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How does 'The Martian' fit into Yankees' plans for 2026?

Domínguez fighting for spot on Opening Day roster heading into camp
@BryanHoch
February 13, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- When Jasson Domínguez homered on his first swing in a Yankees uniform, taking Justin Verlander deep into the Crawford Boxes back in September 2023, it looked like the start of a lengthy stay in the big leagues.

That may still be the case, but entering this spring, “The

'He looked like Gerrit Cole': Ace features classic windup in promising session

@BryanHoch
February 13, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- Gerrit Cole raised both hands over his head, going into a full windup as he rocked and fired from a George M. Steinbrenner Field bullpen mound during Spring Training on Friday afternoon.

The resulting motion was classic and deliberate, one the Yankees right-hander says he is

Yanks add Montero on Minors deal to join bullpen competition

@BryanHoch
February 13, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees are setting up an open competition for several spots at the back end of their bullpen, bringing in another contender Friday by signing right-hander Rafael Montero to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.

Fried fueled by ALDS loss as he enters Year 2 with Yanks

@BryanHoch
February 12, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- In Max Fried’s mind, Game 2 of the American League Division Series still hasn’t ended.

It followed him through the offseason -- into each weight-room set, every sweat-drenched mound session. It could have been November or December, but the scene replayed the same way: the Blue Jays hanging

Slowed by back issue, Schlittler has 'no concern' about pitching full season

@BryanHoch
February 12, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- Aaron Boone opened his first media availability of the spring by celebrating the health of his arriving pitchers and catchers, saying, “As far as I know, I think we’re in a good spot.”

Less than 24 hours later, the Yankees are managing an injury to one of their

Goldschmidt returning to Yankees on 1-year deal

@AndrewSimonMLB
February 12, 2026

Veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is returning to the Yankees on a one-year deal, the club announced Thursday night.

It’s been a highly decorated 15-year career for Goldschmidt, a seven-time All-Star with five Silver Slugger Awards and four Gold Glove Awards at first base, not to mention the 2022 NL MVP

Latest Yankees injuries and transactions

February 13, 2026

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

Cole, Rodón could appear in Grapefruit games before spring ends

@BryanHoch
February 11, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- The lineup cards that Aaron Boone carries to home plate this season are likely to look familiar, and that’s by design. Call it a “run it back” year if you want, but the Yankees are confident the core that just played in October is ready to go

Goldy on Yanks' returning players: 'If we play well, it’ll be a good thing'

@BryanHoch
February 11, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – Paul Goldschmidt loved everything about his first season with the Yankees -- except for the ending. Back for another run at a title, the veteran first baseman believes this group can finish the job.

“There are a lot of the same guys,” Goldschmidt said on Wednesday. “So if

Predicting each club's No. 1 prospect in 2028

@SamDykstraMiLB and @JimCallisMLB and @JonathanMayo
February 11, 2026

The point of prospecting is to gaze into our collective crystal ball and predict who will be the best and most productive Major Leaguers years down the line. But every winter, we also take another tack: We gaze into that same crystal ball and predict who will be the best

Meet the 'young pups': Yanks arms who could make waves in '26

@BryanHoch
February 10, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- Cam Schlittler stood on the field at Yankee Stadium shortly after the deciding game of the American League Wild Card Series, his cap backwards and his arms slung around each of his parents. He wore a beer-soaked clubhouse T-shirt and a grin of satisfaction, one that said

A complete guide to watching MLB.TV in 2026

@castrovince
February 10, 2026

With in-market, blackout-free streaming subscriptions available for 21 of MLB’s 30 clubs and with ESPN having acquired the rights to sell the popular MLB.TV streaming service, fans have more flexibility in how they consume baseball broadcasts.

And the MLB App will remain a streaming option for MLB.TV and Club.TV subscribers, just

The top player at every position entering 2026

@ByJasonFoster
February 10, 2026

Determining the best MLB player at each position is no easy exercise, and the results of the number-crunching will never please everyone. But the debate is all part of the fun.

We find ourselves in that place again with MLB's Network's annual ranking of the Top 10 Players Right Now at

Taking an early crack at the Yankees' 2026 Opening Day roster

@BryanHoch
February 9, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – As Aaron Boone prepares for his ninth season as the Yankees’ manager, he knows what’s coming. The American League East remains baseball’s most demanding division, and the road back to the World Series is never smooth.

“It’s going to be a grind,” Boone said recently. “There’s no guarantees

Yanks acquire utility man Schuemann in trade with A's for righty prospect

@BryanHoch
February 9, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees added another versatile depth option on Monday, acquiring infielder Max Schuemann from the Athletics in exchange for Minor League right-hander Luis Burgos.

The 28-year-old Schuemann will provide an additional bench choice for manager Aaron Boone and his coaches this spring, competing against Oswaldo Cabrera and Amed

World Baseball Classic will be 'a whole other level' for trio of USA superstars

@ByJasonFoster
February 9, 2026

For Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, playing in the World Baseball Classic might best be summed up with three words: pride, awe, intensity.

Pride, for the ability to represent the United States on a global stage. Awe, for the collection of baseball talent assembled around them. Intensity,

13 must-watch pitchers in Spring Training

@_dadler
February 9, 2026

The nastiest pitchers in the world are about to be back on the mound.

With pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training this week, let's highlight some of the arms who are worth keeping an eye out for.

These could be the top pitching prospects in the Majors, stars with new teams,

How Goldy, Rice could both fit on Yanks' 2026 squad

@BryanHoch
February 9, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. – The Yankees believe Ben Rice’s offensive production will continue to trend upward in his second full big league season, including against left-handed pitching. Still, they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring Paul Goldschmidt back.

Goldschmidt, 38, has agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract, plus

Boone confident in Yanks' rotation with Cole, Rodón on the mend

February 8, 2026

The Yankees figure to have one of MLB’s best and deepest rotations once everyone is healthy.

That day is not today; Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón remain on the comeback trail from surgery. The former underwent Tommy John surgery last March, and the latter had bone chips removed from his left

7 hopeful predictions to beat the winter blues and celebrate spring

February 8, 2026

The best thing about Spring Training is hope. It’s the idea that anything can happen, that the renewal that spring brings can wash off the struggles of the past and bring us something new, and potentially wonderful. It’s about hope.

It’s about all your players coming into camp in the best

Each team's top storyline entering Spring Training

February 9, 2026

After a long and busy offseason, in a matter of days, all 30 clubs will have their full Spring Training squads on hand and the official push to Opening Day will begin.

With all that in mind, it's a good time to take stock of where everyone stands. To warm us

Here are the Top 100 prospects heading to big league camp

@benweinrib and @RobTnova24
February 9, 2026

With pitchers and catchers set to report to Spring Training in the coming days and full-squad workouts beginning shortly thereafter, the beginning of the baseball season continues to get that much closer.

Spring Training provides the opportunity for players to potentially earn spots on the Opening Day roster. Additionally top prospects

Could Domínguez start season in Triple-A? 'We have a long time to go'

@BryanHoch
February 6, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- At-bats grew scarce for Jasson Domínguez after the All-Star break last year, prompting an internal Yankees debate: Would his development be better served by a return to the Minor Leagues?

General manager Brian Cashman has acknowledged that he considered optioning Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during the second half