New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 23

Yankees manager Aaron Boone expects ‘a lot more’ from Austin Wells offensively

The book on Austin Wells used to be simple: the bat might carry him, the defense behind the plate might sink him. That was the draft chatter in 2020, and the minor-league verdict before he made his MLB debut in 2023.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling reveals he recently suffered a heart attack

The New York Yankees are currently preparing for their upcoming 2026 season, in which they will look to bounce back after bowing out in the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays last year.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 23

Why Yankees Top Prospect Isn’t Close - And Why That’s Okay

George Lombard Jr. showed a flash of excellence over the weekend, proving why he's one of the top prospects in the New York Yankees organization. Lombard gobbled up a ball that dribbled to his left.

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Jasson Dominguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Yankees rumors: Intriguing projection sends Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A to start season

The New York Yankees are heading into the 2026 season with World Series expectations. With Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham back in the fold, they have a crowded outfield of top-end major league talent.

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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.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / February 23

Why Yankees' Shortstop Battle Isn't as Open as It Looks

The New York Yankees have more than a few lingering questions at shortstop. One thing is for sure though: Anthony Volpe, who was the target of much of New York fans' ire last season, won't be in the lineup on Opening Day.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 23

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Elston Howard

Not just one of the greatest Yankees of all time — #24 by our count — Elston is one of the most important in the history of the franchise. A six-time champion, Howard won an MVP in pinstripes and lengthened the lineup of that legendary 1961 club.

Jazz Chisholm News / Total Pro Sports / February 23

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Slams Dodgers With Bold Message In Now-Deleted Post

Last year, Jazz Chisholm Jr. produced the best campaign of his MLB career in his first full season with the New York Yankees. The 27-year-old infielder can cause a distraction with his outspoken opinions off the field, but he is certainly an important piece of the Yankees’ lineup.

Jake Bird News / New York Yankees on SI / February 23

Dark Horse Pitcher Who Could Make Yankees Roster

Jake Bird had a less than inspiring 2025 season with the New York Yankees, if you could even call it a season, but that could all change this spring. Bird

Spencer Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / February 23

What will Spencer Jones accomplish this year?

We’re a couple games into spring now, and already seen a few highlight performances from the handful of innings that each player has gotten into thus far.

New York Yankees News / BoxingNews.com / February 23

Emanuel Navarrete Vs. Eduardo Nunez Breakdown

WBO Super Featherweight Champion Emanuel Navarrete boxes the IBF Champion Eduardo Nunez in a unification on February 28, as we preview the fight. Navarrete enters this fight looking to re-establish his dominance after a poor run of form.

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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

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 23

Yankees news: Jones adopts an Ohtani-like swing

NJ.com | Randy Miller: When Spencer Jones launched a fly ball deep into the Tampa sky and out of George M. Steinbrenner Stadium during his first plate appearances this spring, Yankees fans were immediately reminded of the towering moonshots that Aaron Judge so regularly graces us with in the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 22

Three Yankees' storylines to follow before Opening Day

While the offseason lull may have been drab by the standards of New York’s fan base, there is excitement building for the “run-it-back Yankees.” Let’s view three storylines to keep an eye on as Opening Day approaches.

Aaron Judge's two homers lead Yankees past Tigers 20-3

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones draws comparisons to Shohei Ohtani

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MLBPA executive director Bruce Meyer: 'A lockout is all but guaranteed'

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 22

Yankees Biggest Losers From First Two Spring Training Games

One of the biggest thing the New York Yankees are asking out of their players in Spring Training is for consistency. Just two games into their 2026 slate, it's clearly there for some veterans.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 22

The Yankees’ player with most to prove in spring training

When the New York Yankees enter any season, they have their eyes set on winning the World Series title. Spring training is New York’s first step towards that goal and gives the Yankees a strong opportunity to evaluate their roster.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 22

Yankees Pitching Staff Stealing Show in Spring Training

While a ton of attention is on the New York Yankees offense, their pitching staff deserves a ton of credit as well. Time and time again last year, their bullpen blew games late and was one of, if not the biggest issues heading into this season.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 22

Four Early Winners in Yankees Spring Training

The New York Yankees are 1-1 with two very different outcomes to begin this next month and some change of Spring Training. The Yankees were shut out 2-0 by in-division rival Baltimore Orioles, but the bats caught fire against the Detroit Tigers in the 20-3 win.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 22

Yankees 20-Run Game Proves What Everyone Already Knew

After being shutout in their Spring Training opener, the New York Yankees responded with a 20-run performance against the Detroit Tigers. New York's 17-run victory got started from Paul Goldschmidt who had a two-RBI single in the first inning.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Yankees had a sewage leak in their spring training clubhouse

Spring training got off to a good start for the New York Yankees on the field Saturday. Off the field was an entirely different story. Two sewer lines ruptured outside of Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones draws comparisons to Shohei Ohtani

There are worse players for young MLB hopefuls to emulate than Shohei Ohtani, and one New York Yankees prospect appears to have really taken Ohtani’s methods to heart.

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