As the MLB season quickly approaches, the teams and their players are in Arizona and Florida, perfecting their game as they prepare for the first pitch of the regular season in the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League.

The New York Yankees host their AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays in Spring Training action this Friday at Steinbrenner Field.

Marcus Stroman got his 2025 Spring Training with the New York Yankees back on track. The controversial right-hander was at the center of last week’s drama in camp but pitched a clean inning in his first "start" against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. He struck out one batter and did not allow a run.

The New York Yankees possess a deep start rotation, creating a situation of six starters for five spots after Marcus Stroman said he was a starter and not a reliever.

Aaron Judge has played in the Yankees’ first home Grapefruit League game in each of the past four years. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features,