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Three Things to Watch in Yankees Spring Training Opener

With Spring Training beginning on February 20, it's finally time for the New York Yankees to put their money where their mouth is. A trip back to the World Series is the ultimate goal, but that's going to be far easier said than done.

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Yankees Star Sets Sights on Rare Shohei Ohtani Accomplishment

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered an impressive performance in 2025, achieving a remarkable milestone by recording 31 home runs and 31 stolen bases.

Max Fried News / Pinstripe Alley / February 19

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Max Fried

We’ve reached the end of our 50 Most Notable Yankees’ Free Agent Signings, and today we’ll wrap up with the most recent within the paramters. Okay, maybe you could argue that the re-signing of Cody Bellinger earlier this winter is technically the most recent biggest one.

Jazz Chisholm News / Empire Sports Media / February 19

Jazz Chisholm Jr. sets exciting power-speed goal for himself in 2026

The thing about swagger in New York is that you’d better bring receipts. Big talk dies fast in the Bronx, usually sometime between a strikeout in the seventh and the back page the next morning.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Brent Headrick News / New York Yankees on SI / February 19

Yankees Reliever Impressing Early in Spring Training

The New York Yankees figure to have several bullpen spots up for grabs this spring, and one southpaw is already positioning himself nicely to crack the club's Opening Day roster.

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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.

Chris Stewart News / Pinstripe Alley / February 19

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Chris Stewart

" /> The Yankees themselves deserved the most blame in hindsight for getting too cute at such an important position for the benefit of trying to save Hal Steinbrenner a few bucks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 19

Wells, Kwan voice warnings after Clark's MLBPA resignation

Yankees' Austin Wells, Guardians' Steven Kwan voice warnings after Tony Clark's MLBPA resignation

The perception exists that owners may smell figurative blood in the water coming off Clark’s resignation as it pertains to getting what they want in upcoming negotiations.

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigns after investigation as lockout looms

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

Aaron Boone News / Total Pro Sports / February 19

'People Don’t Challenge Enough' – Aaron Boone Gets Brutally Honest On MLB’s New ABS Challenge System

The 2026 season will mark the start of another technological innovation in the MLB. The Automated Ball Strike (ABS) challenge system will debut this year.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / February 19

Michael Kay Takes Dig at Yankees' Aaron Judge

How the New York Yankees handled the offseason was the great debate surrounding the team. One person who voiced sentiments similar to fans — at least somewhat — was the captain, Aaron Judge, who said that, at times, watching the offseason play out was "frustrating," but that he also liked the team around him.

Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / February 19

Anthony Volpe and the Triple-A dilemma

We need to start this with an acknowledgement that Anthony Volpe will turn 25 on April 28th, the same age Aaron Judge was in his breakout season, so we can’t write the Yankee shortstop off just yet.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

Austin Wells News / New York Yankees on SI / February 19

Yankees MLBPA Rep Austin Wells Shares Confidence in Union

The New York Yankees have selected catcher Austin Wells as their representative in the Major League Baseball Player's Association (MLBPA) — the baseball player's union — after a major scandal rocked the organization.

Anthony Volpe News / Pinstripe Alley / February 19

Yankees news: Anthony Volpe rounding into shape

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Anthony Volpe will start the season on the IL as he continues to recover from labrum surgery over the offseason. In his first few days in camp though, the Yankee shortstop appears to be in high spirits and has been able to participate in most defensive drills.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

Everything Has To Go Right For The Yankees This Spring

It’s only been a few days, but Spring Training 2026 is already looking much more promising for the New York Yankees than last year’s mess. Not everybody is healthy, but at least this season the Yankees didn’t wait until the opening press conference to deliver the news.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18

What Yankees’ attention-grabbing Ryan McMahon shortstop plan could mean for Anthony Volpe

The New York Yankees are not giving up on shortstop Anthony Volpe. However, the team is reportedly planning to have third baseman Ryan McMahon play shortstop at times in spring training in an effort to see if he could be a backup candidate at the position, according to Greg Joyce of New York Post Sports.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / February 18

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Carlos Rodón

" /> He was once again saddled with a significant role in the postseason for 2025, and although he made a solid start in the Wild Card round, he tossed a dud in his start against the Blue Jays in the Division Series.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 18

Yankees are determined to take over the Asian market under new head of international scouting

The New York Yankees recently admitted something in the most Yankees way possible — quietly, bureaucratically, and without ever saying the words out loud.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 18

Why Trent Grisham disagrees with 'running it back' takes about 2026 Yankees

Grisham discussed his return to the Yankees and why he's excited about the team's chances in 2026 despite the public perception of the team's offseason.

Aaron Judge gets honest about initial frustration with Yankees' lack of additions

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Total Apex Sports / February 18

Aaron Judge Calls Out New York Yankees Front Office

Aaron Judge voiced his frustrations with the Yankees organization in his first press conference yesterday. Judge is looking to win his first World Series with the organization, but wasn’t happy with how free agency started.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / February 18

New York Yankees 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Starting Rotation & More

Spring training is only two days away, and teams have already reported to camp. Pitchers and catchers are on a roll, while last-minute trade deals are still happening.

Anthony Volpe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18

Yankees’ Anthony Volpe gives optimistic recovery timeline from shoulder injury

The season hasn’t started yet, and injuries are already starting to affect the New York Yankees. Back in October, starting shortstop Anthony Volpe underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum he had been playing through during the 2025 campaign, which undoubtedly contributed to some of his struggles on the field.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18

Yankees’ Aaron Boone glows over ‘confident’ Jazz Chisholm Jr.

With only a few days to go before the start of Spring Training and the New York Yankees having secured the services of Cody Bellinger by signing him to a five-year, $162.5 million deal after a lengthy standoff in free agency, they can now focus on gearing up for the 2026 baseball season.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 16

Judge honest about initial frustration with Yankees' lack of additions

Aaron Judge gets honest about initial frustration with Yankees' lack of additions

The New York Yankees have done little to change the roster, apparently deciding to run back the same roster they had last season for 2026.

Twins hoping for best after concerning Pablo Lopez news

Team USA adds youth to WBC lineup as injury replacement

Exploring MLB's implementation of ABS challenge system

Red Sox front office continues to deflect blame amid growing criticism

Shohei Ohtani reveals why he still wants his interpreter around

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Yankees' Aaron Boone Shares Cam Schlittler Update Amid Spring Training

The New York Yankees are running it back with a similar group for the upcoming MLB season, a decision that has frustrated some fans after the team suffered an early playoff exit in 2025.