Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees - July 09, 2026

George Lombard Jr.’s late infield single pushes Yankees past OriolesAmidst some controversy, the Yankees rally late to take the series in Baltimore.

Replay Center on Alonso CallOfficials couldn't determine if ball was fair as Orioles lose to Yankees 5-3

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Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 7-6 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles: Will Warren vs. Chris BassittSeries wins in the AL East don’t come easy, but the Yanks look for one tonight.

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Insider Jon Heyman analyzes skippers for Angels, Mariners, Royals and Yankees

Yankees Injury Updates 🤕

Insider Jon Heyman discusses player statuses and impact on NY's season

Yankees continue to make Pirates their former catcher factory with latest small tradeYankees trading Christian Bethancourt to Pirates for cash considerations means Mitch Garver is around the corner?

Yanks Trade Catcher to Pirates

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The New York Yankees today announced that they have traded C Christian Bethancourt to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.

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MLB Stars Who Played in LLWS 🤯Pros who got their start in Williamsport 📲

MLB's Most Overpaid Players 💸These 25 players aren't living up to their salaries 📲

Nestor Cortes Jr. nearly followed most predictable ex-Yankees playbook before Phillies dealNestor Cortes Jr. nearly defected to the Red Sox before the Phillies signed the ex-Yankees lefty on Wednesday.

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby RichardsonThe only World Series MVP from the losing team turns 91 today.

Phillies to Sign Nestor CortesFree-agent southpaw lands MLB deal with Philly (FanSided)

Luis Gil's first Triple-A bullpen appearance showed blueprint for his Yankees returnLuis Gil of the New York Yankees had a clear game plan in his first rehab appearance at Triple-A.

Yankees Rumors: International money offered for Japanese high school pitching star?An MLB team has reportedly made a $3 million offer to Japanese high school pitching star Shoki Oda and it sounds like the New York Yankees.

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Ben Rice (8/16)Can Rice’s game winner in extras on Sunday against the Blue Jays jolt him from his slump?

6 offseason decisions the 2026 Yankees are paying for in AugustThe New York Yankees made several offseason decisions that negatively impacted the club's standing in August.

Yankees prospects: Pettitte homers in debut but Tampa loses slugfestRecapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from August 18th.

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 8/19/26Can we find a series win in Baltimore?

Yankees news: Team hopeful that Fried will miss minimal timeHow the Yankees can weather the Fried injury; MRIs come back clean on Fried; more Tommy John remembrances.

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Yada, yada, yada: Rays 5 Blue Jays 10Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Trent Grisham provides all the offense in Yankees’ win over OriolesThe centerfielder put in all the work in series-opening win

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New York gets big divisional win after Grisham's big performance

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New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles: Carlos Rodón vs. Shane BazThe veteran lefty makes his return to the MLB rotation tonight

Aaron Judge likely faces final Yankees test to determine if he can return in 2026The New York Yankees provided an injury update on Aaron Judge on Tuesday, and it appears as if this will determine whether or not he can return in 2026.

Yankees top pitching prospect fulfills inevitable destiny and joins Injured ListBen Hess of the New York Yankees hits the injured list, another top prospect and key contributor down.

Fried Could Miss Minimum Days

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It is possible Max Fried could miss the minimum 15 days, Aaron Boone said. “We just kind of collectively decided it's probably best to make sure we get this calmed down. Hopefully, keep it a smaller issue, which is the hope.”

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Judge Starts Hitting This WeekYankees star progressing after playing catch and running last few days

How would the Yankees’ offense look if everyone is healthy?Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger are due back at some point. How will the Yankees fit all pieces?

Yankees learning the frustrating Max Fried reality Braves fans warned aboutWe really don't like to admit it, but Braves fans might have been right about Max Fried. They were trying to tell Yankees fans all along.

The Yankees aren’t getting what they need at first baseThe Yankees first basemen have been leaving plenty on the table of late.

Yankees prospects: Week 21 minor league recapBats shine across the system as the regular season concludes in the DSL.

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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Burleigh GrimesIt’s the 133rd birthday of the last spitballer.

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Most Valuable 1990s Sports Cards 🤑Breaking down top pieces from that era 📲

Yankees fans reminded of DJ LeMahieu's impact after Royal Oak's championship runDJ LeMahieu spent the summer managing the Royal Oak Leprechauns in the Northwoods League. He just won a championship and Yankees fans should be proud.

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles: Series PreviewCarlos Ródon’s return marks the start of a new AL East series against an Orioles team looking to stay in the playoff hunt.

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Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 19Grady Emerson to make professional debut

3 Yankees who survived the 2026 trade deadline but will be gone in the offseasonThe New York Yankees have a few players who were rumored to be near-gone at the trade deadline, and they'll likely find themselves on new teams this offseason.

