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Aaron Judge Furious Over WBC Loss To Venezuela

Aaron Judge Furious Over WBC Loss To Venezuela

The 2026 World Baseball Classic concluded with a surprising result, as Team Venezuela defeated a heavily favored Team USA 3-2 in the championship game.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / March 18

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Brian Fisher

The glory years are what usually spring to mind when you bring up the history of the New York Yankees, whether the days of Ruth and Gehrig, the midcentury dominance of Mantle and Berra, or the 1990s dynasty.

Gerrit Cole News / Athlon Sports / March 18
Yankees' Gerrit Cole Decision Will Change Everything in 2026

Yankees' Gerrit Cole Decision Will Change Everything in 2026

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will pitch in a spring training game on Wednesday. Cole is recovering from Tommy John surgery, so the fact that he is set to return on Wednesday is obviously a huge update.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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Austin Wells News / New York Yankees on SI / March 18
Yankees' Catcher Makes World Baseball Classic All-Tournament Team

Yankees' Catcher Makes World Baseball Classic All-Tournament Team

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells drew a ton of attention to himself this spring. The 26-year old still has a bit to prove with the Yankees, but he left it all on the line in the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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 / Yardbarker / March 18
Aaron Judge reflects on Team USA loss to Venezuela

Aaron Judge reflects on Team USA loss to Venezuela after controversial World Baseball Classic, World Series comments

New York Yankees and USA captain Aaron Judge was among the many American players who failed to produce at the plate as Team USA suffered a brutal 3-2 loss to Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night.

Derek Jeter addresses World Baseball Classic, World Series takes before USA loss to Venezuela
Team USA's big bats come up small in WBC championship loss to Venezuela 
Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship
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Carlos Rodon News / Total Pro Sports / March 18
New York Yankees Share Return Timeline For Carlos Rodon

New York Yankees Share Return Timeline For Carlos Rodon

Carlos Rodon had an excellent 2025 campaign for the New York Yankees. It was undoubtedly his best season in the MLB since signing a six-year, $162 million contract with the team.

Trent Grisham News / Pinstripe Alley / March 18

Who is the Yankees’ center fielder of the future?

The Yankees entered the offseason with a hole in center field, but it was one that was filled pretty promptly. They extended the qualifying offer to Trent Grisham, and Grisham accepted it, setting him up to start in center in the Bronx on Opening Day.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 18
Derek Jeter addresses WBC, World Series takes

Derek Jeter addresses World Baseball Classic, World Series takes before USA loss to Venezuela

Jeter responded to comments from Aaron Judge comparing the World Baseball Classic to the World Series.

Team USA's big bats come up small in WBC championship loss to Venezuela 
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole one step closer to return
Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship
Top 10 Team USA moments in World Baseball Classic history
The 'MLB 1-home run, 2-walk games' quiz
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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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.

Kervin Castro News / Last Word On Sports / March 18
Kervin Castro Could Be Next Addition to Yankees Bullpen

Kervin Castro Could Be Next Addition to Yankees Bullpen

The New York Yankees undoubtedly have a strong roster, but even so, every roster has its weakness, and this team’s weakness is its bullpen. It’s a set of relievers that has been thrown together sort of haphazardly: a mix of solid veterans that includes David Bednar, Tim Hill, and Camilo Doval, though two of them were acquired less than a year ago.

Gerrit Cole News / Pinstripe Alley / March 18

Yankees news: Gerrit Cole returns to game action

New York Post | Joel Sherman: ($) Gerrit Cole will return to the field Wednesday, starting a spring training game against the Red Sox. The Yankees’ ace is scheduled to pitch one inning, marking his first appearance since spring training of last year, when he sustained a UCL injury that required Tommy John surgery.

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Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
Aaron Judge targeted with memes amid World Baseball Classic title game

Aaron Judge targeted with memes amid World Baseball Classic title game

Aaron Judge appeared to exorcise his playoff demons last October, but he finds himself under relentless scrutiny again amid his struggles in the World Baseball Classic championship.

New York Yankees News / 5 GOATs / March 17
Derek Jeter fires back at Aaron Judge claim World Baseball Classic has ‘been bigger’ than World Series

Derek Jeter fires back at Aaron Judge claim World Baseball Classic has ‘been bigger’ than World Series

As Team USA gets set to square off against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, many have tried to put into perspective how big the event feels. Some, like New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, have said it’s even bigger than a World Series.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 17
Yankees manager says Yovanny Cruz is ‘in the conversation’ for a bullpen spot after another brilliant outing

Yankees manager says Yovanny Cruz is ‘in the conversation’ for a bullpen spot after another brilliant outing

The New York Yankees are currently assembling a relief unit that feels a bit like a high-stakes puzzle. While the big names like David Bednar, Camilo Doval,

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
Aaron Boone’s catching admission may be bad news for Yankees’ Austin Wells

Aaron Boone’s catching admission may be bad news for Yankees’ Austin Wells

While the World Baseball Classic (WBC) has raged on, the New York Yankees have been without multiple key contributors. One of those contributors is catcher Austin Wells, who played with the Dominican Republic in the event.

Gerrit Cole News / Yardbarker / March 17
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole one step closer to return

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole one step closer to return

The New York Yankees are one step closer to getting their ace back in their rotation.

'Better than the World Series': Aaron Judge offers bold WBC take
The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 17
Yankees Get Disappointing Carlos Rodon Update From Aaron Boone

Yankees Get Disappointing Carlos Rodon Update From Aaron Boone

The New York Yankees have been eagerly awaiting the return of left handed starting pitching Carlos Rodon ever since the team revealed he would need offseason surgery.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / March 17
Three Yankees Prospects Battling for Roster Spot

Three Yankees Prospects Battling for Roster Spot

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.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 16
Yankees have a ‘young Gerrit Cole’ in second-year star Cam Schlittler

Yankees have a ‘young Gerrit Cole’ in second-year star Cam Schlittler

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.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15
Yankees’ Cam Schlittler has a mishap with spider during spring training

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler has a mishap with spider during spring training

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.

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