New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yankees To Option Luis Gil; Rule 5 Pick Cade Winquest Makes Roster

The Yankees will option right-hander Luis Gil to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, per Greg Joyce of the New York Post. They have four off days in the first 12 days of the 2026 season, so they’ll be able to skip the fifth starter spot a couple times.

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Cade Winquest News / New York Yankees on SI / March 24

Yankees Add First Rule 5 Draft Pick Since 2011 to Opening Day Roster

With just over a day until their first game of the 2026 season, the New York Yankees are narrowing and refining their roster. Now, that refinement has come to the bullpen and has the potential to make history.

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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.

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

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Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / March 24

Anthony Volpe Itching for Yankees Return

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe knows he won't be in the lineup on Opening Day. That isn't stopping Volpe, who required offseason surgery to repair a partially torn labrum, from wishing he was traveling with the team to face the San Francisco Giants for their first games of the season.

Aaron Judge News / Total Pro Sports / March 24

Yankees Fans Slammed After Booing Aaron Judge During Spring Training Game

It’s probably hard for one to imagine the New York Yankees captain getting booed. Aaron Judge, who’s arguably one of the best to sport the pinstripes, has been criticized once again.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 24

One Trade the Yankees Could Make Before Opening Day

If there is one thing the New York Yankees need, it's stability in their bullpen. Right now, their most dependable arm is David Bednar, who'll be holding the ninth inning down.

Babe Ruth News / Pinstripe Alley / March 24

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Ernie Shore

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> In Boston, Shore quickly proved he belonged. While Ruth was still being used primarily as a pitcher, Shore emerged as one of the most reliable arms on a loaded Red Sox staff.

Will Warren News / New York Yankees on SI / March 24

The Yankees Player Who Helped Themselves Most in Spring Training

Will Warren didn't have an easy start to his career with the New York Yankees. In 2024, he allowed 26 earned runs in 22.2 innings pitched. In Warren's debut, he gave up four runs in 5.1 innings of work against a tough Philadelphia Phillies lineup.

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 / New York Yankees on SI / March 24

Yankees' Most Glaring Question at Shortstop Before Opening Day

The New York Yankees have been politely ignoring their problem at shortstop for three years now. Despite being one of the best prospects in baseball at one point, Anthony Volpe has failed to live up to expectations.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 24

The Yankees and ABS strategy — for now

I’ve written a couple posts in spring training about the ABS challenge system and how teams are going to react to it. It seems like an element tailor-built for the Yankees; the team preaches control over the strike zone at the plate and was the first to really lean into pitch-framing almost two decades ago.

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 24

Who makes your Yankees Opening Day roster?

We’re a day away. In just over 24 hours, the Yankees will take the field in San Francisco for a special opening night matchup with the Giants. We know who the starting pitchers will be, as Max Fried will square off with Logan Webb.

Aaron Boone News / Pinstripe Alley / March 24

Yankees news: Boone sets his own lineups, Yankees say

The Athletic | Chris Kirshner: (subscription required) Who sets the Yankees’ lineups? The predominant assumption among fans is that the front office and their analytics department has the final say.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Yankees’ Ben Rice lands MLB’s greatest endorsement deal

Ben Rice is taking full advantage of his government name. The New York Yankees first baseman announced in a post to Instagram on Monday that he has partnered with Ben’s Original to promote their brand of rice (Ben’s Original Rice).

Carlos Lagrange News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Yankees’ Carlos Lagrange slapped around by Cubs in final spring start

The New York Yankees are just a couple of days away from kicking off their 2026 regular season on the road against the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees are looking to bounce back after an early playoff exit last year against the eventual AL champion Toronto Blue Jays.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 23

Marco Luciano will begin the season in Double-A Somerset

For years, infielder Marco Luciano was considered one of the most promising middle infielders in MLB. That was the case from 2020 to 2023, when he made MLB Pipeline’s list of top 100 prospects.

Logan Webb News / New York Yankees on SI / March 23

Yankees Have Big Edge Over Giants' Logan Webb

Opening Day is almost here and the New York Yankees are preparing to take on the San Francisco Giants in a special Opening Night game to kick the season off right.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Yankees' Aaron Judge Sends Message to Ben Rice After Off-Field Move

Aaron Judge will once again lead the New York Yankees lineup this season in what has become one of MLB’s most dangerous offensive units. The team’s batting order looks almost identical to last year, which is a positive considering the Yankees led the league in run production in 2025.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Yankees Facing Lineup Decisions Ahead of Opening Day

The New York Yankees are looking to compete during the 2026 MLB season. While they are returning a fairly similar roster to last year's squad, New York expects to make a deep postseason run.

Carlos Lagrange News / Last Word On Sports / March 23

Yankees Prospect Pitcher Wins James P. Dawson Award

The New York Yankees Player Development department had announced its winner of a traditional annual award. Carlos Lagrange was named the recipient of the 2026 James P.

Brian Cashman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Yankees’ Brian Cashman reveals 1 thing that ‘irritates the f**k’ out of him

With the New York Yankees preparing for Opening Day, which is right around the corner, there is one myth around the team that general manager Brian Cashman expressed his displeasure with.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / March 23

Why The Yankees Were Right to Option Jasson Domínguez To Triple-A And What Went Wrong

Jasson Domínguez had some of the most hype a prospect has ever received in recent MLB memory. At only 13 years old, he was already heralded as “The Martian” because of his 5-tool skills and out-of-this-world talent at such a young age.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 23

Yankees To Open Season With Four-Man Rotation

The New York Yankees will open the 2026 season with a four-pitcher starting rotation, the team announced on Sunday. It will include, at least for the first two weeks of the year, Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Ryan Weathers, and Will Warren, leaving out former AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 22

Three new Yankee experiments are already failing

New York has spent considerable time and resources chasing high-upside yet unproven talent.

Yankees make necessary decision on Jasson Dominguez

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

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Jasson Dominguez News / Empire Sports Media / March 21

Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez keeps making strides in Grapefruit League despite recent demotion

The New York Yankees have seen their fair share of excellent switch-hitters throughout history, from Mickey Mantle to Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and Mark Teixeira.

New York Yankees 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

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Paul DeJong Not Planning To Opt Out Of Yankees Deal

Infielder Paul DeJong does not plan to opt out of his minor league deal with the Yankees this week, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. He will stick with the Yanks and try to earn a roster spot.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / March 19

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 WBC, World Series takes before USA loss

Bryce Harper had classy gesture for Venezuela after losing WBC final

Harper had words for Nolan McLean after loss to Venezuela

Kyle Schwarber turns heads with what he did to his WBC silver medal

Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship