New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals - August 30, 2024

Spencer Jones continues to impress for Yankees in late-night win over AngelsThe rookie outfielder is going to cause some tough decisions as the season winds down.

New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Angels: Gerrit Cole vs. Grayson RodriguezYankees look to start September with a win out west.

Yankees activate Ryan McMahon, add John Schreiber to active rosterThe Yankees have made their September 1st roster additions.

Stan Kroenke's purchase of Angels has made Cardinals a new AL rivalThere's a ton of overlap between these two teams now.

Spencer Jones incremental growth is a sign of maturity that should fuel Yankees optimismSpencer Jones is making real adjustments, and they are starting to pay off, leaving the New York Yankees with good feelings about his future due to his maturity

What Yankees must see from Aaron Judge's rehab progress to make dream return timeline a realityIt appears that New York Yankees superstar right fielder Aaron Judge is getting close to his long-awaited return from the injured list. Judge, who hasn't played

MLB End-of-August Check-in: AL WestThis division remains a rock fight.

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

How does AL Central look with a month to go?The White Sox are still on top in the AL Central , but the Guardians are lurking and in the Wildcard hunt.

VOTE: Are you OK with Aaron Judge skipping a rehab assignment?How do you feel about Aaron Judge skipping a rehab assignment to rejoin the Yankees?

Yankees players flame Red Sox broadcaster for comments after Aaron Boone clarificationNew York Yankees players responded to Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming's comments on Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Austin Wells.

Wild AL Wild Card Race 🏁

One month left and it keeps getting crazier 🎥

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Foster EdwardsEdwards made the big leagues when he was just 21. The rest of his career didn’t go well.

Victor Scott has earned 1 more chance to evolve into a dynamic Cardinals weaponIs Victor Scott for real, or is he just a perennial tease?

Yankees confirmed to be a surprising wrinkle in Ketel Marte's bizarre storyKetel Marte once pulled his Diamondbacks disappearing act on the New York Yankees, too.

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Boone Told Jazz to Steal BaseYankees manager defends decision to send Chisholm vs. Red Sox (ESPN)

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Red Sox win topsy-turvy game against MarinersRecapping how the Yankees’ top AL opponents fared on August 31st.

Cardinals begin tryouts for next season as rosters expandA fresh arm for an always overworked bullpen and a glimpse at the Cardinals' future behind the dish.

Look away Cardinals fans, the Cubs are legit World Series contendersHopefully this acts as a reverse-jinx!

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Yankees prospects: Week 23 minor league recapNot much time left. Time for the playoff sprint.

Jazz Cooks Red Sox Announcer ☠️Yankees star responds to 'bush league' comment

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5 Things That Could Derail NYY Title Run 😱Aaron Judge's form, more concerns as October looms 📲

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The Cardinals’ Next Superstar Bat is EmergingYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

3 things the Cardinals need to figure out during their final month of the seasonQuestions remain heading into the final month of the season.

Further details of Yankees' Adley Rutschman trade talks, surprise Blue Jays rumor revealedThe New York Yankees talked to the Toronto Blue Jays about Kevin Gausman and were demanded to surrender MLB talent for Adley Rutschman.

How will the Yankees fare in September?The home stretch is here.

Yankees news: Chisholm side-steps remarks from Sox play-by-playSox radio booth apologizes after comments on Jazz’s stolen bases; Shoki Oda debating free agency; Ramos finding his stride; Schreiber claimed off waivers.

Yankees stoop to Angels’ level, suffer blowout loss in AnaheimThe Yankees beat themselves in a series opener to forget.

Angels Blow Out Yankees 😳

Urena tosses a gem behind LA's 10-1 win in series opener

New York Yankees @ Los Angeles Angels: Elmer Rodríguez vs. Walbert UreñaA clash of two promising rookies on the hill in Anaheim.

Possible playoff implications of Yankees' season series-clinching victory over Red SoxThe New York Yankees now own a critical tiebreaker over the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card picture after Sunday's series-clinching victory.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Series PreviewSt. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Series Preview

Yankees News: Aaron Judge update, Mitch Garver clause, Red Sox broadcaster apologyA lot of New York Yankees news here, including an Aaron Judge update, Mitch Garver's decision, and a reckoning for Red Sox announcer Will Flemming.

Yankees fans owe Aaron Boone an apology for lineup complaints during Red Sox seriesAaron Boone catches a lot of heat as the manager of the Yankees, so it's only fair he receives rightful credit when the team delivers in clutch situations.

Yanks Rip Red Sox Announcer 😬Schlittler, CC Sabathia weigh in on rival broadcaster's controversial comments 📸

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions requestThe Yankees won their biggest series of the year over the weekend, now how do they follow that up?

Yankees Playoff Picture 🧐How are Bombers shaping up for stretch run? 📲

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Yet another dumb Yankees schedule move by MLBYet another dumb Yankees schedule move by MLB first appeared on Elite Sports NY, the Voice, the Pulse of New York City sports.

