Spring Training Record: 8-6-2 (81 RS, 69 RA)
Spring Training Schedule This Week: Monday OFF; Tuesday vs. Braves (YES, MLB.tv); Wednesday vs. Phillies (no TV); Thursday at Blue Jays (MLB.tv); Friday vs. Red Sox (YES, MLB.tv, MLBN); Saturday vs. Orioles (YES, MLB.tv); Sunday at Orioles (ss) (MLB.tv); Sunday at Phillies (ss) (MLB.tv)

Top stories from last week:

• Luis Severino has been shut down at least two weeks with rotator cuff inflammation. He received a cortisone shot and anti-inflammatories. Masahiro Tanaka will start Opening Day instead.
• Other Injury News: Didi Gregorius (Tommy John surgery) has started taking dry swings. Aaron Hicks (back) will see a doctor today. CC Sabathia (knee, heart) is progressing well with his bullpen sessions. Jordan Montgomery (Tommy John surgery) has continued to stretch out his throwing. Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) will join the Yankees next weekend. Mike King (elbow) is playing catch.
• The Yankees have hired changeup specialist Edwar Ramirez as a minor league coach.
• The Yankees have a deal in place to buy back the YES Network.

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Spring Training Record: 4-4-1 (46 RS, 45 RA)
Spring Training Schedule This Week: Monday OFF; Tuesday vs. Braves (YES, MLB.tv); Wednesday vs. Cardinals (YES, MLB.tv); Thursday at Phillies (MLB.tv); Friday vs. Tigers (YES, MLB.tv); Saturday at Orioles (MLB.tv); Sunday vs. Pirates (ss) (no TV); Sunday at Tigers (ss) (no TV)

Top stories from last week:

• You can forget about the Yankees swooping in to sign Bryce Harper. He agreed to a record 13-year, $330M contract with the Phillies last week. The Yankees were never seriously connected to Harper this past offseason.
• Injury Updates: Didi Gregorius (Tommy John surgery) could be cleared to swing a bat two-handed within the next ten days. Gary Sanchez (shoulder surgery) has returned to game action. CC Sabathia (knee) has started throwing bullpen sessions. Aaron Hicks (back stiffness) is day-to-day. Miguel Andujar (illness) and Brett Gardner (toe) both missed a few days but have since returned to the lineup. Jacoby Ellsbury (hip surgery) is running on flat ground. Phil Diehl (back) is okay after being hit by a comebacker.
• Even after signing Luis Severino and Aaron Hicks long-term last month, the Yankees are having extension talks with other players as well, including Didi Gregorius and Dellin Betances.
• Andy Pettitte has rejoined the Yankees as a special advisor to the general manager.

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Spring Training Record: 1-1 (13 RS, 13 RA)
Spring Training Schedule This Week: Monday vs. Blue Jays (YES, MLB.tv); Tuesday vs. Phillies (YES, MLB.tv); Wednesday at Tigers (no TV); Thursday vs. Pirates (no TV); Friday vs. Orioles (no TV); Saturday at Pirates (no TV); Sunday vs. Tigers (ss) (YES, MLB.tv); Sunday at Blue Jays (ss) (MLB.tv)

Top stories from last week:

• Earlier today the Yankees agreed to a seven-year, $70M extension with Aaron Hicks. Dellin Betances confirmed he’s had extension talks with the Yankees, though Aaron Judge said he hasn’t heard anything yet.
• Manny Machado is finally off the board. He signed a ten-year, $300M contract with the Padres. The Yankees were reportedly willing to offer him up to $240M. They also briefly considered signing Mike Moustakas.
• Injury Updates: Clint Frazier (concussion) has no restrictions this spring. Troy Tulowitzki (heels) will be eased into things this spring. It’ll be a few weeks before he plays back-to-back days.
• Various scouting publications released their top Yankees prospects lists.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS
2019 Spring Training Schedule This Week: Saturday at Red Sox; Sunday at Rays

Top stories from last week:

• The Yankees and Luis Severino avoided arbitration with a four-year, $40M extension. The deal buys out Severino’s four arbitration years as a Super Two and includes a fifth year club option that covers a free agent year.
• Injury Updates: Didi Gregorius (elbow) started a throwing program and could start swinging a bat two-handed in a few weeks. Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) is rehabbing at home in Arizona and is weeks away from reporting to camp. Jordan Montgomery (elbow) is right on schedule with his Tommy John surgery rehab. Aroldis Chapman (knee) is in “good condition.” Gary Sanchez (shoulder) expects to begin playing games one week into the Grapefruit League season. Mike King (elbow) will be shut down at least three weeks with a stress reaction.
• The Marlins wanted both Sanchez and Miguel Andujar in J.T. Realmuto trade talks over the winter. The Yankees wouldn’t trade Sanchez for Realmuto straight up.
• Dellin Betances is not yet in Spring Training because his wife gave birth to their first child a few days ago. Raynel Espinal is not in camp because of a visa issue.
• The Yankees are expected to sign top Dominican outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez when the signing period opens July 2nd.
• As expected, CC Sabathia announced 2019 will be his final season.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• The Giants have “talked about” Jacoby Ellsbury, though it’s unclear whether they’ve engaged the Yankees in trade talks.
• Injury Updates: Didi Gregorius (Tommy John surgery) has started a throwing program. Gary Sanchez (shoulder surgery) will be eased into Spring Training games.
• The Yankees announced their 2019 minor league coaching staffs. They hired several analytically inclined coaches out of the college ranks.
• MLB and the MLBPA exchanged a series of rule change proposals. Some would affect the Yankees more than others.
• I posted my 2019 Preseason Top 30 Yankees Prospects List.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• Estevan Florial and Mike King headline this year’s group of non-roster invitees to Spring Training.
• Luis Cessa, Domingo German, and Jonathan Loaisiga drew trade interest earlier this winter. The Yankees signed David Hale and Jorge Saez to minor league deals.
• The Yankees had three prospects on Keith Law’s top 110 prospects list.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• At long last, the Yankees finally traded Sonny Gray. Gray went to the Reds in a three-team trade with the Mariners that netted the Yankees prospect Josh Stowers and a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick.
• Injury Updates: Didi Gregorius (Tommy John surgery) has resumed light baseball activities. Clint Frazier (post-concussion migraines) has been cleared to resume full baseball activities.
• Rumor has it the Yankees are passing on Manny Machado now because they want to sign Nolan Arenado next offseason. The Yankees finalized their contract with Adam Ottavino and signed Danny Farquhar to a minor league deal.
• Estevan Florial and Jonathan Loaisiga both appeared on Baseball Prospectus’ top 101 prospects list. The Yankees did not have anyone on Baseball America’s top 100 list.
• Last, but certainly not least, Mariano Rivera became the first ever unanimous Hall of Famer. Pretty cool. Former Yankee Mike Mussina was voted into Cooperstown as well.

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