The New York Yankees hope to build off their World Series appearance in 2024 heading into the new season. The offseason didn't get off to a great start after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets, but they’ve added a surplus of talent to help make up the loss,

The Yankees chose to ease Wells into spring training due to his career-high workload last season. They believe that affected his offensive production, citing a dramatic drop off. He hit .325 in August but struggled in September, going just 8-for-72 (.111) down the stretch.

Austin Wells said he is taking it slow this spring because last season's workload may have worn him down. The New York Yankees catcher insists he is healthy, but he is not taking live batting practice with the other position players. In his latest ...

The Yankees reached the World Series for the first time in 15 years last October, falling to the Dodgers in five games. Though they’re known more for their spending, their farm system contributed as well.

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The Yankees had pegged Friday for Austin Wells’ Grapefruit League debut, which would have given him the first week of games off after coming off a heavy workload down the stretch last year. But the catcher had other ideas.

On Wednesday, Wells told the YES Network that he has been feeling good in live batting practice and that he wanted to catch the afternoon’s starter, Will Warren. Wells went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI, while Warren struck out four over three scoreless innings.

New York Yankees star closer Devin Williams' Airbender pitch receives extremely positive review from catcher Austin Wells.

The Yankees were completely overwhelmed by the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon, suffering an 11-1 loss in what can only be described as a spring training