive postseason berth last Monday night. With the MLB playoffs less than a week away, it’s an opportune time to examine New York’s potential nightmare matchups and scenarios. The recent […]
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Getty Images Red Sox owner John Henry began to make his rounds. It was June 5, just ahead of the team’s three-game set against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Henry, who hasn’t spoken to the media on the record since the departure of Mookie Betts in the spring of 2020, kept that streak intact. But that didn’t stop the owner from expressing some displeasure in informal conversations with media members about a Red Sox team that entered the series nine games under .500 at 26-35. The message wasn’t...
Falling short of the AL East crown to the Rays hasn't shaken Jazz Chisholm Jr., who made it clear the New York Yankees still have their sights set on another goal.
Despite Jazz Chisholm Jr. ‘s return to the lineup, the New York Yankees failed to capitalize on an opportunity to secure the American League East title, falling short in a crucial matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Following the setback, however, Chisholm issued a clear warning to the rest of the MLB regarding New York’s primary ...
Happy Wednesday, everyone! While the season might be winding down, we still have things to look forward to. First and foremost, this weekend the Tigers will bid farewell to Justin Verlander in the best way possible: with a confirmed final start on Saturday. It will be very poetic to see his career end where it […]
After surrendering the AL East title to the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone outlined his plan for the final stretch of the regular season.
The New York Yankees needed a sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays to keep their hopes alive for an American League East title and secure a first-round postseason bye. However, the newly crowned AL East champion Rays had other plans, handing New York a defeat that officially locked the Yankees into a Wild Card spot and prompted manager Aa...
Against Tampa Bay, Carlos Rodon gave the Yankees eight scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. That was about as much as […]
Leading off yesterday’s doubleheader, Carlos Rodón pitched like a man who had something to prove. In a way, he does. He may be asked to step aside if the club needs a three-man rotation for a potential Wild Card series next week, widely viewed as the fourth guy sitting outside the Yankees’ Big 3 in […]
Yankees manager Aaron Boone discusses the loss to the Rays and managing the lineup and pitchers as the Yankees prepare for the postseason. Watch More: https://on.sny.tv/ATEbSKX Subscribe to get the latest from SNY here: https://on.sny.tv/S5RYeWN About SNY: SNY is the official television home of the New York Mets, Jets and all things New York sports. SNY features unparalleled, exclusive access to the New York Mets with more than 130 live telecasts each season as well as other Emmy Award winning...
“I want to be that player that they can rely on.” Heliot Ramos welcomes the opportunity to man right field with Aaron Judge’s absence. Subscribe for daily sports videos! Stream YES Network on the YES App: onelink.to/yesapp YES’ social media pages: TikTok: tiktok.com/@YESnetwork YouTube: youtube.com/YESnetwork Facebook: facebook.com/YESnetwork X: X.com/YESnetwork Instagram: instagram.com/YESnetwork
MLB Trade Rumors | Steve Adams: The Yankees do not expect Aaron Judge to be ready for the Wild Card round, manager Aaron Boone announced Tuesday. While not surprising given his exit from a game last week with a calf strain, Judge’s absence deals a blow to a squad that’s been without its captain for […]
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After two down years, the Tampa Bay Rays are back in a big way. On Tuesday night, they secured their bye to the ALDS by virtue of winning the AL East division title with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees. Now with a record of 96-61, the Rays are guaranteed to finish the […]
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The New York Yankees’ quest to reclaim the AL East title has unfortunately failed again. After a 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yanks have officially ceded control of the division to their rivals. The Rays clinched the division and at least one home series for the 2026 playoffs. Meanwhile, the Yankees have […]
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The New York Yankees are the most recognizable brand in baseball and boast a tremendous starting pitching trio. The Boston Red Sox broke out of the morgue and put together one of the greatest six-week stretches in MLB history. While fans mapped out a collision course between these two iconic franchises, all the Tampa Bay […]
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With the AL East title on the line Tuesday night, the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees offered up a pitchers duel. Drew Rasmussen did his part to deliver with 6 2/3 one-hit innings to lead the Rays to a 6-1 win over Max Fried and the Yankees. With the win, the Rays clinch the AL East and send the Yankees to the wild-card round, where New York is planning to play without Aaron Judge. The Rays also clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs. Whomeve...
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is already looking toward a potential postseason rematch with the Tampa Bay Rays after watching his division rival clinch the AL East at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. The Rays secured the division with a 6-1 victory in the nightcap of a doubleheader after the Yankees took the series […]
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For the fifth time in franchise history, the Tampa Bay Rays are AL East champions. Tampa Bay officially clinched the 2026 division title with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees in the second half of a doubleheader on Tuesday night. Drew Rasmussen flirted with history, taking a no-hitter in the seventh inning before Yankees outfielder Heliot Ramos spoiled the bid with a double into left field. Rasmussen remained in the game to get two more outs, ending his evening with 11 strikeouts and th...
The Tampa Bay Rays were terrible houseguests Tuesday night. They showed up at Yankee Stadium wearing their brand-new Road Gray uniforms, refused to give the Yankees much at the plate, and then helped themselves to the American League East title. Drew Rasmussen carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Yandy Díaz drove in four runs, and Tampa […]
For the first time in years, the Tampa Bay Rays are the kings of the American League East Division again. With their 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Rays officially took the flag in the AL East. The moment your Tampa Bay Rays became 2026 […]
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I’m sorry dear reader, that I don’t have much to say to you. After a high-wire act win earlier in the day, the Yankees did in fact go gently into that good night. They were overmatched by Rays starter Drew Rasmussen, and while the race for the division was functionally over after dropping two of […]
As the end of the regular season nears, Drew Rasmussen looks postseason-ready.
As the end of the regular season nears, Drew Rasmussen looks postseason-ready.
The Yankees activated Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list on Sept. 16. On paper, that should read like uncomplicated […]
Earlier this afternoon, we saw the blueprint for what an Aaron Judge-less postseason run will have to look like: Incredible performance from the starter, good defense, and just enough hitting to get by. The Yankees will look to repeat that in the nightcap of today’s doubleheader, with a crackling starting pitcher matchup. Max Fried toes […]