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Yankees Performances this Spring Will Cause Much Needed Hype

It’s an exciting time for baseball as spring training meets the World Baseball Classic. For the New York Yankees, key performances across the map are crucial for the overall climate of the team.

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Whiffs return for Yankees’ Luis Gil in spring start vs. Red Sox: Can this be the start of a turnaround?

The New York Yankees‘ pitching staff currently resembles a high-stakes puzzle with a few missing pieces. While the baseball world waits for Gerrit Cole to reclaim his throne at the front of the line, the team is leaning on Max Fried to navigate the early waters.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4

Aaron Judge acknowledges undeniable Team USA baseball truth before WBC

Aaron Judge and Team USA are currently preparing for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The ball club has already played a couple of exhibition games — including a contest on Wednesday that saw Judge crush a 453-foot home run.

Austin Wells News / New York Yankees on SI / March 4

Yankees' Austin Wells Opens Up About Thrilling WBC Experience

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells has had a pretty unique spring. He stepped away from Yankees camp to suit up for Team Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the experience turned out to be something he had never felt before.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

George Lombard Jr. News / Empire Sports Media / March 4

Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. just put himself on the map against a top-5 MLB pitcher

Forget the radar guns and the launch angle spreadsheets for a second. If you aren’t watching what George Lombard Jr. is doing in Florida right now, you’re flat-out missing the birth of the next great Yankees infielder.

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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.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 4

Yankees' Top Prospect Launches First Spring Training Home Run Off Red Sox All-Star

The New York Yankees' top prospect has already produced several eye-opening plays in spring training, but his latest highlight might be the most notable one yet.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 4

Yankees Prospect Impresses in World Baseball Classic Debut

Elmer Rodriguez had a full-circle day on two different fronts, suiting up for Puerto Rico. For the time being, he has set his New York Yankees jersey aside to represent his country.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Yankees Facing Anthony Volpe Decision After Ryan McMahon Move at Spring Training

The New York Yankees have had a shortstop problem for years now, and it's not helping in their quest for their first World Series title since 2009. They've started 2019 first-round pick Anthony Volpe the last three seasons, and he's slashing just .222/.283/.379 over 472 career games.

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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.

Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / March 4

Yankees' Cam Schlittler Gets First Spring Training Start Post Injury

The New York Yankees will finally see something they've been waiting for all winter. Second year right-handed pitcher Cam Schlittler is taking the mound in a game.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 4

Giancarlo Stanton Puts Yankees Fans' Concerns to Rest

New York Yankees fans immediately jumped to conclusions when designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton said he couldn't open a bag of chips. Thankfully, he quickly silenced that noise.

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The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

Max Fried News / Empire Sports Media / March 4

Yankees ace admits he was ‘rusty and out of sync’ in recent spring start

The scoreboard at George M. Steinbrenner Field read 11-1, a scoreline that suggests the Yankees spent Tuesday afternoon treating the Panama national team like a high school junior varsity squad.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 4

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Lefty O’Doul

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> O’Doul lived long enough to see his Giants come to him, as the New York club moved west in 1958 to become the San Francisco Giants.

Aaron Boone News / New York Yankees on SI / March 4

Aaron Boone Unaffected by Hate From Yankees Fans

Aaron Boone has a lot in common with Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor whose legacy is defined not by violence or war but by his philosophical dabblings in Stoicism.

Jazz Chisholm News / Pinstripe Alley / March 4

Should the Yankees extend Jazz Chisholm Jr. on his requested terms?

Big contract numbers do not shock baseball fans the way they once did. A decade ago, a $300 million deal felt seismic. Today, Steve Cohen’s Mets have shown what happens when new money enters the sport, and the Dodgers have demonstrated how aggressive spending and deferred structures can be used as part of a fully operational Death Star.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 4

Former Yankees Infielder Wins Texas Congressional Primary

Former New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixiera is one step closer to representing the people of Texas' 21st congressional district in Washington, DC come 2027.

Gerrit Cole News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Yankees Must Avoid Mistake After Gerrit Cole Injury Update

When will Gerrit Cole return from injury? That seems to be one of the most pressing questions at New York Yankees' 2026 spring training. The right-hander is continuing to recover from Tommy John surgery, and the expectation is that he will return within the first few months of the season.

Aaron Judge News / Total Pro Sports / March 4

'He’s Not A Great Leader' – MLB Analyst Rips Aaron Judge For His Motivational Speech

The United States of America is undoubtedly the top favorite to clinch the 2026 World Baseball Classic this month. With Aaron Judge leading the galactic roster comprised of multiple MVPs, Team USA also has a truly elite pitching staff this time around.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 4

Who will be odd man out in Yankees outfield to make room for Spencer Jones?

How will the Yankees make room for Jones if he forces his way onto the roster?

Aaron Boone offers latest response to Yankees fans who want him fired

CC Sabathia claps back at columnist for calling his jersey retirement a farce

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

Luis Gil News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Why Yankees should trade Luis Gil before Opening Day

The New York Yankees have gotten off to a fast start in spring training, going 8-2 in their first ten exhibition matchups. While the results of these preseason games ultimately mean little in the way of wins and losses, it’s been fun to see a mix of Yankee contributors help lead the Bronx Bombers to an impressive display early on.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 2

Aaron Boone offers latest response to Yankees fans who want him fired

Upset Yankees fans calling for team owner Hal Steinbrenner to fire Boone has become somewhat of a yearly tradition amid the storied franchise's lengthy championship drought.

Why opponents should be terrified of Yankees' Aaron Judge

Mets manager makes admission about when Francisco Lindor may return

Extension could mean Freddy Peralta never leaves Mets

Cardinals' managerial stability to continue with Oliver Marmol extension

CC Sabathia claps back at columnist for calling jersey retirement a farce

Will Konnor Griffin play his way onto Pirates’ Opening Day roster?

Ben Rice News / Just Baseball / March 2

Yankees Notebook: A Ben Rice Comparison, Another Shortstop Option, and More

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Before the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies met in their first spring training action of March, a pair of Yankees legends took a few minutes to catch up near the batting cage.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / March 1

Yankees Notebook: Paul Blackburn’s Role, Cody Bellinger’s Back, More

TAMPA, Fla. — An off day on the schedule for Monday is coming at the perfect time for the New York Yankees. After flexing their muscles on Saturday with a 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays that was powered by a two-run shot by catcher Austin Wells, the Yankees are settling in for plenty of lineup changes that will happen around Monday’s off day.