Belli 'slides right in' as part of formidable lineup trio for Yanks
MIAMI -- The crack of Cody Bellinger's bat on the first pitch he saw during the Yankees¡¯ exhibition game on Tuesday afternoon echoed throughout loanDepot park with resounding resonance.
Opening Day FAQ: Brewers vs. Yankees
After being named the Yankees¡¯ Opening Day starter last season, Nestor Cortes plans to enjoy the atmosphere more this time. Traded to the Brewers in December, the left-hander isn¡¯t scheduled to debut in his new uniform until Game 2. He knows exactly what kind of environment to expect at Yankee
Yanks' roster taking shape; Stroman battles; Williams sharp again
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- ¡°Skated to another tie!¡± Yankees manager Aaron Boone was in high spirits after the Yankees closed their Grapefruit League schedule with a 6-6 tie against the Mets at Clover Park. Boone joked that the team may have set a new record for Spring Training ties,
Here's where every Top 100 prospect is expected to start the season
The 2025 Opening Day prospect roster announcements began last week when the Cubs informed Matt Shaw (MLB No. 19) he was making the trip overseas to compete in the Tokyo Series. Roki Sasaki (No. 1) also received the good news, but his assignment was much less of a surprise. Now
New faces, same Yanks: The formula for Bombers to lead pack in '25
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Comparing the industry's 2025 Top 100 Prospects lists
One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings. Of course, there is no One True Prospects List handed down from the baseball heavens -- each list has its own set of preferences and biases. Some people prefer upside while others put a premium on proximity to
Yankees finalize deal with veteran lefty Yarbrough
The Yankees added a veteran left-hander to their pitching staff on Monday, finalizing a Major League contract with left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. In a corresponding move, the club placed righty Luis Gil on the 60-day IL with a right lat strain.
Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
Gardner family, Yankees mourn loss of Miller Gardner
TAMPA, Fla. ¨C The Yankees issued a statement on Sunday mourning the passing of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of Brett and Jessica Gardner. ¡°Our hearts are heavy, and the Yankees family is filled with grief after learning of the passing of Miller Gardner,¡± the team said. ¡°Words feel insignificant
Escarra's dream spring capped by James P. Dawson Award
TAMPA, Fla. ¨C J.C. Escarra¡¯s long-awaited promotion to the big leagues produced a viral moment, as video of manager Aaron Boone¡¯s closed-door conference has already generated more than 1 million views across the Yankees¡¯ social media platforms. The Uber driver-turned-big leaguer earned his roster spot with a strong spring on
From driver to big leaguer: Escarra's crazy route ends with Yanks roster spot
TAMPA, Fla. -- J.C. Escarra has been one of the great stories of this spring, a few years removed from contemplating leaving baseball, then driving for Uber and working as a substitute teacher near his Miami-area home to keep the dream alive. His next destination will be the Bronx. Yankees
Judge ends quiet spring by blasting 1st Grapefruit League HR
TAMPA, Fla. -- Aaron Judge wasn¡¯t about to leave Florida empty-handed. The Yankees captain connected for his first Grapefruit League home run of the year on Saturday, launching a two-run blast in the third inning off the Phillies¡¯ Jes¨²s Luzardo. Judge finished 1-for-3 with three RBIs in New York¡¯s 8-7
1 important thing we learned about each team this spring
If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still
Carrasco has officially 'earned the right' to break camp with Yanks
TAMPA, Fla. -- Carlos Carrasco will be added to the Yankees' roster and begin the season in the rotation, general manager Brian Cashman said on Saturday. Carrasco, 38, could have opted out of his Minor League contract on Saturday. The right-hander has enjoyed an excellent spring, posting a 1.69 ERA
1 stat per MLB team to show you know baseball
It¡¯s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It¡¯s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it¡¯s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you¡¯re going to
2 generations in pinstripes: Cody nears full-circle moment
TAMPA, Fla. ¨C Cody Bellinger instantly recognized the moment, flashing a knowing grin -- even brighter than the one in the photograph from more than a decade ago. It was taken on the Yankee Stadium diamond in 2011, and the teenager was posing alongside his father, Clay Bellinger -- a
Rod¨®n shoves, Wells homers twice in Opening Day tuneup
LAKELAND, Fla. ¨C The Yankees¡¯ Opening Day battery of Carlos Rod¨®n and Austin Wells appears ready for prime time. Rod¨®n hurled 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his final spring tuneup, and Wells homered twice as the Yankees defeated the Tigers, 4-0, in Grapefruit League play on Friday at Publix Field.
Goldschmidt (back) set to return after feeling '100 percent'
TAMPA, Fla. -- Paul Goldschmidt said his back feels ¡°100 percent, or very, very close to it,¡± one day after participating in live batting practice drills at George M. Steinbrenner Field, and the veteran first baseman continues to believe he will be ready for Opening Day.
15 Spring Training stat lines that matter?
It's always tough -- maybe even impossible -- to predict which Spring Training performances will carry over to the regular season. But we try to do it anyway. With domestic Opening Day less than a week away, let's try to pick out some of the players whose stellar springs will
Experts predict 2025 AL, NL stat leaders
Opening Day is on the way, and it¡¯s time to take a look at who MLB¡¯s statistical standouts will be in 2025. We polled 59 MLB.com experts for their picks on who will lead the American League and National League in six key categories: homers, batting average, stolen bases, ERA,
Beefed-up Rice flexing added muscle in Spring Training
SARASOTA, Fla. ¨C Yankees catcher/first baseman Ben Rice is raking. He credits added strength and experience with his solid showing this spring. Rice is batting .260 with five homers (tied for third in the Grapefruit League) and nine RBIs after a rain-delayed 9-7 win over the Orioles at Ed Smith
Warren ready to seize his chance in Yankees' rotation
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Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here¡¯s
Carrasco inches closer to Yanks rotation spot with strong outing vs. Braves
TAMPA, Fla. -- After each of his last two Grapefruit League starts, Carlos Carrasco has said he has ¡°found everything that I need.¡± The veteran right-hander was talking about his pitch mix, but he easily could have been referring to an opportunity, too. Carrasco continued a sharp spring with five