New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Aaron Boone News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Uncertainty Grows Around Aaron Boone as Yankees Could Explore Other Options

Aaron Boone has held it together with the New York Yankees for years. The manager helped the franchise reach the playoffs in most of his seasons. They reached the ALDS and ALCS, won 90-plus games consistently, and had one World Series appearance.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Austin Wells Says Carlos Lagrange Is Ready for the Big Leagues Despite Yankees Snub

The New York Yankees are once again being criticized by fans for reassigning Carlos Lagrange to the minors. Despite shining in spring training, the Yanks are not ready to promote him yet, and Austin Wells begs to differ.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

New York Yankees Shortstop Makes Crucial Decision Ahead Of Opening Day

The New York Yankees have had a decent offseason, and they are still making adjustments to their team. Recently, manager Aaron Boone mentioned that they will enter the 2026 season with three catchers on their roster.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 20

Yankees news: Top prospect and breakout spring star Carlos LaGrange optioned to Minor League camp

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: As we reported yesterday, the Yankees made the “difficult decision” to option top pitching prospect Carlos LaGrange. The 22-year-old

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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

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Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

MLB analyst predicts rising superstar to win AL MVP over Aaron Judge

Over the last four years, MLB’s MVP awards have been dominated by two names: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. The New York Yankees star won his second consecutive AL MVP award and his third in four years, while the Los Angeles Dodgers star has two straight NL MVPs to go with his three AL MVPs.

Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 19

Yankees Manager Describes 'Difficult Decision' Regarding Carlos Lagrange

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Carlos Lagrange has been one of the most heavily discussed prospects in spring training. With Opening Day quickly approaching, though, the Yankees had to decide whether the 22-year-old would start the year in the majors or minors.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 19

Yankees Rookie Introduced Himself to the World This Spring

Gerrit Cole stole the show for the New York Yankees, but given the gravitas the ace of staff commands and how long it had been since he last pitched, it isn't so surprising that he dominated the headlines.

Angel Chivilli News / Empire Sports Media / March 19

Yankees option right-hander Angel Chivilli to Triple-A Scranton

The New York Yankees began Thursday by delivering a dose of reality to their spring training roster. In a move that felt more like a scheduled appointment than a shock, the front office reassigned Carlos Lagrange to minor league camp.

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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Yankees ace Max Fried waxes poetic on Carlos LaGrange after minor-league assignment

The New York Yankees continue evaluating talent during the later stages of spring training 2026, with ace Max Fried offering a fresh perspective on the development of prospect Carlos Lagrange.

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MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / March 19

Yankees split games versus Orioles, Blue Jays

A lot of the attention in the sporting world — including occasionally that of your humble author — was elsewhere on Thursday afternoon, with the start of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Ryan Weathers News / New York Yankees on SI / March 19

Yankees' Ryan Weathers Trade Reaches New Low

Ryan Weathers, by far, has been the New York Yankees biggest disappointment this spring. New York brought him in for four prospects, each of wish they probably wish they'd have back on their roster right about now.

Aaron Judge News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

Team USA’s WBC Loss Could Be The Motivation Aaron Judge Needs

Most often, players whose careers fall under the category of “legendary” earn this moniker through postseason success; others, like New York Yankees and Team USA captain Aaron Judge, have almost everything you could wish for as a baseball player except for a championship ring.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Yankees’ Aaron Boone shares Gerrit Cole update after his first start since having Tommy John surgery

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in a spring training game on Wednesday. He only pitched one inning, but Cole was happy to be back on a big league mound in a game.

Luis Gil News / New York Yankees on SI / March 19

Yankees Open to Concerning Luis Gil Decision

The New York Yankees 2026 schedule is quite unique as it features a ton of off-days in their first few weeks. Starting on March 25 already gives them a day head start on their competition, though the Yankees have off on March 26.

Carlos Rodon News / Empire Sports Media / March 19

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon describes recent live batting practice session: ‘Trying not to get frustrated with myself’

New York Yankees lefty Carlos Rodon stepped onto the mound on Thursday to face live hitters, logging the equivalent of two innings of work. While this isn’t his first time facing live competition this spring—having checked that box last week—the left-hander is still very much in the process of re-learning his own mechanics.