Don Mattingly had received two direct -- albeit confusing -- orders from team brass before reaching the breaking point. Clad in a blue polo shirt, the first baseman was walking toward the dugout when he heard the raspy shouts of an older man. “Mattingly! I thought I told you to

Run production has defined the Yankees over the years, thrilling their fans by lighting up the scoreboards with long-ball prowess. The players charged with run prevention frequently have taken a back seat to the sluggers, but the franchise has seen some terrific pitchers, too. It is challenging to compare modern

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 managers in the history of their franchise, based on their time guiding that club. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only

Derek Jeter and Thurman Munson have easily been the Yankees’ top first-round selections since the MLB Draft was instituted in 1965, each sharing turns as captains on their way to multiple championships and eventual enshrinement in Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park.

NEW YORK -- Joe DiMaggio leaned against a railing, neatly clad in a sport coat, blue shirt and tie, overlooking what had once been his office: center field at the original Yankee Stadium. It hardly looked like a ballpark on that afternoon in 1974. The field was torn to bits

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 first few notes of Frank Sinatra’s “Theme From New York, New York” produce a Pavlovian response for anyone who has spent a few hours at Yankee Stadium. Cymbals crash, brass horns blare, and you can envision John Sterling once again whirling in the broadcast booth: “Yankees win! Th-e-e-e-e-e Yankees

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

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.

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.

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. Here is Bryan Hoch’s ranking

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.

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 5 players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge let his arm do the talking during the American League Division Series last October, uncorking a 90.2 mph throw from right field in the opener against the Blue Jays that signaled his right flexor injury was no longer a concern. That progress has continued into

NEW YORK -- There is a belief within the Yankees’ clubhouse that if they could somehow replay the American League Division Series, the outcome would be different. Aaron Judge said as much minutes after the final out, when he said the club would like to “run ‘em back and see

NEW YORK -- The Yankees have entrusted part of their pipeline to a familiar face, announcing Wednesday that they have appointed Mario Garza as the club’s new director of international scouting. Garza, 44, replaces Donny Rowland, who was not retained when his contract expired in November.

NEW YORK -- The Yankees added a hard-throwing project to their bullpen mix on Wednesday, acquiring right-hander Angel Chivilli from the Rockies in exchange for Minor League first baseman T.J. Rumfield. TRADE DETAILS Yankees get: RHP Angel Chivilli Rockies get: 1B T.J. Rumfield (Yankees' No. 22 prospect, per MLB Pipeline)

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

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NEW YORK – The Yankees believe George Lombard Jr. would shine as a big league defender right now. And as they offer their top prospect more development time at the plate, it’s clear he will continue to be a fast-rising name to watch. Lombard headlined a group of four Bombers