Judge was anxiously waiting for Yanks to 'go out there and get the right people'
TAMPA, Fla. – If the early portion of the Yankees’ offseason felt like it moved at a snail’s pace, Aaron Judge was right there with you. As months passed and other teams in the American League East created headlines with big-ticket additions, Judge said he voiced his impatience with management,
Flamethrowing Yanks prospect thrown right into the fire: 'Damn, it's Aaron Judge'
TAMPA, Fla. – Carlos Lagrange knew he’d be on the mound when he walked into George M. Steinbrenner Field on Monday morning, having been told to expect a three-inning live batting practice session. The Yankees’ top pitching prospect (No. 2 overall) didn’t know who he’d be facing. Standing sixty feet
Rice eager to keep learning from mentor Goldschmidt
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Odd man out? Domínguez hears the talk, but 'a lot of things can happen'
TAMPA, Fla. – Jasson Domínguez understands there is uncertainty about his role, after Yankees general manager Brian Cashman suggested the switch-hitting outfielder might be best served to begin the season in the Minors. “The Martian” also recognizes how quickly circumstances can change.
Having remastered the mundane, Rodón starts ramping up toward return
TAMPA, Fla. – Chances are, you buttoned your shirt today. Maybe not, depending on your wardrobe, but you know someone who did. At least one Yankees pitcher couldn’t last year.
Lagrange a towering and tantalizing figure at outset of Yankees camp
TAMPA, Fla. – The bullpen beneath George M. Steinbrenner Field’s right-field stands offered a glimpse of the future on Saturday afternoon, with Carlos Lagrange flashing the electricity that has the Yankees so intrigued. As Lagrange fired pitch after pitch -- including a fastball that has touched 102 mph in games
How does 'The Martian' fit into Yankees' plans for 2026?
TAMPA, Fla. -- When Jasson Domínguez homered on his first swing in a Yankees uniform, taking Justin Verlander deep into the Crawford Boxes back in September 2023, it looked like the start of a lengthy stay in the big leagues. That may still be the case, but entering this spring,
'He looked like Gerrit Cole': Ace features classic windup in promising session
TAMPA, Fla. -- Gerrit Cole raised both hands over his head, going into a full windup as he rocked and fired from a George M. Steinbrenner Field bullpen mound during Spring Training on Friday afternoon. The resulting motion was classic and deliberate, one the Yankees right-hander says he is considering
Yanks add Montero on Minors deal to join bullpen competition
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees are setting up an open competition for several spots at the back end of their bullpen, bringing in another contender Friday by signing right-hander Rafael Montero to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.
Fried fueled by ALDS loss as he enters Year 2 with Yanks
TAMPA, Fla. -- In Max Fried’s mind, Game 2 of the American League Division Series still hasn’t ended. It followed him through the offseason -- into each weight-room set, every sweat-drenched mound session. It could have been November or December, but the scene replayed the same way: the Blue Jays
Slowed by back issue, Schlittler has 'no concern' about pitching full season
TAMPA, Fla. -- Aaron Boone opened his first media availability of the spring by celebrating the health of his arriving pitchers and catchers, saying, “As far as I know, I think we’re in a good spot.” Less than 24 hours later, the Yankees are managing an injury to one of
Cole, Rodón could appear in Grapefruit games before spring ends
TAMPA, Fla. -- The lineup cards that Aaron Boone carries to home plate this season are likely to look familiar, and that’s by design. Call it a “run it back” year if you want, but the Yankees are confident the core that just played in October is ready to go
Goldy on Yanks' returning players: 'If we play well, it’ll be a good thing'
TAMPA, Fla. – Paul Goldschmidt loved everything about his first season with the Yankees -- except for the ending. Back for another run at a title, the veteran first baseman believes this group can finish the job. “There are a lot of the same guys,” Goldschmidt said on Wednesday. “So
Meet the 'young pups': Yanks arms who could make waves in '26
TAMPA, Fla. -- Cam Schlittler stood on the field at Yankee Stadium shortly after the deciding game of the American League Wild Card Series, his cap backwards and his arms slung around each of his parents. He wore a beer-soaked clubhouse T-shirt and a grin of satisfaction, one that said
10 longest homers at Yankee Stadium
The current Yankee Stadium has enjoyed its reputation as a homer haven ever since Jorge Posada cracked the building's first long ball on April 16, 2009, with hitter-friendly dimensions and stacked Yankees lineups combining to create an uncomfortable atmosphere for pitchers. Here are the 10 longest home runs hit at
Yanks acquire utility man Schuemann in trade with A's for righty prospect
TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees added another versatile depth option on Monday, acquiring infielder Max Schuemann from the Athletics in exchange for Minor League right-hander Luis Burgos. The 28-year-old Schuemann will provide an additional bench choice for manager Aaron Boone and his coaches this spring, competing against Oswaldo Cabrera and
How Goldy, Rice could both fit on Yanks' 2026 squad
TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees believe Ben Rice’s offensive production will continue to trend upward in his second full big league season, including against left-handed pitching. Still, they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring Paul Goldschmidt back. Goldschmidt, 38, has agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract, plus an
Taking an early crack at the Yankees' 2026 Opening Day roster
TAMPA, Fla. – As Aaron Boone prepares for his ninth season as the Yankees’ manager, he knows what’s coming. The American League East remains baseball’s most demanding division, and the road back to the World Series is never smooth. “It’s going to be a grind,” Boone said recently. “There’s no
Could Domínguez start season in Triple-A? 'We have a long time to go'
TAMPA, Fla. -- At-bats grew scarce for Jasson Domínguez after the All-Star break last year, prompting an internal Yankees debate: Would his development be better served by a return to the Minor Leagues? General manager Brian Cashman has acknowledged that he considered optioning Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during the second
Cashman hoping for another Grisham bestseller following Bronx breakout
TAMPA, Fla. -- When the Yankees extended a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham in November, general manager Brian Cashman viewed it as a true coin flip, describing it as a “50-50” call. He wouldn’t have been surprised if the outfielder opted to accept or decline. With pitchers and catchers set
Top prospect Lombard Jr. among Yankees' Spring Training invites
TAMPA, Fla. – George Lombard Jr. impressed with a blend of athleticism and maturity in his first big league Spring Training a year ago. The Yankees are eager to see what he’ll do for an encore.
What to watch at Yanks camp this spring? Captain goes Classic
TAMPA, Fla. -- The sounds of baseball are back, with a group of early-arriving Yankees already shaking off the winter chill at the club’s player development complex.
Who had Yanks' top single year at the plate?
Take a stroll through Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park, and you are instantly struck by the presence of greatness. Many of the finest players in baseball history enjoyed their best seasons while wearing the fabled pinstripes, a list dominated by Babe Ruth, the greatest slugger the game has ever known. Examining
Spring Training is fast approaching! Here's what you need to know
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Red Sox deal Hicks, prospect to White Sox for RHP prospect Ziehl
A busy Red Sox offseason continued Sunday with the acquisition of right-handed pitching prospect Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later from the White Sox in exchange for right-hander Jordan Hicks, right-handed prospect David Sandlin and two players to be named. The swap carries a financial component, as