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Why Ryan Weathers Won't Be Yankees 2026 Breakout Player

While the New York Yankees would love it if left handed pitcher Ryan Weathers was their 2026 breakout star, there's far too much competition for that to happen.

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Yankees Pitching Prospect to Miss 2026 Season Following Elbow Surgery

The New York Yankees have a deep farm system, at least in terms of pitching, with 10 of the team's top-15 prospects being pitchers. But one of those young arms is now reportedly set to miss the entire 2026 season.

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Yankees Legend Joining Netflix Broadcast on Opening Day

The New York Yankees are in an interesting position as they are set to play on March 25. Their game against the San Francisco Giants is being broadcasted exclusively on Netflix, a platform that has invested quite a lot into live sporting events recently.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Status Update Emerges at Spring Training

The New York Yankees will face a major decision next winter regarding the future of second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. The 28‑year‑old left‑handed slugger is coming off an impressive 2025 season as a crucial part of the league’s best offense.

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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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Brock Selvidge News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11

Yankees’ Brock Selvidge Undergoes UCL Surgery

Yankees prospect Brock Selvidge underwent an internal brace procedure on his left elbow and will miss the 2026 season as a result, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

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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.

Bobby Abreu News / Pinstripe Alley / March 11

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby Abreu

If you were to rank the Yankees’ all-time best in season trades, the deal that brought Bobby Abreu to the Bronx in 2006 would rank up there. For what ended up being basically nothing in terms of prospects sent the other way, the Yankees got two and a half seasons of a very good hitter, who fit like a glove with the rest of their lineup.

Luis Gil News / Empire Sports Media / March 11

Yankees’ Luis Gil has the power to change the entire rotations’ outlook

The quest for the perfect rotation is often less about finding a superstar and more about finding a way to make success stick. MLB teams, including the New York Yankees, obsess over sustainability these days.

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

Two Yankees Could Join 400 Home Run Club in 2026

A pair of milestones are within reach as New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt could both hit their 400th home run in 2026.

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

Team USA Should Call on Former Yankees After Mark DeRosa

The manager in baseball could be one of the more overrated leadership positions in all of sports. Yet, when it comes to a stacked Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, their weakness is the skipper, Mark DeRosa.

Brian Cashman News / New York Yankees on SI / March 11

Brian Cashman Has No Timetable for Yankees Departure

Brian Cashman has been with the New York Yankees since 1986, when he broke in as an intern. After a decade, he rose to the position of general manager and hasn't looked back.

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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.

Carlos Rodon News / Total Pro Sports / March 11

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 News / Total Pro Sports / March 11

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.

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.

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.

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.

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