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Yankees Sign Veteran Reliever to Minor League Deal

With spring training underway, the New York Yankees have brought in a veteran pitcher who could eventually emerge as a bullpen option for the club. As reported by MLB insider Héctor Gómez, the Yankees have signed right-hander Rafael Montero to a minor league contract that includes an invite to big-league camp.

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New York Yankees Decide Against Trading For Former All-Star

Sometimes, the best deals are the ones you don’t make. That seems to be the collective sigh of relief coming out of the Bronx right now. For a brief moment earlier this offseason, the New York Yankees actually kicked the tires on acquiring Nick Castellanos.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Yankees Projected Lineup is Dividing Fans

The New York Yankees offseason has been a hot topic of discussion, and rightfully so. Looking at their projected 2026 lineup, things are looking a bit too similar to 2025.

Cam Schlittler News / Empire Sports Media / February 12

Cam Schlittler takes to social media to clarify injury status

For the New York Yankees, the focus shifted from the radar gun to the training room on Thursday. Aaron Boone confirmed that Cam Schlittler is temporarily stepping away from mound work due to what the team is calling mid-back inflammation.

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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

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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

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Yankees Pitcher Vows to Make Up for Ugly Finish

Gerrit Cole went down, and Max Fried put the New York Yankees on his back. He would have had more Cy Young consideration were it not for Tarik Skubal, but there aren't many pitchers walking this Earth better than him right now.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 12

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Zack Britton

For the third consecutive entry into the free agency series, another elite left-handed reliever is due to be covered. For better or for worse, the Yankees made another splash in the offseason following the 2018 season from a free agent class that featured far more generational talent than the usual crop.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Yankees Made Right Call Passing on Former Stars

Who says you can't go home? Well, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, at least in this case. The Yankees passed on signing a trio of former stars who could have addressed potential holes in the roster.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Yankees’ Aaron Boone May Be Out of World Series Attempts

Hot Stove season has turned to spring training and the rising temperatures in Florida have New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone on the hot seat. That's according to The Athletic's Ian O'Connor, who notes the window to win with three-time American League MVP Aaron Judge is getting smaller and smaller.

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The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Yankees Star Slugger Gets Rare Head Start at Spring Training

There's a hamate bone plague sweeping through Major League Baseball. Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday are all dealing with the same thing.

Todd Frazier News / Pinstripe Alley / February 12

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Todd Frazier

Nine players have been born on February 12th and have gone on to wear the pinstripes, but none of them had totally memorable tenures in New York. Pat Dobson was a mainstay in the Yankees’ rotation from 1973-75, and Monk Dubiel started his career with the Yankees in 1944, starting 48 games in two years.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

1 spring training position battle that could shape Yankees’ season

The New York Yankees are headed into spring training after a disappointing end to the 2025 season. When revealing injuries after the season, the Yankees announced that shortstop Anthony Volpe would undergo shoulder surgery.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 12

Predicting Yankees Next Move

February and March have been home to some interesting moves for the New York Yankees over the years. The players reporting to camp now are likely the main pieces who will be on the Opening Day Roster, but Brian Cashman has done some heavy lifting around this time in the past.

Spencer Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / February 12

The Yankees and Spencer Jones have reached a crossroads

As pitchers and catchers report and teams prepare for the start of spring training, not many teams around Major League Baseball project to have a more powerful outfield than the New York Yankees in 2026.

Jazz Chisholm News / Total Pro Sports / February 12

'I Can Make Much Money As I Want' – Jazz Chisholm Jr. Prioritizes MVP Glory Over Huge Contract

Jazz Chisholm Jr. made a big impact upon joining the New York Yankees following his move from the Miami Marlins at the trade deadline in 2024. The 28-year-old second baseman followed it up by producing the best campaign of his six-year MLB career with the Yankees last season.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Spring Training Will Tell Us a Lot About the 2026 Yankees

Pitchers and catchers are starting to report to their MLB clubs’ complexes for spring training, and the New York Yankees are gearing up to get the ball rolling.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 11

Yankees News & Buzz: Yanks gets huge news on Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon; Things to watch as team opens camp; more

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone talked to the press on the first day of Spring Training, and specifically addressed two injured aces: Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Yankees' Aaron Boone Shares Gerrit Cole Update Ahead of MLB Season

The New York Yankees have positioned themselves as one of the league’s most formidable teams, yet entering 2026 there is still uncertainty about whether the starting rotation has enough depth.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Names One Thing More Important Than a Contract Extension

The New York Yankees' 2025 season ended after losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Divisional Series. After going 94-68 in the regular season, their path to a 28th World Series victory was cut short.