New York Yankees News & Updates

March 01, 2026

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Aaron Judge is fired up and ready to lead Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, vowing to change the script after last year's heartbreak. Meanwhile, Brian Cashman is buzzing about the Yankees' pitching depth, highlighting promising young arms like Carlos Lagrange and Elmer Rodríguez who are making their presence felt with impressive velocity in camp. Gerrit Cole's ability to hit 97 mph again is a welcome sight for fans. However, the injury bug struck with Cody Bellinger sidelined by a back issue, raising questions about the lineup's stability early in spring training. As Jasson Domínguez continues to rise, the Yankees are left figuring out how to balance their roster, especially with the looming presence of new arrival Randal Grichuk. The excitement is palpable, but it comes with its share of concerns as we gear up for the season.

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Time to 'change the script': Judge determined to lead USA to gold at Classic

Time to 'change the script': Judge determined to lead USA to gold at Classic

TAMPA, Fla. – The details are fuzzy for Aaron Judge, who can’t pinpoint exactly where he was. But the Yankees’ captain remembers what he felt when Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout to end the 2023 World Baseball Classic. “Now it’s time for us to go out there and change

Cashman: Young arms, eventual return of Cole have Yanks 'capable of great things'

Cashman: Young arms, eventual return of Cole have Yanks 'capable of great things'

TAMPA, Fla. – In Brian Cashman’s view, the Yankees' pitchers have stood out early in camp. “Young pups” like Carlos Lagrange and Elmer Rodríguez look as advertised, flashing poise and crackling velocity. It has also been “comforting,” Cashman said, to see Gerrit Cole already touching 97 mph against teammates in

Yankees news: Cashman says Bombers capable of greatness

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Yankees news: Cashman says Bombers capable of greatness

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Brian Cashman spoke to reporters before yesterday’s game against the Blue Jays, and he reiterated his belief in this team, stating that they’re “capable of great things.” He pointed to the electrifying stuff many of their pitchers have shown early in camp, from Ryan Weathers touching 99.8 mph, to young prospects […]

Yankees Mailbag: Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s standing in the league

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Yankees Mailbag: Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s standing in the league

Good afternoon everyone, it’s time to dive back into the mailbag and answer some of your questions. Remember to send in your questions for our weekly call by e-mail to pinstripealleyblog [at] gmail [dot] com. Gary_Lambert asks: Is Jazz under or overrated? Jazz Chisholm Jr. certainly made his mark last season, putting up a 30/30 campaign […]

Yankees reveal Cody Bellinger injury issue after absence from second straight lineup

Yankees reveal Cody Bellinger injury issue after absence from second straight lineup

Yankees lose Cody Bellinger to back injury before 5-1 victory over Toronto Blue Jays in spring training

Yankees' latest number reveal further emphasizes likely Jasson Domínguez fate

Yankees' latest number reveal further emphasizes likely Jasson Domínguez fate

Randal Grichuk, now of the New York Yankees, has No. 34 and seems to be treated like a regular (even as Jasson Domínguez surges).