New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cam Schlittler News / Pinstripe Alley / March 21

Cam Schlittler controls contact in Yankees’ spring loss to Tigers

I do grow weary of spring training games. My standing rule of baseball is that if you’re going to be a boring game, you better be short, and today’s contest against the Tigers was boring but about as long as a real matchup.

Gerrit Cole News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Gerrit Cole Spring Debut 2026: Fantasy Baseball Impact & Draft Outlook

Just 53 weeks ago, Gerrit Cole went under the knife to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. The repair with an internal brace inserted to support the process has been lauded for quicker recovery times than traditional Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Yankees Option Fan Favorite to Scranton in Latest Roster Shuffle

The Yankees roster shuffle continues. Friday, the Yankees sent Jasson Dominguez, among others, to AAA ahead of the game. Today, they option a number of players to minor league camp, including a fan favorite.

Eugenio Suarez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

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?

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

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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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

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 21

Yankees May Have Made Mistake With Final Bench Option

The New York Yankees have elected to option Oswaldo Cabrera to Triple-A. As of March 21, they also announced veteran Paul DeJong would be reassigned to minor league camp.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 21

Yankees' Manager Tries to Justify Jasson Domínguez Demotion

It's hard to fathom why a guy like Jasson Domínguez was demoted while the New York Yankees are expected to have Randal Grichuk on their Opening Day roster.

Randal Grichuk News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Yankees To Select Randal Grichuk’s Contract

The Yankees will be selecting outfielder Randal Grichuk‘s contract, as manager Aaron Boone told reporters (including the New York Post’s Greg Joyce) that Grichuk has made the Opening Day roster. New York has a full 40-man roster, so another transaction will be required to add Grichuk before the team’s first game on Wednesday.

Carlos Lagrange News / New York Yankees on SI / March 21

Yankees Prove to Everyone Spring Training Doesn't Matter

Optioning a top prospect like Carlos Lagrange to minor league camp was one thing, but to send Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A is another. The New York Yankees are incredibly stubborn and are set in their ways.

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.

Will Warren News / Pinstripe Alley / March 21

Yankees fans think Will Warren could have a strong 2026

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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 21

Yankees Need a Strong Season from their Closer

It seems overdramatic to say that the closer position for the New York Yankees feels cursed. Realistically, Mariano Rivera set a high standard, taking the ninth inning for close to two decades, and was damn near unhittable in his career.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

Frankie Montas News / Pinstripe Alley / March 21

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Frankie Montas

Our ongoing birthday series here at PSA gives us the full range of the Yankees’ rich history, which includes both the likes of Lou Gehrig and Miguel Andujar.

Aaron Judge News / The Spun / March 21

Aaron Judge Responds To Popular Narrative About Team USA Baseball

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge isn't too pleased about a certain narrative surrounding Team USA and the World Baseball Classic. Judge, who was named the captain for the United States team, finished the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a .222 average and two home runs.

Jasson Dominguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez doesn’t make Opening Day roster

The New York Yankees made a notable decision ahead of Opening Day, leaving Jasson Dominguez off the season-opening roster and reinforcing a patient plan for their rising prospect.

Luis Gil News / New York Yankees on SI / March 21

Starting in Triple-A Best Thing for Yankees' Luis Gil

New York Yankees started Luis Gil has not been having the Spring Training he — or anyone else — expected. Through five games and 14.1 innings pitched, Gil has posted a 6.28 ERA and 1.60 WHIP.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / March 21

The Yankees’ three-peat didn’t ruin baseball, and neither will the Dodgers’ dominance

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making a farce of the league. After winning back-to-back championships on the back of impossibly stacked rosters, they gave the best free agent on the market almost as much guaranteed money over the next four years than the White Sox, Guardians, and Marlins’ entire 2026 team payrolls combined.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Back End of Yankees Bullpen Taking a Huge Turn for the Best

As the season inches closer, the New York Yankees are finalizing roster spots. Several prospects are duking it out for a chance to make the club. Meanwhile, the Yankees are looking very sharp in the back end of the bullpen.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20

Yankees Finally Pull Trigger on Anticipated Jasson Domínguez Move

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez is not that far removed from being considered one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball. But now, the Yankees have made a decision that's been widely speculated all spring.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Yankees Option Domínguez, Two Others as Spring Cuts Continue

As the New York Yankees made more spring training cuts on Friday, some names came as a bit of a surprise. Before their game against the Baltimore Orioles, the team optioned outfielder Jasson Domínguez and right-handers Kervin Castro and Yerry De los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Aaron Judge News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Aaron Judge makes decision on playing in next WBC, 2028 Olympics

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is just days removed from Team USA’s loss in the World Baseball Classic final. However, Judge is already thinking about the next event with Team USA.

Aaron Judge reflects on Team USA loss to Venezuela after controversial World Baseball Classic, World Series comments

Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship

How much blame does Mark DeRosa deserve for USA's WBC failure?

Venezuela's WBC title win over U.S. draws record ratings

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Jasson Dominguez News / Yardbarker / March 20