Here's your guide to Yankees Spring Training
Coming off a season that saw the Yankees win their most regular-season games since 2009, yet exit for a second consecutive year at the hands of the eventual World Series champions, managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner has issued two challenges to his players: first, reclaim the American League East, then bring World Series title No. 28 to The Bronx.
That quest starts with Spring Training in Tampa, Fla., beginning next week. Here are some dates, games and players to know ahead of the start of spring camp.
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Pitchers and catchers report date
Wednesday, Feb. 13
First pitchers and catchers workout
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Full-squad report date
Monday, Feb. 18
First full-squad workout
Tuesday, Feb. 19
New faces to know
Infielder DJ LeMahieu, right-hander Adam Ottavino, left-hander James Paxton and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki
Top prospects to know
Outfielder Estevan Florial, catcher Anthony Seigler and right-handers Albert Abreu, Domingo Acevedo and Jonathan Loáisiga
Where is the facility?
George M. Steinbrenner Field is located at 1 Steinbrenner Drive in Tampa, Fla., off Dale Mabry Highway and adjacent to Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Can fans attend workouts?
Yes. Prior to the Grapefruit League opener, workouts at Steinbrenner Field are open to the public, free of charge.
First Grapefruit League game
Saturday, Feb. 23, at Red Sox at 1:05 p.m. ET (played at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla.)
First broadcast game
Sunday, Feb. 24, at Rays at 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB.TV)
First TV game
Monday, Feb. 25, vs. Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m. ET (YES Network)
One other notable game
Friday, March 15, vs. Red Sox at 1:05 p.m. ET
Last Grapefruit League game
Sunday, March 24, at Twins at 1:05 p.m. ET (played at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla.)
Any additional exhibitions before the regular season?
Monday, March 25, against Nationals at Nationals Park at 5:05 p.m. ET
Opening Day
Thursday, March 28, vs. Orioles at Yankee Stadium at 1:05 p.m. ET