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The New York Yankees are 88-64, 2nd in the AL East.

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The New York Yankees are 88-64, 2nd in the AL East. They are 5-2 over their last 7 games.

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September 17, 2026

The New York Yankees were 88-64, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees lost a close one to the Minnesota Twins 4-5 at Target Field.

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The numbers paint a decent picture. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Plus, a +12 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees lost a close one to the Minnesota Twins 4-5 at Target Field.

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The Minnesota Twins clinched the win in the 13th inning.

Highlights

Anthony Volpe went 2-5 with 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	92	59	.609		W5
Yankees	88	64	.579	4.5	L1
Red Sox	82	70	.539	10.5	L2
Blue Jays	76	77	.497	17.0	W1
Orioles	75	78	.490	18.0	W3

New York Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	38	.262	.884	92
26 Luis García Jr.	30	.283	.852	91
35 Cody Bellinger	16	.276	.795	71

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	14-6	1.95	0.90	184.2
47 Brent Headrick	7-3	1.90	1.16	75.2
58 Paul Blackburn	7-3	1.65	1.07	81.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
11 Anthony Volpe	4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
28 Austin Wells	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games
35 Cody Bellinger	7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
55 Carlos Rodón	6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

Clarke Schmidt's return to the mound after a lengthy 14-and-a-half-month absence was a bright spot amid an otherwise disappointing day for the Yankees, who fell in a 13-inning marathon to the Twins. The team had been riding high, winning six of their last seven games, but with Aaron Judge exiting early due to lower leg tightness, the power bat the Yankees needed was missing. Schmidt managed to strike out two in his first appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery, but the game was marred by missed opportunities and a lack of offensive support. As the postseason approaches, the Yankees must hope Judge's injury isn't serious, and that rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. can step up as they navigate the playoff landscape.

Sources

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees activate Clarke Schmidt, designate Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment

The Yankees reinstated Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list ahead of today’s series finale in Minnesota. The team also optioned right-handed reliever Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and designated Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment. It’s the end of a long road back for Schmidt, who hasn’t pitched on a major league mound since July 2025 […]

MLB.com

Yankees to see how Judge (lower leg tightness) recovers after early exit in 13-inning loss

MINNEAPOLIS -- The first two games of this week’s series at Target Field couldn’t have gone much better for the Yankees. They won both handily, and on Monday Aaron Judge hit his first home run since returning from the IL on Sept. 8. But you can’t blame Yankees fans for

MLB.com

Schmidt strikes out 2 in 1st Major League action in 14 1/2 months

MINNEAPOLIS -- It’s been 14 1/2 months since Clarke Schmidt last set foot on a Major League mound, but as of Wednesday he’s officially back. The Yankees activated Schmidt from the IL before Wednesday’s game against the Twins after he completed his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He then entered

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees lose 13-inning slog after early exit from Aaron Judge

“Nobody wants to win anymore.” That was the only slightly hyperbolic thought that entered my mind as the Yankees and Twins engaged in an utter slog, the first act of which took the form of a normal Yankee loss. The Bombers trailed Minnesota 2-0 entering the ninth inning, before a heroic two-run double from Anthony […]

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David Cone breaking Twitter silence to honor Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera speaks volumes

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Legitimate George Lombard Jr. concerns mount after Yankees' playoff clinch

The New York Yankees have no other choice but to roll with rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. during their postseason run.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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