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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 17

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Tim Lollar

Baseball careers rarely follow a straight line. Some players spend years bouncing not only between the majors and the minors, but between teams and even leagues.

Gerrit Cole News / New York Yankees on SI / March 17

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole Making First Start Since Injury

The New York Yankees went through the 2025 season with a glaring hole in their starting lineup. Gerrit Cole, who helped propel the Pinstripes to the 2024 World Series, missed the entirety of last season after exiting Spring Training in 2025 to undergo Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 17

Yankees Superstar Needs to Live Up to $162 Million Deal

Although the current incarnation of the New York Yankees is far removed from the days of lavish spending when the late-great George Steinbrenner ruled the land with his checkbook, when the team wants somebody, they go after them.

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Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / March 17

WBC Gives Yankees' Aaron Judge Opportunity to Prove Haters Wrong

The New York Yankees were well-represented when Team USA took down Team DR in the semifinal of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Closer David Bednar made waves with a seventh inning save that helped secure the United States the win.

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.

Francisco Cervelli News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Omar Lopez shares moment with Francisco Cervelli after Venezuela-Italy WBC game

The World Baseball Classic continues to showcase global competition, and the Venezuela vs. Italy semifinal delivered a defining moment. Following Venezuela’s 4–2 victory, managers Omar Lopez and Francisco Cervelli shared a powerful display of respect that resonated beyond the final score.

Cam Schlittler News / Pinstripe Alley / March 17

Yankees news: Cam Schlittler won’t be fully built up to start season

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: As spring training nears an end, these are some interesting observations or storylines to follow. Due to a minor setback, Cam Schlittler’s

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 16

Yankees Could Use Four-Man Rotation to Start Season

Spring training performances will certainly have something to do with this decision, but there's a real world where the New York Yankees roll out just four starters through the first two weeks.

Aaron Judge News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

Aaron Judge has surprising opinion on the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge had a fairly bold take on the atmosphere at the World Baseball Classic following Sunday night’s game. Judge and Team USA held off the Dominican Republic 2-1 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

Max Fried News / New York Yankees on SI / March 16

Yankees Ace Max Fried Being More Critical Than Necessary

Is there a good word to describe Max Fried's final start with the New York Yankees? "Abysmal" is one. For those with a flair for the dramatic, "cataclysmic" could be another.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 16

Yankees have a ‘young Gerrit Cole’ in second-year star Cam Schlittler

The baseball world loves a good underdog story, especially when it involves a player leapfrogging through the minor leagues like they’re playing a video game on rookie mode.

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 16

Yankees Starting Rotation is Nowhere Near Expectations

Time and time again New York Yankees fans want to mention the returns of Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole, but the team still needs to be at a good spot when they get back.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 16

Kervin Castro predicted to make Opening Day roster

The New York Yankees are doing that thing again. You know the one. Every spring, while the rest of the world fixates on Aaron Judge’s swing or whether

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

'You Rather Face Italy' – Former MLB Star Drops Brutal Reality On Team USA’s World Baseball Classic Final

Former MLB catcher and analyst Erik Kratz was pretty straightforward after Team USA bounced into the 2026 World Baseball Classic final, taking aim at manager Mark DeRosa’s strategy during pool play.

Trent Grisham News / New York Yankees on SI / March 16

Yankees' Trent Grisham's Self Evaluation Doesn't Match Results

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham has had 30 at-bats this season but has just four hits to show for it. He's struck out nine times in that span and carries a .133 batting average into the final week of Spring Training.

Aaron Judge News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

Gunnar Henderson had words for Aaron Judge after beating the Dominican Republic

Team USA is moving on to the championship game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after passing a tough test in the semifinal. Against the loaded Dominican Republic side, the Americans leaned on their strong pitching, which did not need a fat run support to get the job done in a 2-1 victory over Juan Soto and company.

Curtis Granderson News / Pinstripe Alley / March 16

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Curtis Granderson

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