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Luke Weaver News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Closer Role In Question As Luke Weaver Nears Yankees Return

The good news is Luke Weaver is nearly ready to return to the New York Yankees' bullpen. Whether he’s returning to the closer role he had been so dominant in, though, is not guaranteed. Weaver, out since June 3 with a hamstring strain, took a big step forward Tuesday, throwing a live batting practice session without issue.

JT Brubaker News / New York Yankees on SI / June 18

Yankees Finally Activate Former Pirates Pitcher

The New York Yankees are adding to their bullpen. In the midst of a five-game losing streak and some very larger struggles at the plate, the team is making a pitching move, activating right-hander J.T.

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New York Yankees News / BBC Sport / June 18

Frawley joins Giants as Murcie ends contract early

Huddersfield Giants sign Matt Frawley on loan after releasing Jack Murchie to return to Australia.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Yankees’ Slugger Aaron Judge’s Strikeout Rate Rises In June

Yankees Outfielder Aaron Judge was never going to hit .400 this season, but we knew that. There’s a reason nobody’s hit .400 since Ted Williams in 1941.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Yankees Could Solve Multiple Problems With One Infield Trade

With the trade deadline looming and the New York Yankees’ infield still a revolving door of underperformance, another versatile upgrade has entered the conversation: Ryan McMahon.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 18

Yankees Make Roster Move Amidst Losing Streak

The New York Yankees are adjusting their bullpen as they look to snap their five-game losing streak and get back on track while the rest of the AL East slowly gains ground on them.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / June 18

New York Yankees Offense Sinks to Historic Low Not Seen in 108 Years

One day after losing 1-0 in 11 innings, the New York Yankees were shut out again, falling 4-0 to the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees mustered just four hits in the loss, getting shut out for the third consecutive game, and making history they haven't seen in more than 100 years.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 18

Former MVP Reacts to Yankees Benching

The roster has shifted following Giancarlo Stanton's return from injury, and New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger can expect to spend more time on the bench in the coming weeks.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Punchless Yankees look for elusive offense in clash vs. Angels

For the first time in nearly a decade, the New York Yankees are scoreless in three straight games. Another quiet night would result in the Yankees being blanked in four straight games for the first time in team history.

Aaron Boone News / New York Yankees on SI / June 18

Aaron Boone Invites Yankees Legend to Join All-Star Staff

The MLB bestowed New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone with a major honor: the opportunity to manage the American League during the 2025 All-Star game. However, Boone won't be alone, he'll have the company of legendary player and Yankees manager Joe Torre acting as coach.

Luke Weaver News / New York Yankees on SI / June 18

Today? Yankees Closer Sets Perfect Return Timeline

New York Yankees star closer Luke Weaver has his sights set on a swift return after a recent hamstring injury, offering a cheeky ideal timeline to the press after his first live batting practice today.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / June 18

New York Yankees' World Series Odds at Risk in Wake of Historic Shutout Losing Streak

For all of their success at the plate earlier this season, the New York Yankees are on a cold streak of epic proportions. The Yankees fell 4-0 to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night, marking their fifth loss in a row and their third straight game without scoring any runs.

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Yankees’ Aaron Boone slaps offense with reality check after 4-0 loss to Angels

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone slapped his offense with a reality check after the 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The reigning pennant winners are in a slump, losing five straight games.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 18

Yankees can’t be considered AL favorites in their current condition

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Yankees Make Roster Move After Fifth Straight Loss

After Tuesday night’s 4-0 loss to the Angels—a game that marked the Yankees’ fifth straight defeat—the team optioned right-hander Scott Effross to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Aaron Boone Sends Aaron Judge Message After Yankees’ Loss to Angels

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has made a mockery of baseball for the majority of this season, but not in the last two games against the Los Angeles Angels.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Yankees hits ugly low for just 7th time ever after loss to Angels

The New York Yankees are down bad. After a strong start to the season, going 8-1 against the Texas Rangers, the Colorado Rockies, and the Los Angeles Angels, New York has fallen into their coldest stretch of the season, losing five-straight, including two to the Halos, to fall to 42-30.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Yankees Teeter on the Edge of a Historic Slide

The New York Yankees are in a freefall. It’s one that’s starting to rewrite the record books in all the wrong ways. Tuesday night’s 4-0 loss to the Angels was their fifth straight defeat, a season high.

Gerrit Cole News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Yankees Star Gerrit Cole Shares Sweet Stories From Dad Life and Rehab

For the first time all season, Gerrit Cole was back in the Yankee Stadium spotlight. No, not the one on the mound, but in the YES Network broadcast booth Tuesday night during the Yankees-Angels game.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 17

Yankees' struggles at the plate continue in loss to Angels

The New York Yankees are on the verge of making the wrong kind of history after another shutout loss on Tuesday night.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / June 17

Torre deserves the recognition he's getting at MLB All-Star Game

Joe Torre deserves the recognition he's getting at 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Joe Torre is a Baseball Hall of Famer, being inducted in 2014. It's worth noting that even though he's known most to the latest generation of fans for his managerial skills, he was also one heck of a pro himself.

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New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / June 17

Ben Rice out of Yankees’ lineup with Giancarlo Stanton back

The slumping New York Yankees sat Ben Rice for Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels while they continued to work slugger Giancarlo Stanton back into the lineup.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16