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The New York Yankees got their first baseman as the team re-signed former all-star Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday evening, per Bob. Nightengale. The deal is listed at two years and will be between $30-$35 million dollars according to Nightengale on Twitter. The Yankees have been in the market for a left-handed bat to balance out […]

The New York Yankees have no shortage of giant players on their roster. Whether it is the hulking Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton, or even Joey Gallo, the roster is full of big guys with plenty of power. This can make selecting a designated hitter difficult. Typically, DHs are a team’s greatest power bat who […]

Kyrie Irving is still not allowed to play in homes games at the Barclays Center due to his refusal to get the covid-19 vaccine. However, it seemed unlikely that baseball players would face this same treatment given that they play their games outdoors. But it was recently announced that unvaccinated New York Yankees and Mets […]

While MLB is officially back and Spring Training is underway, the New York Mets and New York Yankees were issued a harsh reality check on Tuesday. According to Stefan Bondy, a City Hall spokesperson informed him that the Yankees and Mets will be treated in the same regard as the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving […]

The New York Yankees previously had a rollercoaster campaign in the 2021 MLB season before the league went on a lockout. They struggled to piece things together but eventually found their momentum after the all-star break where they had a strong second half to the season. They ended the regular season with a 92-70 record […]

The New York Yankees made a trade splash when they acquired Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson, along with shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and catcher Ben Rortvedt. One of the first reactions from Yankees fans was one of surprise, as not many expected Donaldson and Kiner-Falefa to be trade targets of the club. However, another initial […]

The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins pulled off an interesting trade on Sunday that saw Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela be traded to the Twins for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Josh Donaldson and Ben Rortvedt. This is certainly an interesting trade for both sides. Let’s hand out some trade grades. Trade Grades For Yankees-Twins Blockbuster Yankees: […]

The New York Yankees made a big trade on Sunday night, acquiring Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela. The Yankees are also continuing to look at their options at first base, and Jon Heyman reports it’s looking like an Anthony Rizzo return is […]

Sunday night, the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins have reportedly reached an agreement to swap sluggers. The Yankees have agreed to send Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela to the Twins for former All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and catcher Ben Rortvedt. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the deal. Catcher Ben Rortvedt is headed […]

The New York Yankees are hastily getting prepared for Opening Day in less than one month’s time after the MLB lockout finally came to an end in March. While the Yankees will be able to get back out onto the field for the 2022 season, manager Aaron Boone dropped a worrying revelation ahead of the […]

The New York Yankees are known for their spending prowess on the free agent market. However, they also might be looking to upgrade via trade. According to MLB Nerds on Twitter, New York has emerged as the favorite to land star first baseman Matt Olson from Oakland. Any questions about the future of the A’s […]

Free agent Trevor Story is one of the most talented shortstops in all of baseball. He has a lethal combination of power and speed while playing a premium position. According to MLB Marathon on Twitter, the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox have all displayed interest in the all-star shortstop. It should be noted that he […]

With the floodgates now once again open in free agency, all eyes are currently on free agents such as longtime Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman. As it stands, Freeman has two notable suitors that have an interest in coming to terms with him on a deal. For one, as noted by MLB Network’s Jon […]

The New York Yankees are in need of more firepower to get back into championship contention. Falling flat in the Wild Card Game should serve as a wake-up call to them. Among other stars, Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is both the perfect and imperfect player for New York to chase. On one hand, Correa has […]

The Red Sox and Yankees rivalry never gets old. Ever since Boston traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees 100 years ago and the Curse of the Bambino was born there is always something stoking the fire between these two. This time it was Boston’s Christian Vasquez talking trash on Instagram Live. His message was directed […]

Superstar shortstop Carlos Correa is one of the best free agents left on the market and it’s already believed he will likely leave the Houston Astros and sign with another team. Well, the Puerto Rico native all but confirmed that belief, selling his $1.6 million mansion in the city ahead of his departure, per TMZ […]

Now that Major League Baseball is back in business following the end of the lockout, free agency is in full swing. One of the hottest names on the market is 2021 World Series champion Freddie Freeman, who is likely to leave the Atlanta Braves after an illustrious career with the organization. While many teams have […]

Miguel Andújar of the New York Yankees was one of the multiple victims involved in an assault on Wednesday. According to CBS Sports, the left fielder was at his farm in San Cristóbal when trespassers opened fire. Three shots were fired and one of Andújar’s relatives was struck in the finger. The family member is […]

Former New York Yankees shortstop and MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter shockingly decided to depart the Miami Marlins and his role as CEO. The move seemingly came out of nowhere, with little indication as to what caused the ex-Yankees star to make such a decision. Former New York teammate and ace starting pitcher CC […]

The end of the MLB lockout has officially signaled the return of offseason buzz, with rumors abound regarding trades and free agency. The New York Yankees were one of the quieter teams when it came to pre-lockout transactions, as fans were clamoring for the team to sign one of the marquee free agents available. Anything […]

