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In a shocking twist that could turn the fortunes of the sport of baseball and the MLB on its head, a reported change is coming to the structure of how the MLB postseason picture plays out. And shockingly enough, the motive behind it seems to be a financial one. According to Joel Sherman of the […]

New York Yankees left-hander James Paxton underwent a microscopic lumbar discectomy procedure to remove a peridiscal cyst, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Paxton is expected to miss 3-4 months of action, putting him on track for a return sometime in mid-May or early June, depending on his rehabilitation process. The 31-year-old reportedly began to […]

Former New York Yankees shortstop and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Derek Jeter honored longtime friend Kobe Bryant with a tribute on the website that he founded: The Players’ Tribune. The Los Angeles Lakers legend died in a helicopter accident on Sunday along with his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers in a crash in Calabasas. […]

Derek Jeter is headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The lifetime New York Yankees captain was one of the most iconic players in baseball for nearly two decades, and this summer he will be forever immortalized in Cooperstown alongside other legends of the game. Jeter provided baseball fans with some of the most indelible […]

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame today, but Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes has one problem. Considered by many to be one of the best shortstops in baseball history, Jeter received 396 of 397 possible votes — one off from being a unanimous selection. A […]

As the American League fell in the 2019 World Series, teams all across the league were already planning ahead for the 2020 season and beyond. Each has developed a minor-league system of players, many of which have been biding their time as off-the-radar prospects just looking for a shot in the big show. On the […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German was officially handed an 81-game suspension on Thursday following a violation of the MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy: MLB officially announces Germán suspension: pic.twitter.com/o3YzWAZWzI — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 2, 2020 German was suspended indefinitely toward the end of the regular season, an […]

With all of the reported rumors circulating around the availability of Milwaukee Brewers’ star closer Josh Hader, for a small-market franchise, it is smart for them to at least look into what type of value the All-Star hurler could get this team. Money runs all professional sports, and that is very, very true in the […]

The New York Yankees came into this offseason looking to make some big moves to put them over the top in the American League. After coming up just short in the postseason the last couple of years, the Yankees are looking to spend big money in free agency and scour the trade market for top-notch […]

The New York Yankees introduced Gerrit Cole — clean-shaven and all — Wednesday in The Bronx, and some new details about his record-breaking contract also came out. Cole has an opt-out after his fifth year, but the Yankees can void that opt-out by tacking on an extra year and $36 million to his contract, according […]

The New York Yankees have already made a massive splash this offseason with the addition of superstar starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. While they have spent a lot of money already this offseason, that does not mean that they are done trying to add talent. Now, the Yankees appear to be dipping into the trade market. […]

The New York Yankees have entered this MLB offseason looking to make major moves to return them to the World Series. They have been competing over the past couple of years, but have not had quite enough talent to put themselves over the top. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the […]

The New York Yankees won the biggest prize of the MLB offseason on Tuesday night, striking a nine-year, $324 million deal with ace right-hander Gerrit Cole. And apparently, no one else even came close. Jorge Castillo of The Los Angeles Times notes two other known offers for Cole. The Los Angeles Dodgers put eight years […]

The New York Yankees won the Gerrit Cole sweepstakes, agreeing with the ace right-hander on a massive nine-year, $324 million deal on Tuesday night. The contract shattered the record for pitchers, as Stephen Strasburg had previously broken the record this past Monday when he inked a seven-year, $245 million pact to remain with the Washington […]

Money talks and the New York Yankees are normally the team starting that conversation. With Gerrit Cole on the other end of that phone call, things are looking like they are about to get real serious for the best remaining starting pitcher on the open market. A trio of industry baseball writers, MLB Network insider […]

The New York Yankees will meet with free-agent pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg in the next few days. Via Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic: The Yankees will sit down with both Cole and Strasburg over the next two days, sources said. Other interested teams already have met with or will meet with the two pitchers, […]

The New York Yankees would love to add Gerrit Cole to their starting rotation this winter. However, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the money could be a major detractor in New York’s desire to win the Cole sweepstakes: 2. Money is a huge issue. One executive said, “I don’t believe Hal Steinbrenner any […]

The New York Yankees want free-agent right-handed ace Gerrit Cole, but they seem to be under the assumption that Cole doesn’t really want them. Not as much as he wants a certain other American League team on the opposite coast, anyway. During an appearance on MLB Tonight on Monday, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman said […]

As the New York Yankees go into free agency looking to make high-priced additions yet again just like every single year, is there an upgrade out there that would constitute a better use of their time? More importantly, could they decide to use the trade market to their advantage and save a little bit of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in free-agent shortstop Didi Gregorius, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi notes that should the Phillies sign Gregorius, they would then change fellow shortstop Jean Segura’s position or trade him. Philadelphia’s interest in Gregorius does not come as much of a surprise, as new Phillies manager Joe Girardi […]

