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New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed on Friday that he has engaged in contract discussions with Scott Boras, the representative for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. However, Cashman did not provide details about the progress of those talks or specify when they took place. “He’s been a thorn in our sides for years, […]

It is difficult to call an offseason in which a team loses Juan Soto successful. However, the New York Yankees are trying their best to make this offseason a memorable one despite Soto’s decision to sign with the New York Mets. The Yankees recently signed Max Fried to a $218 million contract before acquiring Devin […]

A vast majority of New York Yankees fans may not gain closure with the Juan Soto saga until they bombard him with boos during the Subway Series next year. But the latest piece of information to come out in the aftermath of his colossal signing might mellow The Bronx’s mood a tad. Or, there is […]

The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers shook up the MLB offseason with a trade that sent elite closer Devin Williams to New York in exchange for left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes, prospect Caleb Durbin, and cash considerations. While the deal addresses immediate needs for the Yankees and long-term concerns for the Brewers, its implications are […]

The Yankees traded for closer Devin Williams, ending All-Star left-handed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes’ tenure in the Big Apple. The left-handed starter was packaged with minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin and cash in the 2-for-1 deal. The Yankees were rumored to be working on a trade after losing superstar Juan Soto in free agency to […]

The New York Yankees had a closer problem last season, as Clay Holmes led the league with 13 blown saves despite making the All-Star team. Now, they’re replacing the embattled hurler with one of the best in the league. The Yankees are trading for Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams, via ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Williams is […]

Alex Bregman has spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Houston Astros. With seven ALCS appearances and two titles, he is a bona fide franchise legend. Now, Bregman is choosing his next destination in free agency. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are vying for his services but a return […]

The New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The 26-year-old signed a 15-year contract worth at least $765 million. He chose that over a 16-year deal worth $760 million with the New York Yankees. Soto was Plan A for Brian Cashman and the Bombers but they’ve already started on Plan B by signing Max […]

The Juan Soto sweepstakes ultimately boiled down to the New York Mets and the New York Yankees. Mets owner Steve Cohen was determined to win, but didn’t know the outcome until Soto informed him personally. Cohen denied any special sentiment about taking Soto from the Yankees. Cohen stated that he doesn’t play that game and […]

It’s not easy to recover after losing someone you valued; for the New York Yankees, they are in scramble mode in the aftermath of Juan Soto’s decision to leave them for the New York Mets. The Yankees already commenced step one of their post-Soto breakup plan, signing quality left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried to an […]

The New York Yankees cannot replace Juan Soto with one player, but they have the power to become an even better team on paper than they were with the five-time Silver Slugger. Fresh off signing left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried to a massive contract, longtime general manager Brian Cashman is in trade talks with an […]

The Atlanta Braves lost starting pitcher Max Fried to the New York Yankees in MLB free agency. Fried agreed to a $218 million contract with the Yankees after previously spending his entire career in Atlanta. Former Braves star and MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz reacted to Fried joining the Yankees during a recent appearance […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals as the New York Mets landed baseball’s biggest free agent. When the dust settled following a multi-team bidding war, the Mets claimed the prized right fielder, signing Soto to an historic 15-year contract. At his introductory press conference Thursday, the $765 million man made […]

Juan Soto recently agreed to a $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Soto, who spent the 2024 season with the New York Yankees, issued a message to his old team while speaking to reporters on Thursday, via Yankees Videos on X, formerly Twitter. “I want to say thank you,” Soto said. “I actually […]

The New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, locking the outfielder in for 15 years. After one year with the New York Yankees, Soto hit free agency and picked the Amazins over the Bombers. At his introductory press conference in Queens, Soto was asked if he talked to any Yankees teammates since signing with […]

The New York Yankees fell short of the Juan Soto sweepstakes after he signed with the New York Mets. However, the Yankees general manager Brian Cashman isn’t too upset about the outcome. On the Hot Stove Podcast, he explained how his $700+ million offer is one they don’t regret. “I think I did that well […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency. Their deal was close to the 15-year, $765 million contract that ended up winning the sweepstakes. Reports surfaced in the following days that the Amazins offered him a suite for every home game, something that pushed them over the edge. […]

The Garrett Crochet sweepstakes is over; on Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox sealed the deal with the Chicago White Sox, acquiring the best cost-controlled starting pitcher on the trade market. It took quite the hefty price, however, for the Red Sox to acquire Crochet, parting ways with elite prospects Kyle Teel and Braden Montgomery just […]

The New York Yankees signed Max Fried to the biggest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher. His eight-year deal worth $218 million was the first domino in Brian Cashman’s Plan B after losing Juan Soto. It was not an easy negotiation, however, as there was a big competitor. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that […]

