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Aaron Judge Reacts to Facing Yankees Teammates in WBC Final

March 15 will see an epic showdown in the World Baseball Classic as Team USA takes on the Dominican Republic. Only one team can advance to the WBC Championship Game which takes place on March 17.

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Yankees Reassign Four Pitchers to Minor League Camp

The New York Yankees announced four new roster moves hours before first pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies. Left-handed pitcher Kyle Carr, along with righties Michael Arias, Dylan Coleman and Dom Hamel, have been reassigned to minor league camp.

Jazz Chisholm News / Just Baseball / March 14

How Realistic Are Jazz Chisholm’s Contract Demands?

Even as teams are still signing some final free agents ahead of the 2026 season, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the next crop of free agents to be signed for the 2027 campaign.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Predicting the Pinstripes: Battles for the Final Bench and Bullpen Spots Heat Up

We are less than two weeks away from first pitch in San Fransisco for the Yankees. This camp has been a good one for New York, thus far, with no big injury surprises.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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MLB News / Just Baseball / March 14

Top Yankees Prospect’s Best Shot at MLB Time Might Be in a New Role

One of the biggest highlights of each year’s spring training games is getting to see each team’s top prospects perform against legitimate big leaguers.

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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.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / March 14

Aaron Judge sums up anticipation for Team USA's WBC semifinals game vs. the Dominican Republic

Judge admitted that all players were excited for this playoff-like contest at this point in the year.

Team USA advances to WBC semifinal, but has one concerning issue

Team USA holds on against Canada to reach WBC semis

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 14

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Butch Wynegar

Butch Wynegar had such exciting potential when the Twins traded him to the Yankees in 1982. A Rookie of the Year runner-up and already a two-time All-Star catcher at the age of 26, he should have been a foundational piece of the offense alongside Don Mattingly, Dave Winfield, and later Rickey Henderson.

Cam Schlittler News / Total Pro Sports / March 14

New York Yankees Make Bold Cam Schlittler Move After Opening Day

Cam Schlittler enjoyed a highly impressive rookie campaign with the New York Yankees in 2025, even though he made his debut as late as July last year. The 25-year-old was outstanding over his two appearances on the mound during the playoffs.

Austin Wells News / New York Yankees on SI / March 14

Yankees' Austin Wells Steals Show in Dominican Republic's WBC Win

The Dominican Republic has one of the more impressive rosters going in the World Baseball Classic. On top of a bevy of all-stars is a prolific pitching staff that, at times, has been led by New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 14

Yankees Minor League Free Agent Dominates in Spring Debut

The signing of Yovanny Cruz didn't come with much pomp and circumstance. He bounced around the Boston Red Sox minor league system in 2025 and became a free agent at the end of the year.

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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.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / March 14

Yankees fans fear the Blue Jays most among AL rivals

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country.

Tim Hill News / New York Yankees on SI / March 14

Yankees' Tim Hill Opens Up About Team USA Selection

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has reached the quarterfinals, and the New York Yankees have more representatives on Team USA than most people expected.

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Latest Round of Yankees Spring Cuts Contains Handful of Promising Prospects

The New York Yankees made their latest round of spring training cuts on Thursday, bookending their 4-3 exhibition win over the Detroit Tigers. Before the game, the team announced that they re-assigned right-handers Brendan Beck and Ben Hess to minor league camp.

Gerrit Cole News / Pinstripe Alley / March 14

Yankees News: Gerrit Cole focused as he continues comeback

The Athletic | Brendan Kuty: Having missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, Gerrit Cole is on the comeback trail. The Athletic got a chance to shadow him as he worked out as part of his ongoing rehab, getting a look into the mad man — I say with affection — that is Gerrit Cole.

Austin Wells News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Austin Wells has perfect takeaway after dominant Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic win over Team Korea

On Friday, the Dominican Republic steamrolled its way past Korea 10-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Now, they will square off against the United States after defeating Canada 5-3 in their quarterfinal matchup.

Yovanny Cruz News / Empire Sports Media / March 13

Meet Yovanny Cruz, the Yankees’ most recent triple-digits arm

When the radar gun in Florida starts flashing three digits, people notice. It doesn’t matter if it’s a meaningless March afternoon. You see 101 mph and your neck snaps toward the mound.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Aaron Judge reveals Team USA motivation in Kevin Durant conversation

The World Baseball Classic grew in importance when Shohei Ohtani led Japan to the championship in 2023. It is reaching even greater heights this year with Aaron Judge competing for Team USA.

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

Yankees Starter Could Be Due for Breakout Season

This spring, the New York Yankees have shown off some of their shiny new toys in Carlos Lagrange, Elmer Rodriguez and Ryan Weathers, whom they acquired from the Miami Marlins.

Ryan Weathers News / Empire Sports Media / March 13

Ryan Weathers recovers after ugly opening frame but Yankees drop spring game to Braves

The Grapefruit League has a funny way of humbling even the most optimistic projections. Just when the hype train for Ryan Weathers reached a fever pitch, the Atlanta Braves decided to act as a cold bucket of water on a Friday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 13

5 Greatest New York Yankees Shortstops of All Time

Ask just about any baseball fan which team is the most famous (or infamous), and the New York Yankees are at the very top of that list. With 27 world championships, 41 World Series appearances, and countless Hall of Famers, the perennially competitive Yankees have left their imprint over the franchise's 123-year history.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 13

'I’m Definitely Frustrated'- Brian Cashman Defends Aaron Boone From 'Puppet' Narrative

As the general manager of the New York Yankees, Brian Cashman is under constant scrutiny and pressure to deliver. The fans are ever more restless, with their last World Series title coming back in 2009.

Gerrit Cole News / Total Pro Sports / March 13

Gerrit Cole’s Latest Opening Day Update Will Send Yankees Fans Crazy

New York Yankees fans have been waiting for their ace Gerrit Cole for more than a year. The Bronx Bombers are still waiting to break their long curse of not winning the World Series since 2009.