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Carlos Rodon Shares Update On Return Timeline As Opening Day Nears

The depth of the New York Yankees’ starting rotation faces a strong test in the early weeks of the 2026 campaign. Gerrit Cole is not their only frontline starter on the IL for Opening Day.

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Spencer Jones Sheds Light On New York Yankees’ 2026 Snub

For the 2026 campaign, the New York Yankees’ front office decided to run back with essentially the same team from last year. Therefore, there are only a handful of open berths on the MLB roster, especially for position players.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / March 11

Yankees' Aaron Judge Did Himself No Favors vs. Team Italy

As the captain of Team USA, one wouldn't have expected this sort of performance from New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. The back to back AL MVP went 0-4 and was the final out recorded against Team Italy.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 11

Yankees spring training roster battles: “Making the Team Meter” round two

Last Monday, we began the 2026 edition of our annual Making the Team Meter by revealing a team that, despite coming into camp with three injuries in the starting rotation and their shortstop recovering from shoulder surgery, had only a handful of bullpen spots and a bench spot truly up for grabs.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Jasson Dominguez News / New York Yankees on SI / March 11

Jasson Dominguez Improving But Yankees Don't Have Room

Jasson Dominguez has been working hard to prove he belongs in left field for the New York Yankees. This spring, the signs of growth are there. The problem is, the roster may not have room for him anyway.

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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.

Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / March 11

Can Anthony Volpe rebound for the Yankees?

Oh, Anthony Volpe. Once one of the most promising position player prospects the Yankees have produced in recent years, and a feel-good story of the local kid making the team out of spring training back in 2023, Volpe’s penchant for long periods of futility has turned him into one of the most polarizing players on the roster.

Francisco Cervelli News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Italy’s Francisco Cervelli has perfect reaction to surprise win over Team USA

It was not a great night for USA baseball. For Italy? It was simply glorious. Managed by World Series champion and former New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 win over Team USA at Daikin Park in Houston.

Luis Gil News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

Yankees’ Luis Gil feels he’s ‘getting close’ to top form

The early months of a baseball season often feel like a laboratory where pitchers tinker with their mechanics under the Florida sun, hoping the chemistry is just right before the games actually matter.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 10

Who the Yankees Already Know Will Be On the Opening Day Roster

With Opening Day three weeks away, the New York Yankees are beginning to finalize their roster. While some positions seem more open than others, at every step of the way there are players who are for-sure bets to make the 40-man roster when the Yankees start their season against the San Francisco Giants.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

Elmer Rodriguez showed the Yankees how he’ll handle New York pressure

The pressure of playing for the New York Yankees is often described as a unqiue experience that not every player can handle. Times are changing though; the pressure that reverberates throughout the Bronx is still there, but the emergence of the World Baseball Classic provides another big event outside of MLB’s postseason.

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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.

Tim Hill News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

Yankees beat Phillies behind dominant pitching and home run power from young outfielders

The New York Yankees made the trip to Clearwater on Tuesday, walking away with a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark. The win nudged their Grapefruit League record to a respectable 11-6, but the final score was almost secondary to the individual narratives unfolding on the diamond.

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Yankees Recently Demoted Pitcher Shows Out in WBC

It's hard to put into words how great it is to see two of the New York Yankees top three prospects both be starting pitchers. Right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez made his first start in the World Baseball Classic as he continues to deliver this spring.

Trent Grisham News / New York Yankees on SI / March 10

Another Yankees OF Could Spell Trouble for Trent Grisham

When New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham accepted the team's $22 million qualifying offer at the beginning of the offseason, that all but secured him the starting center fielder spot.

Spencer Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Spencer Jones breaks silence after not making Yankees’ Opening Day roster

The New York Yankees are currently busy winding down their spring training slate as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB regular season. One of the standouts of spring training thus far has been outfielder Spencer Jones, who is one of the team’s top prospects at the age of 24.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

Yankees’ Spencer Jones showed he ‘belongs’: Can he make an impact this season?

Look, I get the math. Brian Cashman looks at a depth chart featuring Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham, and Giancarlo Stanton and sees a logjam.

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

How many of the MLB players to hit a home run and walk twice in the same game can you name in five minutes?

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / March 10

Max Fried Follows Yankees Four-Year Opening Day Trend

For the fourth straight season the New York Yankees are electing to have a new Opening Day pitcher. Injuries and turnaround have certainly played a factor, especially when looking at two of the names on this list.

Randal Grichuk News / New York Yankees on SI / March 10

Yankees Newest Pickup Could Be Due Resurgent Season

The New York Yankees were on the hunt for a right-handed bat all winter. The slugger they landed on was a longtime veteran and former member of the Toronto Blue Jays, who had always been a thorn in their side: Randal Grichuk.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 9

Three WBC stars from USA-Mexico: Paul Skenes stellar on the mound, Bobby Witt Jr. wows on the diamond

The United States survived a nail-biter against Mexico in the third game of Pool B group play at the World Baseball Classic.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes World Baseball Classic decision

Fernando Tatis Jr., Dominican Republic remain perfect at WBC

Ken Griffey Jr. turned heads with photo he took as WBC photographer

Could Shohei Ohtani change how pitchers are judged for Cy Young?

Phillies lock in another key rotation piece in Jesus Luzardo

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Two Yankees Prospects to Watch During the 2026 Spring Breakout

MLB spring training and the World Baseball Classic are both in full swing. In addition, the Spring Breakout rosters have recently been announced. The New

Carlos Lagrange News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Yankees’ Top Prospect Lagrange Is Opening Eyes In Spring Training

Carlos Lagrange, already one of the New York Yankees’ most dynamic pitching prospects, is making a good case for himself this spring. The 22 year-old Dominican Republic native has made two starts for New York, tossing 5 2/3 innings to the tune of 6 strikeouts and a 1.59 ERA.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / March 8