TAMPA — The New York Yankees are not coy, and they are not subtle. Their pinstripes and interlocking NY logo are ubiquitous. Their 27 championships are the most in baseball. Their players are ...

Yankees backup catcher J.C. Escarra knows it was a family effort for him to make his major league dreams a reality.

“Yesterday, at the home opener, man, what a feeling, just being on that line and having that New York Yankees logo on my chest. It’s just so special, not just to me, but to my family,” he sai ...