Gary Phillips
@garyhphillips.bsky.social
Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News
“He definitely has the potential to do great things,” Paul Goldschmidt said of Ben Rice.
With the #Yankees set to lean on the latter, the former is embracing being a role player in this late stage of his career.
With the #Yankees set to lean on the latter, the former is embracing being a role player in this late stage of his career.
Paul Goldschmidt embracing new role with Yankees set to lean on Ben Rice
Goldschmidt agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Yankees last Friday.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM
“He definitely has the potential to do great things,” Paul Goldschmidt said of Ben Rice.
With the #Yankees set to lean on the latter, the former is embracing being a role player in this late stage of his career.
With the #Yankees set to lean on the latter, the former is embracing being a role player in this late stage of his career.
As #Yankees camp began, players endorsed the return of a similar roster:
“We’re running it back because at the halfway point [last season], we thought we built a team that was going to go to the World Series, and we still believe that wholeheartedly."
“We’re running it back because at the halfway point [last season], we thought we built a team that was going to go to the World Series, and we still believe that wholeheartedly."
Yankees counting on different results from familiar faces as spring begins and a title drought lingers
On Wednesday, a few players expressed their confidence in the Yankees’ run it back approach.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM
As #Yankees camp began, players endorsed the return of a similar roster:
“We’re running it back because at the halfway point [last season], we thought we built a team that was going to go to the World Series, and we still believe that wholeheartedly."
“We’re running it back because at the halfway point [last season], we thought we built a team that was going to go to the World Series, and we still believe that wholeheartedly."
A new ep of The Bronx Beat is out!
In it, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I discuss the Paul Goldschmidt signing & its impact on Ben Rice/the #Yankees' bench, the Bombers' risky bullpen approach, why spring training is the best time of year for beat writers & more:
In it, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I discuss the Paul Goldschmidt signing & its impact on Ben Rice/the #Yankees' bench, the Bombers' risky bullpen approach, why spring training is the best time of year for beat writers & more:
Yankees Spring Training Preview: Goldschmidt’s Role & The View From the Beat 👀 | Bronx Beat Ep. 3
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February 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
A new ep of The Bronx Beat is out!
In it, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I discuss the Paul Goldschmidt signing & its impact on Ben Rice/the #Yankees' bench, the Bombers' risky bullpen approach, why spring training is the best time of year for beat writers & more:
In it, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I discuss the Paul Goldschmidt signing & its impact on Ben Rice/the #Yankees' bench, the Bombers' risky bullpen approach, why spring training is the best time of year for beat writers & more:
With #Yankees camp about to open, here are some names and competitions to keep an eye on this spring:
The names and competitions to keep an eye on in Yankees camp
Here are a few names to know and position groups to watch while the Yankees are in Tampa.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM
With #Yankees camp about to open, here are some names and competitions to keep an eye on this spring:
Don’t let New York’s frigid weather fool you: spring training is about to begin.
With that in mind, here are a few of the big storylines and questions surrounding the #Yankees heading into camp:
With that in mind, here are a few of the big storylines and questions surrounding the #Yankees heading into camp:
The biggest Yankees storylines and questions as spring training nears
The Yankees’ pitchers and catchers officially report to camp on Feb. 11.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Don’t let New York’s frigid weather fool you: spring training is about to begin.
With that in mind, here are a few of the big storylines and questions surrounding the #Yankees heading into camp:
With that in mind, here are a few of the big storylines and questions surrounding the #Yankees heading into camp:
Episode 2 of The Bronx Beat is out!
In this ep, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I talk about the #Yankees' search for a righty bat, NRIs I want to get a look at in camp, and some friendly spring training reminders.
Stick around for my Tampa dining recommendations!
In this ep, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I talk about the #Yankees' search for a righty bat, NRIs I want to get a look at in camp, and some friendly spring training reminders.
Stick around for my Tampa dining recommendations!
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February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Episode 2 of The Bronx Beat is out!
In this ep, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I talk about the #Yankees' search for a righty bat, NRIs I want to get a look at in camp, and some friendly spring training reminders.
Stick around for my Tampa dining recommendations!
In this ep, @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social & I talk about the #Yankees' search for a righty bat, NRIs I want to get a look at in camp, and some friendly spring training reminders.