On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox commenced step one of their grand offseason roster remodeling plan by pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox for All-Star left-handed starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. It may have been Crochet’s first full season in the starting rotation, but his elite production in 2024 buoyed by an […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have been two of the most aggressive teams this offseason, both in free agency and on the trade market. In the aftermath of losing out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes, both the Yankees and Red Sox have shifted their attention towards the pitching market — with the […]

Juan Soto has joined the New York Mets, to the tune of a 15-year, $765-million contract, the largest deal in pro sports history. Moreover, the deal came down to the wire, as the Yankees presented a $760-million offer for 16 years, nearly enough to tilt the scales in their favor, but Soto ultimately chose to […]

Juan Soto’s decision to join the New York Mets in free agency is continuing to cause a major fuss in the MLB world, with the New York Yankees fanbase reeling from the loss of the 26-year-old right fielder. In the end, Soto decided to join the Mets because they pulled out all the stops and […]

After adding Max Fried to their rotation on Tuesday, the New York Yankees continued to bolster their pitching staff in free agency. Their most recent move–bringing a familiar face back to their bullpen. The Yankees re-signed Jonathan Loaisiga to a one-year deal with a team option for 2026 according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. Loaisiga has […]

This offseason, Cody Bellinger’s name has been the focus of trade rumors. The New York Yankees emerged as a potential landing spot for the versatile outfielder and first baseman. However, due to a financial standoff, the trade discussions have hit a snag. “Cody Bellinger would be a great fit for Yankees since he’s very good at […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets. While Soto’s departure certainly stings, it could be viewed as a blessing in disguise as the Yankees now have the capital to sign multiple free agents, potentially building a more complete team. New York has a glaring need at first […]

While the New York Yankees came up short in their bid to re-sign Juan Soto, they did land Max Fried on a massive eight-year, $218 million contract. With more money to spend, the Yankees have now set their sights on landing another big fish. Buzz is growing connecting the Yankees to Alex Bregman, via Bryan […]

The New York Yankees lost out on Juan Soto this offseason. His record-breaking contract with the New York Mets launched Bombers GM Brian Cashman into Plan B. He started by signing Max Fried to the richest contract ever given to a lefty pitcher. Now, the Yankees are attached to Kyle Tucker in a potential trade […]

The New York Yankees lost out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes. They responded by signing Max Fried, creating a surplus of starting pitchers to trade from. Now, Joel Sherman of the New York Post is reporting that they are in talks with the Houston Astros to trade for Kyle Tucker. But it would cost them […]

The St Louis Cardinals are looking to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason. After another year of missing the playoffs, they are kicking off a rebuild. Over in the American League, the New York Yankees need improved infield defense and another impactful bat. The connection was easy to make and rumors were swirling connecting the Bombers […]

The odds of Mike Trout suiting up for the New York Yankees in 2025 are remote at best — but that’s never stopped anyone from having some fun. And with the Yankees reeling from losing their star, Juan Soto, to the rival New York Mets, now’s as good a time as any to explore how […]

Chiba Lotte, Roki Sasaki‘s Japanese team, posted the pitching phenom this week, meaning the 23-year-old will soon begin meeting with Major League Baseball teams. While the usual MLB heavy hitters like the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will surely make their pitches, Sasaki’s agent gave some real hope to small and mid-market teams. […]

The New York Yankees have made their first free-agency move by signing pitcher Max Fried. After missing out on Juan Soto, Brian Cashman has kicked off plan B. The former Atlanta Braves pitcher is locked in for eight years at $218 million, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “BREAKING: Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees […]

With Juan Soto headed to the New York Mets, the New York Yankees must now focus elsewhere, and first base seems a good place to start. To that end, the Yankees are talking to free agent Christian Walker‘s representatives, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported on Tuesday. Morosi appeared on TV to go into more detail […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted that it hurt to see Juan Soto leave his team to sign with the cross-town rival New York Mets. Boone spoke with the media in a press conference at the MLB Winter Meetings on Tuesday where he tried to turn his focus toward next season as the Yankees […]

Max Fried has been linked to a number of different teams in MLB free agency. The former Atlanta Braves star is among the top available free agents. Now that Juan Soto has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, the attention has shifted to stars such as Fried, Corbin Burnes and Roki Sasaki. […]

It became clear almost immediately after news broke that the New York Mets had signed Juan Soto that Steve Cohen’s franchise offered Soto more money than anyone else. Now, we’re starting to learn what else he offered the outfield superstar. One of those extras is a suite at Mets home games. The New York Yankees […]

Since Juan Soto agreed to his deal with the New York Mets, perhaps no other team has had more buzz around it than the Houston Astros. That’s because on Monday, Astros GM Dana Brown indicated that he would be willing to deal two of his best players in Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez. You can […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have operated on a relatively shoestring budget compared to the rest of their opposition, and yet they remain as one of the most consistent ballclubs in the MLB. But the way they operate means that they will have to cut costs nearly every year, costing them ace Corbin Burnes last offseason. This […]