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Yankees to open 123rd season in franchise history on Thursday, March 27 at 3:05 p.m. vs. Milwaukee at Yankee Stadium

Pregame ceremonies to begin at approximately 2:30 p.m.; opening homestand to also feature “calendar Day” on Saturday, March 29; guests are strongly encouraged to arrive as early as possible to avoid lines which will increase in length as game time approaches
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The New York Yankees will open the 2025 regular season at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, March 27, at 3:05 p.m. against the Milwaukee Brewers. All Yankee Stadium gates will open to Guests with valid tickets beginning at 1:00 p.m. Pregame ceremonies will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m., with the introduction

Yankees sign LHP Ryan Yarbrough

March 24, 2025

The New York Yankees today announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough to a Major League contract for the 2025 season. Yarbrough, 33, combined to go 5-2 with one save and a 3.19 ERA (98.2IP, 70H, 36R/35ER, 32BB, 65K, 11HR) in 44 relief appearances with the Los Angeles

Yankees sign LHP Ryan Yarbrough

March 24, 2025

The New York Yankees today announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough to a Major League contract for the 2025 season. Yarbrough, 33, combined to go 5-2 with one save and a 3.19 ERA (98.2IP, 70H, 36R/35ER, 32BB, 65K, 11HR) in 44 relief appearances with the Los Angeles

Statements from Brett and Jessica Gardner and the New York Yankees

March 23, 2025

STATEMENT FROM BRETT AND JESSICA GARDNER: “With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller. He was 14 years old and has left us far too soon after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation. We have so many questions

Catcher J.C. Escarra wins 2025 James P. Dawson Award

March 23, 2025

The New York Yankees today announced that catcher J.C. Escarra is the recipient of the 2025 James P. Dawson Award, given annually to the most outstanding Yankees rookie in spring training. Escarra, 29, has batted .333/.373/.563 (16-for-48) with 7R, 2 doubles, 3HR, 8RBI and 2BB in 17 spring games. The

Yankees Roster Moves - 3/22/25

March 22, 2025

Prior to today’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:

  • Placed RHP Gerrit Cole on the 60-day injured list (“Tommy John” surgery recovery).
  • Signed RHP Carlos Carrasco (#59) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster. Following today’s game, the Yankees reassigned RHP

Yankees Roster Moves - 3/20/25

March 20, 2025

Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees reassigned LHP Brandon Leibrandt and RHP Allan Winans to minor league camp.

New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality announce 2025 Yankee Stadium dining menu available to all fans

New partners and returning fan favorites create an extensive lineup for all guests to enjoy; Fans can visit www.yankees.com/eats to find the Yankee Stadium dining menu
March 19, 2025

The New York Yankees today announced a variety of enticing new menu options available to all Yankee Stadium guests throughout the 2025 season. The Stadium lineup is highlighted by returning partners including Lobel’s, Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson, Bobby Flay’s “Bobby’s Burgers,” Mighty Quinn’s, Fuku, Chef Christian Petroni, Mac Truck, Chickie’s

C Rafael Flores and RHP Cam Schlittler named winners of Yankees 2024 Kevin Lawn Awards for Minor League “Position Player of the Year” and “Pitcher of the Year”

March 18, 2025

The New York Yankees today announced that catcher Rafael Flores and right-handed pitcher Cam Schlittler were named winners of the 2024 Kevin Lawn Awards as the Yankees’ minor league “Position Player of the Year” and “Pitcher of the Year,” respectively. Both players will be presented their awards today in an

Yankees roster moves

March 11, 2025

Following today’s split squad games, the Yankees made the following roster moves:

  • Optioned OF Everson Pereira to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
  • Reassigned OF Spencer Jones to minor league camp.

Update on RHP Gerrit Cole

March 10, 2025

RHP Gerrit Cole was seen earlier today at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache and is now scheduled to undergo “Tommy John” surgery tomorrow. Dr. ElAttrache will perform the surgery. Further updates will occur post-surgery.

Yankees Roster Move - 3/10/25

March 10, 2025

Following today’s game, the Yankees reassigned INF George Lombard Jr. to minor league camp.

Yankees roster moves

March 3, 2025

Prior to today’s game, the Yankees reassigned INF Roderick Arias and RHP Cam Schlittler to minor league camp.

