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New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Series Preview

After holding on for a 2-1 win in Chicago, the Yankees head back home after a winning road trip. There, they’ll play host to a middling Cardinals team, one that’s been above .500 on the road but has been struggling recently. For New York, this series comes at the end of a run of 13 […]

1 trade Dodgers must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers already shocked MLB by trading for former Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal days ahead of the 2026 deadline. The two-time American League Cy Young Award winner’s presence will undoubtedly add another top-flight arm that could help the club become the first team since the 1990s New York Yankees to win three […] The post 1 trade Dodgers must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 8/3/26

Sunday proved to be a very consequential day in this 2026 Yankees season. They played another tight game in Chicago, prevailing 2-1 to take the series with the Cubs, cinch a winning (6-4) road trip, and claw a game back in the standings from the Rays. Not only that, but Brian Cashman swung the Yankees’ […]

Yankees news: Bombers finally add a bat

Newsday | Erik Boland: The Yankees finally added a bat on Sunday, trading away pitchers Jake Bird, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert and Ben Grable to the Nationals in exchange for infielder Luis García Jr. The 26-year-old used to play second base, but now he is mostly a 1B/DH. Controllable for one extra year after 2026, […]

Jack Curry gets blunt about potential Yankees change after Luis Garcia Jr. trade

The New York Yankees have been hit hard by the injury bug in 2026, and they have had to make moves to help fill in the gaps that have been opened up by the absences of a few of their best position players. On Sunday, they traded away some significant prospect capital to the Washington […] The post Jack Curry gets blunt about potential Yankees change after Luis Garcia Jr. trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees, Nationals trade grades for Luis Garcia Jr. blockbuster before deadline

The New York Yankees finally got their much-coveted power bat in a trade on Sunday, as they brought in Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals. Garcia did not come cheap at all as he currently is in the middle of a career year from the plate, and it cost the Yankees four pitchers in […] The post Yankees, Nationals trade grades for Luis Garcia Jr. blockbuster before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Padres reject Yankees’ trade offer for former All-Star

The New York Yankees (63-49) have one of the deepest rotations in baseball but could use another effective reliever for the playoffs. The San Diego Padres (58-54) pride themselves on their bullpen but sorely need more starting pitching help. Both franchises are facing varying levels of pressure this season. When reviewing all the facts, it […] The post Padres reject Yankees’ trade offer for former All-Star appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees Interested In Heliot Ramos

The Yankees already added one big bat in Luis Garcia Jr., but the Bronx Bombers are also looking at an outfield upgrade.  Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Yankees have had scouts watching Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos, who is also on the Phillies’ radar as per previous reports. Ramos (who turns […]

Padres Reject Yankees’ Offer Involving Will Warren, Adrian Morejon

The Padres have rejected an offer that would have sent left-handed reliever Adrian Morejon to the Yankees in a deal for righty Will Warren, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. It is unclear if other players were involved in the proposal. The Yankees were already known to have interest in Morejon, who is among the best […]

Yankee’ Austin Wells pays in-game tribute on anniversary of Thurman Munson’s passing

The New York Yankees were able to come through with an important and well-pitched 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs Sunday at Wrigley Field. That gave the Yankees a series victory over the Cubs as they were victorious in 2 of 3 games. Austin Wells was behind the plate for the Yankees with ace pitcher […] The post Yankee’ Austin Wells pays in-game tribute on anniversary of Thurman Munson’s passing appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees manager Aaron Boone sums up what he sees in Luis Garcia Jr. after huge trade

The New York Yankees have made another move ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. The Yankees have traded for Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals. Now, Yankees manager Aaron Boone is speaking out about his new addition, per YES Network. “He rakes,” Boone said of Garcia upon hearing of the trade. “He can really […] The post Yankees manager Aaron Boone sums up what he sees in Luis Garcia Jr. after huge trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

What do fans think about the Yankees’ acquisition of Luis García Jr.?

With just over 24 hours left before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, Yankees fans had begun to grow anxious. The offense badly needed help, the bullpen was begging for reinforcements, and let’s be honest, nobody would ever say no to more depth in the starting rotation (just ask the Dodgers!). Then, as they were watching […]

Garcia traded for quantity

The Nats get Yovanny Cruz ,  Jake Bird ,  Ben Grable  and Jack Cebert.   Cebert is the one the Nats are probably most hopeful for - a starter that probably ends the season Top 10 in the Yankees prospect lists.  One of their college arms that they turn into decent prospects. He ruled High A then struggled in AA but might be turning that around too.  The main issue with Cebert is that he turns 25 next year so when a true stud should be rounding into major leagu...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/2/26): Yankees 2, Cubs 1 – Big Hit Proves Elusive

The Cubs and Yankees met in the deciding game of their series on a cloudy Sunday afternoon at Wrigley. It was a very tightly contested affair for the third consecutive day, but the home team could not break through for the tying run despite numerous opportunities. Colin Rea got off to a tremendous start, striking … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/2/26): Yankees 2, Cubs 1 – Big Hit Proves Elusive appeared first on .

Yankees’ trade for Luis García Jr. adds sorely-needed lineup boost

The MLB trade deadline continues to send shockwaves throughout the league, most recently with the Yankees securing Luis García Jr. from the Nationals. In return for the lefty infielder, the Nationals will receive relievers Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, and Jake Bird, plus starter Jack Cebert, who was spotted saying goodbyes to his teammates in Somerset […]

Yankees Acquire Luis Garcia Jr.

New York City native Luis Garcia Jr. is heading to his hometown team.  The Yankees have acquired the slugger from the Nationals for a package of four right-handed pitchers — Yovanny Cruz, Jake Bird, and prospects Jack Cebert and Ben Grable.  Both the Yankees and Nats have officially announced the deal is complete. Cruz and Bird are […]