Category: New York Yankees

Any lingering questions about Gio Urshela’s right elbow seemed to be answered on the Yankees third baseman’s first play of the spring, as he snared a grounder and whipped a strike across the infield to nab Phillies leadoff hitter Adam Haseley. “It ... MORE

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is taking an immediate medical leave of absence to receive a pacemaker, the club announced on Wednesday. Surgery was expected to be performed on Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. The New York Yankees today announced that ... MORE

Brian Cashman had some tough criticism for Gleyber Torres over the offseason, saying the shortstop came into last season out of shape and that played a big part in why he struggled through most of 2020. Friday at Yankees camp down in ... MORE

The Yankees didn’t officially announce Brett Gardner’s new contract until this past Tuesday, but a return to pinstripes always seemed to be the most likely outcome for 37-year-old outfielder. Gardner spoke to reporters on Thursday morning for the first time since signing ... MORE

In his first public comments since serving a domestic violence suspension, Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán began his news conference on Wednesday by reading a lengthy prepared statement. “I want to sincerely apologize to the Steinbrenner family, my teammates, front office, and those ... MORE

The Yankees made their deal with OF Brett Gardner official on Tuesday, moving Luis Severino to the 60-day IL to make room for Gardner on the 40-man roster. Gardy On. pic.twitter.com/qqlDvPoqCF — New York Yankees (@Yankees) February 23, 2021 Gardner’s deal is ... MORE

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Tuesday that Domingo Germán spoke to his teammates regarding his domestic violence suspension. Boone said Germán talked to the pitchers and catchers in one conversation, and the position players in another. “It was a good step, something ... MORE

The Yankees announced they’ve signed left-handed reliever Justin Wilson to a one-year deal with a player option on Tuesday. If the player option is declined, there is a club option for 2022. If the player option is exercised, there is an additional club ... MORE

Luis Severino won’t be able to battle for the starting rotation in Tampa, as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. But he is hopeful he can join his teammates sooner rather than later. Speaking with the media on Monday, the ... MORE

Clarke Schmidt, the Yankees’ No. 2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, will be shut down from throwing for at least three weeks after being diagnosed with a common extensor strain near his right elbow. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Schmidt experienced ... MORE

Former Yankees great Reggie Jackson is stepping down from his post as a special advisor for the Bronx Bombers, he told The New York Post on Sunday. “I would say I’ve stepped back a little bit, taken my retirement, really,” Jackson said ... MORE

The 2020 season was a forgettable one for Gary Sanchez. As a fifth-year pro with the Yankees, Sanchez posted a single-season career-worst .147/.253/.365 slash line and hit 10 home runs while knocking in 24 runs over 49 regular-season games. Saturday at Yankees ... MORE

Yankees RHP Domingo Germán was set to speak to the media for the first time on Sunday since serving his 81-game domestic violence suspension. But plans have changed, as the starter wants to discuss the situation that transpired back in September 2019 with ... MORE

Brett Gardner is keeping his pinstripes. The Yankees have reunited with their longest-tenured player, agreeing to terms Friday on a one-year contract worth at least $4 million, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The deal includes player and team options for the 2022 ... MORE

After Zack Britton did not mince his words regarding Domingo German’s alleged domestic violence situation in 2019, Aaron Boone spoke to reporters on Friday afternoon regarding the reliever’s comments. Boone said that Britton’s words on Thursday, where he said you “don’t get ... MORE