TAMPA, Fla. – Since 2009, the Yankees have set aside one week each season to shine a spotlight on people whose perseverance and generosity might otherwise go unnoticed. What began as a long-shot idea scrawled on an office whiteboard has grown into one of the franchise’s most meaningful traditions: HOPE

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Spencer Jones acknowledged the news was something “you never want to hear,” but it hadn’t been unexpected. The Yankees’ outfield appears settled, with the big-swinging prospect set to begin another season in the Minors. More at-bats with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre are on deck. But Jones is aiming to

We are all about the future at MLB Pipeline. Obviously, any talk about prospects and who they might become involves some prognostication. Fresh off flexing those muscles to present every organization’s Top 30 prospects list, we’re keeping our crystal ball in active mode to provide a prospect prediction for each

Opening Night is just two weeks away, and Netflix is getting us in the spirit for a season-opening showdown.

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Luis Gil was among the American League’s best pitchers in 2024, when the right-hander won 15 games with a 3.50 ERA and 171 strikeouts, becoming the first Yankees pitcher to win an AL Rookie of the Year Award since Dave Righetti in 1981. That’s where he’s setting

TAMPA, Fla. – Max Fried filled the role of ace for the Yankees last year, but because of the timing of Gerrit Cole’s injury, he did not receive the honor of starting on Opening Day. That will change this season.

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.

HOUSTON -- The Captain came to play in Team USA's biggest game of the World Baseball Classic. Aaron Judge had a highlight-reel outfield assist and crushed a home run to open the scoring all within the same inning of the USA-Mexico showdown on Monday night at Daikin Park. "It's playoff

MIAMI -- Team Israel got to play "Hava Nagila" one more time at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Israel ended its tournament on a high note by beating the Netherlands, 6-2, at loanDepot park on Tuesday, in what was the final game for both teams.

A four-time Olympic gold medalist, Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about bringing home a title for Team USA. Monday night, the NBA superstar liked what he saw on the diamond as the Americans continued their title push at the World Baseball Classic. Durant rocked an autographed Aaron Judge

TAMPA, Fla. – Carlos Rodón said it was “kind of like riding a bike” getting back on the George M. Steinbrenner Field mound on Monday afternoon, throwing 20 pitches in live batting practice – his first time facing hitters since undergoing left elbow surgery last October. Good thing, too, because

TAMPA, Fla. – Spencer Jones arrived at Yankees camp with a clear understanding of the landscape. Any discussion of a pending competition for a starting outfield spot was quieted when the organization made offseason moves to re-sign Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger. Instead, Jones knew that his most likely scenario

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Ask any baseball fan in Puerto Rico and they’ll tell you about the 2006 World Baseball Classic game against Cuba. How they lost in a crushing 4-3 defeat to the international superpower. How it was the loudest they’d ever heard Hiram Bithorn Stadium. How they’ve

The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic. Previously: The best pending free agent in each division. Today:

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The World Baseball Classic has been a stage for players across the world to show off their talents, and plenty of prospects have thrived in the spotlight. Players ranked on organizational Top 30 Prospects lists have shown out, in particular.

MIAMI -- When Luis Severino talked to his wife following the Dominican Republic’s one-sided win over the Netherlands, his performance wasn’t the topic of conversation. She wanted to talk about Austin Wells’ home run. “She was more excited than me that he hit a homer,” Severino said.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The four-hour-plus bus ride across the state from Tampa didn’t seem to bother Will Warren at all. The Yankees right-hander tossed four solid innings Saturday night in New York's 3-0 loss to the Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

As the legendary Yankees center fielder stepped into the spotlight on one of the world’s most famous stages, a familiar chant, emanating from fans seated far away, filled his ears. “Ber-nie Wil-liams!” clap-clap clap-clap-clap “Ber-nie Wil-liams!” clap-clap clap-clap-clap The Bleacher Creatures had made their way to Carnegie Hall, trading their

Aaron Judge wasted no time making his mark for Team USA. Not even a single strike. The three-time MVP homered on his very first swing of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, slugging a 3-0 sweeper deep to left center in the first inning to give the Americans an early lead

TAMPA, Fla. – The spot was in the center of the Yankees’ dugout at George M. Steinbrenner Field, occupied on Friday afternoon by a bag of balls and some gum. Manager Aaron Boone pointed to it, identifying the exact spot where Cam Schlittler’s competitive nature and confidence first became evident.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Carlos Lagrange’s triple-digit heat is building a growing fan club around Yankees camp this spring, a group that now includes former Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole. “It’s like, silly. I’ve never seen anything like it,” Cole said. “It’s wild. I’m just blown away by the velocity