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Yankees get positive Clarke Schmidt update as next steps come into view

Nypost · · 481 words · By Mark W Sanchez
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What to know about Yankees get positive Clarke Schmidt update as next steps come into view

On an encouraging afternoon of Yankees injury developments — most notably Aaron Judge getting cleared for some light activities — the club also received positive news concerning Clarke Schmidt.

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What happened

On an encouraging afternoon of Yankees injury developments — most notably Aaron Judge getting cleared for some light activities — the club also received positive news concerning Clarke Schmidt.

Why it matters

Schmidt, who had to cut short a live batting practice Tuesday because of what he believed and hoped was cramping in his forearm, was informed it indeed “seems like” it was cramping, Aaron Boone said.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Since July 9, the catcher [Austin Wells] has posted a .931 OPS with four home runs in 18 games.”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Austin Wells' OPS or home run count since July 9.
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Claim 2: “Cody Bellinger, who is a week and a half into what is expected to be a four-to-six-week absence with a hamstring strain”
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Multiple sources confirm Cody Bellinger is absent due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain with an expected absence of 4-6 weeks.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cody Bellinger faces a 4-6 week absence after a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, deepening New York's injury crisis with Judge and Stanton also sidelined.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bellinger has been in a difficult stretch since June 18, batting .212 with a .559 OPS, zero home runs and four RBI in 31 games. But over his last six games, Bellinger was 8-for-20 (.400) as the Yanks …
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2026/07…
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Claim 3: “Aaron Judge getting cleared for some light activities”
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Multiple independent sources (Yahoo Sports, iHeart, and a social media report from Bryan Hoch) confirm Aaron Judge has been cleared for 'light activity' including running and strength training.
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web search NEUTRAL — Manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Wednesday that Judge underwent imaging on his injured rib Tuesday and has been cleared for "light activity." This includes running and strength training. He's not…
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/aaron-jud…
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web search NEUTRAL — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been cleared for "light activity" as he works toward returning from a fractured rib.
https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-08-06-yankees-judge-clea…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aaron Judge has been cleared for light activity such as outdoor running and upper body resistance, per @BryanHoch pic.x.com/OYE4JQiW7k. Posted on X05/08/2026 23:25.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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Claim 4: “The bullpen has pitched to a majors-best 2.56 ERA in the past 55 games, holding opponents to a .200 batting average.”
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No evidence was found in the search results to support or refute the bullpen's ERA and batting average over the last 55 games.
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Claim 5: “Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Cardinals in The Bronx”
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Multiple sources confirm the Yankees lost 3-1 to the Cardinals on Wednesday in the Bronx (Yankee Stadium).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Bronx ( BRONKS), coextensive with Bronx County, is the northernmost of the five boroughs and counties of New York City, New York. The Bronx has a land area of 42 square miles (109 km2) and a popul…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The original Yankee Stadium was located in the Bronx in New York City. It was the home of the New York Yankees from 1923 to 2008, except for 1974–1975 when it was renovated. It hosted 6,581 Yankees re…
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Claim 6: “Bellinger... suffering the injury July 25”
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AOL and Pinstripe Alley both report that Bellinger suffered the hamstring injury during a game on July 25.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game played between the American League (AL) and the National League (NL) of Major League Baseball. The game wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clayton Daniel Bellinger (born November 18, 1968) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees and the Anaheim Angels, winning …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cody James Bellinger (born July 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for…
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Claim 7: “Heliot Ramos (1-for-3 with a second-inning double) picked up his first hit as a Yankee.”
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MLB.com and other reports confirm Heliot Ramos recorded his first hit as a Yankee with a double in the second inning.
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web search NEUTRAL — Heliot Ramos recorded his first hit as a Yankee with a double, while Luis Garcia Jr. reached base with a walk.First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Max Fried (4-3, 3.12 ERA) is expected to start for …
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web search NEUTRAL — Ramos went 1-for-3 with a double in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees. Ramos accounted for San Francisco's lone hit, a double to right field in the second inning. He has recorded a hit in each of the G…
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web search NEUTRAL — Heliot Ramos hits a double to right, then loses his shoe going to second, recording his first hit as a Yankee in the 2nd inning.Hit Distance: 159 ft. BOTTOM 2. 1 - 1, 0 Out. OFFICIAL INFORMATION.
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Claim 8: “Schmidt, who is beginning to build up following 2025 Tommy John surgery”
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The claim is corroborated by a cross-reference from Nypost and a web search result stating Schmidt underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clarke Douglas Schmidt (born February 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Schmidt played college baseball for the South Caro…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wulf Dietrich Christian Schmidt, later known as Harry Williamson (7 December 1911 – 19 October 1992) was a Danish citizen who became a double agent working for Britain against Nazi Germany during the …
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Claim 9: “Kervin Castro, Tim Hill and Paul Blackburn combined for 3 ²/₃ scoreless innings.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of players, both past and present, who appeared in at least one game for the New York Giants or the San Francisco Giants. Players in bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, their ninth under manager Aaron Boone, and 29th season under general manager Brian Cashman. They…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
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Claim 10: “Schmidt, who had to cut short a live batting practice Tuesday because of what he believed and hoped was cramping in his forearm”
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CBS Sports and other news reports confirm Clarke Schmidt cut short a live batting practice session on Tuesday due to forearm cramping.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Sir Arthur Clarke Award is a British award given annually since 2005 in recognition of notable contributions to space exploration, particularly British achievements. The awards are presented by th…
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