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The New York Yankees return to action this week for Spring Training, and these are the storylines to follow.
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Storylines to Follow as Yankees Begin Spring Training

The New York Yankees return to action this week, as the team opens spring training with an afternoon matchup against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. It certainly doesn’t bring with it the same importance as Opening Day, but it’s an exciting day for MLB fans nonetheless. Coming off another disappointing playoff run, the Yankees have […]

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Roman Anthony Added to Team USA for WBC

Boston Red Sox standout outfielder Roman Anthony, pending a physical, will be added to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. He will be the injury replacement for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll. He will be out for three months due to surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand. Manager Mark DeRosa […]

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Chris Bassitt Joins Orioles on One–Year Deal

The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Chris Bassitt are in agreement on a one-year deal worth $18.5 million. Bassitt, who will turn 37 later this month, joins the Orioles for his eleventh season in the majors and his fourth consecutive in the AL East after spending the last three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. Bassitt […]

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Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is set to miss opening day of the 2026 season with a broken bone in his right hand.
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Jackson Holliday to Miss Opening Day

In a press conference early Wednesday morning, Baltimore Orioles President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias announced that second baseman Jackson Holliday is having surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand and will miss Opening Day. Holliday will begin the 2026 season on the injured list. Opening Day Not a Holliday in […]

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The New York Yankees are sending minor league right-handed pitcher Luis Burgos to the Athletics for Infielder Max Schuemann.
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Yankees Acquire Max Schuemann From Athletics

A New Utility Player in the Bronx With spring training beginning in just under two weeks, the New York Yankees have announced a trade with the Athletics on Monday, February 9, acquiring infielder Max Schuemann in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Luis Burgos.  Per a press release from the Athletics regarding the trade, Schuemann was […]

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Red Sox Acquire Caleb Durbin From Brewers

The Boston Red Sox have acquired infielder Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers. In exchange, the Brewers will receive lefty Kyle Harrison, infielder David Hamilton and left-hander prospect Shane Drohan. The Red Sox also receive shortstop Andruw Monasterio and second baseman Anthony Seigler in the deal. This was first reported by Jeff Passan Monday. Caleb […]

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Following a productive but inconsistent 2025 season, Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed to a one-year deal for 2026 on Friday.
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Paul Goldschmidt Returning to Yankees on One-Year Deal

The New York Yankees and veteran infielder Paul Goldschmidt have agreed to a one-year deal, bringing the 38-year-old back for a second season in the Bronx. Goldschmidt appeared in 146 games for the Yankees last season, primarily playing first base. At the plate, he hit .274 with 10 home runs and 45 RBI. He struggled […]

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Kade Strowd of the Baltimore Orioles in the stretch while pitching against the Chicago Cubs
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Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza: What the Diamondbacks Get in Kade Strowd

What the Diamondbacks Get in Kade Strowd The Arizona Diamondbacks traded Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles Thursday in a 3-for-1 deal. One piece of the return haul is right-handed middle reliever Kade Strowd. Here is what the Diamondbacks are getting in the hurler — who, despite debuting in 2025 still holds his rookie status. […]

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