New York Yankees News & Updates

March 12, 2026

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The Yankees' Spring Training has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, with Giancarlo Stanton's explosive form stealing the spotlight after he crushed two home runs in an 8-1 victory over the Blue Jays, showcasing the power that could be vital for the lineup moving forward. However, the mood darkened with the news that top pitching prospect Brock Selvidge will miss the 2026 season after undergoing UCL surgery, throwing a wrench into the Yankees' future plans. Amidst these developments, the franchise's commitment to community through their HOPE Week initiative received a prestigious MLB honor, reminding fans that there is more to the Yankees than just home runs and strikeouts. As fans anticipate another season of greatness, the team must balance the excitement of Stanton's resurgence with the sobering reality of Selvidge's surgery.

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Yankees’ Brock Selvidge Undergoes UCL Surgery

Yankees’ Brock Selvidge Undergoes UCL Surgery

Yankees prospect Brock Selvidge underwent an internal brace procedure on his left elbow and will miss the 2026 season as a result, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports. Selected by the Yankees with their third-round pick back in 2021, the now-23-year-old Selvidge isn’t on the team’s 40-man roster and went unclaimed in December’s Rule 5 Draft. […]

Stanton locking in; Schlittler dominates, then marvels at Lagrange's heat

Stanton locking in; Schlittler dominates, then marvels at Lagrange's heat

TAMPA, Fla. -- Giancarlo Stanton says timing is everything for him throughout Spring Training, and his latest checkpoint was impossible to miss: two home runs traveling a combined projection of 826 feet, providing a good indication that his swing is right on schedule. Stanton launched a two-run shot off Eric

Yankees' HOPE Week initiative receives prestigious MLB honor

Yankees' HOPE Week initiative receives prestigious MLB honor

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

Yankees news: Projecting the rest of Aaron Judge’s prime

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Yankees news: Projecting the rest of Aaron Judge’s prime

FanGraphs | Ben Clemens: Aaron Judge is the best hitter in baseball, and has been just about that since his Rookie of the Year campaign in 2017. Once again heading into 2026 he’s expected to lead the league in offensive production, and as Clemens digs in, there’s a very good argument that barring a catastrophe, […]

Giancarlo Stanton homers twice as Yankees dispatch Blue Jays

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Giancarlo Stanton homers twice as Yankees dispatch Blue Jays

The Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night in Tampa behind a big performance from Giancarlo Stanton, who launched two home runs and drove in three runs as New York continued its spring slate with an 8-1 victory. The game turned quickly in the third inning when the Yankees’ offense came to life. […]

Yankees' 2026 trade plans likely take hit as top pitching prospect undergoes surgery

Yankees' 2026 trade plans likely take hit as top pitching prospect undergoes surgery

The New York Yankees were hit with somewhat impactful injury news when they learned of Brock Selvidge undergoing elbow surgery.