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Giancarlo Stanton is with the team in New York and continues to hit off the high-velocity Trajekt machine. Stanton is also "starting to move around more outside," Aaron Boone said.

It's expected to be cloudy and in the 50s for game time at Yankee Stadium. Aaron Boone said "it'll probably feel like Maui out there, considering the five days we just experienced."

Marcus Stroman (left knee inflammation) had a cortisone shot yesterday. "We're hoping it's not long," Aaron Boone said.

Probable starters for the Yankees/Royals series: 4/14: RHP Carlos Carrasco (1-1, 7.71) vs. RHP Seth Lugo (1-1, 3.24) 4/15: LHP Max Fried (2-0, 1.56) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (0-2, 4.20) 4/16: RHP Clarke Schmidt (5-5, 2.85 in 2024) vs. LHP Kris Bubic (2-1, 0.96)

The Yankees may not have a "smack you in the face leadoff hitter," as Aaron Boone said. But they have Austin Wells: www.mlb.com/yankees/news...

#OpeningDay lineups - almost game time!

Jackson Chourio will lead off for the second straight Opening Day when the Brewers meet Carlos Rodón and the Yankees in the Bronx tomorrow afternoon. The first meeting of these clubs in an opener since '79. With @bryanhoch.bsky.social, here's our Opening Day FAQ: www.mlb.com/brewers/news...

Carlos Carrasco says he has “found everything I need” to turn back the clock: www.mlb.com/news/carlos-...

Will Warren starts tonight in Sarasota, looking to put the finishing touches on a stellar spring: www.mlb.com/news/will-wa...

Yankees GM Brian Cashman: Yanks need pitching, but 'very little is available' www.mlb.com/news/brian-c...

Who's on? Who's off? Projecting the #Yankees' Opening Day roster: www.mlb.com/yankees/news...

'No one is Gerrit Cole': Yanks to lean on Max Fried in Cole's absence www.mlb.com/news/max-fri...

The Yankees faced uncertainty with Gerrit Cole last spring, too. Luis Gil was an excellent fill-in. Who could answer the call this time? www.mlb.com/yankees/news...

Remembering Art Schallock, who was called up when Mickey Mantle was sent to the Minors and roomed with Yogi Berra: www.mlb.com/news/art-sch...

Gerrit Cole said he is “concerned” about what the imaging on his right elbow will show. He expects to know more in the next couple of days. “I’m hoping for the best.”

There is another significant injury concern in Yankees camp, as Gerrit Cole is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his right elbow: www.mlb.com/news/gerrit-...

Giancarlo Stanton is expected to return to Yankees camp soon, but it's anyone's guess when he'll be back in the batter's box: www.mlb.com/yankees/news...

Jazz Chisholm Jr. boasted the Yankees will have the league’s best double play combo. Anthony Volpe has quiet confidence it can happen. www.mlb.com/news/jazz-ch...

Max Fried "checked all the boxes" in his Yankees debut, George Lombard Jr. homered again, and Dom Smith is stating his case to be on the Opening Day roster: www.mlb.com/yankees/news...

Yankees RHP Luis Gil (right lat strain) will be shut down from throwing for at least six weeks: www.mlb.com/yankees/news...

Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. is making the most of his opportunity in big league camp: www.mlb.com/news/george-...

Yanks' busy day: Judge debuts, LeMahieu exits, Lombard tees off www.mlb.com/news/aaron-j...

The Yankees announced that Giancarlo Stanton is still in New York attending to a personal matter. He received PRP injections in both elbows and will begin the season on the injured list. The team expects him to return to Tampa this coming week.

The Yankees have reassigned RHP Sean Boyle, OF Brennen Davis, RHP Chase Hampton, RHP Cristian Hernández, LHP Jayvien Sandridge and RHP Kevin Stevens to minor league camp.

Gerrit Cole struck out five, Cody Bellinger hit his first Yankees homer, and Aaron Boone said Austin Wells could hit leadoff at times this year: www.mlb.com/news/gerrit-...

Gerrit Cole's first spring start ends with a strikeout, his 5th of the night. He threw 46 pitches over 3 1/3 innings, three hits, no walks.

Luis Gil needs an MRI and is expected to miss some time, which opens a rotation spot for Marcus Stroman: www.mlb.com/yankees/news...

Max Fried will make his Yankees spring debut March 3 vs. the Pirates at Steinbrenner Field.

Gerrit Cole makes his first spring start tonight at 6:35 p.m. ET. Scheduled in relief for the Yankees: Sean Boyle, Brandon Liebrandt and Geoff Hartlieb.

Scott Effross has a Grade 2 hamstring strain. “It’s going to take some time,” Aaron Boone said.

Aaron Judge’s first spring game will be March 1, Aaron Boone said.

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones said he's feeling "dangerous" at the plate this spring. Here's why: www.mlb.com/news/yankees...

J.C. Escarra collected many five-star ratings driving for Uber. Now he’s getting rave reviews as a Yankees catcher: www.mlb.com/news/j-c-esc...

Marcus Stroman will stay back in Tampa to pitch in live BP, Aaron Boone said. Stroman had been scheduled to start tomorrow against the Twins in Fort Myers.

Speaking in Fort Myers, Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Giancarlo Stanton is in New York, but his situation is "personal in nature, and I'm going to leave it at that for now. That's all I can comment on that."

Start spreading the news. Frank Sinatra’s “Theme from New York, New York” will now only be heard after Yankees wins: www.mlb.com/news/yankees...

The Yankees will no longer play Frank Sinatra’s “Theme from New York, New York” after losses, the club confirmed. Instead, there will be a rotating selection of songs — Sinatra’s “That’s Life” was played today.

"There's no reason he shouldn't be able to handle left field." -- Aaron Boone, on Jasson Dominguez

Tomorrow's Yankees/Red Sox game at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers has been moved to a 4:05 p.m. ET start due to a forecast of inclement weather. Gates will open to fans at 2:35 p.m. ET.

Sean Boyle starts for the Yankees today. Cam Schlittler, Fernando Cruz & Geoff Hartlieb expected in relief.

Upcoming Yankees pitching: 2/24 at Red Sox: Carlos Carrasco 2/25 at Twins: Marcus Stroman

Marcus Stroman said he has "zero" worries about how the Yankees rotation will shake out. "I know who I am as a pitcher. I'm a very confident pitcher. I don't think you'd want someone in your starting rotation that would be like, 'Hey, I'm going to go to the bullpen.'"

Gerrit Cole said Brian Cashman informed the players about the new grooming policy today. Cashman told them: “We’re not trying to look like Duck Dynasty.”

Aaron Boone said he has heard of players saying they would not want to be Yankees because of the grooming policy. “If we miss out on one player because of that, that’s too many.”

Aaron Boone on the facial hair policy change: “I think it was time for this.”

Austin Wells was surprised that the Yankees changed their facial hair policy. “It’s always been a conversation (among players), but I don’t think it was ever like, ‘It might happen.’”

Marcus Stroman starts today's 1:05 p.m. game against the Rays. Will Warren, JT Brubaker and Scott Effross are expected in relief.

Yankees probable starting pitchers 2/21 Marcus Stroman vs. Rays 2/22 Carlos Rodon at Toronto 2/23 Sean Boyle vs. Detroit

In today’s notebook: Why Aaron Judge will watch the Yankees’ first spring games from the dugout … www.mlb.com/news/aaron-j...