KAT Drops $900K on Judge CardDual gold Logoman card now part of Towns' collection 📸

Yankees claim underrated ex-Red Sox bullpen option from Royals ahead of September call-upsThe Yankees just claimed a potentially viable playoff bullpen piece in John Schreiber of the Kansas City Royals. But ... where does he fit right now?

On MLB’s most recent CBA proposalsSomehow, MLB’s latest CBA proposal has the seeds of a good idea.

Anthony Volpe has earned one last chance with Yankees in September amid heaterAnthony Volpe's recent hot stretch at Triple-A has earned him an important bench role with the New York Yankees as fall approaches.

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Claudell WashingtonDuring his brief tenure in New York, the speedy outfielder clubbed the 10,000th home run in franchise history.

Childish Ceddanne Rafaela behavior proves exact point for Yankees as Red Sox fans double downCeddanne Rafaela channeled his inner Red Sox fan and acted insufferable after things didn't go his way against the Yankees.

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Tampa wins again; El Gary goes yard for the 200th timeCould the Yankees pick up ground on the Rays? Nope, as Tampa worked some more devil magic.

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Pedro Pages' future with the Cardinals is becoming increasingly murkyFour catchers on the roster? I don't see that lasting very long.

Sox Broadcaster Blasts Jazz 😳WEEI's Will Flemming wanted retaliation after Chisholm's 'bush league' steal 🎥

Red Sox radio announcer absurdly threatens Yankees' Jazz Chisholm on-air over late effortJazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees should be beaten, according to Red Sox announcer Will Flemming.

Cashman Talks FutureYanks GM not worried about expiring contract amid World Series chase

New York Yankees vs. LA Angels: Series previewThe Yankees head West for the final time this year

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Yanks Could've Traded for RutschmanMove to Red Sox could've been 'prevented' if New York was willing to give up major-league talent (Rosenthal)

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

Ranking the New York Yankees' third basemen in Alex Rodriguez's wakeSince Alex Rodriguez retired in 2016, the Yankees have had a revolving door of third basemen. In hindsight, it would have been an excellent idea to sign Manny M

Yankees prospects: Can Yostin Pena be stopped?Recapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from August 30th.

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 8/31/26Headed west after a big weekend.

Yankees news: Aaron Judge to travel with Yankees on West Coast tripJudge to ramp up activities on West Coast; Lombard avoids major damage, may still hit IL; Gil part of September bullpen tryout.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Rafaela's Response on No-CatchRed Sox OF goes on IG to discuss controversial play

Heliot Ramos' 1st Yankees HR🗽

OF hits three-run blast with playoff tiebreaker implications in play

Wetherholt Placed on 10-Day IL

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INF César Prieto has been recalled from Memphis (AAA). INF JJ Wetherholt has been placed on the 10-day IL (right wrist tendinitis).

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Pirate Homers, Cardinals Sloppy Play Help Pittsburgh Win Series SundayPirate Homers, Cardinals Sloppy Play Help Pittsburgh Win Series Sunday

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: The Willow GalaThe Carlos Rodón Foundation held their annual Willow Gala, raising money for families dealing with fertility issues.

Enough runs to lose count, Yankees beat the Red Sox by 15Will Warren delivered the best performance of his career, as the lineup against lefties finally had a great game.

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Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Red Sox fans melting down over Yankees replay controversy are ignoring the obviousThe New York Yankees mopped the floor with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday after a replay controversy stole the show.

Yankees DESTROY Red Sox 🗽

New York puts up 16 runs on 18 hits 🎥

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JJ Wetherholt's surprise injury news may explain how he lost NL Rookie of the Year leadHopefully Wetherholt can get back on the field soon!

Mets just gave Yankees extremely bold platoon option with Luis Robert Jr. decisionThe New York Yankees have a Trent Grisham problem, and now, thanks to the crosstown Mets, they may have a Trent Grisham solution. Little Brother has put Luis Ro

Yankees recall Luis Gil, option Yerry de los SantosYankees add another weapon to the bullpen

New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Will Warren vs. Ranger SuárezYankees try to secure a series win over the Red Sox. Can they finally punish one of Boston’s left-handed starters?

Yankees make bold pitching promotion to save bullpen after Red Sox doubleheaderThe New York Yankees have promoted Luis Gil after the doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.

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Lombard Jr. is Day-to-DayYankees SS says MRI results showed knee 'is structurally fine'

Shelley Duncan reaches milestone in managerial careerThe RailRiders’ skipper reflects after 1,000 games in the minor leagues.

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Who should be the Cardinals’ next Kyle Leahy?Cooper Hjerpe and Gordon Graceffo could be the latest Cardinals to see new roles in the rotation

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Johnny LindellA former top pitching prospect went on to be a successful major league outfielder.