For the second time in three years, the New York Yankees were defeated by the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. As was the case in 2017, the Yankees had to rely on extensive work from their bullpen arms due to a sheer lack of depth in the rotation. Eventually, the usage wore […]

The New York Yankees have released former All-Star Jacoby Ellsbury ahead of the 40-man roster deadline, the team announced on Wednesday night: The Yankees made the following roster moves:•Added OF Estevan Florial, RHPs Deivi García, Luis Gil, Brooks Kriske, Luis Medina, Nick Nelson & Miguel Yajure to the Major League roster•Released OF Jacoby Ellsbury•Designated 1B […]

The New York Yankees did not make a $17.8 million qualifying offer to shortstop Didi Gregorius, but that does not mean they don’t have any interest in bringing him back. According to Mike Calendrillo of Yanks Go Yard, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spoke with Gregorius’ agent at the GM meetings. Calendrillo notes that if […]

When the New York Yankees declined to make a qualifying offer to shortstop Didi Gregorius, it looked as though the two sides would be moving on this winter. However, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com says that the Yankees should remain in contact with Gregorius even as they allow him to test the market: In the wake […]

Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg may be the two biggest fish available on the starting pitching market this offseason, but let’s not forget Madison Bumgarner, a wily left-handed veteran who has more playoff chops than both Cole and Strasburg combined. While the New York Yankees are expected to be in on both Cole and Strasburg […]

The New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has confirmed that the club will be pursue both Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg in free agency this offseason, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Given that the Yankees are in dire need of a frontline starter and that Cole and Strasburg are generally viewed as the […]

The New York Yankees decided not to offer the qualifying offer to shortstop Didi Gregorius, making him a free agent this winter. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Cincinnati Reds are showing interest in bringing Gregorius into the fold (via Mike Axisa and R.J. Anderson of CBS Sports): The Reds are looking for […]

The New York Yankees have reportedly discussed re-signing veteran outfielder Brett Gardner, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network: Yankees and Brett Gardner are already talking about trying to stay together contractually. Why not? It’s been a fantastic marriage for both. Longest tenured Yankee had career highs in HR (28) and OPS (.829) in 2019. […]

Money wins championships, but money also raises expectations – the New York Yankees franchise is very familiar with both of those aspects, although higher expectations have been the only aspect to come true as of late. With a World Series drought on their hands, the Bronx Bombers have yet another pivotal offseason ahead of them. […]

The New York Yankees need to spend money. Yes. I seriously just said that about the team that has historically spent more money than any other franchise in the sport. The Yankees were bounced out of the ALCS by the Houston Astros for the second time in three years last month, and while there were […]

For the pitcher that has put together his best season in his career and one of the best seasons for a starting pitcher in the history of baseball, Gerrit Cole has got to be looking directly at how many Brinks trucks teams will be willing to back up to his house this winter. Playing on […]

In needing to step into big shoes left by Derek Jeter, New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius did very well to make fans understand that while he is not Jeter, he can still play the position at a high level. Now as a free agent, Gregorius looks to be the best shortstop on the market […]

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman could opt out of his current deal and become one of the most sought after relief pitchers on the free-agent market this winter, but before he does that, he wants to see if he can re-up with the Yankees first. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Chapman prefers […]

As current Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon looks to finish out his 2019 season with a World Series ring, the superstar hot corner specialist is going to be one of the hottest commodities on the free agency market this winter. With a copious amount of suitors wanting to shell out the big bucks to […]

The New York Yankees’ six-game loss to the Houston Astros in the ALCS was not all about their pitching. They also had trouble putting a bat on the baseball, and injuries up and down the roster didn’t help. But let’s be real: the Yankees need help in their starting rotation. CC Sabathia is retiring, Masahiro […]

The New York Yankees came up short once again in 2019, losing to the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. In the wake of another early playoff exit, executives around the league have wondered whether or not New York had enough starting pitching, especially given the success of the Houston Astros and the […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair damage in his elbow, according to Marc Carig of The Athletic. Per Cashman:Tanaka scoped to remove spurs from right elbow. Voit had surgery for core. Hicks gonna rehab 8-10 mos, having TJ. — Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) October 24, 2019 Hicks is expected to […]

Andy Martino of SNY reports that the New York Yankees will pursue Houston Astros ace Gerrit Cole in free agency. More on that in a second. The New York Yankees were one of the best teams in baseball all season long, but they repeatedly faced questions about the quality and depth of their starting rotation. […]

The New York Yankees will have to wait another year to get a crack at their 28th World Series title. For the second time in three years, the Yankees were eliminated by the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series, falling in six games, and in gut-wrenching fashion, to boot. So, as is usually […]