Cody Bellinger discusses what he is working on in Spring Training, Aaron Judge's impact on the team, the Yankees' aspirations to be good and more

Most baseball fans would likely agree Los Angeles Dodgers two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani is the sport’s top player, with New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge right behind him. Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay feels differently.

The Yankees will field a lineup stocked with recognizable stars for Friday’s 1:05 p.m. ET Grapefruit League opener against the Rays, including first looks at outfielder Cody Bellinger and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt in pinstripes.

Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt are two veteran big-leaguers attempting to show that their best seasons aren’t behind them. The Yankees are counting on it. As captain Aaron Judge said Tuesday, “You can’t replace a guy like Juan Soto.

Jasson Domínguez said he “was kind of surprised” by his improved real estate as he surveyed locker assignments in the spring clubhouse, the Yankees top prospect’s belongings now wedged between those of Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.

Take a look as Yankees players including Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and more arrive at Yankees' Spring Training in Tampa, Florida

The American League Rookie of the Year award is Jasson Dominguez’s to lose. The Yankees outfielder is the betting favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, sitting at +450 to win the award. Dominguez is expected to get every chance to win the Bombers’ starting left fielder job alongside Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.

The New York Yankees have been undergoing some major changes in recent months, both on and off the field. In the last few months alone, the Yankees have

Aaron Judge said he's open to playing in the 2026 WBC. If he does, it would be his first time participating. Judge: "I think that'd be pretty fun. It'd be cool to represent your country. [Team USA] made it to the finals, but they didn't win it. So we gotta win it. We'll see."

Aaron Judge feels extra motivation to play well - for his baby daughter. Judge's wife, Samantha Bracksieck, gave birth to Nora Rose Judge on Jan. 27. "Having the chance to have h

Aaron Judgewasn ... only to lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. "Getting to the dance and then losing out on it definitely is a lot worse than not even getting in," Judge said.