Despite a series loss to the San Diego Padres over the weekend, the New York Yankees' hopes of pursuing the AL East title are not done yet.

With three weeks remaining in Major League Baseball's 2026 regular season, there is no longer any realistic scenario in which the New York Yankees fail to reach the postseason.

Is there any hope for the Yankee slugger to return?

On Sunday, the New York Yankees will play the finale of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres (in California). The two teams are tied up at 1-1. Most recently, the Yankees won by a score of 5-1 on Saturday. Amed Rosario had one strikeout and no hits in three at-bats. For Sunday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres on Sept. 6, 2026.

The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres close out their 3-game series in San Diego, California, Sunday at 4:10 pm. ET.

The New York Yankees have lost another member of one of the franchise’s most celebrated World Series championship teams.

Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's fantasy baseball rankings for ESPN points leagues for the remainder of the season.

Aaron Judge could make his return to the New York Yankees lineup by Sept. 8, manager Aaron Boone announced. He is out with a rib injury.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK YANKEES RECOGNIZE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 WITH COMMEMORATIVE ACTIVITIES AND OUTREACH ON AND OFF THE FIELD —— THOSE LOST AND IMPACTED BY THE TRAGEDY TO BE HONORED IN PREGAME CEREMONIES ON FRIDAY,

Yankees' Aaron Judge will face live pitching today, marking a key step in his recovery from a broken rib. Manager Aaron Boone hopes for a mid-September return, crucial for the team's playoff push. Judge's return could significantly boost the Yankees' struggling offense.