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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 21

Yankees Need a Strong Season from their Closer

It seems overdramatic to say that the closer position for the New York Yankees feels cursed. Realistically, Mariano Rivera set a high standard, taking the ninth inning for close to two decades, and was damn near unhittable in his career.

New York Yankees News / Legends On Deck / March 21

Top Yankees Prospects to Keep and Eye On in 2026

With MLB Opening Day being a handful of days away, and MLB.com having released its Top 100 Prospect and Top 30 Team Prospect lists, it’s time to take a look at the New York Yankee members of the annual Top 100.

Frankie Montas News / Pinstripe Alley / March 21

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Frankie Montas

Our ongoing birthday series here at PSA gives us the full range of the Yankees’ rich history, which includes both the likes of Lou Gehrig and Miguel Andujar.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Aaron Judge News / The Spun / March 21

Aaron Judge Responds To Popular Narrative About Team USA Baseball

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge isn't too pleased about a certain narrative surrounding Team USA and the World Baseball Classic. Judge, who was named the captain for the United States team, finished the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a .222 average and two home runs.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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

Jasson Dominguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez doesn’t make Opening Day roster

The New York Yankees made a notable decision ahead of Opening Day, leaving Jasson Dominguez off the season-opening roster and reinforcing a patient plan for their rising prospect.

Luis Gil News / New York Yankees on SI / March 21

Starting in Triple-A Best Thing for Yankees' Luis Gil

New York Yankees started Luis Gil has not been having the Spring Training he — or anyone else — expected. Through five games and 14.1 innings pitched, Gil has posted a 6.28 ERA and 1.60 WHIP.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / March 21

The Yankees’ three-peat didn’t ruin baseball, and neither will the Dodgers’ dominance

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making a farce of the league. After winning back-to-back championships on the back of impossibly stacked rosters, they gave the best free agent on the market almost as much guaranteed money over the next four years than the White Sox, Guardians, and Marlins’ entire 2026 team payrolls combined.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Back End of Yankees Bullpen Taking a Huge Turn for the Best

As the season inches closer, the New York Yankees are finalizing roster spots. Several prospects are duking it out for a chance to make the club. Meanwhile, the Yankees are looking very sharp in the back end of the bullpen.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 21

Yankees news: Optimism at shortstop

ESPN | Buster Olney: Shortstop has not been all that much fun the past few seasons, reaching a nadir in 2025 when Anthony Volpe struggled his way to an 83 OPS+ while also slipping defensively from his first two seasons in the big leagues.

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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20

Yankees Finally Pull Trigger on Anticipated Jasson Domínguez Move

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez is not that far removed from being considered one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball. But now, the Yankees have made a decision that's been widely speculated all spring.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Luis Gil News / Pinstripe Alley / March 20

Luis Gil electric as Yankees down Orioles

We were treated to a superb Friday night pitchers’ duel between the two starters, New York’s Luis Gil striking out seven across five scoreless innings while Baltimore’s Zach Eflin retired the first 14 batters he faced.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Yankees Option Domínguez, Two Others as Spring Cuts Continue

As the New York Yankees made more spring training cuts on Friday, some names came as a bit of a surprise. Before their game against the Baltimore Orioles, the team optioned outfielder Jasson Domínguez and right-handers Kervin Castro and Yerry De los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Aaron Judge makes decision on playing in next WBC, 2028 Olympics

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is just days removed from Team USA’s loss in the World Baseball Classic final. However, Judge is already thinking about the next event with Team USA.

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

Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship

How much blame does Mark DeRosa deserve for USA's WBC failure?

Venezuela's WBC title win over U.S. draws record ratings

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

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Aaron Judge Makes Admission on 2028 Olympics Ahead of MLB’s Decision

There was no one more qualified to be the captain of Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) than outfielder Aaron Judge, who plays that role for the New York Yankees and has won the AL MVP award in each of the last two seasons.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 20

Yankees option Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

It was honestly only a matter of time. Late Friday afternoon, the Yankees optioned former super-prospect Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, among a flurry of roster moves.

Jasson Dominguez News / Yardbarker / March 20

Yankees make necessary decision on Jasson Dominguez

Dominguez had been viewed as one of the top prospects in baseball and was a consensus top-100 prospect four times between 2020 and 2024.

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

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher

Barry Bonds has landed a new job for MLB Opening Night

Five MLB players facing important walk years

The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

Yankees Option Jasson Domínguez

The Yankees announced a series of camp cuts today, most notably optioning outfielder Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Relievers Kervin Castro and Yerry De los Santos were also optioned out.

Cade Winquest News / Empire Sports Media / March 20

Yankees’ Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest might have roster spot locked up

For every major league team, the final week of March feels like a high-stakes game of musical chairs. The New York Yankees are no different. While the stars already have their names etched into the lineup card, the periphery of the roster remains a blurry puzzle.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Yankees Pitching Staff: Who’s In and Who’s Out?

The Yankees are less than one week away from their season opener in San Francisco. Between now and then, there are some decisions the Yankees need to make around their roster, especially about their pitching staff.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / March 20

Yankees Honor Spencer Jones, Elmer Rodriguez with Internal Award

As Spring Training comes to a close, the New York Yankees are handing out some awards within the organization. The Kevin Lawn award, which recognizes the best position player and pitcher in the Yankees' system, is announced each March.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20

Yankees’ Aaron Boone glows over Giancarlo Stanton’s exit velocities in spring training

The regular season is creeping closer, and the New York Yankees are prepping for the start of the season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently raved about Giancarlo Stanton and his exit velocity, according to a piece by Greg Joyce of the New York Post.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19