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Yankees vs. Giants Predictions, Picks & Odds For Opening Day Game 1

Yankees vs. Giants: The 2026 MLB season gets underway with the New York Yankees going up against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Opening Night this Thursday.

Aaron Boone News / Yardbarker / March 25

Aaron Boone has one word to describe the 2026 Yankees

The Yankees will kick things off on Wednesday night after a somewhat disappointing offseason.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone addresses repeated criticism ahead of 2026 season

Why Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner may not have to make Aaron Boone decision

2026 MLB predictions: Aaron Judge makes more history, surprise seller, World Series winner

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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Gerrit Cole News / New York Yankees on SI / March 25

Gerrit Cole Changed The Narrative Surrounding Yankees in Spring Training

The New York Yankees closed out the spring with a little bit of hope. That came in the form of their ace, Gerrit Cole, taking the mound in the final spring game of the year.

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 / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026 Opening Day starting pitchers' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 25

Why Yankees owner may not have to make Aaron Boone decision

Why Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner may not have to make Aaron Boone decision

The contract extension that Boone signed in February 2025 only runs through the 2027 season.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone addresses repeated criticism ahead of 2026 season

2026 MLB predictions: Aaron Judge makes more history, surprise seller, World Series winner

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 25

The Key Role the Yankees Quietly Locked Down this Spring

The New York Yankees did all their heavy lifting in the bullpen last July, which is why, when general manager Brian Cashman ignored the relief market on both the trade and free-agent fronts, it, by proxy, quietly set everybody's role.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 25

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Lee Mazzilli

" /> Mazzilli became a familiar face to young fans watching the dynasty’s final years of World Series glory, but he’d also built a name for himself as a possible managerial candidate.

Aaron Boone News / Yardbarker / March 25

Yankees' Boone addresses repeated criticism ahead of 2026 season

Yankees manager Aaron Boone addresses repeated criticism ahead of 2026 season

Fair or not, pockets of New York Yankees fans view manager Aaron Boone as a reason the club hasn't ended its World Series drought that began following the 2009 Fall Classic.

2026 MLB predictions: Aaron Judge makes more history, surprise seller, World Series winner

Five things to watch in MLB this week

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Luis Gil News / Total Pro Sports / March 25

New York Yankees Suffer Major Blow With Luis Gil

The strength of the starting rotation is a concern for the New York Yankees this year. Gerrit Cole and Carlos are starting the season on the IL, with both pitchers undergoing surgery last year.

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 25

Most Likely Yankees Prospects to Be Called Up This Year Ranked

Opening Day 2026 is finally here and the New York Yankees are gearing up for what they hope is a championship-winning season. While think the Pinstripes have what they need to win now, they're always looking ahead to the future in their prospect pool.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 25

How to Watch Yankees on Opening Day: TV Channel, Live Stream and Radio

Opening Day is finally here, and New York Yankees fans are able to see their favorite team don Pinstripes once again. Here are all the details fans need to know to make sure they can watch the Yankees first official matchup of 2026.

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 25

Which Yankee(s) will hit the first two homers of the 2026 season?

Finally. It’s been 168 days since the New York Yankees’ 2025 campaign ended in Division Series disappointment at the hands of the eventual AL champion Toronto Blue Jays.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 25

Yankees news: Opening Day’s biggest question marks

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: By all accounts, the AL East is going to be a dogfight yet again. The Yankees bring a lot of talent to that fight, with two-time defending MVP Aaron Judge and a top of the pitching rotation that rivals anyone in baseball.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 24

Recent Rookie of the Year Award Winner Set to Start 2026 Season in Minors

One of the most recent recipients of the Rookie of the Year Award isn't going to be in the big leagues on Opening Day. New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Luis Gil, the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Award winner, is set to be optioned to the minors for the start of the season, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.

Cade Winquest News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Report: Cade Winquest Makes Yankees’ Opening Day Roster

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post , right-handed reliever Cade Winquest has made the New York Yankees’ Opening Day roster. As a result, right-handed starter Luis Gil will start the season with the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders.

Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / March 24

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole takes another step forward in rehab

The New York Yankees have essentially finalized their 26-man roster ahead of Wednesday’s opener in San Francisco. Ace Gerrit Cole, currently completing his rehab from Tommy John surgery performed last spring, won’t be on it because he is still in the final stages of his recovery.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

3 Aaron Judge bold predictions for 2026 season

The New York Yankees are running it back in 2026, and one man makes that a decent decision on his own. Aaron Judge won his third MVP last year, beating out Cal Raleigh’s 60-homer campaign.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Yankees Trade Zack Short To Nationals

The Yankees have traded infielder Zack Short to the Nationals in exchange for cash, per announcements from both clubs. Short, who’d been a non-roster invitee to Yankees camp, will head to Triple-A Rochester with his new organization for the time being.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Former AL Rookie of the Year demoted to minors

Less than two years after winning American League Rookie of the Year honors, the New York Yankees pitcher will be starting the 2026 season in the minor leagues.

MLB's No. 2 prospect makes Tigers' roster for Opening Day

Why did top prospect Konnor Griffin miss Pirates' Opening Day roster?

Braves' rotation takes another hit with Spencer Strider injury

Rangers deliver Opening Day news to pitcher in the best way possible

Roki Sasaki had Dodgers fans seriously concerned in his final start of spring training

Three National League MVP candidates not named Shohei Ohtani

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24