Yankees announce return of HOPE Week in 2025

Yankees to host pregame ceremonies to honor Oldsmar Cares on Monday, March 3, and Good Neighbors on Wednesday, March 19, at George M. Steinbrenner Field
March 3, 2025

The New York Yankees are proud to announce the return of HOPE Week (Helping Others Persevere & Excel) in 2025 for the 16th edition of the event. The initiative is a unique week-long community program that brings to light five remarkable stories intended to inspire individuals into action in their

Statement from the Yankees Regarding the Passing of Lou Cucuzza, Sr.

February 23, 2025

STATEMENT FROM THE NEW YORK YANKEES RE: PASSING OF LOU CUCUZZA, SR. WHO WORKED IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL FOR OVER 47 YEARS. IN 2015, THE AUXILIARY CLUBHOUSE AT YANKEES STADIUM WAS DEDICATED IN HIS HONOR. CUCUZZA, SR. WAS BORN IN NEW YORK.

Statement from Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner 

Re: Alteration of Yankees facial hair policy
February 21, 2025

“In recent weeks I have spoken to a large number of former and current Yankees -- spanning several eras -- to elicit their perspectives on our longstanding facial hair and grooming policy, and I appreciate their earnest and varied feedback. These most recent conversations are an extension of ongoing internal

Yankees sign manager Aaron Boone to two-year extension through the 2027 season

February 20, 2025

The New York Yankees today announced that they have signed Manager Aaron Boone to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Earlier this offseason, on November 8, 2024, the club announced that it had exercised the 2025 club option on his contract. Boone, 51, has compiled a career 603-429

Additional Yankees non-roster invitee

February 17, 2025

The New York Yankees announced today that they have invited LHP Rob Zastryzny to 2025 Major League spring training. Zastryzny, 32, has spent parts of six Major League seasons with the Chicago Cubs (2016-18), New York Mets (2022), Los Angeles Angels (2022), Pittsburgh Pirates (2023) and Milwaukee Brewers (2024), going

Additional Yankees non-roster invitee

February 11, 2025

The New York Yankees announced today that they have invited LHP Tyler Matzek to 2025 Major League spring training. Matzek, 34, has spent parts of six Major League seasons with the Colorado Rockies (2014-15) and Atlanta Braves (2020-22, ‘24), going 16-21 with one save, one complete game (one shutout) and

Yankees Re-Sign LHP Tim Hill

February 8, 2025

The New York Yankees today announced that they have re-signed LHP Tim Hill to a Major League contract for 2025 with a club option for the 2026 season. Hill, 34, made 62 combined relief appearances with the Chicago White Sox and Yankees in 2024, going 4-0 with a 3.36 ERA

Yankees roster moves

February 7, 2025

Earlier today, RHP Roansy Contreras was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. Additionally, the Yankees have outrighted RHP Allan Winans off the Major League roster and onto the roster of Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Winans has been invited to 2025 Major League spring training as a non-roster invitee.

Yankees roster moves

February 5, 2025

Earlier today, the Yankees claimed INF Braden Shewmake off waivers from the Kansas City Royals and RHP Owen White off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Shewmake, 27, batted .125 (8-for-64) with 4R, 2 doubles, 1HR, 4RBI, 1BB and 5SB in 29 games with the Chicago White Sox in 2024. He

Yankees Announce Non-Roster Invitees to 2025 Spring Training

February 5, 2025

The New York Yankees announced today that they have invited 26 players to 2025 Major League spring training. The number of players currently scheduled to report to spring training is 65. Of the non-roster invitees (NRIs), 12 were not in the Yankees organization in 2024 and signed minor league contracts

Additional Yankees Roster Move January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025

Earlier today, the Yankees claimed RHP Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Contreras, 25, went 2-4 with two saves and a 4.35 ERA (68.1IP, 63H, 36R/33ER, 31BB, 56K, 11HR) in 49 combined appearances (three starts) with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels in 2024. He began the

Yankees Roster Move January 23, 2025

January 23, 2025

Earlier today, the Yankees claimed RHP Allan Winans off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Winans, 29, made two starts for Atlanta in 2024 (0-2, 7.2IP, 14H, 14R/13ER, 4BB, 4K, 3HR). The right-handed pitcher spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Gwinnett, going 7-5 with a 3.30 ERA (114.2IP, 103H,