Stick around for my Tampa dining recommendations!
Episode 2 of The Bronx Beat records in a bit. Gonna take a few more mailbag questions, so if you've got any good buzzer beaters, drop them in the replies!
Thanks to everyone who tuned into the first show! 👇
Thanks to everyone who tuned into the first show! 👇
The BIGGEST Yankees Spring Training Storylines You Need to Watch | Bronx Beat EP 1
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February 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Episode 2 of The Bronx Beat records in a bit. Gonna take a few more mailbag questions, so if you've got any good buzzer beaters, drop them in the replies!
Thanks to everyone who tuned into the first show! 👇
Thanks to everyone who tuned into the first show! 👇
Here's a quick breakdown of the #Yankees' NRI list, which includes pitching prospects Carlos Lagrange and Ben Hess.
Yankees prospects Carlos Lagrange, Ben Hess among team’s non-roster invitees
There are a few veterans with major league experience on the Yankees’ NRI list as well.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Here's a quick breakdown of the #Yankees' NRI list, which includes pitching prospects Carlos Lagrange and Ben Hess.
Filled in on the @viewsfrom314ft.com pod with @pamsson.bsky.social again today. We were treated to a seminar on the #Yankees' farm system from @seidler.bsky.social.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
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Episode 170 - Jarrett Seidler Joins The Show | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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February 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Filled in on the @viewsfrom314ft.com pod with @pamsson.bsky.social again today. We were treated to a seminar on the #Yankees' farm system from @seidler.bsky.social.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
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Ty France? Miguel Andujar? Austin Slater? Paul Goldschmidt? Randal Grichuk?
A look at some of the remaining free agent options as the #Yankees continue to explore adding a right-handed hitter:
A look at some of the remaining free agent options as the #Yankees continue to explore adding a right-handed hitter:
Yankees still exploring right-handed hitting options
The Yankees could still add some depth before camp begins, especially in the form of a right-handed bench bat.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Ty France? Miguel Andujar? Austin Slater? Paul Goldschmidt? Randal Grichuk?
A look at some of the remaining free agent options as the #Yankees continue to explore adding a right-handed hitter:
A look at some of the remaining free agent options as the #Yankees continue to explore adding a right-handed hitter:
The debut episode of The Bronx Beat, my new Fireside Yankees podcast with @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social, is out!
In this ep, we discussed the #Yankees' framing of their offseason, storylines I'm watching for in camp, a few young pitchers, the changing media landscape & much more!
In this ep, we discussed the #Yankees' framing of their offseason, storylines I'm watching for in camp, a few young pitchers, the changing media landscape & much more!
The BIGGEST Yankees Spring Training Storylines You Need to Watch | Bronx Beat EP 1
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February 4, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The debut episode of The Bronx Beat, my new Fireside Yankees podcast with @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social, is out!
In this ep, we discussed the #Yankees' framing of their offseason, storylines I'm watching for in camp, a few young pitchers, the changing media landscape & much more!
In this ep, we discussed the #Yankees' framing of their offseason, storylines I'm watching for in camp, a few young pitchers, the changing media landscape & much more!
Brian Cashman noted some "young pups" when talking about the #Yankees' pitching staff last week, including Elmer Rodríguez & Carlos Lagrange.
This offseason, Matt Blake has said the 22-year-olds are further ahead than Cam Schlittler was at this point.
This offseason, Matt Blake has said the 22-year-olds are further ahead than Cam Schlittler was at this point.
The ‘young pups’ who could help the Yankees’ pitching staff in 2026
The Yankees could once again lean on some young pitchers with limited experience in 2026.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Brian Cashman noted some "young pups" when talking about the #Yankees' pitching staff last week, including Elmer Rodríguez & Carlos Lagrange.
This offseason, Matt Blake has said the 22-year-olds are further ahead than Cam Schlittler was at this point.
This offseason, Matt Blake has said the 22-year-olds are further ahead than Cam Schlittler was at this point.
As always, I had a blast doing the @viewsfrom314ft.com pod with @pamsson.bsky.social. We talked about...
