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Luis Gil News / New York Yankees on SI / March 23

Yankees Made Right Call on Luis Gil

The New York Yankees had to make a tough call. With four off-days in the first two weeks of the off-season, the best course of action was a four-man rotation, so starters aren't waiting too long between starts.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Yankees get pitching prospect in intriguing trade with NL club

There are only a few days left before the 2026 MLB regular season begins, and it’s time for some teams, including the New York Yankees, to make some tough final roster cuts to meet the 26-man limit for the new campaign.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 23

Yankees news: Four-man rotation to start the season

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner: (subscription required) Following yesterday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees announced their rotation to start the season: Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Aaron Boone Shares Anthony Volpe Injury Update Ahead of Opening Day

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced on Sunday that shortstop Anthony Volpe will begin his rehab assignment during the second week of April, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.

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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.

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Jorbit Vivas News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 22

Yankees Trade Jorbit Vivas to Nationals for 21-Year-Old Pitching Prospect

The New York Yankees and Washington Nationals have agreed to a trade just a few days before the start of the season. The Yankees are sending infielder Jorbit Vivas to the Nationals in exchange for 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Sean Paul Liñan, New York announced on Sunday.

Luis Gil News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Yankees’ Pitching Rotation Decision Puts Luis Gil’s Status in Question

It looked like the New York Yankees found a diamond in the rough in 2024 when right-handed pitcher Luis Gil went 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA over 29 starts in his first big-league campaign.

Carlos Lagrange News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Yankees Announce Carlos Lagrange Award at Spring Training

Spring Training comes to a close Tuesday for the New York Yankees and they have begun the process of arranging their 26-man Opening Day roster. They have several impressive young prospects knocking on the door to the big leagues and one of them is 22-year-old Carlos Lagrange.

Aaron Boone News / New York Yankees on SI / March 22

Aaron Boone Announces Yankees Rotation With One Notable Omission

After much speculation, Aaron Boone has confirmed the New York Yankees are using a four-man rotation to begin the season. Boone's news comes shortly after Luis Gil put forward his best start of 2026, though it may have been too little too late.

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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 / Pinstripe Alley / March 22

Will Warren impresses as Yankees power past Phillies in spring home finale

Will Warren has set the tone this spring, and his final tune-up did not disappoint, as the Yankees defeated the Phillies 6-2 on Sunday afternoon. In what turned into an eventful first inning, Warren had to work around a leadoff double by Kyle Schwarber.

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Jasson Dominguez News / New York Yankees on SI / March 22

Yankees Jasson Dominguez Far From a Bust for Now

Jasson Dominguez still has a ton of baseball ahead of him. It stinks that the New York Yankees sent him down to start the season, and Randal Grichuk feels like an obvious June DFA candidate, but at 23, he still has plenty of time to contribute to the big league club.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 22

Yankees Announce Trade With Nationals at Spring Training

Spring Training is coming to a close, and with that comes a flurry of moves around the league as teams finalize their Opening Day rosters and navigate roster crunches.

Jorbit Vivas News / Pinstripe Alley / March 22

Yankees trade Jorbit Vivas to Nationals for pitching prospect Sean Paul Liñan

The Yankees are quickly finalizing the 26-man roster that they’ll bring with them to San Francisco for Wednesday’s season opener, and with several bubble roster spots recently solidified, all that’s left is bookkeeping on the margins.

Jorbit Vivas News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Nationals To Acquire Jorbit Vivas

The Nationals are acquiring infielder Jorbit Vivas from the Yankees, according to a report from Andrew Golden of The Baltimore Banner. Pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan is headed back to New York in exchange for Vivas’s services.

Cade Winquest News / New York Yankees on SI / March 22

Yankees Still Undecided on Cade Winquest Roster Spot

The New York Yankees have quite a big decision ahead of them. There's absolutely nothing to worry about if they put Cade Winquest on the Opening Day roster, but should they decide to look elsewhere things get interesting.

Carlos Lagrange News / New York Yankees on SI / March 22

Yankees Flamethrower Wins 2026 James P. Dawson Award

To no surprise, Carlos Lagrange was the 2026 representation for the New York Yankees James P. Dawson Award. Bryan Hoch broke the news on social media as Lagrange was recognized as the most outstanding rookie in Yankees camp.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

Yankees Star Nearly Decapitates Teammate With Brutal Practice Swing in Terrifying Video

New York Yankees infielder Paul DeJong nearly took off the head of his teammate in a terrifyingly close call during Saturday’s spring training game. Paul DeJong suited up in the Yankees’ spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.

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.

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Yankees Option Fan Favorite to Scranton in Latest Roster Shuffle

The Yankees roster shuffle continues. Friday, the Yankees sent Jasson Dominguez, among others, to AAA ahead of the game. Today, they option a number of players to minor league camp, including a fan favorite.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20

Yankees Finally Pull Trigger on Anticipated Jasson Domínguez Move

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez is not that far removed from being considered one of the most highly touted prospects in baseball. But now, the Yankees have made a decision that's been widely speculated all spring.

Aaron Judge 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.

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