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The Yankees will report to spring training on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Pitchers and catchers will have their first workout on Thursday, Feb. 13.
The first full-squad workout is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 17.
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Introduction
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York City. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. They are one of two major league clubs based in New York City, the other being the New York Mets of the National League. In baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives established players practice time prior to competitive play. Spring training has always attracted fan interest, drawing crowds who travel to warm climates to enjoy the sun and watch their favorite teams play ball. The Yankees hold their spring training every year in Tampa, Florida at George Steinbrenner Field.
Players report to spring training for physical examinations and to begin preparing for the upcoming season by participating in practices and exhibition games. Pitchers and catchers report first, followed by position players a week later.
The first spring training game is typically played against college or minor league teams and lasts about three hours. The remainder of spring training games are generally played against other Major League Baseball teams and last about nine innings.
History of the Yankees
The Yankees have been one of baseball’s most successful franchises. They have won 27 World Series titles and 40 American League pennants. The Yankees have also produced some of the game’s greatest players, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Derek Jeter.
The Yankees began spring training in 1902 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1903, they trained in Richmond, Virginia. From 1904 to 1913, the Yankees trained in Macon, Georgia. In 1914, they trained in Augusta, Georgia. From 1915 to 1919, they trained in Tampa, Florida.
In 1920, the Yankees began training in Orlando, Florida. In 1922, they trained in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1924, they trained again in Macon, Georgia. From 1925 to 1928, they trained in St. Petersburg, Florida.
In 1929, the Yankees moved their spring training base to Fort Myers, Florida. They would train there off and on for the next 40 years. In 1968, the Yankees began training at their current spring training home in Tampa, Florida.
When Do the Yankees Report for Spring Training?
The New York Yankees minor league players report to Tampa, Florida on February 13, 2020. The major league players report on February 18, 2020. The pitchers and catchers have their first workout on February 19, 2020. The first full squad workout is on February 21, 2020.
Pitchers and Catchers
The first day that pitchers and catchers report is always a special day. It means that baseball season is just around the corner. For the Yankees, pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report on February 12, 2020, with the first workout taking place the following day on February 13.
Full Squad
The Yankees report to spring training on February 12. The first full squad workout will be on February 17.
Conclusion
The Yankees will report to spring training on February 13th.
