New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / March 20

Yankees Legend Rips Red Sox After Gerrit Cole's Return Bunt

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole finally returned to the mound in a Spring Training game, facing down the Boston Red Sox, for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery just over a year ago.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

MLB Analyst Drops Bold Aaron Judge-Bobby Witt Jr. Comparison Yankees Fans Will Not Like

Barring a serious injury, Aaron Judge seemingly has a stranglehold on the American League MVP crown before the 2026 MLB campaign has even started. The New York Yankees captain took the award in three of the past four seasons.

New York Yankees News / ESPN / March 20

From Detroit's rising star to the Yankees' shortstop situation: What to know from MLB spring training

What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / March 20

What the Yankees’ top 30 prospects list from 2021 says about development

The end of spring training is filled with various forms of lists. Which teams have the best lineup/pitching staff/bullpen/roster? Who are the best veterans who failed to crack the Opening Day roster and found themselves on waivers or as free agents?

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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Carlos Lagrange News / New York Yankees on SI / March 20

Yankees Reassigning Rookie Star is a Mistake

The New York Yankees roster is rounding out more and more with Opening Day right around the corner. Another player didn't survive this next round of roster cuts, and this time, it's the dynamic rookie Carlos Lagrange.

Ryan Weathers News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Ryan Weather’s Spring Training Stats: Early Struggles Raise Yankees Concerns

Ryan Weathers is one of the few new faces to join the New York Yankees roster this offseason. The right-handed pitcher arrived on a trade deal from the Miami Marlins in January.

Aaron Boone News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Uncertainty Grows Around Aaron Boone as Yankees Could Explore Other Options

Aaron Boone has held it together with the New York Yankees for years. The manager helped the franchise reach the playoffs in most of his seasons. They reached the ALDS and ALCS, won 90-plus games consistently, and had one World Series appearance.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

Austin Wells Says Carlos Lagrange Is Ready for the Big Leagues Despite Yankees Snub

The New York Yankees are once again being criticized by fans for reassigning Carlos Lagrange to the minors. Despite shining in spring training, the Yanks are not ready to promote him yet, and Austin Wells begs to differ.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 20

New York Yankees Shortstop Makes Crucial Decision Ahead Of Opening Day

The New York Yankees have had a decent offseason, and they are still making adjustments to their team. Recently, manager Aaron Boone mentioned that they will enter the 2026 season with three catchers on their roster.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 20

Yankees news: Top prospect and breakout spring star Carlos LaGrange optioned to Minor League camp

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: As we reported yesterday, the Yankees made the “difficult decision” to option top pitching prospect Carlos LaGrange. The 22-year-old

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.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

MLB analyst predicts rising superstar to win AL MVP over Aaron Judge

Over the last four years, MLB’s MVP awards have been dominated by two names: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. The New York Yankees star won his second consecutive AL MVP award and his third in four years, while the Los Angeles Dodgers star has two straight NL MVPs to go with his three AL MVPs.

Carlos Lagrange News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 19

Yankees Manager Describes 'Difficult Decision' Regarding Carlos Lagrange

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Carlos Lagrange has been one of the most heavily discussed prospects in spring training. With Opening Day quickly approaching, though, the Yankees had to decide whether the 22-year-old would start the year in the majors or minors.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Aaron Boone gives Ryan Weathers update after dreadful Yankees spring training start

The New York Yankees are currently gearing up for the 2026 MLB season, which is slated to begin in under two weeks. The Yankees are looking to bounce back after an ALDS loss to the eventual AL champion Toronto Blue Jays in the playoffs last year.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 19

Yankees Rookie Introduced Himself to the World This Spring

Gerrit Cole stole the show for the New York Yankees, but given the gravitas the ace of staff commands and how long it had been since he last pitched, it isn't so surprising that he dominated the headlines.

Angel Chivilli News / Empire Sports Media / March 19

Yankees option right-hander Angel Chivilli to Triple-A Scranton

The New York Yankees began Thursday by delivering a dose of reality to their spring training roster. In a move that felt more like a scheduled appointment than a shock, the front office reassigned Carlos Lagrange to minor league camp.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Yankees ace Max Fried waxes poetic on Carlos LaGrange after minor-league assignment

The New York Yankees continue evaluating talent during the later stages of spring training 2026, with ace Max Fried offering a fresh perspective on the development of prospect Carlos Lagrange.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Yankees' Aaron Judge News Emerges After World Baseball Classic

The New York Yankees remain one of the most dangerous teams in the American League, fully capable of making a deep postseason run. The front office re‑signed both Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger this past offseason to form one of the best outfields in MLB, headlined by superstar Aaron Judge.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Yankees’ Aaron Boone shares Gerrit Cole update after his first start since having Tommy John surgery

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole made his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in a spring training game on Wednesday. He only pitched one inning, but Cole was happy to be back on a big league mound in a game.

Luis Gil News / New York Yankees on SI / March 19

Yankees Open to Concerning Luis Gil Decision

The New York Yankees 2026 schedule is quite unique as it features a ton of off-days in their first few weeks. Starting on March 25 already gives them a day head start on their competition, though the Yankees have off on March 26.

Carlos Rodon News / Empire Sports Media / March 19

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon describes recent live batting practice session: ‘Trying not to get frustrated with myself’

New York Yankees lefty Carlos Rodon stepped onto the mound on Thursday to face live hitters, logging the equivalent of two innings of work. While this isn’t his first time facing live competition this spring—having checked that box last week—the left-hander is still very much in the process of re-learning his own mechanics.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19