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Predicting Yankees' Opening Day Lineup

The New York Yankees are helping kick the 2026 MLB season off with a bang, playing a special Opening Night game against the San Francisco Giants from Oracle Park the night before Opening Day.

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How would you line up the Yankees’ starting rotation?

The closer we get to Opening Day, the sooner we’ll lean about the Yankees’ ultimate roster plans. Manager Aaron Boone got the obvious out of the way last night, with the confirmation that 2025 ace free-agent signing Max Fried will be the Opening Day starter.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Paul Skenes raves about Aaron Judge’s highlight vs. Mexico

Aaron Judge delivered one of the most electric defensive moments of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and Team USA pitcher Paul Skenes was among the first to recognize its importance.

Max Fried News / Pinstripe Alley / March 10

Yankees news: Fried named Opening Day starter

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: To no one’s surprise, Max Fried will be taking the baton first for the Yankee rotation in 2026. The team officially announced that Fried will be the Opening Day starter on March 25th against the Giants, setting up their ace from the 2025 season to start things off.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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 / Pinstripe Alley / March 9

Max Fried, Giancarlo Stanton star in Yankees’ spring loss to Pittsburgh

Look. It’s spring training. I’m not going to get too wound up in the final score. There was some really good tonight and some really blah tonight. On the positive side of the ledger, just-announced Opening Day starter Max Fried looked like an ace on the mound, mixing his repertoire and flummoxing Pirates hitters.

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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Yankees Announce 2026 Opening Day Pitcher

The New York Yankees are starting the 2026 season off with a bang when they travel to take on the San Francisco Giants in a special Opening Night game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 9

Three WBC stars from USA-Mexico: Paul Skenes stellar on the mound, Bobby Witt Jr. wows on the diamond

The United States survived a nail-biter against Mexico in the third game of Pool B group play at the World Baseball Classic.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes World Baseball Classic decision

Fernando Tatis Jr., Dominican Republic remain perfect at WBC

Ken Griffey Jr. turned heads with photo he took as WBC photographer

Could Shohei Ohtani change how pitchers are judged for Cy Young?

Phillies lock in another key rotation piece in Jesus Luzardo

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

Yankees Confirm Two Highly Touted Prospects Will Start 2026 in Triple-A

Many teams are starting to make roster decisions ahead of Opening Day. And for the New York Yankees, that means telling a few top prospects that they'll begin the 2026 season in the minors.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Yankees’ Carlos Rodón gets glimmer of hope in elbow injury recovery

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón reached a key milestone in his recovery from elbow surgery this week, facing hitters for the first time since the procedure as he works his way back toward the mound.

Spencer Jones News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Yankees Option Spencer Jones to Triple-A

The New York Yankees are figuring out their roster as Opening Day looms closer and closer. Now, it looks like the decision may have gotten a bit easier, with two players optioned to the triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

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 / Pinstripe Alley / March 9

New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Max Fried vs José Urquidy

Spring training continues tonight for the Yankees, with Pittsburgh coming to George M. Steinbrenner Field to face off with the Bronx Bombers. A considerable chunk of the Yankees’ roster is occupied at the World Baseball Classic—albeit with Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Yankees' Carlos Rodón Takes Huge Step Toward Return

One of the biggest stories to watch throughout the New York Yankees' offseason was how the Pinstripes would address holes in their starting rotation wrought by injury.

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Carlos Rodon News / Empire Sports Media / March 9

Carlos Rodon takes huge step in elbow surgery recovery on Monday

The early days of a baseball season often feel like a high-stakes jigsaw puzzle where the most important pieces are still sitting in the box. For the New York Yankees, the picture at the front of that box looks a bit different from what fans might have envisioned during the winter.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 9

MLB.com names 1 position battle still undecided for the Yankees

Spring training often feels like a slow-burning afternoon at a backyard barbecue—plenty of sun, a relaxed pace, and everyone, including the Yankees, just trying to shake off the winter rust.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / March 9

Aaron Boone Jokes About Juan Soto's Yankees Decision

Juan Soto picked the New York Mets over the New York Yankees, signed the biggest contract in sports history, and still ended up talking about how much fun he had in the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / March 9

New York Yankees Poised To Add Infielder To 26-Man Roster

For the 2026 campaign, the New York Yankees are essentially running back the same team from the previous season. There are not many open spots on the roster in spring training this year.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Two Yankees Prospects to Watch During the 2026 Spring Breakout

MLB spring training and the World Baseball Classic are both in full swing. In addition, the Spring Breakout rosters have recently been announced. The New

Carlos Lagrange News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Yankees’ Top Prospect Lagrange Is Opening Eyes In Spring Training

Carlos Lagrange, already one of the New York Yankees’ most dynamic pitching prospects, is making a good case for himself this spring. The 22 year-old Dominican Republic native has made two starts for New York, tossing 5 2/3 innings to the tune of 6 strikeouts and a 1.59 ERA.

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The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Nine MLB teams will have a new manager to start the 2026 season. With that being said, can you name every manager in the Big Leagues?

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8

Pair of recent Yankees departures raking this spring

Let’s check in on this duo as they attempt to earn a shot at playing in the majors with their new squads.

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

Carlos Rodon News / Empire Sports Media / March 7

Carlos Rodon set to take huge step in his recovery next week

The lights are always a little too bright in the Bronx, and for Yankees lefty Carlos Rodon, they were blindingly harsh during that 2025 postseason exit.

Jazz Chisholm News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Becomes The Only Player To Get Booed At The WBC

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is undoubtedly one of the most divisive players in MLB among fans. While his exuberant character and athleticism on the field have earned him many admirers, the two-time All-Star often divides opinion with his outspoken comments and flashy sense of style.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 6

Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Shares High Praise for Flamethrowing Prospect Carlos Lagrange

The New York Yankees' top pitching prospect, Carlos Lagrange, has been turning heads all spring with his high-octane fastball. And now, he's even caught the attention of the team's injured ace, Gerrit Cole.