Yankees prospects: Luis Cruz has best game since Camilo Doval tradeRecapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from August 17th.

How much will the Yankees’ offense improve?Can the Yankee offense find the heights it reached earlier this season?

Yankees news: Fried to the IL as Rodón returnsFried hits IL with bone bruise, Rodón steps into rotation; Gomez and Luciano have taken big strides; Tommy John’s lasting impact on the game.

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No Sweep For You: Rays 7, Orioles 6Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Yankees' surprise Max Fried injury reveal is worst way for Carlos Rodón to returnMax Fried of the New York Yankees has hit the injured list so Carlos Rodón can return.

Yankees place Max Fried on the 15-day injured listYankees send another lefty pitcher to the IL

Dave Roberts' Kyle Tucker excuses further emphasize what a disaster he'd be with YankeesThe New York Yankees made the right decision signing Cody Bellinger over Kyle Tucker, who Dodgers fans aren't enamored with.

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions requestThe Yankees are at a crossroads with the playoff race reaching a fever pitch.

Yankees to activate Carlos Rodón Tuesday night against OriolesAn already deep pitching staff gets another shot in the arm.

2 Yankees who will definitely lose roster spots when Cody Bellinger, Carlos Rodón returnThe New York Yankees will have a few players returning from injury soon, which will require corresponding roster moves.

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The strange HOF case for Tommy JohnThe strange HOF case for Tommy John first appeared on Elite Sports NY, the Voice, the Pulse of New York City sports.

VOTE: What’s the biggest concern for the Yankees’ AL pennant race?How do the Yankees overcome their offensive struggles?

Sinkers over four-seamers: Ryan Weathers’ new approachThe sinker has allowed Ryan Weathers to ditch the four-seam fastball in recent starts.

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New MLB Power Rankings 📊🔥 Padres surging 😩 Red Sox out of gas 📲 Full rankings midway through August

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Jorge PosadaOne of the “Core Four” turns 56 years old today.

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Richie Palacios and the power of confidenceYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Rays Reacts Survey: Biggest concern?Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Rivalry Roundup: Baltimore beats down Tampa, Boston loses to PittsburghIt was an almost perfect Sunday in the AL East as the Yanks paired a win with losses from Boston and Tampa.

Thinking about Tommy John, Roger Clemens, and the Baseball Hall of FameTommy John deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. So does New York Yankees icon Roger Clemens.

Aaron Boone’s five most entertaining ejectionsAaron Boone just recorded his 50th career ejection as a skipper. Here is the most entertaining times it has happened.

Yankees should've pushed for under-the-radar bullpen trade with Angels at deadlineDanger is looming for the New York Yankees' bullpen. Fernando Cruz is hitting a wall, allowing 8 runs over his last 10 appearances. Tim Hill has run out of gas

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Teams Already Regretting Deadline Trades 😖Yankees, more clubs that could use a deadline do-over ➡️

Yankees prospects: Tarpons drive home 18 runs in blowout winRecapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from August 16th.

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 8/17/26The brooms were avoided as the Yankees’ road trip moves on.

Yankees news: Cody Bellinger to begin rehab this weekBellinger to begin rehab this week; Remembering Tommy John; Is Apollo’s stake bad news for fans?; Weathers impressing.

Rice atones for ninth-inning error with homer in extras to salvage Jays seriesMiracle of miracles, Rice and the Bombers emerged victors in Toronto following a miscue-induced blown save.

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Projected Playoff Bracket 📊Tap to see which teams are in the picture with just over a month left in the regular season 📲

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Need to get back to the west coast, stat! Rays 2 Orioles 10Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Aaron Boone's Jose Caballero tweak worked miracles in game Yankees nearly handed to Blue JaysAaron Boone starting Jose Caballero for the Yankees worked wonders on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Past, Present, FutureOld Timers’ Day headlines this week’s social media spotlight.

Yankees vs. Blue Jays (08/16/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 4-3 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

Baseball legend Tommy John, remembered after passing at age 83The former Yankee pitcher who gave his name to the UCL reconstruction surgery passed away on Saturday.

New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays: Ryan Weathers vs. Dylan CeaseCan the Bombers snap out of it and prevent a sweep against an American League ace?

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Tommy John Dies at 83Ex-Yankees and Dodgers pitcher known for namesake surgery dies (CBS News)

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What a catch! Ryan Vilade makes a running catch into the wall THEN TURNS TWO 😮

Position change is peachy ‘Kean’ for Yankees’ minor-league pitcherReliever Chris Kean was a catcher in college before moving to the mound.

Classic Aaron Boone quote after deflating loss fuels Yankees fans' anger and impatienceHow many times is Aaron Boone going to tell everybody that his group of guys is "the best" despite there being literally no evidence of that for the Yankees?