Yankees' surprising Anthony Volpe wrinkle in Triple-A lineup could put Amed Rosario on noticeWhen the Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the plan going in seemed straightforward enough: get the bat right, and give him some

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Springfield Cardinals' success bodes well for St. Louis's futureA culture of winning is starting in the minors.

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays rally against the FriarsRecapping how the Yankees’ top AL opponents fared on August 29th.

Frightening stat illuminates how few Yankees relievers are doing all the heavy liftingThe disparity between the New York Yankees' top three relievers and the rest of the bullpen and depth arms shows that disaster is always lurking.

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A rally cry for St. Louis Cardinals fans everywhereNietzsche spoke of this.

Yankees prospects: McMahon and Schmidt start rehabs in SomersetRecapping the Yankees’ minor league affiliates’ results from August 29th.

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 8/30/26One last regular season game with the Sox is on the docket.

Yankees news: George Lombard Jr. day-to-day with knee injurySchmidt throws 20 pitches for Patriots, Yankees add Kelenic, Rodríguez to make another start, Topa DFA’d.

Yankees Win G2 of Doubleheader🗽 (@MLB/X)

NY explodes for 13 hits and 8th inning outburst 🎥

Yankees 9, Red Sox 2: Singles night in the BronxThe offense put up 13 hits in a needed outburst against Boston.

Yankees refuse to let George Lombard Jr. injury derail cathartic blowout win over Red SoxThe New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox, though George Lombard Jr. left the victory early.

Yankees pull George Lombard Jr. from game with possible knee injuryLombard looked awfully uncomfortable after a swing.

George Lombard Jr. Leaves Game

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Yankees SS George Lombard Jr. has left tonight's game. Here's a look at his earlier AB where he came up in discomfort.

New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Max Fried vs. Alec GamboaFried makes his return!

MLB Fan Hits 3 Games in 1 DayRare cross-city feat completed in NYC 📸

Judge Might Return in 2 WeeksMLB insider Ken Rosenthal believes Yankees star could be back for next homestand 🎥

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History doesn't favor Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt in hotly contested Rookie of the Year AwardIt's an uphill climb for JJ Wetherholt to snag the Rookie of the Year Award if the past is any indication.

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St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Errors Unable to Defeat Pirates SaturdaySt. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Errors Unable to Defeat Pirates Saturday

Yankees fans have incredible reason to binge watch (or hate-watch) new 'Survivor' seasonMike Pinsky of the New York Yankees front office will be on Season 51 of CBS' Survivor.

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-2 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Yankees offense a no-show in losing first half of Red Sox doubleheaderThis one stunk.

Yankees fans predict that Jazz Chisholm Jr. will return to form down the stretchThere is still hope yet for Jazz to play like 2025 again.

Red Sox Handle Yankees 😈

Boston hitters come alive late to ice bitter rivals

Yankees' pathetic day game effort vs. Red Sox falls on apathetic Brian Cashman's shouldersAli Sanchez and Amed Rosario, who don't belong in the major leagues, ruined the Yankees' matinee loss to the Red Sox.

Yanks Add Ex-Mets Top ProspectVeteran OF Jarred Kelenic signing minor league contract

Yankees' surprise minor-league signing will break Mets fans' brainsThe New York Yankees have signed Jarred Kelenic, formerly the New York Mets' top prospect from the Robinson Cano trade.

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Cardinals continue bullpen shuffling by parting ways with lone trade deadline acquisitionRefreshing the bullpen with younger arms is the name of the game right now.

New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox: Carlos Rodón vs. Jake BennettThe Yankees play two today. Let’s start it with a bang?

The Yankees All-August Birthday TeamAugust features a very solid all-around team.

Yankees call up Brendan Beck for doubleheader, Max Fried to start Game 2The 27-year-old will be the Yankees’ 27th man on Saturday, with Fried returning to start Game 2

Yankees fan owns Blue Jays with hilarious Luis Garcia Jr.-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. comparisonOne of the things the New York Yankees needed the least at the trade deadline was a slugging left-handed first baseman. Trading for Luis Garcia Jr. was weird at

Yankees Birthday of the Day: George ZeberHappy 76th birthday to the Yankees infielder who played for the ‘77 and ‘78 champs.

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A Position-by-Position Check on the Cardinals’ 2026 SeasonYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Red Sox overpaying to beat Yankees for Adley Rutschman trade now looks hilariousThe Boston Red Sox outbid the New York Yankees for Adley Rutschman, but his miserable performance is hilariously making Austin Wells look vastly superior.

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Cardinals newest promotion could be next to ascend from bullpen roleThe St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly promoted pitching prospect Cade Winquest amidst a slew of injuries to the big-league roster. Winquest, 26, was original

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays pounce on Padres errors, Blue Jays stomp MarinersThe Rays scored five unearned runs in the fourth to maintain their four-game lead in the division.

MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️