The Yankees obviously have Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. preparing for the regular season. All are established All-Stars, with Judge fresh off his second AL MVP in three seasons. This year’s Yankees spring training also features some of the greatest players to ever wear the pinstripes.

Shortly after failing to cover first base in Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers, Cole opted out of what was remaining of the nine-year, $324 million deal he signed in December 2019. Cole presented the Yankees with the option to add a year to the deal worth $36 million or he would become a free agent.

With Spring Training 2025 underway, the Yankees have not directly responded to Kelly's or other Dodgers' insults. Yankees manager Aaron Boone pointed out that the comments were not made by the team's stars, a subtle shot at Kelly.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said the organization will allow "well-groomed beards" effective immediately, changing a rule his father, George, established in 1976.

Starting pitchers Roger Clemens and CC Sabathia were among the former stars who were in attendance, and they spent time with Luis Gil and Gerrit Cole. Gil and Cole are two key sta