⚾️ The #Yankees' rather similar roster (and their messaging around it)
⚾️ Some of the RH bats still on the market
⚾️ The rest of the AL East
⚾️ My new pod & more
⚾️ The #Yankees' rather similar roster (and their messaging around it)
⚾️ Some of the RH bats still on the market
⚾️ The rest of the AL East
⚾️ My new pod & more
Episode 169 - What Are The Final Steps of the Offseason? | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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February 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
As always, I had a blast doing the @viewsfrom314ft.com pod with @pamsson.bsky.social. We talked about...
⚾️ The #Yankees' rather similar roster (and their messaging around it)
⚾️ Some of the RH bats still on the market
⚾️ The rest of the AL East
⚾️ My new pod & more
⚾️ The #Yankees' rather similar roster (and their messaging around it)
⚾️ Some of the RH bats still on the market
⚾️ The rest of the AL East
⚾️ My new pod & more
Some personal news: I'm starting a podcast with @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social and the crew at Fireside Yankees!
We'll be discussing all things #Yankees, my Daily News work, life on a beat & more! The debut pod is tomorrow! If you've got any questions for our first mailbag, comment below! ⚾️🎙️🔥
We'll be discussing all things #Yankees, my Daily News work, life on a beat & more! The debut pod is tomorrow! If you've got any questions for our first mailbag, comment below! ⚾️🎙️🔥
February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Some personal news: I'm starting a podcast with @ryangarciaesm040.bsky.social and the crew at Fireside Yankees!
We'll be discussing all things #Yankees, my Daily News work, life on a beat & more! The debut pod is tomorrow! If you've got any questions for our first mailbag, comment below! ⚾️🎙️🔥
We'll be discussing all things #Yankees, my Daily News work, life on a beat & more! The debut pod is tomorrow! If you've got any questions for our first mailbag, comment below! ⚾️🎙️🔥
The #Yankees’ list of World Baseball Classic participants has continued to grow, with a few pitching prospects, a coach and another top reliever joining Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and David Bednar.
Yankees’ list of World Baseball Classic participants continues to grow
With spring training and the World Baseball Classic right around the corner, the Yankees are preparing for several of their players to leave camp so that they can train with their respective countr…
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February 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The #Yankees’ list of World Baseball Classic participants has continued to grow, with a few pitching prospects, a coach and another top reliever joining Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and David Bednar.
Cody Bellinger is back with the #Yankees. So is Trent Grisham. So what does that mean for Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones in 2026?
“That maybe complicates some things for them,” Aaron Boone said, though the manager didn't want to get ahead of himself.
“That maybe complicates some things for them,” Aaron Boone said, though the manager didn't want to get ahead of himself.
Yankees’ returning vets complicate outlook for young outfielders Jasson Domínguez, Spencer Jones
Cody Bellinger is back. So is Trent Grisham. So what does that mean for Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones?
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January 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Cody Bellinger is back with the #Yankees. So is Trent Grisham. So what does that mean for Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones in 2026?
“That maybe complicates some things for them,” Aaron Boone said, though the manager didn't want to get ahead of himself.
“That maybe complicates some things for them,” Aaron Boone said, though the manager didn't want to get ahead of himself.
Cody Bellinger's new deal with the #Yankees features lots of perks.
Among them: language tying his opt outs to a potential work stoppage in 2027.
A source familiar with the matter said such language hasn't been standard this offseason:
Among them: language tying his opt outs to a potential work stoppage in 2027.
A source familiar with the matter said such language hasn't been standard this offseason:
Yankees gave Cody Bellinger a nonstandard perk by tying opt-outs to potential work stoppage
Bellinger has the ability to opt-out after the second and third years of his new deal with the Yankees. Already a good get, there’s also a twist to those opt outs.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Cody Bellinger's new deal with the #Yankees features lots of perks.
Among them: language tying his opt outs to a potential work stoppage in 2027.
A source familiar with the matter said such language hasn't been standard this offseason:
Among them: language tying his opt outs to a potential work stoppage in 2027.
A source familiar with the matter said such language hasn't been standard this offseason:
Angel Chivilli had a 7.06 ERA last season. So why did the #Yankees trade for him?
"He’s a 23-year-old power arm that’s got a tool package that’s pretty exciting."
A look under the hood at what makes Chivilli an intriguing project for a bullpen that still has questions:
"He’s a 23-year-old power arm that’s got a tool package that’s pretty exciting."
