New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 1

New York Yankees Offseason Acquisition Named Second-Best Reliever in MLB

The New York Yankees only made a handful of acquisitions this offseason, but each one stands to play a major role this year. Among those players is star closer Devin Williams, who was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers back in December.

Alex Verdugo News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Alex Verdugo’s Three-Word Message Sparks Yankees Speculation

Spring Training has begun, and many marquee free agents have yet to sign, including J.D Martinez, Patrick Corbin, Kyle Gibson, as well as notable Yankees Anthony Rizzo and Alex Verdugo.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Yankees Ace Helps Alleviate Rotation Concerns with Strong Spring Training Debut

The Yankees had an unwelcome development in camp Friday, as right-hander Luis Gil experienced discomfort in his throwing shoulder. The 2024 A.L. Rookie of the Year removed himself from a bullpen session after throwing only a few pitches.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 1

Injuries and Roster Turnover Threaten To Derail New York Yankees Championship Hopes

The New York Yankees have not had a good start to spring training, and that's putting it lightly. They have a championship-caliber roster, but they already have three concerning developments to key players.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 1

MLB Insider Drops Pivotal Yankees Top Prospect Update After Giancarlo Stanton Injury

New York Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones has already turned heads throughout spring training. Unfortunately for Yankees fans, they’ll likely need to wait to see Jones at the big-league level.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / March 1

Yankees’ new outfielder showing perfect swing for Yankee Stadium

Losing Juan Soto is going to hurt the Yankees‘ offense, when you see a generational player leave your franchise it will almost always lower the team’s chances of winning both short-term and long-term.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / March 1

New York Yankees Top Prospects to Watch at Each Position This Spring

Spring Training has arrived for the New York Yankees, and there are plenty of players to keep an eye on during this preseason ramp-up period as the organization gets ready to shape their roster.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Yankees Make Aaron Judge Announcement for Saturday

New York Yankees fans desperately need some good news after a recent rash of injuries and off-field drama. How does the possibility of an Aaron Judge home run sound?

Nick Burdi News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Boston Red Sox Add Former New York Yankees Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox have added a former New York Yankees pitcher to their ranks. Veteran reliever Nick Burdi confirmed on Instagram that he has joined the Red Sox.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Reacts to Luis Gil's Injury Setback

Gerrit Cole is confident the New York Yankees' rotation remains strong heading into the 2025 season, but he acknowledged they have taken a hit. After his first Yankees spring training start, Cole gave a succinct response when asked about the potential loss of the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 28

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Controversial Yankees All-Star in Line for Big Opportunity After Luis Gil Injury

New York Yankees veteran Marcus Stroman insisted he wouldn’t pitch out of the bullpen. It looks like Stroman might get his wish after all. Stroman will likely replace Luis Gil in the Yankees’ rotation after the latter recently suffered a shoulder injury.

Gerrit Cole News / Empire Sports Media / February 28

Watch: Yankees ace sparkles in first Spring Training outing of 2025

The New York Yankees would host the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field for their first night game of the 2025 Spring Training schedule, and Gerrit Cole took the mound for his first start of 2025.

Luis Gil News / Field Level Media / February 28

Yankees RHP Luis Gil (shoulder) to undergo MRI exam

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil is slated to undergo an MRI exam on Saturday after experiencing shoulder tightness during a bullpen session on Friday.

Giancarlo Stanton News / New York Yankees on SI / February 28

New York Yankees Assessing Other Options With No Timetable For Slugger's Return

The New York Yankees are just a few weeks from getting started with the regular season, but there's one giant elephant in the room - or rather missing from the room - when it comes to their lineup.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Former MLB Outfielder Questions the Yankees Decision to Keep Jasson Dominguez in Left

Former MLB outfielder Cameron Maybin has seen enough. The New York Yankees appear determined to let their top prospect struggle in left field, but Maybin believes Jasson Domínguez should move back to his natural position in center field.

Luis Gil News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Reigning AL ROY Luis Gil to Miss Time with Shoulder Injury

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will undergo an MRI after experiencing shoulder tightness during a bullpen session on Friday. Yankees manager Aaron

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28

Award-winning Yankees player gets shut down due to injury

Giancarlo Stanton is no longer the only injury concern that the New York Yankees have right now. Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed to reporters on Friday that right-hander Luis Gil was shut down during his bullpen session earlier that day.

Marcus Stroman News / Fastball on SI / February 28

Marcus Stroman Could Be Back in Play For the New York Yankees After Recent Injury News

The New York Yankees got some really tough news on Friday as manager Aaron Boone confirmed that starting pitcher Luis Gil has been shut down from throwing and will get an MRI.

Giancarlo Stanton News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

Report: Yankees eyeing 6-time All-Star as Giancarlo Stanton fill-in

The New York Yankees may have to play a contingency in the wake of the Giancarlo Stanton situation. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Thursday that the Yankees have had “some contact” with free agent slugger JD Martinez amid the latest injury to their veteran designated hitter Stanton.

Aaron Boone News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

Details emerge on Aaron Boone’s new contract with Yankees

After leading the New York Yankees to their first AL pennant in a 15 years, manager Aaron Boone is getting a sizable bump in pay.

Yankees right-hander diagnosed with Grade 2 hamstring strain

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 27

Amid early struggles, do Yankees have a Jasson Dominguez problem?

He's easily New York's top prospect in 2025. But his one below-average category? Fielding.

Details emerge on Aaron Boone’s new contract with Yankees

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27

Yankees right-hander diagnosed with Grade 2 hamstring strain

Yankees right-hander Scott Effross exited his Grapefruit League debut after one pitch due to what looked to be a leg injury earlier this week. Manager Aaron Boone announced Thursday morning that imaging has indeed revealed a notable injury: a Grade 2 strain of the reliever’s left hamstring (link via Greg Joyce of the New York Post).

Paul Goldschmidt News / Yardbarker / February 26

This offseason acquisition should rebound for the Yankees in 2025

The New York Yankees are looking to bounce back after falling just short of a World Series title and will be hoping an offseason acquisition returns to form in 2025.

Powerful MLB owner pushes salary floor, igniting CBA talks

With or without Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees need production from these two players

Yankees pitcher injured in spring training after one pitch

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 25