Team USA is on their way to another World Baseball Classic final and New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is at the heart of the action. Judge, who also was selected as captain for the Americans, and his teammates got some special threads from their countrymen ahead of their final game against Venezuela.
The New York Yankees are playing a dangerous game of “hurry up and wait” with their pitching staff, but for once, the waiting room actually feels optimistic.
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 pitcher Cam Schlittler got more than he bargained for in his Spring Training locker earlier this week. Schlittler, who is entering his first full year in the majors, reportedly asked security to remove a spider from the locker before the Yankees' game against the Detroit Tigers.
On Tuesday, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone did that thing he does—dropping a bombshell with the casual tone of a man ordering a latte. Per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, he said he’s “comfortable” with Ryan McMahon playing shortstop if the season started today.
Playing in the World Baseball Classic certainly has its benefits, but there are risks attached to it as well. It's not like the WBC has produced any major injuries this year, but the risk is always there.
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.
It's been far too long since the New York Yankees have been able to put out a lineup card with Gerrit Cole's name on it. Come March 18, that will no longer be the case.
Former New York Yankees star Jorge Posada served as an assistant hitting coach for Team Italy up until the ball club’s elimination from the World Baseball Classic on Monday night, as Team Venezuela defeated them 4-2.
Italy manager Francisco Cervelli delivered a pointed message to his team following its World Baseball Classic semifinal loss, a sentiment that highlighted how the team’s showing is being viewed despite the result.
Spring training’s lifespan has shrunk to weeks as Opening Day fast approaches. The New York Yankees are constantly evaluating their options to finalize the opening-day roster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cam Schlittler apparently is not a fan of our eight-legged friends. The New York Yankees pitcher Schlittler had an unfortunate moment with a spider ahead of the team’s spring training game vs.