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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the fourth straight season the New York Yankees are electing to have a new Opening Day pitcher. Injuries and turnaround have certainly played a factor, especially when looking at two of the names on this list.
Steve Howe was an extraordinary pitcher. Featuring a bowling-ball sinker that he could locate with pinpoint control, his arm talent and tenacity distinguished him from the competition at every stage of his baseball life.
The New York Yankees were on the hunt for a right-handed bat all winter. The slugger they landed on was a longtime veteran and former member of the Toronto Blue Jays, who had always been a thorn in their side: Randal Grichuk.
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.
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.
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
Over the past few seasons (and decades, to be honest), the New York Yankees have been a regular when it comes to offseason activity. However, this past winter was a quieter one.
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.
The New York Yankees are looking to replicate their offensive success from last season in 2026. One of the key contributors from that group, Jazz Chisholm Jr., is also aiming to build on what was the best year of his career.
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.