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New York Yankees’ star player Aaron Judge is not one to shy away from the spotlight. But this time, he’s teasing the potential opportunity of joining Team USA in 2026 for the World Baseball Classic. If he follows through, it would mark Judge’s first appearance in the prestigious international tournament. “I think that’d be pretty […]

Marcus Stroman may not have a clear role in the Yankees’ regular-season rotation, but he’s still getting the ball first in spring training. The right-hander will start Friday’s Grapefruit League opener, despite uncertainty about Stroman’s future with the team. Stroman, who signed a two-year, $37 million deal, has found himself behind Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, […]

CC Sabathia will be inducted into the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame and he will go in as a member of the New York Yankees. The legendary left-hander spent 11 seasons in the Bronx and explained on Tuesday why he decided to be inducted as a Yankee. Via Sportscenter: “Just for me, it was the […]

When the New York Yankees face the Milwaukee Brewers in the Bronx on Opening Day 2025, there will be a familiar voice behind the microphone. Joe Buck, who called 24 World Series for Fox, will return to the baseball broadcast booth on March 27 for the game, which will air on ESPN. It will be […]

Even with spring training in full swing, trade rumors are still swirling around Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals. And with the New York Yankees both a contender for his services and suddenly in need of another bat, perhaps it’s time for the two parties to revisit their trade talks. Giancarlo Stanton, the oft-injured […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. were not able to agree on a contract extension before the slugger’s set deadline, and he will be hitting free agency next offseason, leaving many wondering if he will be traded at some point either this spring or in the summer before the trade […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto this winter to their crosstown rivals in the New York Mets, and the superstar made it clear he believes his new ballclub is in a better position to compete for a title in 2025. However, Aaron Judge had some rebuttal to those comments. Judge firmly believes the Yankees […]

The New York Yankees are defending American League Champions but have a massive hole in their lineup. Juan Soto left for a record-setting contract with the New York Mets. His 41 home runs and 109 RBIs will be missed regardless of their offseason additions. Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe spoke about how much Soto will be […]

The New York Yankees have opened spring training and already have a significant injury. After a historic postseason run last year, Giancarlo Stanton is back on the shelf. Stanton told the Associated Press that he is dealing with a tennis elbow injury, something he dealt with for parts of last year. “Tennis elbow or however […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is getting some bad news. Stanton is entering Spring Training hobbled by elbow soreness, per The Athletic. Stanton is considered behind schedule, although it’s uncertain what exactly that means. The outfielder may not be able to go for Opening Day, per the Associated Press. “I’m not going to put […]

The New York Yankees reached the World Series for the 41st time in franchise history in the 2024 season. However, the Bronx Bombers failed to extend their MLB-leading title total of 27 as the Los Angeles Dodgers bested New York in a gentleman’s sweep, winning 4-1. Now the Yankees are looking to retool moving forward […]

The New York Yankees had to follow Plan B this offseason. They lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets and pivoted to add several quality players. Max Fried was the first move, signing him to the richest contract ever given to a left-handed pitcher. With spring training underway, Yankees manager Aaron Boone has seen […]

The New York Yankees fell three victories short of a World Series championship in 2024. Still, the Yankees reached the Fall Classic and their future is bright. Despite losing Juan Soto in free agency, New York found a way to maintain a competitive roster with significant additions such as Max Fried and Cody Bellinger. The […]

New York Yankees hurler Devin Williams is opening up about having to shave his beard for the team. The Yankees are known for making their players stay clean-shaven, and Williams has some scruff right now. “Everyone’s got an opinion, so, it is what it is,” Williams said about having to shave, per MLB.com. Williams is […]

The New York Yankees are looking to avenge their loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, although it will be difficult for them to do so, especially when they lost one of their best players last season in Juan Soto. The Yankees are trying to make up for it by beefing […]

DJ LeMahieu’s potential as the New York Yankees’ starting third baseman is raising eyebrows heading into spring training. While the Yankees possess significant talent, a big question mark remains at third base. While his versatility and veteran status make him a potential solution, LeMahieu’s recent play at the position is concerning. LeMahieu has struggled over […]

The New York Yankees like to think of themselves as the potential home to a number of great players. Outside of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees almost certainly have more spending power than any other team in baseball. While the New York Mets were able to outbid the Yankees and gain Juan Soto’s services […]

The New York Yankees will be looking to reach the mountaintop in 2025 after losing in the World Series last fall to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Boone guided the ball club to a 94-68 record and an American League pennant in his eighth season as the skipper. It also appears that Boone isn’t going […]

The New York Yankees have started spring training, and the drama is already starting. Marcus Stroman did not show up to the first two days of camp amid trade rumors. But he showed up on Friday and confidently said he was a starter and would not pitch in the bullpen. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was […]

