If Wells were to lead off during the regular season, it would be a franchise first. No catcher in Yankees history has ever ...

Yankees legends CC Sabathia and Derek Jeter publicly supported the rule change. Ex-outfielder Johnny Damon, who memorably shaved after signing with the Yankees in 2005, shared his disapproval.

With roughly two weeks to go before Opening Day, the New York Yankees find themselves with more question marks than they ...

Manager Aaron Boone has said he can envision “a number” of in-house hitters becoming the Yankees leadoff hitter this year.

Scouts draw a parallel with what the Phillies have done with lumbering Kyle Schwarber, known for his knowledge of the strike ...

It took only two pitches on Friday night for Wells to do damage in the leadoff spot.

Wells went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's Grapefruit League win over the Tigers.

The leadoff spot is new to Austin Wells, who never did it in Little League, when he’d usually see his name in the heart of the lineup. Nor did it happen during his years at Bishop Gorman (Nev.) High ...

Marcus Stroman bounced back from his worst spring start and the Yankees got longballs from Austin Wells and Cody Bellinger, ...

The finalists of the ATX Open in Austin were spared a gruelling late-night trip to Indian Wells following Sunday's action ...

The finalists of the ATX Open in Austin were spared a grueling late-night trip to Indian Wells after Jessica Pegula flew them ...