Yankees duo Austin Wells and Cody Bellinger hit home runs in the first inning vs. the Blue Jays.

Catcher Austin Wells provided some insight Friday into his feelings on the New York Yankees' facial hair policy now that it has been relaxed. Speaking to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, Wells suggested that he used to trick himself into thinking adhering to the facial hair policy was an honor of sorts: "My initial reaction is I feel weird.

New York Yankees' Austin Wells, left, hands off his batting gear to coach Travis Chapman after hitting a two-run double off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Oddenier Mosgueda in the third

Yankees catcher Austin Wells stepped into the batter’s box for two at-bats Saturday when new $218 million left-hander Max Fried was throwing live BP. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,

Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees from spring training Try it free TAMPA — Manager Aaron Boone has said he can envision “a number” of in-house hitters becoming the Yankees leadoff hitter this year.

An unexpected name appeared in the Yankees ’ lineup against the Cardinals on Wednesday, as Austin Wells made his spring debut ahead of schedule. The catcher found himself batting fifth for the exhibition at George M.

The pitch that inspired one of baseball’s most iconic nicknames—“The Airbender”—has become a fascination at New York Yankees camp. Players like Austin Wells and various coaches have taken the opportunity to watch Devin Williams’ distinctive changeup up close.

Austin Wells has stepped into the batter’s box on multiple occasions for live batting practice. He just hasn’t swung the bat yet.

Austin Wells may have shed the rookie label last season, but the New York Yankees catcher thinks he may hold on to some rookie duties. Call him superstitious, but Wells is considering keeping the responsibility of carrying the team’s boombox this season.

The Yankees began spring training last week with four catchers without much or any major league pedigree in contention to be the No. 2 behind second-year rising star Austin Wells. The favorite is non-roster candidate Alex Jackson,

Wells is in the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, starting at catcher and batting fifth, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. The Yankees had previously disclosed a plan to keep Wells out of spring games until March 1,

New York Yankees' Austin Wells rounds the bases after his solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jake Bloss during the first inning of a spring training baseball game