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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

What the Yankees’ Rotation Might Look Like by Opening Day

Despite having a fairly quiet offseason, the New York Yankees are still one of the best teams in the American League, at least when healthy. Their offense, which ranked first in MLB in slugging, OPS, and home runs last season, carries a lot of star power in players like Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Giancarlo Stanton, and Ben Rice.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 15

Yankees Face Roster Crunch: What’s Next for Jasson Domínguez?

TAMPA, Fla — The Yankees have begun their quest for their 28th World Series title and their first since 2009. The past few seasons, the Yankees have left some holes on their roster going into opening day, like left field and third base.

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / February 15

Yankees star OF Aaron Judge ready for Monday's full-squad workouts

Aaron Judge will be a full participant when the New York Yankees open full-squad workouts on Monday, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday. The star outfielder was bothered by a flexor strain in his right elbow for the last two months of the 2025 season.

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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

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 15

Yankees Young Slugger Addressing Biggest Weakness is Huge

A lot has been made of Jasson Dominguez's status with the New York Yankees. A big reason he didn't get more playing time last year was his defense. Fair or unfair, his underlying metrics were ugly, and it played into Aaron Boone not pencilling him into the lineup more.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / February 15

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Baseball’s Back

It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! It’s the best time of the year: the start of spring

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 15

Yankees Young Fireballer Drawing Comparisons to Dellin Betances

Some comparisons are over the top. When the New York Yankees signed Jasson Dominguez as a teenager, he was being pegged as the next Mickey Mantle. In many ways, it hurts the player.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 15

Yankees Get First Carlos Rodón Look Since PRP Injection

Carlos Rodón got back on the mound for the first time in over a week. The New York Yankees' lefty threw a bullpen session at George M. Steinbrenner Field, a small but important step in his recovery from elbow surgery.

Ryan McMahon News / New York Yankees on SI / February 15

Yankees Still Have Bottom Half Third Baseman

While Ryan McMahon is undoubtedly a better option, it still feels like the New York Yankees could have further improved at third base. Eugenio Suarez was out there for quite some time, but the Yankees were content with what they had.

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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.

Russell Martin News / Pinstripe Alley / February 15

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Russell Martin

Russell “Le Muscle” Martin is one of the greatest Canadian major leaguers of all-time. Breaking into The Show with the Dodgers in 2006, Martin came to the Yankees in December 2010, succeeding franchise icon Jorge Posada behind the plate.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 15

Yankees Pitching Prospect Making Strong Impression in Spring Training

The New York Yankees are flush with pitching talent across the entire organization, and one of the club's top prospects is making a strong impression as spring training gets underway.

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Carlos Rodon News / Total Pro Sports / February 15

'I Couldn’t Button A Shirt' – Carlos Rodon Shares Grim Realities About Pitching For Yankees With Injury

Carlos Rodon produced one of the best seasons of his 11-year MLB career in 2025. It certainly was his finest in a New York Yankees uniform. But Rodon will be unavailable to the Yankees for the start of the 2026 season.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 15

Yankees Should Practice Patience with Young Slugger

Nobody wants to be a backup plan. That's just the position that Jasson Dominguez has found himself in with the New York Yankees, unfortunately. The big question all winter was whether the former top prospect, or even Spencer Jones, would make it to spring training.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 15

Who has the best rotation in the Yankees’ division?

Preseason projections are the name of the game in the early going of spring, as camp gets going but the games have yet to start. Barring some last-second news dropping, the AL East has their rosters lined up for another year of chasing one of the hardest crowns to claim in baseball.

Gerrit Cole News / Total Apex Sports / February 14

Gerrit Cole Shined In His 1st Bullpen Session In Spring Training

Gerrit Cole underwent Tommy John surgery last season, and this is the first time we’ve seen him throw a bullpen session in front of the media in about a year.

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

Yankees GM Explains Strategy Behind Paul Goldschmidt Signing

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ New York Yankees re-signed Paul Goldschmidt for one more season, and general manager Brian Cashman has a straightforward plan for how the veteran is going to be involved.

Ben Rice News / Athlon Sports / February 14

Yankees Receive Ben Rice Update Amid Spring Training

The New York Yankees lineup will look much like it did in 2025, and that is far from a drawback given they led MLB in offense. With one emerging young bat expected to elevate his game, the unit could be even stronger this season.

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

Yankees May Need To Make a Difficult Final Roster Spot Choice

The New York Yankees are rolling with pitchers and catchers down in Florida. Soon, the full operation will take place, and the rosters will become more solidified.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 14

Yankees reportedly reach pre-agreements with top international prospects

The New York Yankees just made their boldest international scouting statement in some time, according to Saturday reports, and it didn’t take new director Mario Garza long to prove Donny Rowland’s dismissal was the right call.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 14

Yankees manager wants 1 thing from his starting catcher

Aaron Boone didn’t mince words when asked what he wants to see from Yankees catcher Austin Wells in 2026. “Better control in the strike zone, better swing decisions,” the skipper told SNY on Saturday.

Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 13

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has new-look windup in spring training bullpen session

Gerrit Cole missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He is expected to make his return in late May or early June in 2026.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 13

Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season

Over 15 years in MLB, he has 372 homers, 1,232 RBI with a career .288 batting average and a .378 OBP.

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New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 11