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Former New York Yankees Pitcher Has Reportedly Died

Wayne Allan Granger, a durable and trailblazing relief pitcher in Major League Baseball, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 81 in Oviedo, Florida.

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Yankees beat Blue Jays as Paul Blackburn’s strong start buys offense time

There was sort of a “last day of school” feeling to today’s spring training game against the Blue Jays. The Jays sent the B-team, with split squad action facing the Yankees and Phillies, while a number of Yanks are set to leave the team and join their World Baseball Classic sides as that tournament kicks off late next week.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / February 28

Yankees Pitchers Continue to Steal the Show in Spring Training

The New York Yankees elected to start Luis Gil against the Minnesota Twins in a game that saw them smash five home runs en route to a 12-run victory. 17-5 was the final as Gil was one of many reasons the Yankees improved to 6-2 this spring.

Brent Headrick News / Empire Sports Media / February 28

Yankees manager is ‘pretty high on’ Brett Headrick despite rough spring outing

Yankees fans spend half their lives screaming at the television because manager Aaron Boone leaves a starter in three batters too long, but let’s give the man his flowers for a second.

CC Sabathia News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / February 28

Why opponents should be terrified of Aaron Judge heading into season

Why opponents should be terrified of Yankees' Aaron Judge heading into 2026 season

What Judge is doing right now does not feel like a streak. It feels like the beginning of another season of dominance.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton sounds alarms about physical condition with shocking admission

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits first spring HR after making contract demands

CC Sabathia to take his place among Yankees immortals

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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 / February 28

Rule 5 Draft Leaves Yankees With Interesting Bullpen Decision

With under a month go to until the New York Yankees must set their Opening Day roster, they still have a few reliever spots up for grabs. There are clear locks like David Bednar and Camilo Doval, but most projections believe Cade Winquest will make the Opening Day roster.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / February 28

Anthony Volpe Understands Yankees Fans Are Upset With Him

2026 will be Anthony Volpe's fourth season with the New York Yankees. While the shortstop has had more success with his defense, it was his offense, which many thought would be his calling card, that has failed to show up in any of his three seasons in the big leagues.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 28

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bill Holland

Throughout our “Yankees Birthday of the Day” series, we’ve taken the opportunity to celebrate and remember scores of Yankees from throughout the generations, from Hall of Famers to journeymen, from those born in the 1800s through to members of the team’s last championship squad.

New York Yankees News / KO on SI / February 28

Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez: Start Time, Card, Odds, How to Watch & Stream

On Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona, super featherweight champions Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) and Eduardo 'Sugar' Nunez (29-1, 27 KOs) will clash for a unification bout.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / February 28

Yankees' Spencer Jones Lighting Up Spring Training

The New York Yankees are off and running after the first full week of Spring Training games. The Pinstripes have begun the year in Tampa, FL with a 6-2 record and several outstanding games, including a 17-5 smack down of the Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 28

What would you most want to change about Yankee Stadium?

We’re going straight to the heart of direct fan experience for today’s big Yankees question. The big-league club is still getting ready for the season down in Tampa, but after beginning the 2026 season with a road trip through San Francisco and Seattle, they’ll be back in the Bronx for their home opener on April 3rd against the Marlins.

Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / February 28

Yankees news: Volpe gets wisdom from an iconic Yankee shortstop

NJ.com | Bob Klapisch ($): Anthony Volpe’s faced more than his fair share of detractors over the past year, and while he may not be ready to start on Opening Day the shortstop aims to regain a foothold on his starting spot once he’s fully recovered from shoulder surgery.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Carlos Lagrange News / Empire Sports Media / February 27

Yankees crush Twins 17-5 behind five homers and a perfect relief from Carlos Lagrange

The box score said 17–5, and yeah, it’s February baseball in Florida, so we’re all supposed to nod politely and move along. Cute. Fun. Don’t overreact.

Randal Grichuk News / New York Yankees on SI / February 27

Randal Grichuk's Chance to Make Yankees Opening Day Roster

The New York Yankees have signed a few veterans to minor league contracts this season with right-handed outfielder Randal Grichuk being the latest. "The Yankees Killer" has had a ton of success against this team in his career, but now the Yankees are curious what the 12-year veteran can do while on their team.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / February 27

Yankees Smack Down Twins in Five Homer Spring Training Game

The New York Yankees are off to a hot start in Spring Training, sitting at 6-2 through their first eight games of February. Their latest matchup, against the Minnesota Twins at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla.

Ryan McMahon News / New York Yankees on SI / February 27

Yankees Working on Finally Unlocking Infielder’s Bat

When the New York Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, they did so with the belief that they would eventually unlock something in the third baseman.

Gerrit Cole News / New York Yankees on SI / February 27

Yankees Provide Encouraging Rehab Update on Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole has been one of the most important arms in the New York Yankees' rotation for years. He missed all of 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and with spring training now underway, fans are finally getting some good news.

Spencer Jones News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26

Yankees slugger hit a home run into the parking lot

New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones sure had fans buzzing on Thursday. In the bottom of the 7th inning against the Atlanta Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Jones clobbered a monster home run.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 26

Yankees' Top Prospect Showcases Offensive and Defensive Potential in Spring Training

Many of the biggest names in the New York Yankees' farm system have stood out early in spring training this year. And in one of the team's recent games, the club's top prospect joined the party with highlights on both sides of the ball.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 26

Yankees May Have Next Pitching Star Ready to Break Out

The New York Yankees had a relatively quiet offseason, but appear to be in good shape heading into the 2026 season. They have made a few moves to give themselves a better chance at going deeper in the postseason this year, including re-signing Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger and trading for Ryan Weathers.