Earlier today, the Yankees made the following roster moves:

• Optioned INF Thairo Estrada, RHP Ben Heller and RHP Michael King to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• Optioned RHP Deivi García to Double-A Trenton.

We can confirm that a second minor league player from our Player Development complex has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. While under self-quarantine, the player reported fatigue and an elevated body temperature to Yankees medical personnel. The test was administered on Sunday, and the player returned to self-quarantine following

Yesterday Major League Baseball announced the suspension of spring training games and a delay of at least two weeks to the start of the 2020 regular season due to the national emergency created by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Yankees fully support this decision and will continue to proactively monitor current

The New York Yankees announced today that right-handed pitcher Deivi García and first baseman Chris Gittens were named winners of the 2019 Kevin Lawn Award as the Yankees’ minor league “Pitcher of the Year” and “Player of the Year,” respectively. The two players will receive their awards prior to tonight's

The New York Yankees today announced the launch of Deep to Left with Bucky Dent, the second entry in the Yankees Magazine Podcast Network, joining the Yankees Magazine Podcast, which launched in 2017. It will be a conversation-style show, with Bucky Dent -- the author of one of the most

In advance of the general public on-sale for individual game tickets, which will begin on Mon., Feb. 24, at 10:00 a.m., the New York Yankees have announced the 2020 Promotional Schedule, which will include the 74th Old-Timers' Day (Sun., Aug. 9) and seven collectible bobbleheads. The schedule also features a

Tickets for individual Yankees games at Yankee Stadium during the 2020 regular season will be made available to the public through an exclusive Mastercard® presale online at yankees.com and yankeesbeisbol.com, and via Ticketmaster TTY at (800) 943-4327 from today at 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, Feb. 23, at 10:00 p.m. During

The Yankees today announced they have signed RHP Chad Bettis to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League spring training. Bettis will wear #34. Bettis, 30, spent the 2019 season with Colorado, going 1-6 with one save and a 6.08 ERA (63.2IP, 43ER) in 39 games (three

The Yankees today announced gate opening times and security protocols for team practice days and Grapefruit League games at Steinbrenner Field. Beginning Thurs, Feb. 13 through Thurs, Feb. 20, Steinbrenner Field will open for fans to watch Yankees practice in the main stadium. Steinbrenner Field gates will open to fans

Yankee Stadium has added two new social gathering locations on the 200 Main Level for all fans to enjoy during Yankees and NYCFC games in 2020. The Stella Artois Landing, spanning Sections 232A and 232B in left field, and the Michelob ULTRA Clubhouse, spanning Sections 207 and 208 in right

The New York Yankees announced today that they have invited 19 non-roster players to 2020 Major League Spring Training. Of the group, 14 were signed (or re-signed) to minor league contracts for the 2020 season: RHP Domingo Acevedo, LHP Luis Avilán, C Kellin Deglan, OF Zack Granite, RHP David Hale,

STATEMENT FROM YANKEES MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER HAL STEINBRENNER: “Every accolade that has been bestowed on Derek throughout his career has been earned and deserved. He was a captain and champion in every sense of the word, a man who embodied our traditions and expectations with an unmistakable grace and dignified

The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired minor league 3B James Nelson and cash considerations from the Miami Marlins in exchange for LHP Stephen Tarpley. Nelson, 22, spent the entire 2019 season with Single-A Jupiter, batting .228 (98-for-429) with 36R, 13 doubles, 2 triples, 4HR and 36RBI

The New York Yankees today announced that they have restructured their Player Health and Performance staff, which will be led by new Director of Player Health and Performance Eric Cressey. Also joining the organization are Assistant Director of Player Health and Performance Donovan Santas and Major League Strength and Conditioning

The New York Yankees announced today that they have re-signed OF Brett Gardner to a one-year contract for the 2020 season, with a club option for 2021. Gardner, 36, hit .251/.325/.503 (123-for-491) with 86 runs, 26 doubles, 7 triples, 28 home runs, 74 runs batted in, 52 walks and 10

“We remain steadfast in our support of Major League Baseball’s investigative process and the disciplinary action taken regarding Domingo Germán. Domestic violence — in any form — is a gravely serious matter that affects every segment of our society. Major League Baseball has taken the lead in our industry to

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Don Larsen, who remained a welcome and familiar face at our annual Old-Timers’ Day celebrations in the decades following his playing career. “Don’s perfect game is a defining moment for our franchise, encapsulating a storied era of Yankees success and

The New York Yankees announced today that they have acquired minor league infielder Cristian Perez from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Chance Adams. Perez, 21, hit .252 (98-for-389) with 37R, 11 doubles, 1 triple, 42RBI, 20BB and 5SB in 117 games with Single-A Wilmington in 2019.

The Yankees announced today that they have signed three-time All-Star right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole to a nine-year contract extending through the 2028 season with a player opt-out following the 2024 season. Cole, 29, finished second in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2019 after going 20-5 with an AL-best

The New Era Pinstripe Bowl, in association with the New York Yankees, the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) and Nike, will partner to host the 2019 MVP Scholar-Athlete Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, December 17, at Yankee Stadium. The event will honor 11 scholar-athletes from each of New York City’s five

Today in the first round of the Major League phase of the 2019 Rule 5 Draft, Detroit selected RHP Rony Garcia from the Yankees. In the first round of the Triple-A phase, Toronto selected RHP Hobie Harris, Chicago-AL selected RHP Will Carter, Boston selected RHP Raynel Espinal and Atlanta selected

Yankee Stadium’s Great Hall will once again transform into the North Pole when the New York Yankees host the 10th annual Bronx Winter Wonderland event on Friday, December 13, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. This event will treat several thousand local youth to a holiday extravaganza complete with holiday decorations, festive music,

Media credential applications for the 2019 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium can be submitted beginning today at www.SportsSystems.com/PinstripeBowl. The online application is the only acceptable method for requesting credentials. The 2019 New Era Pinstripe Bowl will feature Michigan State University and Wake Forest University on Friday, December 27,

Michigan State University and Wake Forest University today accepted invitations to play in the 2019 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Friday, December 27, with kickoff scheduled for 3:20 p.m. (ET). A press conference with New Era Pinstripe Bowl participants and officials will be held on Tuesday, December

The New York Yankees today announced that for the second straight year, the Yankees-Stonewall Scholars Initiative will award scholarships to five New York City Public School seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, a commitment to equality and impactful support for the LGBTQ community. The initiative provides $50,000 worth of scholarships