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When will Yankees superstar Aaron Judge make spring training debut?

The New York Yankees have clarity on Aaron Judge and his Yankees spring training timeline. As the club prepares for Grapefruit League play, fans now know when the captain will make his 2026 debut following the latest update on the reigning back-to-back AL MVP.

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An update on the legacies of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton

There was a time, in the history of baseball and its Hall of Fame, in which certain numbers almost brought automatic inclusion into the game’s most exclusive clubs.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Yankees Make Aaron Judge Decision at Spring Training

The New York Yankees offense will look almost identical this year to how it did a season ago, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. After all, New York

MLB News / EasySportz / February 19

Game Preview: Yankees, Orioles Open Spring With Familiar AL East Edge

The long road to October begins under the Florida sun Friday as the New York Yankees host the Baltimore Orioles in their Grapefruit League opener, renewing a rivalry that has helped define the American League East in recent seasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

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

Yankees Playing Several Key Players in Spring Training Opener

February 20 marks the New York Yankees first taste of action in 2026. New York's Spring Training opener is at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, FL, home of the Baltimore Orioles.

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 / Viral Sports News / February 19

Yankees Star Sets Sights on Rare Shohei Ohtani Accomplishment

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered an impressive performance in 2025, achieving a remarkable milestone by recording 31 home runs and 31 stolen bases.

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

Three Things to Watch in Yankees Spring Training Opener

With Spring Training beginning on February 20, it's finally time for the New York Yankees to put their money where their mouth is. A trip back to the World Series is the ultimate goal, but that's going to be far easier said than done.

Max Fried News / Pinstripe Alley / February 19

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Max Fried

We’ve reached the end of our 50 Most Notable Yankees’ Free Agent Signings, and today we’ll wrap up with the most recent within the paramters. Okay, maybe you could argue that the re-signing of Cody Bellinger earlier this winter is technically the most recent biggest one.

Ryan McMahon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

Yankees’ Ryan McMahon breaks silence on potentially playing some shortstop in spring training

The New York Yankees are using spring training 2026 to evaluate their infield depth, and Ryan McMahon has emerged as a key part of that conversation. With

Jazz Chisholm News / Empire Sports Media / February 19

Jazz Chisholm Jr. sets exciting power-speed goal for himself in 2026

The thing about swagger in New York is that you’d better bring receipts. Big talk dies fast in the Bronx, usually sometime between a strikeout in the seventh and the back page the next morning.

Brent Headrick News / New York Yankees on SI / February 19

Yankees Reliever Impressing Early in Spring Training

The New York Yankees figure to have several bullpen spots up for grabs this spring, and one southpaw is already positioning himself nicely to crack the club's Opening Day roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

Chris Stewart News / Pinstripe Alley / February 19

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Chris Stewart

" /> The Yankees themselves deserved the most blame in hindsight for getting too cute at such an important position for the benefit of trying to save Hal Steinbrenner a few bucks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 19

Wells, Kwan voice warnings after Clark's MLBPA resignation

Yankees' Austin Wells, Guardians' Steven Kwan voice warnings after Tony Clark's MLBPA resignation

The perception exists that owners may smell figurative blood in the water coming off Clark’s resignation as it pertains to getting what they want in upcoming negotiations.

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigns after investigation as lockout looms

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

Aaron Boone News / Total Pro Sports / February 19

'People Don’t Challenge Enough' – Aaron Boone Gets Brutally Honest On MLB’s New ABS Challenge System

The 2026 season will mark the start of another technological innovation in the MLB. The Automated Ball Strike (ABS) challenge system will debut this year.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / February 19

Michael Kay Takes Dig at Yankees' Aaron Judge

How the New York Yankees handled the offseason was the great debate surrounding the team. One person who voiced sentiments similar to fans — at least somewhat — was the captain, Aaron Judge, who said that, at times, watching the offseason play out was "frustrating," but that he also liked the team around him.

Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / February 19

Anthony Volpe and the Triple-A dilemma

We need to start this with an acknowledgement that Anthony Volpe will turn 25 on April 28th, the same age Aaron Judge was in his breakout season, so we can’t write the Yankee shortstop off just yet.

Austin Wells News / New York Yankees on SI / February 19

Yankees MLBPA Rep Austin Wells Shares Confidence in Union

The New York Yankees have selected catcher Austin Wells as their representative in the Major League Baseball Player's Association (MLBPA) — the baseball player's union — after a major scandal rocked the organization.

Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / February 19

Yankees news: Anthony Volpe rounding into shape

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Anthony Volpe will start the season on the IL as he continues to recover from labrum surgery over the offseason. In his first few days in camp though, the Yankee shortstop appears to be in high spirits and has been able to participate in most defensive drills.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Everything Has To Go Right For The Yankees This Spring

It’s only been a few days, but Spring Training 2026 is already looking much more promising for the New York Yankees than last year’s mess. Not everybody is healthy, but at least this season the Yankees didn’t wait until the opening press conference to deliver the news.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18

What Yankees’ attention-grabbing Ryan McMahon shortstop plan could mean for Anthony Volpe

The New York Yankees are not giving up on shortstop Anthony Volpe. However, the team is reportedly planning to have third baseman Ryan McMahon play shortstop at times in spring training in an effort to see if he could be a backup candidate at the position, according to Greg Joyce of New York Post Sports.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 18

Yankees are determined to take over the Asian market under new head of international scouting

The New York Yankees recently admitted something in the most Yankees way possible — quietly, bureaucratically, and without ever saying the words out loud.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 18

Why Trent Grisham disagrees with 'running it back' takes about 2026 Yankees

Grisham discussed his return to the Yankees and why he's excited about the team's chances in 2026 despite the public perception of the team's offseason.

Aaron Judge gets honest about initial frustration with Yankees' lack of additions

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Total Apex Sports / February 18