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Yankees’ Brock Selvidge Undergoes UCL Surgery

Yankees prospect Brock Selvidge underwent an internal brace procedure on his left elbow and will miss the 2026 season as a result, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Bobby Abreu News / Pinstripe Alley / March 11

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby Abreu

If you were to rank the Yankees’ all-time best in season trades, the deal that brought Bobby Abreu to the Bronx in 2006 would rank up there. For what ended up being basically nothing in terms of prospects sent the other way, the Yankees got two and a half seasons of a very good hitter, who fit like a glove with the rest of their lineup.

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

Two Yankees Could Join 400 Home Run Club in 2026

A pair of milestones are within reach as New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt could both hit their 400th home run in 2026.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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

Team USA Should Call on Former Yankees After Mark DeRosa

The manager in baseball could be one of the more overrated leadership positions in all of sports. Yet, when it comes to a stacked Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, their weakness is the skipper, Mark DeRosa.

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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.

Jasson Dominguez News / Empire Sports Media / March 11

Jasson Dominguez is ignoring the noise and making huge strides this spring

For a 23-year-old young outfielder like Jasson Dominguez, it has to be deflating to hear from his general manager that he is likely ticketed for Triple-A.

Brian Cashman News / New York Yankees on SI / March 11

Brian Cashman Has No Timetable for Yankees Departure

Brian Cashman has been with the New York Yankees since 1986, when he broke in as an intern. After a decade, he rose to the position of general manager and hasn't looked back.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

What Aaron Judge said about potential World Baseball Classic elimination after shocking Italy loss

On Tuesday, the World Baseball Classic witnessed a shocking upset as the United States lost to Italy 8-6. Therefore, the United States is now 3-1, putting them in a difficult position to move onto the knockout stage.

Carlos Rodon News / Total Pro Sports / March 11

Carlos Rodon Shares Update On Return Timeline As Opening Day Nears

The depth of the New York Yankees’ starting rotation faces a strong test in the early weeks of the 2026 campaign. Gerrit Cole is not their only frontline starter on the IL for Opening Day.

Spencer Jones News / Total Pro Sports / March 11

Spencer Jones Sheds Light On New York Yankees’ 2026 Snub

For the 2026 campaign, the New York Yankees’ front office decided to run back with essentially the same team from last year. Therefore, there are only a handful of open berths on the MLB roster, especially for position players.

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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 11

Yankees spring training roster battles: “Making the Team Meter” round two

Last Monday, we began the 2026 edition of our annual Making the Team Meter by revealing a team that, despite coming into camp with three injuries in the starting rotation and their shortstop recovering from shoulder surgery, had only a handful of bullpen spots and a bench spot truly up for grabs.

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Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / March 11

Can Anthony Volpe rebound for the Yankees?

Oh, Anthony Volpe. Once one of the most promising position player prospects the Yankees have produced in recent years, and a feel-good story of the local kid making the team out of spring training back in 2023, Volpe’s penchant for long periods of futility has turned him into one of the most polarizing players on the roster.

Francisco Cervelli News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Italy’s Francisco Cervelli has perfect reaction to surprise win over Team USA

It was not a great night for USA baseball. For Italy? It was simply glorious. Managed by World Series champion and former New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 win over Team USA at Daikin Park in Houston.

Luis Gil News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

Yankees’ Luis Gil feels he’s ‘getting close’ to top form

The early months of a baseball season often feel like a laboratory where pitchers tinker with their mechanics under the Florida sun, hoping the chemistry is just right before the games actually matter.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 10

Who the Yankees Already Know Will Be On the Opening Day Roster

With Opening Day three weeks away, the New York Yankees are beginning to finalize their roster. While some positions seem more open than others, at every step of the way there are players who are for-sure bets to make the 40-man roster when the Yankees start their season against the San Francisco Giants.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

Elmer Rodriguez showed the Yankees how he’ll handle New York pressure

The pressure of playing for the New York Yankees is often described as a unqiue experience that not every player can handle. Times are changing though; the pressure that reverberates throughout the Bronx is still there, but the emergence of the World Baseball Classic provides another big event outside of MLB’s postseason.

Tim Hill News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

Yankees beat Phillies behind dominant pitching and home run power from young outfielders

The New York Yankees made the trip to Clearwater on Tuesday, walking away with a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark. The win nudged their Grapefruit League record to a respectable 11-6, but the final score was almost secondary to the individual narratives unfolding on the diamond.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 10

Yankees Recently Demoted Pitcher Shows Out in WBC

It's hard to put into words how great it is to see two of the New York Yankees top three prospects both be starting pitchers. Right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez made his first start in the World Baseball Classic as he continues to deliver this spring.

Trent Grisham News / New York Yankees on SI / March 10

Another Yankees OF Could Spell Trouble for Trent Grisham

When New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham accepted the team's $22 million qualifying offer at the beginning of the offseason, that all but secured him the starting center fielder spot.

Spencer Jones News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Spencer Jones breaks silence after not making Yankees’ Opening Day roster

The New York Yankees are currently busy winding down their spring training slate as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB regular season. One of the standouts of spring training thus far has been outfielder Spencer Jones, who is one of the team’s top prospects at the age of 24.