The New York Yankees’ swift demise in the playoffs was a fitting ending for a very disappointing season. They have to make a lot of moves to contend now with Aaron Judge’s contract expiration looming. The Evil Empire hasn’t made any serious splashes yet, likey because they aren’t ready to run the risk of surrendering […]

For the winningest franchise in MLB History, this stretch has been a disappointing one for the New York Yankees as they have failed to win a World Series crown since 2009. The organization has arguably been giving the utmost financial resources to add MLB superstars like Gerrit Cole, DJ LeMahieu, and Joey Gallo. However, talent […]

The MLB lockout lasted 99 long, arduous days, but finally came to an end with a CBA agreement between the owners and the Player’s Association on Thursday. With the end of the lockout comes the return of trades and the free agency period, which is sure to excite fans, given the level of activity by […]

The MLB is back! After a long journey and a frustrating lockout, baseball is officially back and that means that the MLB’s free agency period is back with it. However, the sports world got a glimpse of the free agency period before the lockout began, as teams went on a spending spree, reeling in big-time […]

Baseball is back. After months of negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB, the two sides finally reached terms on an agreement for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, paving the way for the Opening Day on April 7. Free agency could be opened up as soon as Thursday night, once the deal gets finalized, and there […]

Among the hottest and most expensive cards in the hobby is a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card encased in a PSA 9 slab. Earlier this year, the said card sold for $5.2 million when it was auctioned off by PWCC. Just a few days ago, an NFT version of Mantle’s iconic card hit the market […]

In a rather shocking move on Monday, New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter stepped down as the CEO of the Miami Marlins after five seasons. It appears the two sides were clashing heads in regards to the direction the organization was heading. While it’s unknown what Jeter’s next move will be, he’s already being recruited […]

Monday’s updates from the MLB lockout negotiations suggested there’s a long way to go before an agreement is made. With the threat of regular-season games being canceled, things are looking glum as ever in regards to the 2022 MLB season. So glum, in fact, that one New York Yankees slugger has decided to sign up […]

The New York Yankees are looking all over the MLB landscape for roster upgrades. If they want to get serious about contending, they will have to bring in several new players at premium positions According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Yankees placed a call about one of their biggest archenemies before the lockout: […]

The MLB lockout has no end in sight at the moment, as Spring Training games have been canceled, with regular season games potentially next to be sacrificed. While there is still time for the MLBPA and the owners to sign a new CBA before the deadline of game cancellations, it’s not looking likely at this […]

The New York Yankees are in a (relatively) long World Series drought, having failed to win a championship since 2009. For an organization with 27 World Series championships in its history, the past decade of failure has been subpar. The team has spent big in order to compete, signing some big-name free agents such as […]

Major League Baseball has been changing over the last decade or so. The implementation of new metrics and launch angle has forced hitters to adjust their approach at the plate. It has also led to the defensive shift becoming prominent seemingly every single game. New York Yankees slugger Joey Gallo while speaking to The Athletic […]

The latest rumblings regarding Freddie Freeman’s free agency suggest that there’s a growing belief the former MVP won’t re-sign with the Atlanta Braves. Having failed to lock down a deal prior to the MLB lockout, it seems the Braves face a real chance at having to fend off competition for their franchise legend. ESPN’s Buster […]

Former New York Yankees legend Goose Gossage is a baseball purist through and through. To say he’s not happy with the changes MLB has adopted over the past few years is an understatement. In a recent interview with USA Today, Gossage didn’t hold anything back when delivering his fiery opinion on various topics, including the […]

The New York Yankees announced Tuesday the latest jersey number retirement for Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park: Paul O’Neill. The Yankees will officially retire O’Neill’s No. 21 on Aug. 21, prior to the home game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He will be the 23rd player in franchise history to have his number retired. Derek Jeter […]

The New York Yankees have a big decision to make this offseason on star outfielder Aaron Judge and his contract extension. The Yankees can opt to extend Judge, who is the face of the franchise and a fan favorite, or they can forego the contract extension and trade the 30-year-old, who has proven to be […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge failed to sign an extension with the Bronx Bombers before the MLB Lockout began, which means he’s heading into the final year of arbitration before hitting free agency. Judge previously made it known last season that he would love to be with the Yankees for life, but at this […]

The New York Yankees have some talented minor leaguers waiting in the wing for their chance to reach the big-league club. While Jasson Dominguez is probably the most renowned farmhand in the Yankees’ organization, there are plenty of other top-tier talents working their way up the minor leagues. One Yankees prospect made a huge jump […]

Aaron Judge is a professional baseball player that plays as a right fielder for the New York Yankees of the MLB. He made an explosive impact in his rookie year as he was unanimously voted as the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year. On top of that, he was second in voting for the […]