Around the Empire: Yankees news - 1/30/16

NJ.com | Ryan Hatch: Luis Severino has been working hard to get into shape during the offseason. He started his throwing program two months ago, and specifically mentioned working on his breaking stuff to improve his command.

Newsday | Associated Press: Pitchers and catchers don't officially report for spring training for a few more weeks, but several Yankees worked out at the spring training complex yesterday, including Aaron Judge, Andrew Miller and Dustin Ackley. CC Sabathia also threw in the bullpen.

LoHud Yankees Blog | Chad Jennings: Jumping way ahead to possible September call-ups, players like Judge, Jorge Mateo, Tyler Webb, Pete Kozma and Kyle Higashioka could all get the chance to help the team later in the season.

BP Bronx | Nick Ashbourne: Last season, Didi Gregorius hit a home run off of a left-handed pitcher, despite the fact that he typically struggles against lefties. We probably shouldn't get used to it, though.