ATLANTA — The Yankees ’ choice for starting pitcher in Friday night’s first game back from the All-Star break is a surprise. Instead of going with one of their five starters, the Yankees opted for reliever Ian Hamiton as an opener in the first of three against the Braves.

Former New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia reflected on the Boston Red Sox rivalry, including a fight involving Tyler Austin.

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil continued his rehab with a start for Double-A Somerset on Friday night at Hartford, Conn.

The chase is on for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. He continues to be the hottest bat on the trade market and the rumor mill continues to li

The Yankees were determined to do better in 2025 – or at least compromise with Jeter. They canned the press conference and decided to play a softball game. Another disastrous decision. But with less than a month to go, Jeter took everyone off the hook. He told the Yankees he was skipping Old Timers Day.

Two teams headed in different directions will resume the season Friday when the New York Yankees visit the Atlanta Braves to open a three-game interleague series.

The New York Yankees sit in second place in the American League East, two games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays. They have a one-game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card standings.

The team endured a harsh stretch in the last few weeks, giving up its lead in the American League East as several players fell to injury or regressed. Starter Clarke Schmidt has been ruled out for the year and the team cut ties with infielder DJ LeMahieu after some defensive struggles.