New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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

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

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.

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 / 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.

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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

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / March 20

Yankees Could Have Offensive Secret Weapon

As Opening Day gets closer and closer, the New York Yankees have a good few things left to figure out. One thing that seems as sure as ever, however, is the offensive power of Giancarlo Stanton.

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

Yankees Could Explore Reunion With WBC Standout

The World Baseball Classic is a chance for international players to fight for roster spots around the world, and that was once again the case for this utility player.

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / March 20

Yankees' Max Fried Not Worried after Shaky Spring Start

Max Fried is the Opening Day starter for the New York Yankees. With Gerrit Cole nearing a return, this marks his first with the team, as Carlos Rodon had the privilege last year.

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.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 20

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Paul Mirabella

Paul Mirabella pitched in the big leagues for 13 years, tossing nearly 500 innings for six different teams, mostly in relief. He was never an All-Star, never a league leader, never a closer, and never appeared in the playoffs.

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

Yankees' Announce Aaron Judge's Return to Spring Training Lineup

Coming off his time with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, Aaron Judge has officially returned to camp with the New York Yankees. Reporter Bryan Hoch revealed that Judge, who re-joined the team on March 19, will return to the lineup on March 20 as the designated hitter.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / March 20

Yankees Legend Rips Red Sox After Gerrit Cole's Return Bunt

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole finally returned to the mound in a Spring Training game, facing down the Boston Red Sox, for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery just over a year ago.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

MLB Analyst Drops Bold Aaron Judge-Bobby Witt Jr. Comparison Yankees Fans Will Not Like

Barring a serious injury, Aaron Judge seemingly has a stranglehold on the American League MVP crown before the 2026 MLB campaign has even started. The New York Yankees captain took the award in three of the past four seasons.

Aaron Boone News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Uncertainty Grows Around Aaron Boone as Yankees Could Explore Other Options

Aaron Boone has held it together with the New York Yankees for years. The manager helped the franchise reach the playoffs in most of his seasons. They reached the ALDS and ALCS, won 90-plus games consistently, and had one World Series appearance.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Austin Wells Says Carlos Lagrange Is Ready for the Big Leagues Despite Yankees Snub

The New York Yankees are once again being criticized by fans for reassigning Carlos Lagrange to the minors. Despite shining in spring training, the Yanks are not ready to promote him yet, and Austin Wells begs to differ.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

New York Yankees Shortstop Makes Crucial Decision Ahead Of Opening Day

The New York Yankees have had a decent offseason, and they are still making adjustments to their team. Recently, manager Aaron Boone mentioned that they will enter the 2026 season with three catchers on their roster.

Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 19

Yankees Manager Describes 'Difficult Decision' Regarding Carlos Lagrange

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Carlos Lagrange has been one of the most heavily discussed prospects in spring training. With Opening Day quickly approaching, though, the Yankees had to decide whether the 22-year-old would start the year in the majors or minors.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19