New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

Where Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger are hitting in Yankees’ Opening Day lineup

The New York Yankees are scheduled to take on the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, before Opening Day. It is the first official game of the 2026 MLB season, and we finally know where guys like Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger are hitting in the lineup.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 25

Yankees announce 2026 Opening Day lineup

After a long winter, the snow has at last thawed. Spring is here, and more importantly, so is baseball. Tonight, the Yankees and the Giants will kick off the 2026 regular season with an opening night prime-time matchup at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 25

Yankees reveal 2026 Opening Day roster

It’s a crowded outfield, but Aaron Judge has made the Opening Day roster. While that may have been an easy decision, filling out the pitching staff was not, as the team elected to start the year with a four-man rotation.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

What Should the Yankees Expect from Gerrit Cole in 2026?

When Gerrit Cole takes the mound for the New York Yankees in 2026, it won’t be on Opening Day—but one key detail should give fans real optimism. Cole is beginning the season on the 15-day injured list, not the 60-day IL, a subtle but significant distinction that signals he’s much closer to returning than many expected.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Aaron Judge Is Chasing Yankees History No One Has Ever Reached

There are great seasons, and then there are moments that redefine an entire legacy. As the 2026 MLB season begins, Aaron Judge is not just chasing another MVP award or adding to an already historic resume.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 25

Who are the new coaches on the Yankees’ staff for 2026?

" /> The final change comes on the infield side, where Dan Fiorito steps into a big-league role as first base and infield coach, replacing Travis Chapman.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

MLB insider fires back at fans crushing his Yankees World Series pick

Happy MLB Opening Day, baseball fans! Though tonight is not the true Opening Day, the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees will start the season on Netflix for a rare showcase in front of the world.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / March 25

Yankees option Luis Gil; OF Randal Grichuk on Opening Day roster

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will begin the season at Triple-A, and outfielder Randal Grichuk was added to the New York roster ahead of Opening Day in San Francisco on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

Yankees vs. Giants Predictions, Picks & Odds For Opening Day Game 1

Yankees vs. Giants: The 2026 MLB season gets underway with the New York Yankees going up against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Opening Night this Thursday.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 25

Yankees officially place Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Anthony Volpe on injured list; option Luis Gil to Triple-A

The New York Yankees 26-man roster for the start of the 2026 regular season is virtually set, with outfielder Randal Grichuk and relievers Cade Winquest, Jake Bird, and Brent Headrick grabbing the last few spots.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 25

Aaron Boone has one word to describe the 2026 Yankees

The Yankees will kick things off on Wednesday night after a somewhat disappointing offseason.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone addresses repeated criticism ahead of 2026 season

Why Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner may not have to make Aaron Boone decision

2026 MLB predictions: Aaron Judge makes more history, surprise seller, World Series winner

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026 Opening Day starting pitchers' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 25

The Key Role the Yankees Quietly Locked Down this Spring

The New York Yankees did all their heavy lifting in the bullpen last July, which is why, when general manager Brian Cashman ignored the relief market on both the trade and free-agent fronts, it, by proxy, quietly set everybody's role.

Luis Gil News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

New York Yankees Suffer Major Blow With Luis Gil

The strength of the starting rotation is a concern for the New York Yankees this year. Gerrit Cole and Carlos are starting the season on the IL, with both pitchers undergoing surgery last year.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 25

Most Likely Yankees Prospects to Be Called Up This Year Ranked

Opening Day 2026 is finally here and the New York Yankees are gearing up for what they hope is a championship-winning season. While think the Pinstripes have what they need to win now, they're always looking ahead to the future in their prospect pool.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Report: Cade Winquest Makes Yankees’ Opening Day Roster

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post , right-handed reliever Cade Winquest has made the New York Yankees’ Opening Day roster. As a result, right-handed starter Luis Gil will start the season with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Yankees Trade Zack Short To Nationals

The Yankees have traded infielder Zack Short to the Nationals in exchange for cash, per announcements from both clubs. Short, who’d been a non-roster invitee to Yankees camp, will head to Triple-A Rochester with his new organization for the time being.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Former AL Rookie of the Year demoted to minors

Less than two years after winning American League Rookie of the Year honors, the New York Yankees pitcher will be starting the 2026 season in the minor leagues.

MLB's No. 2 prospect makes Tigers' roster for Opening Day

Why did top prospect Konnor Griffin miss Pirates' Opening Day roster?

Braves' rotation takes another hit with Spencer Strider injury

Rangers deliver Opening Day news to pitcher in the best way possible

Roki Sasaki had Dodgers fans seriously concerned in his final start of spring training

Three National League MVP candidates not named Shohei Ohtani

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24