While speaking to reporters on Friday, Marcus Stroman said he is a “starter” and will not move to the bullpen. When asked about Stroman’s comments, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was seemingly more focused on the fact that it is still the middle of February. “Well, first of all, Happy Valentine’s Day. It’s February […]

Throughout the MLB offseason, trade rumors have swirled around New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman. Yet, Stroman is still with the ball club ahead of spring training. However, Stroman has a strict stance on whether or not he would consider moving to the bullpen. Marcus Stroman was asked about the possibility of moving to the […]

Will Marcus Stroman pitch with the New York Yankees in 2025? After initially reporting to camp for his physical, Stroman has missed the first two days of workouts. Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared his thoughts on Stroman’s absence, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “I knew he might be out the first couple days,” Boone told […]

The New York Yankees had quite an eventful offseason. They lost the Juan Soto sweepstakes to the crosstown New York Mets but kept adding after that. With Cody Bellinger, Devin Williams, and Paul Goldschmidt in town, they are ready to defend their AL crown. But starting pitcher Max Fried is their biggest addition and says […]

The New York Yankees have opened up spring training looking to run back their American League title from last season. After losing Juan Soto, they signed starting pitcher Max Fried to a $218 million contract. That created a surplus of starting pitchers in the rotation and could lead to a trade. Amid the trade buzz, […]

The Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year deal late Wednesday night. He will play second base in Beantown, who finished off a solid offseason after a disappointing 2024. Elsewhere in the AL East, the New York Yankees still have a hole at third base. They did not get Bregman, which annoyed superfan […]

With the Boston Red Sox signing Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract, they are seemingly out of the running to trade for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. There has been conflicting reports regarding the New York Yankees’ involvement and interest in Arenado this offseason, but MLB.com Cardinals reporter John Denton indicates […]

New York Yankees right-hander pitcher Gerrit Cole opted out of his four-year, $144 million contract back in November. To prevent Cole from reaching free agency, the Yankees’ only initial option was to void his opt-out and offer a one-year, $36 million extension, resulting in a five-year deal worth $180 million. However, the deal didn’t come […]

Although he exercised his opt-out back at the start of the offseason, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole ultimately elected to stay in the Bronx, picking back up the four years remaining on his original 10-year deal. And about a month after Cole decided to stay in New York, the Yankees signed two-time All-Star Max […]

Ben Rice is heading into his second season as a member of the New York Yankees and manager Aaron Boone is confident in the role he will have with the team this season. Boone explained how he does not view Rice as simply a catcher and is confident in his ability to serve multiple purposes. […]

The New York Yankees expect begin their 2025 season with Marcus Stroman as part of their pitching staff — something that was far from guaranteed all winter as trade rumors swirled. Yankees manager Aaron Boone, meeting with the media on Tuesday as Spring Training got underway, seemed happy with the 33-year-old veteran’s mindset. “Maybe a […]

If the New York Yankees are going to return to the World Series in 2025, they will probably need some of their older, injury-prone players to last through the season. DJ LeMahieu is one of those players, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone seems to like his chances. Boone met with the media on Tuesday, the […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is opening up about a possible contract extension. Boone says he’s hopeful he can work out a deal with team management, per the New York Post. Boone and Hal Steinbrenner are in extension talks, although nothing has come out of them at time of writing. New York did pick […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees decisively in a five-game World Series last October, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone doesn’t like how the Dodgers handled their win. Speaking to the media on Tuesday as the Yankees begin Spring Training for the 2025 season, Boone looked back at the Dodgers’ trash talking and […]

Luke Weaver emerged on the scene for the New York Yankees in the 2024 season, and he will be a big part of the bullpen in 2025. A big part of the Yankees’ success in 2024 was Juan Soto, who bolted for the New York Mets in free agency this offseason, and Weaver spoke on […]

When New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone walked into the home team clubhouse after the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium, his message was blunt. He told his team that their five-game loss in the Fall Classic was going to sting — and it was going to sting forever. Boone, […]

CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the pair have announced the logos that will appear on the caps on their plaques. Sabathia will enter the Hall of Fame as a member of the New York Yankees, the team he helped to a World Series title in 2009. […]

The New York Yankees are giving another chance to a struggling relief pitcher. New York is signing reliever Tyler Matzek to a minor-league deal, per ESPN. Matzek has struggled with injuries the last few years, after winning a World Series with Atlanta in 2021. Matzek has an invite to Yankees spring training included as part […]

The New York Yankees lost in the World Series largely because of their poor defense. Gleyber Torres was a significant piece of that, finishing 31st in outs above average among second basemen, per Baseball Savant. When Brian Cashman traded for Jazz Chisholm Jr, he asked Torres to change his position to third base. After Cashman […]

Infielder Whit Merrifield has a humorous take about potentially signing with the New York Yankees. Merrifield says that he would be willing to shave off his beard in order to play for New York if he was asked to sign. Merrifield made the comments on the show Foul Territory. Whit Merrifield to the Yankees? "My […]