New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jasson Dominguez News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

'The Yankees Will Trade Jasson Dominguez' – MLB Analyst Sees 'The Martian' Gone Before Opening Day

After plenty of back and forth, the New York Yankees eventually completed their top objective for the offseason by re-signing Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract last month.

Aaron Boone News / New York Yankees on SI / February 14

Aaron Boone Says Yankees Want to Win: They're Not Acting Like It

The New York Yankees keep falling short of another World Series title. The team that was once given the moniker of "The Evil Empire" for their consistent wins was sent home from the championship in heartbreaking fashion in 2024 and didn't even get there last season.

Max Fried News / Pinstripe Alley / February 14

Heading off a Yankees Max Fried postseason narrative

The conclusion to the 2025 MLB season wasn’t a particularly satisfactory one for Yankee fans, falling well short of the previous campaign in which they made it all the way to the Fall Classic, this time losing to a division rival in the ALDS—the same rival that stole the AL East crown from right under this team’s nose.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 14

What Yankees Rotation Will Actually Look Like

While the New York Yankees' offseason was headlined by re-signing Cody Bellinger, there have been some lingering questions on who, exactly, will be part of the starting rotation on Opening Day and beyond.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 14

Is the Yankees’ farm system a problem?

Around this time every year, prospect hounds across the country release all their lists, from team Top 10 lists, Top 100’s, and farm system rankings. The last few years, the Yankees haven’t looked so hot on those farm system ranks.

Gerrit Cole News / Pinstripe Alley / February 14

Yankees news: Cole throws first bullpen of spring

Yahoo! Sports | The Associated Press: All aboard the Cole Train! Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took the mound yesterday for his first bullpen of the spring, marking the next major milestone in his return from last March’s Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees News / Yankees.com / February 13

How does 'The Martian' fit into Yankees' plans for 2026?

Domínguez fighting for spot on Opening Day roster heading into camp

Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 13

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has new-look windup in spring training bullpen session

Gerrit Cole missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He is expected to make his return in late May or early June in 2026.

Nicholas Castellanos News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees Should Not Pursue Nick Castellanos

The marriage between Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies has come to an end. The outfielder's poor attitude matched his play on the field. Now that Castellanos is free, if there's one thing the New York Yankees shouldn't do, it's try to make him fit on this roster.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees Absolutely Cannot Lose Cam Schlittler

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told members of the press that rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler is experiencing inflammation in the middle of his back and won't be pitching from the mound for the next few days.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees Finally Release Paul Goldschmidt Contract Details

The New York Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt to a second one-year contract last week, and the details of that contract have finally been released. Per New York Post Sports insider Jon Heyman, Gldschmidt will be paid $4 million in 2026, with $500,000 bonuses for 400, 450, 500 and 550 plate appearances.

Cade Winquest News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees' Cade Winquest Adding to Arsenal at Spring Training

The New York Yankees have lost more players to the Rule 5 draft than they have added. They probably would like Garrett Whitlock back, as he has been a staple of the Red Sox bullpen for years and has given his old team fits since joining them.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees Thoughts on ABS Are Expanding: Here's What We Know

One of the biggest changes to baseball is finally being introduced at the highest level: the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge system is here. All teams, including the New York Yankees, are contending with how to move forward in a world where calls can be overturned using a computer system, as opposed to the judgement of human umpires.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Yankees Outfield Prospect is Spring Training Player to Watch

Whenever the name Spencer Jones gets brought up all New York Yankees fans can do is think about the strikeouts. His K% is through the roof and will be the deciding factor as to when he gets called up.

Rafael Montero News / Total Apex Sports / February 13

New York Yankees Add To Bullpen Signing Rafael Montero

The New York Yankees have made another addition to their bullpen, signing Rafael Montero to a one-year deal, per multiple reports. Montero is a solid option

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 13

Grading Yankees Offseason Before Spring Training

New York Yankees fans went into the offseason expecting their team to make a giant splash with trades and free agent signings. Though that hasn't quite happened, the Yankees still managed to make some moves, earning them a B- grade for the 2026 offseason going into the beginning of Spring Training.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 13

Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season

Over 15 years in MLB, he has 372 homers, 1,232 RBI with a career .288 batting average and a .378 OBP.

Mets reliever Luke Weaver addresses 'silly' Yankees bag controversy

Yankees sign a former World Series champion pitcher in free agency

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Running It Back May Not Be Such a Bad Approach for the Yankees

Spring training is just getting started, and the attention to New York Yankees baseball is on the rise. The organization has decided to “run it back”, deploying a similar roster to 2025.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

1 spring training position battle that could shape Yankees’ season

The New York Yankees are headed into spring training after a disappointing end to the 2025 season. When revealing injuries after the season, the Yankees announced that shortstop Anthony Volpe would undergo shoulder surgery.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Yankees' Aaron Boone Shares Gerrit Cole Update Ahead of MLB Season

The New York Yankees have positioned themselves as one of the league’s most formidable teams, yet entering 2026 there is still uncertainty about whether the starting rotation has enough depth.