NEW YORK -- Asked to evaluate the experiences of a season with the Yankees late last year, Cody Bellinger's eyes scanned the home clubhouse. His gaze settled in the direction of Aaron Judge’s locker, prompting a confession: He would “absolutely” love to return. “I had an unbelievable time putting on

Standing among the most dynamic center fielders of their era, Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones had moved on to less demanding positions by the time they donned a Yankees uniform. But as the National Baseball Hall of Fame prepares to welcome its two newest inductees, it is worth noting that

When Derek Jeter's No. 2 joined the Yankees' collection of retired numbers in May 2017, removing the last of the single digits from circulation, the franchise claimed the honor of having honored more players than any North American professional sports franchise. Twenty-two numbers are currently in Yankee Stadium's Monument Park,

Here is Bryan Hoch’s ranking of the top five right fielders in Yankees history. • Yankees’ All-Time Team: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | LF | CF

Part of the thrill of the Yankees' most recent dynasty was in watching homegrown talent reach stardom, having advanced through the farm system to the game's grandest stage. Fans adored what came to be known as the "Core Four," the members of which were all eventually enshrined in Monument Park.

Imagine if you could put together a roster of the finest years by a Yankee at each position. Now ponder an outfield that features versions of Babe Ruth in both left field and right field, six years apart, with Mickey Mantle chasing balls in center field. That sounds like the

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

The closing seconds of the Super Bowl signify the unofficial handoff to baseball, making this the perfect time to dream about the Yankees taking the field on Opening Day -- especially while snow and slush clog New York's avenues. Numerous season openers have earned a place in franchise lore. Here

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With 27 World Series championships to their credit, no Major League team boasts a richer history than the Yankees. It hasn’t been all business, though: That winning has been accompanied by some amusing and unique episodes along the way. Here is a selection of some of the strangest moments in

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

NEW YORK -- Ben Rice’s first season and a half in the Majors doubled as a crash course in the demands of a first baseman, complete with on-the-job training in areas like footwork, positioning and preparation. As he looks ahead to 2026, Rice expects to continue that education at his

NEW YORK – The Yankees moved to bolster a rotation that projects to be compromised in the early months of the upcoming season, as the club announced Tuesday it has acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a four-player prospect package. Miami is receiving outfielder Brendan Jones, outfielder Dillon

NEW YORK -- The wounds were still fresh at the conclusion of the American League Division Series when Cody Bellinger unbuttoned his pinstriped Yankees jersey and said he’d “absolutely” be interested in putting it back on. The feeling was mutual. For months, general manager Brian Cashman and others in the

NEW YORK -- The Yankees added an experienced bullpen arm on Friday, claiming right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Astros. Ort, 33, made 49 appearances for Houston last season, going 2-2 with one save and a 4.89 ERA. He registered career highs in games, innings (46) and strikeouts (49).

NEW YORK -- The Yankees avoided arbitration by reaching deals with all of their remaining eligible players on Thursday, including a significant raise for second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who will earn $10.2 million in his final season before potentially reaching free agency. The club also announced one-year agreements with

NEW YORK -- When the Yankees look ahead to the upcoming season, they envision the day Gerrit Cole rejoins the rotation, returning from Tommy John surgery to throw his first big league pitches since Game 5 of the 2024 World Series. That won’t happen in April, and possibly not in

NEW YORK -- With 27 World Series championships, any list constrained to the five best seasons in Yankees history is incomplete by definition. It’s an impossible task, one destined to leave behind years deeply imprinted in the hearts of fans. Still, we’ll attempt it here. The most fair approach may

NEW YORK – There was a brief period last summer when the Yankees had to contemplate what their lineup might look like without Aaron Judge, their season seemingly hanging in the balance as the slugger underwent tests on his ailing right elbow. They’ll experience that reality this spring, for a

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NEW YORK -- The Yankees have made their first acquisition of the new year, signing veteran infielder Paul DeJong to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. DeJong, 32, would earn $1 million if he is in the Majors.

Without Andy Pettitte’s guidance, CC Sabathia can’t say for certain his phone would have rung on a Tuesday evening early in 2024, informing the left-hander that he had been selected as a first-ballot inductee to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Pettitte helped Sabathia reshape his arsenal late in a

NEW YORK -- It is both an honor and a responsibility to cast a vote for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. As my first ballot makes its way through the United States Postal Service, I don’t take that lightly. To me, the Plaque Gallery in Cooperstown isn’t just a