New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / February 13

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is already hitting the mid-90s with his fastball

Look, I know the vibe in the Bronx is usually one of impatient dread when the injury report starts filling up before the first Grapefruit League pitch.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees Finally Release Paul Goldschmidt Contract Details

The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a second one-year contract last week, and the details of that contract have finally been released. Per New York Post Sports insider Jon Heyman, Gldschmidt will be paid $4 million in 2026, with $500,000 bonuses for 400, 450, 500 and 550 plate appearances.

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Cade Winquest News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees' Cade Winquest Adding to Arsenal at Spring Training

The New York Yankees have lost more players to the Rule 5 draft than they have added. They probably would like Garrett Whitlock back, as he has been a staple of the Red Sox bullpen for years and has given his old team fits since joining them.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees Thoughts on ABS Are Expanding: Here's What We Know

One of the biggest changes to baseball is finally being introduced at the highest level: the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge system is here. All teams, including the New York Yankees, are contending with how to move forward in a world where calls can be overturned using a computer system, as opposed to the judgement of human umpires.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 13

The Yankees’ lineup will be more versatile in 2026 than they’ve been in years

For all but maybe one or two years in the Aaron Judge era, the Yankees have always had a good, if not great, offense beyond the big man himself. They routinely pace the Junior Circuit in runs, wRC+, home runs, etc.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees Outfield Prospect is Spring Training Player to Watch

Whenever the name Spencer Jones gets brought up all New York Yankees fans can do is think about the strikeouts. His K% is through the roof and will be the deciding factor as to when he gets called up.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Pinstripe Alley / February 13

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Nathan Eovaldi

When remembering the numerous pitchers throughout the history of the New York Yankees, it’s easy to recall plenty who spent only a couple of seasons with the club.

Rafael Montero News / Total Apex Sports / February 13

New York Yankees Add To Bullpen Signing Rafael Montero

The New York Yankees have made another addition to their bullpen, signing Rafael Montero to a one-year deal, per multiple reports. Montero is a solid option

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Grading Yankees Offseason Before Spring Training

New York Yankees fans went into the offseason expecting their team to make a giant splash with trades and free agent signings. Though that hasn't quite happened, the Yankees still managed to make some moves, earning them a B- grade for the 2026 offseason going into the beginning of Spring Training.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

New York Yankees News / New Baseball Media / February 13

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Cole, Schlittler, Walcott

The Yankees’ rotation was bitten by injuries last season. That helped pave the way for Cam Schlittler, who is heading into his second season, to carve out a role as a starter.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 13

Yankees news: Schlittler dealing with back inflammation

SNY | Alex Smith: Cam Schlittler is dealing with inflammation in his mid-back, manager Aaron Boone told the press on Thursday. The issue is considered minor and, after taking a few days off the mound, the right-hander is expected to return to his throwing program.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 13

Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season

Over 15 years in MLB, he has 372 homers, 1,232 RBI with a career .288 batting average and a .378 OBP.

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Running It Back May Not Be Such a Bad Approach for the Yankees

Spring training is just getting started, and the attention to New York Yankees baseball is on the rise. The organization has decided to “run it back”, deploying a similar roster to 2025.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Yankees Sign Veteran Reliever to Minor League Deal

With spring training underway, the New York Yankees have brought in a veteran pitcher who could eventually emerge as a bullpen option for the club. As reported by MLB insider Héctor Gómez, the Yankees have signed right-hander Rafael Montero to a minor league contract that includes an invite to big-league camp.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

New York Yankees Decide Against Trading For Former All-Star

Sometimes, the best deals are the ones you don’t make. That seems to be the collective sigh of relief coming out of the Bronx right now. For a brief moment earlier this offseason, the New York Yankees actually kicked the tires on acquiring Nick Castellanos.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Yankees Projected Lineup is Dividing Fans

The New York Yankees offseason has been a hot topic of discussion, and rightfully so. Looking at their projected 2026 lineup, things are looking a bit too similar to 2025.

Cam Schlittler News / Empire Sports Media / February 12

Cam Schlittler takes to social media to clarify injury status

For the New York Yankees, the focus shifted from the radar gun to the training room on Thursday. Aaron Boone confirmed that Cam Schlittler is temporarily stepping away from mound work due to what the team is calling mid-back inflammation.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Yankees Pitcher Vows to Make Up for Ugly Finish

Gerrit Cole went down, and Max Fried put the New York Yankees on his back. He would have had more Cy Young consideration were it not for Tarik Skubal, but there aren't many pitchers walking this Earth better than him right now.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Yankees receive concerning injury update on breakout postseason pitcher

The New York Yankees have made it to spring training, but already have a lot of starting pitcher injuries. Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon are both expected to miss regular-season starts with elbow injuries.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

1 spring training position battle that could shape Yankees’ season

The New York Yankees are headed into spring training after a disappointing end to the 2025 season. When revealing injuries after the season, the Yankees announced that shortstop Anthony Volpe would undergo shoulder surgery.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Spring Training Will Tell Us a Lot About the 2026 Yankees

Pitchers and catchers are starting to report to their MLB clubs’ complexes for spring training, and the New York Yankees are gearing up to get the ball rolling.