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Gene WoodlingThe left fielder was one of just 12 players to play for the Yankees during the entire 1949-1953 five-peat.

The Yankees and the challenge of managing raised expectationsBen Rice and George Lombard Jr., each in their own bubble, will have to deal with the problem of great expectations

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays fall to Orioles despite ninth inning rallyThe Yankees didn’t lose ground to Tampa Bay on Saturday, but Boston continues their push from below.

Yankees' handling of Anthony Volpe feels so wrong after demotion, position switchThe New York Yankees as an organization warrant plenty of blame for mishandling Anthony Volpe's career over the past couple of years.

Latest Aaron Judge injury update was a literal Yankees baby step but it felt monumentalA new injury update on Aaron Judge, though small, has New York Yankees fans feeling positive for a moment amid such a difficult stretch of offense for the club.

Yankees prospects: Roderick Arias’ hot streak continuesRecapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from August 15th.

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 8/16/26Can we avoid a sweep north of the border?

Yankees news: Aaron Judge throws a baseballAaron Judge cleared to throw; Gerrit Cole is set for obscure record; scouting reports from Double-A

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Another Night, Another One-Run Loss: Rays 3, Orioles 4Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Orioles vs. Rays (08/15/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 4-3 win vs. Tampa Bay Rays 🎥

Outdone by the Jays bullpen, Yankees relive painful memoryOne run against the Blue Jays’ bullpen with several opportunities left on the table leads to a deflating loss on the road

Yankees' series loss to Blue Jays emphasizes slow burn without Aaron JudgeThe New York Yankees are embarrassing themselves, proving more and more they are pretty much nothing without Aaron Judge.

Blue Jays Win B2B vs. Yankees 😈

Toronto keeps hot streak going with 4-1 win

New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays: Cam Schlittler vs. Braydon FisherAfter back-to-back low-scoring losses, the Yankees need all they can get from Cam Schlittler against the Blue Jays

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Judge Able to Play CatchBoone expects Yankees star to return this year amid ramp-up to baseball activity

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Rays Reacts Results: Rotation Risks RealizedYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The Yankees’ All-Time “Batting Order Splits” TeamLet’s have some fun with small sample sizes.

Did the Yankees simply acquire a veteran Jasson Dominguez in Heliot Ramos trade?The New York Yankees' move for Heliot Ramos looks more and more like they gave up real assets to acquire a Jasson Dominguez clone.

Don’t give up on Yankees prospect Roderick Arias just yetThe Yankees are finally seeing more from the once-highly-touted prospect.

Saying hello to the Yankees’ new facesOn the newest members of the organization and how they found their way to the Bronx.

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Scott BrosiusHappy birthday to one of the most underrated men of the Yankees’ last dynasty

Yankees have a duty to bury Blue Jays and Friday's loss was everything that is wrongThe New York Yankees had the Blue Jays right where they wanted them and ended up losing Friday's series opener.

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays and Red Sox both take lossesThe Yankees lost on Friday, but it didn’t cost them ground in the standings.

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Best Scenarios for Each Team's Season ⏩How each team would ideally like this season to end at this point

Future Yankees trade target is obvious after Red Sox recent series vs AthleticsThe streaking Boston Red Sox got stonewalled by this Athletics rookie starter who could end up on the New York Yankees trade radar in a few years.

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 8/15/26It’s Camp Bump Day in Toronto, which would excited me more if the lineup wasn’t 1968 vintage.

Yankees news: The molding of George Lombard Jr.Lombard begins his journey; Jazz has tried everything; Rodón looks sharp in second rehab outing; Giants to host 2028 ASG

Offense fails to show up in Yanks’ series opener against JaysAnother dud performance from the offense dooms the start of the road trip.

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Can’t win ‘em all: Rays 5, O’s 6Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Orioles vs. Rays (08/14/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 6-5 win vs. Tampa Bay Rays 🎥

New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays: Gerrit Cole vs. Shane BieberCole’s on the bump for the start of a crucial road trip.

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Blue Jays saved Yankees from themselves by swiping reliever from D-backsThe Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees to the punch in signing the Arizona Diamondback's former closer, and we should be glad that they did.

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Yankees suffer Angel Chivilli injury again after foolish sacrifice, replace him with ex-TwinAngel Chivilli replaced by Justin Topa on the Yankees' Triple-A roster after suffering an injury.

Yankees Mailbag: Reviewing the minor league standoutsWe’re halfway through summer, and its about time to examine the fruits of the Yankees minor leaguer’s labors.

Yankees fans think Jasson Domínguez is more likely than Anthony Volpe to impact 2027The Martian may still have a landing pad in the Bronx next year.

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