DJ LeMahieu has been cut by the New York Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after the two-time batting champion got demoted to the bench

On Wednesday, the Yankees turned to their top pitching prospect, right-hander Cam Schlittler. His debut was met with ample hype. Pitching to a 2.82 ERA and 11.6 K/9 in AAA, Schlittler experienced a jump in velocity that unlocked lucrative upside and had fans clamoring for his arrival.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice and drove in four runs, and Cam Schlittler won his impressive major league debut as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6

DETROIT -- Detroit-area native DJ LeMahieu, a veteran of 15 MLB seasons, was released by the New York Yankees on Thursday. The Yankees still owe him the roughly $22 million that remains of the six-year, $90 million extension he signed after the 2020 season.

Trading him would be ideal, but LeMahieu’s diminished trade value could make that move challenging. Fans and analysts anticipate a clear shift in roster strategy. The Yankees ar

The New York Yankees are looking for a pitcher before the MLB trade deadline. But a bullpen option came off the market to a division rival.

The New York Yankees came into their series against the Seattle Mariners on a six-game losing streak, but now find themselves in position to complete a sweep when they host Seattle in the series finale Thursday.