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Yankees Announce 2026 Opening Day Pitcher

The New York Yankees are starting the 2026 season off with a bang when they travel to take on the San Francisco Giants in a special Opening Night game.

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Max Fried, Giancarlo Stanton star in Yankees’ spring loss to Pittsburgh

Look. It’s spring training. I’m not going to get too wound up in the final score. There was some really good tonight and some really blah tonight. On the positive side of the ledger, just-announced Opening Day starter Max Fried looked like an ace on the mound, mixing his repertoire and flummoxing Pirates hitters.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

Yankees Confirm Two Highly Touted Prospects Will Start 2026 in Triple-A

Many teams are starting to make roster decisions ahead of Opening Day. And for the New York Yankees, that means telling a few top prospects that they'll begin the 2026 season in the minors.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Yankees’ Carlos Rodón gets glimmer of hope in elbow injury recovery

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón reached a key milestone in his recovery from elbow surgery this week, facing hitters for the first time since the procedure as he works his way back toward the mound.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Yankees Option Spencer Jones to Triple-A

The New York Yankees are figuring out their roster as Opening Day looms closer and closer. Now, it looks like the decision may have gotten a bit easier, with two players optioned to the triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Max Fried News / Pinstripe Alley / March 9

New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Max Fried vs José Urquidy

Spring training continues tonight for the Yankees, with Pittsburgh coming to George M. Steinbrenner Field to face off with the Bronx Bombers. A considerable chunk of the Yankees’ roster is occupied at the World Baseball Classic—albeit with Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Yankees' Carlos Rodón Takes Huge Step Toward Return

One of the biggest stories to watch throughout the New York Yankees' offseason was how the Pinstripes would address holes in their starting rotation wrought by injury.

Carlos Rodon News / Empire Sports Media / March 9

Carlos Rodon takes huge step in elbow surgery recovery on Monday

The early days of a baseball season often feel like a high-stakes jigsaw puzzle where the most important pieces are still sitting in the box. For the New York Yankees, the picture at the front of that box looks a bit different from what fans might have envisioned during the winter.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 9

MLB.com names 1 position battle still undecided for the Yankees

Spring training often feels like a slow-burning afternoon at a backyard barbecue—plenty of sun, a relaxed pace, and everyone, including the Yankees, just trying to shake off the winter rust.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Aaron Boone Jokes About Juan Soto's Yankees Decision

Juan Soto picked the New York Mets over the New York Yankees, signed the biggest contract in sports history, and still ended up talking about how much fun he had in the Bronx.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

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Aaron Boone News / Pinstripe Alley / March 9

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Aaron Boone

" /> Under Boone over the last eight seasons, the Yankees have posted a 697–497 regular season record and a 25–27 postseason record. The stat Yankees fans care most about, though, is the one with a zero beside it: World Series titles.

Juan Soto News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Maybe Juan Soto Misses the Yankees After All

The Dominican Republic won by a mercy rule against the Netherlands over the weekend. The game ended on a walk-off home run by Juan Soto, whose blast drove the score up to 12-3.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 9

New York Yankees Poised To Add Infielder To 26-Man Roster

For the 2026 campaign, the New York Yankees are essentially running back the same team from the previous season. There are not many open spots on the roster in spring training this year.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Yankees Farm System Decline Gives Plenty to be Concerned About

There's no doubt the New York Yankees have quite a few key prospects who could help shape the future, but the rest of their farm system is far from ideal.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Two Yankees Prospects to Watch During the 2026 Spring Breakout

MLB spring training and the World Baseball Classic are both in full swing. In addition, the Spring Breakout rosters have recently been announced. The New

New York Yankees News / New Baseball Media / March 9

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: New York Yankees

Over the past few seasons (and decades, to be honest), the New York Yankees have been a regular when it comes to offseason activity. However, this past winter was a quieter one.

Carlos Lagrange News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Yankees’ Top Prospect Lagrange Is Opening Eyes In Spring Training

Carlos Lagrange, already one of the New York Yankees’ most dynamic pitching prospects, is making a good case for himself this spring. The 22 year-old Dominican Republic native has made two starts for New York, tossing 5 2/3 innings to the tune of 6 strikeouts and a 1.59 ERA.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / March 8

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Eliminated From World Baseball Classic After Great Britain's Loss to Italy

The New York Yankees are looking to replicate their offensive success from last season in 2026. One of the key contributors from that group, Jazz Chisholm Jr., is also aiming to build on what was the best year of his career.