A look under the hood at what makes Chivilli an intriguing project for a bullpen that still has questions:
Yankees add to bullpen, acquire Angel Chivilli from Rockies
With their bullpen a concern and spring training right around the corner, the Yankees acquired right-hander Angel Chivilli from the Rockies.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Angel Chivilli had a 7.06 ERA last season. So why did the #Yankees trade for him?
"He’s a 23-year-old power arm that’s got a tool package that’s pretty exciting."
A look under the hood at what makes Chivilli an intriguing project for a bullpen that still has questions:
"He’s a 23-year-old power arm that’s got a tool package that’s pretty exciting."
A look under the hood at what makes Chivilli an intriguing project for a bullpen that still has questions:
"I'm excited to run it back with those guys,” Cody Bellinger said, perhaps unintentionally triggering #Yankees fans who are unhappy with a roster that, despite what Brian Cashman said, has gone largely unchanged this winter.
On The Run It Back Bombers:
On The Run It Back Bombers:
The Run It Back Bombers? Brian Cashman defends Yankees’ largely unchanged roster
Cashman pushed back against the idea that his roster is mostly the same as it was at the end of 2025.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:19 PM
"I'm excited to run it back with those guys,” Cody Bellinger said, perhaps unintentionally triggering #Yankees fans who are unhappy with a roster that, despite what Brian Cashman said, has gone largely unchanged this winter.
On The Run It Back Bombers:
On The Run It Back Bombers:
The #Yankees finally found a new international scouting director in Mario Garza.
The internal hire has experience in player development & Latin America and follows years of high-priced misses & a few collapsed deals with incoming IFAs. www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/27/y...
The internal hire has experience in player development & Latin America and follows years of high-priced misses & a few collapsed deals with incoming IFAs. www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/27/y...
Yankees name Mario Garza new international scouting director
Garza is entering his 16th season with the Yankees.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The #Yankees finally found a new international scouting director in Mario Garza.
The internal hire has experience in player development & Latin America and follows years of high-priced misses & a few collapsed deals with incoming IFAs. www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/27/y...
The internal hire has experience in player development & Latin America and follows years of high-priced misses & a few collapsed deals with incoming IFAs. www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/27/y...
Meet Tijn Fredrikze. The 18-year-old Dutch pitcher is believed to be the first European-born & raised prospect to sign with the #Yankees since 2013.
He has a long way to go (literally & figuratively), but he's already got some lofty goals.
"I want to be a Hall of Famer."
He has a long way to go (literally & figuratively), but he's already got some lofty goals.
"I want to be a Hall of Famer."
Going Dutch: European pitching prospect eager to embark on Yankees journey
Tijn Fredrikze is believed to be the first European-born and raised player to sign with the Yankees since 2013.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Meet Tijn Fredrikze. The 18-year-old Dutch pitcher is believed to be the first European-born & raised prospect to sign with the #Yankees since 2013.
He has a long way to go (literally & figuratively), but he's already got some lofty goals.
"I want to be a Hall of Famer."
He has a long way to go (literally & figuratively), but he's already got some lofty goals.
"I want to be a Hall of Famer."
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January 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Attention #Yankees fans: As I await offseason activity & prep for spring training, I'm curious as to what readers want to see more/less of this season with regards to coverage.
If you have the time to complete this quick survey, I'd appreciate it! s.surveyplanet.com/iclo3o9e
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January 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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With Cody Bellinger's new deal, the #Yankees' projected 2026 payroll has surpassed $300M (a figure Hal Steinbrenner called unsustainable), $304M (the highest tax threshold) and, depending on your preferred site of reference, $319M (last year's stated payroll).
And yet, some holes remain:
And yet, some holes remain:
Where does the Yankees’ payroll stand after Cody Bellinger’s new deal?
From the moment the Yankees made their intentions to re-sign Cody Bellinger clear, the likelihood of them keeping their competitive balance tax payroll below $300 million became slim.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM
With Cody Bellinger's new deal, the #Yankees' projected 2026 payroll has surpassed $300M (a figure Hal Steinbrenner called unsustainable), $304M (the highest tax threshold) and, depending on your preferred site of reference, $319M (last year's stated payroll).
And yet, some holes remain:
And yet, some holes remain:
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January 21, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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