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Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 12

Yankees' Carlos Lagrange Continues to State His Case for Quick MLB Call-Up

New York Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has been the talk of the town this spring. And now, the young flamethrower turned in another impressive performance on the mound to further set the stage for a strong campaign in 2026.

Gerrit Cole News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is already having ‘vintage’ moments in bullpen sessions amid injury recovery

When New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole missed the 2025 season because of Tommy John Surgery, there had been questions about how he would recover for 2026.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 12

Yankees Send Two Pitchers to Minor League Camp

As Spring Training continues on and the New York Yankees look ahead to their Opening Night matchup against the San Francisco Giants, the team is slowly trimming down their roster and camp invitees.

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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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Francisco Cervelli on Joe Torre’s mentorship amid Italy’s WBC run

Manager Francisco Cervelli helped lead Team Italy to a perfect 4-0 record in Pool Play of the World Baseball Classic. Alongside their power on the field, Cervelli credits Team Italy’s rise with the way they prepare.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 12

Yankees Reliver Replacing Ryan Yarbrough on Team USA

The New York Yankees acquired left-handed reliever Tim Hill in the 2024 season and now he's set to join Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Hill, 36, made his MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals in 2018.

Ryan McMahon News / New York Yankees on SI / March 12

Yankees' Infielder Must Live Up to $16 Million Price Tag

The New York Yankees brought in Ryan McMahon for a reason, but the money aspect of his contract is still alarming. McMahon signed a six-year, $70 million contract with the Colorado Rockies back in March 2022.

Darryl Strawberry News / Pinstripe Alley / March 12

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Darryl Strawberry

There are many players to grace a professional baseball diamond who have also had controversy overtake their careers in Major League Baseball. Some have put on a Yankees uniform at different times in their careers, and some have even had their Hall of Fame chances ruined because of said off-field issues.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / March 12

Yankees Pitcher Leaves Team USA After Pool Play

While the New York Yankees count down to Opening Day, they're without some of their most essential players until the end of the World Baseball Classic.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / March 12

Yankees' Aaron Judge Gets Redemption Shot in WBC

The United States was embarrassed by Italy in the World Baseball Classic earlier this week. Nobody received more barbs because of it than manager Mark DeRosa, who was convinced that they had moved on before their thumping, and decided to use the game as a chance to rest his guys.

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Carlos Lagrange News / New York Yankees on SI / March 12

Yankees Prospect Carlos Lagrange Shows Off Unreal Skill Set

Throwing a comp on a young player always seems to backfire. All those Mickey Mantle comparisons to Jasson Dominguez have hurt him as he tries to find steady playing time with the New York Yankees.

Francisco Cervelli News / Total Pro Sports / March 12

Italy Manager Francisco Cervelli Drops Warning After World Baseball Classic Dominance

Team Italy is proving to be a real powerhouse in the 2026 World Baseball Classic under manager Francisco Cervelli. His team pulled off a seismic 8-6 victory over the USA to ensure their place in the elimination stage.

Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / March 12

What are your March Madness-style World Baseball Classic bracket picks?

Well, Aaron Judge and company won’t be returning to the Yankees just yet. After shocking Team USA on Tuesday, Italy did the Americans a solid by thumping Mexico at the World Baseball Classic, avoiding any of the weird tiebreaker scenarios that were floated over the past 36 hours or so.

Francisco Cervelli News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Francisco Cervelli drops mic after winning Pool B over Team USA, Mexico

Team Italy completed a stunning run through Pool B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night, finishing undefeated and leaving manager Francisco Cervelli with a statement that echoed across the international baseball landscape.

Aaron Judge News / Pinstripe Alley / March 12

Yankees news: Projecting the rest of Aaron Judge’s prime

FanGraphs | Ben Clemens: Aaron Judge is the best hitter in baseball, and has been just about that since his Rookie of the Year campaign in 2017. Once again

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Top Yankees Prospects Expecting Major League Promotions in 2026

Spring training is about halfway through, with the Spring Breakout showcase on the horizon. New York Yankees prospects are heavily involved this spring, with eyes glued to various names.

Brock Selvidge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Top Yankees prospect undergoes surgery, hurting New York trade chances

The New York Yankees will lose one of their pitching prospects for the entire 2026 season. Left-hander Brock Selvidge underwent elbow surgery during spring training.

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / March 11

Yankees Topple Blue Jays Thanks to Giancarlo Stanton's Huge Day

The New York Yankees are back and no team will know that more than the Toronto Blue Jays. Thanks to a red-hot performance from designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, the Pinstripes dominated Toronto with an 8-1.