New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ryan McMahon's Position Change Impacts Yankees Bench

The New York Yankees have players locked into first and second base, but shortstop and third base continue to be an issue. Veteran Ryan McMahon was brought to this team for a steep $16 million a year, and now manager Aaron Boone is changing his position.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Aaron Boone Reveals The Perfect Shortstop As Anthony Volpe’s Backup

The New York Yankees and Aaron Boone are juggling early-season uncertainty, and it’s forcing some creative thinking in the infield. Anthony Volpe is sidelined after offseason shoulder surgery.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

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

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 18

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Brian Fisher

The glory years are what usually spring to mind when you bring up the history of the New York Yankees, whether the days of Ruth and Gehrig, the midcentury dominance of Mantle and Berra, or the 1990s dynasty.

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.

Gerrit Cole News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Yankees' Gerrit Cole Decision Will Change Everything in 2026

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will pitch in a spring training game on Wednesday. Cole is recovering from Tommy John surgery, so the fact that he is set to return on Wednesday is obviously a huge update.

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

Yankees' Catcher Makes World Baseball Classic All-Tournament Team

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells drew a ton of attention to himself this spring. The 26-year old still has a bit to prove with the Yankees, but he left it all on the line in the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 18

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 World Baseball Classic, World Series takes before USA loss to Venezuela

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

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

Carlos Rodon News / Total Pro Sports / March 18

New York Yankees Share Return Timeline For Carlos Rodon

Carlos Rodon had an excellent 2025 campaign for the New York Yankees. It was undoubtedly his best season in the MLB since signing a six-year, $162 million contract with the team.

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.

Trent Grisham News / Pinstripe Alley / March 18

Who is the Yankees’ center fielder of the future?

The Yankees entered the offseason with a hole in center field, but it was one that was filled pretty promptly. They extended the qualifying offer to Trent Grisham, and Grisham accepted it, setting him up to start in center in the Bronx on Opening Day.

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

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' 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.

Gerrit Cole News / Pinstripe Alley / March 18

Yankees news: Gerrit Cole returns to game action

New York Post | Joel Sherman: ($) Gerrit Cole will return to the field Wednesday, starting a spring training game against the Red Sox. The Yankees’ ace is scheduled to pitch one inning, marking his first appearance since spring training of last year, when he sustained a UCL injury that required Tommy John surgery.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Aaron Judge targeted with memes amid World Baseball Classic title game

Aaron Judge appeared to exorcise his playoff demons last October, but he finds himself under relentless scrutiny again amid his struggles in the World Baseball Classic championship.

New York Yankees News / 5 GOATs / March 17

Derek Jeter fires back at Aaron Judge claim World Baseball Classic has ‘been bigger’ than World Series

As Team USA gets set to square off against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, many have tried to put into perspective how big the event feels. Some, like New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, have said it’s even bigger than a World Series.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 17

Yankees manager says Yovanny Cruz is ‘in the conversation’ for a bullpen spot after another brilliant outing

The New York Yankees are currently assembling a relief unit that feels a bit like a high-stakes puzzle. While the big names like David Bednar, Camilo Doval,

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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 17

Yankees Still Have Glaring Red Flag Heading into Opening Day

The New York Yankees would have won the American League East if their bullpen were slightly better. If the team had any identity last year, it was the impending doom one felt when a game was close, and manager Aaron Boone called on someone to warm up.

Carlos Rodon News / Empire Sports Media / March 17

Yankees manager offers important Carlos Rodon update

The New York Yankees are playing a dangerous game of “hurry up and wait” with their pitching staff, but for once, the waiting room actually feels optimistic.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 17