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Team USA’s WBC Loss Could Be The Motivation Aaron Judge Needs

Most often, players whose careers fall under the category of “legendary” earn this moniker through postseason success; others, like New York Yankees and Team USA captain Aaron Judge, have almost everything you could wish for as a baseball player except for a championship ring.

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Yankees Open to Concerning Luis Gil Decision

The New York Yankees 2026 schedule is quite unique as it features a ton of off-days in their first few weeks. Starting on March 25 already gives them a day head start on their competition, though the Yankees have off on March 26.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Paul DeJong Not Planning To Opt Out Of Yankees Deal

Infielder Paul DeJong does not plan to opt out of his minor league deal with the Yankees this week, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. He will stick with the Yanks and try to earn a roster spot.

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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

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

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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.

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

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / March 19

Yankees Won't Give Aaron Judge Lineup Spot Despite Return to Camp

Fresh off a noteworthy run in the World Baseball Classic, Aaron Judge has returned to camp with the New York Yankees. Yankees' Bryan Hoch broke the news by posting a video of The Captain back with his team, but it's worth noting manager Aaron Boone didn't include him in either of the team's March 19 lineups.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 19

WBC recap: How did every Yankee play?

The World Baseball Classic is over, and it ended with a thrilling 3-2 Venezuelan win over the United States on Tuesday night. Lots of Yankees were involved in the exciting and ever-growing tournament, and it’s a good time to take a look at how they did.

Gerrit Cole News / Total Pro Sports / March 19

Red Sox Did The Most Cheesiest Thing To Gerrit Cole And C-Mac Is Unhappy

Gerrit Cole missed the entire 2025 campaign for the New York Yankees after having Tommy John surgery in March last year. The 35-year-old is preparing for his MLB return at the Yankees spring training camp in Tampa, Florida.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

3 reasons why Yankees won’t win 2026 World Series

The New York Yankees have not won the World Series since 2009, closing in on the longest drought in franchise history. Last year was a disastrous ending, losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in four games in the ALDS.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 19

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Fritz Brickell

It’s just the nature of life that some people end up passing away at way too young an age. As we do our Yankees’ Birthdays series, we’re unfortunately going to come across some of them here too.

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.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 19

Yankees Make Major Roster Change As Regular Season Approaches

Unlike many teams, the New York Yankees have few vacancies in their Opening Day roster. The Yankees are largely running the same team from the 2025 season.

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

George Steinbrenner News / Total Pro Sports / March 19

'Shouldn’t Be Allowed' – Mike Vaccaro Drops Honest Response On George Steinbrenner’s Hall Of Fame Possibility

George Steinbrenner was arguably the most divisive figure in the MLB during his long spell as the owner of the New York Yankees. Despite long, turbulent spells, the team enjoyed plenty of success on the field, but his working methods also earned him a couple of suspensions from the league.

Austin Wells News / Pinstripe Alley / March 19

Austin Wells needs to stay the course

Many fans in the Yankeeverse aren’t too pleased with Austin Wells after his 2025 campaign. Count this site among them, as Jeremy gave him a C+ in our 2025 Roster Report Cards series.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 19

Yankees Backup Catcher Has Untapped Potential Left to Find

Aaron Boone made a bold declaration about J.C. Escarra. The manager of the New York Yankees proclaimed that he's a top-half-catcher-in-the-league. By traditional statistical standards, Boone's feel hollow.

Aaron Judge News / Total Pro Sports / March 19

'I’m Still Pissed' – Aaron Judge Breaks Silence After Team USA’s WBC Exit

Aaron Judge and Team USA fell short at the World Baseball Classic finals against Venezuela. The captain had a great run with his team, but he was unable to do much in the finals.

Gerrit Cole News / Pinstripe Alley / March 19

Yankees news: Gerrit Cole looks strong in spring debut

New York Sports+ | Joel Sherman ($): Gerrit Cole finally threw a pitch in anger. 54 weeks after undergoing Tommy John surgery, the former Cy Young winner returned to the mound with a spring start against the Red Sox yesterday.

Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 18

Yankees' Flamethrower Carlos Lagrange Gives Confident Answer on MLB Readiness

The New York Yankees' top pitching prospect, Carlos Lagrange, recently added another strong performance to his impressive spring training stat sheet. And after his latest outing, the hard-throwing righty and his catcher both made it clear that they think he's already an MLB-caliber pitcher.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 18

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Becoming a Villain for No Reason

The discourse around Aaron Judge's legacy shouldn't be defined by what happens in big games, whether it's for the New York Yankees or Team USA. For the longest time, Alex Rodrguez and Barry Bonds both performed poorly in the postseason before their respective World Series runs.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 18

Yankees Make Baffling Decision on Spring Breakout Game

As Spring Training winds down and teams begin to look ahead to the regular season, top prospects have the Spring Breakout weekend to look forward to. When the New York Yankees released their roster for the event, which sees them taking on the Atlanta Braves, one big name was conspicuous absent: outfielder Spencer Jones.

Gerrit Cole News / Field Level Media / March 18

Spring training roundup: Yanks' Gerrit Cole makes successful, albeit brief, return to mound

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole threw against outside competition for the first time since the 2024 World Series on Wednesday when he opposed the visiting Boston Red Sox in a spring training game in Tampa.

Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / March 18

Gerrit Cole touches 99 mph in spring debut, 372 days after Tommy John surgery

The road back from Tommy John surgery is often described as a long, dark tunnel with very little light at the end until the very final stages. For New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole, that tunnel finally opened up into the bright Florida sunshine on Wednesday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 18

Yankees reassign pitchers Harrison Cohen and Carson Coleman to minor league camp on Wednesday

Spring training often feels like a crowded theater lobby before the show starts. Everyone is dressed up and ready to perform, but as the curtain rises, the house manager has to start directing people toward their actual seats.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / March 19

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

New York Yankees and USA captain Aaron Judge was among the many American players who failed to produce at the plate as Team USA suffered a brutal 3-2 loss to Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night.

Derek Jeter addresses WBC, World Series takes before USA loss

Bryce Harper had classy gesture for Venezuela after losing WBC final

Harper had words for Nolan McLean after loss to Venezuela

Kyle Schwarber turns heads with what he did to his WBC silver medal

Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 18

Derek Jeter addresses WBC, World Series takes

Derek Jeter addresses World Baseball Classic, World Series takes before USA loss to Venezuela

Jeter responded to comments from Aaron Judge comparing the World Baseball Classic to the World Series.

Team USA's big bats come up small in WBC championship loss to Venezuela

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole one step closer to return

Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship

Top 10 Team USA moments in World Baseball Classic history

The 'MLB 1-home run, 2-walk games' quiz

Kervin Castro News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Kervin Castro Could Be Next Addition to Yankees Bullpen

The New York Yankees undoubtedly have a strong roster, but even so, every roster has its weakness, and this team’s weakness is its bullpen. It’s a set of relievers that has been thrown together sort of haphazardly: a mix of solid veterans that includes David Bednar, Tim Hill, and Camilo Doval, though two of them were acquired less than a year ago.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Aaron Boone’s catching admission may be bad news for Yankees’ Austin Wells

While the World Baseball Classic (WBC) has raged on, the New York Yankees have been without multiple key contributors. One of those contributors is catcher Austin Wells, who played with the Dominican Republic in the event.