New York Yankees Articles - Page 148

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 […]

The Houston Astros are back in the World Series for the second time in three years, and they got there with plenty of theatrics thanks to a thrilling 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. After Astros closer Roberto Osuna gave up a game-tying two-run home […]

New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia simply could not continue in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS. Although Sabathia had nearly pitched the Yankees out of yet another jam, he was experiencing discomfort after getting Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz to pop out to second base. The training staff came out to […]

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has missed each of the last three games of the ALCS due to a strained quad, but he will return to the lineup in Game 5 as the designated hitter, replacing Edwin Encarnacion: Giancarlo Stanton in there for Edwin Encarnacion. — Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) October 18, 2019 Encarnacion had […]

The New York Yankees have replaced veteran left-hander C.C. Sabathia on the ALCS roster after Sabathia suffered an apparent setback during Game 4 against the Houston Astros. Right-hander Ben Heller will replace the veteran on the roster (via ESPN): The New York Yankees officially removed CC Sabathia from the roster for the American League Championship Series on Friday, replacing […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone came to the defense of catcher Gary Sanchez in the wake of questions surrounding Sanchez’s blocking abilities. Boone told Marc Carig of The Athletic that Sanchez has made tremendous strides behind the dish in the second half of the season, while also noting that his prolific offensive potential makes him a […]

The possibility that Game 4 of the ALCS would be postponed was discussed even prior to the start of Game 3. After all, this is the playoffs. Managers are always thinking ahead in order to give their teams a slight advantage or planning bullpen usage around off days. With rain in the forecast on Wednesday […]

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole’s run of dominance extended into the postseason after a pair of phenomenal outings against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. But things were not so easy for Cole during Game 3 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium. New York’s lineup made him work to hit his spots and […]

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman was thought to be lost for the season after he suffered a flexor strain in August. However, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Joel Sherman of the New York Post that Tauchman is fully healthy and could be named to the playoff roster if necessary: “He is healthy and eligible,” Yankees […]

Gerrit Cole ended up being the ultimate bottom line during the Houston Astros’ series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. Cole won each of his starts in the series, including a sensational performance in a winner-take-all Game 5 in which he allowed one run on just two hits in eight innings. Should the […]

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is out of the lineup for the second straight game as the Bronx Bombers get set for a pivotal Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday afternoon. Although Stanton will once again be available to hit, manager Aaron Boone has some concern over his ability to play in the […]

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALCS after suffering a quad strain running out an infield single in Game 1: Giancarlo Stanton injured his quad running down the line on his infield hit but was okay enough to play further into the game, per Aaron […]

The New York Yankees dominated the Houston Astros en route to a 7-0 victory in Game 1 of the ALCS on Saturday night, and right-hander Masahiro Tanaka made history in the process. Tanaka became the first pitcher in MLB history to allow two or fewer runs in each of his first seven postseason starts, according […]

Despite the best efforts of the Tampa Bay Rays, the American League Championship Series will feature arguably the two best teams in baseball. The Houston Astros and New York Yankees will meet in the ALCS for the second time in three years. There is every reason to believe that this series can be just as […]

The New York Yankees are already up 2-0 on the Minnesota Twins in the ALDS. With a deep and loaded lineup as well as one of the best bullpen units in baseball, the Yankees are hoping to make a World Series run. However, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is always thinking towards the future. Just […]

The American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins is sure to feature plenty of slugging. Both teams finished 1-2 in both home runs and total runs scored. The Twins and Yankees also finished second and third, respectively, in terms of OPS. New York has traditionally dominated the Twins in […]

The New York Yankees are the marquee franchise in baseball and perhaps the most well-known team in American professional sports, so with that uniform comes a whole lot of responsibility. The Yankees won 103 games this season and seem primed to make a push for their 28th World Series championship, and expectations are appropriately high. […]

Regardless of their postseason accolades or their home-run bashing reliance, the New York Yankees put together one of the more solid seasons for an MLB team in 2019. But with the health of some of their superstars and the need to always keep up with their competition, a trade for a current member of the […]

The New York Yankees are closing in on the American League East Division title, but the quality of their postseason roster is in peril after starting pitcher Domingo German was placed on administrative leave due to a domestic violence issue. German was allegedly seen by an official from the commissioner’s office in a public setting […]