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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 […]

Despite recent speculation linking the New York Yankees to St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, a Yankee insider suggests a deal is unlikely. The Yankees remain in search of an upgrade at third base as spring training approaches, but Arenado may not be in their plans. According to MLB.com’s John Denton, the Cardinals have […]

New York Yankees captain and two-time American League MVP Aaron Judge has added a new title to his name: father. Judge and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Nora Rose Judge, on January 27, 2025. The couple announced the joyous news via Instagram, sharing an adorable post featuring a black-and-white […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were huffing and puffing their collective chest in the aftermath of winning the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees in five games. It was quite the breakthrough for a Dodgers team that’s been at the center of some very devastating postseason  heartbreak over the past few seasons, and their […]

In Game 4 of the 2024 World Series, a New York Yankees fan rose to infamy after grabbing Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts’ glove as he attempted to make a catch. That fan, Austin Capobianco, has lived with a dark cloud over his head since the incident. Since Capobianco was outed as the person […]

Free agency has been a bit of a letdown for the New York Yankees, as they lost superstar Juan Soto to the New York Mets. The franchise hasn’t been sitting still and letting that loss define them, though, as they have continued adding to their roster after making a run to the World Series last […]

The New York Yankees’ rotation is looking set for the 2025 season, but they’ve signed a potential piece that could be helpful at some point this year. The organization has inked veteran Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal. Via Jack Curry: “Carlos Carrasco has signed a minor league deal with the Yankees. He was […]

The New York Yankees roster is looking very strong after a busy offseason where they made a lot of moves. But, it appears they may not be done quite yet. The Bronx Bombers have reportedly inquired about former Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kike Hernandez, per Mark Sanchez of the NY Post. The Yankees checked […]

Juan Soto’s net worth in 2025 is $100 million. Soto is the newest New York Met after signing a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. He is a four-time Silver Slugger, a four-time All-Star, a batting champion and a World Series champion with the Washington Nationals. Here’s a look at Juan Soto’s net worth in 2025 […]

Aaron Judge’s net worth in 2025 is $50 million. Judge is an outfielder for the New York Yankees. He is a former Rookie of the Year, four-time Silver Slugger, six-time All-Star, and now a two-time MVP. The Yankees slugger struggled in the team’s 2024 playoff run, but he can use his staggering net worth to […]

The New York Yankees lost out on the biggest free agent in baseball history but still added this offseason. They don’t have Juan Soto anymore, but Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, and Devin Williams highlight their additions. But they still have not replaced Gleyber Torres in the infield. Jazz Chisholm will move from third to second, […]

Former MLB All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon is worried about New York Yankees star Aaron Judge heading into the 2025 season. Judge endured a disappointing 2024 postseason performance. Through 14 games played, the Yankees star slashed just .184/.344/.408/.752. Judge did hit three home runs, but it was an overall disappointing postseason performance. The Yankees still managed […]

The New York Yankees entered the offseason with one primary goal: retain superstar outfielder Juan Soto. However, when Soto rejected their massive 16-year, $760 million offer in favor of a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the Yankees were forced to pivot quickly. General manager Brian Cashman and his front office […]

“Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing.” Late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner uttered those words in 1998, and he validated them by spending a fortune to assemble an elite roster year after year. The combination of infinite ambition and substantial wealth helped produce dynastic results. Yankee Pinstripes induced fear […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. After a billion-dollar offseason, LA trounced teams on the way to a title. But they did not stop there, adding Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki in another high-spending winter. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the Dodgers’ big spending could […]

The New York Yankees are continuing to chase their first World Series championship since 2009. One former player believes the club has done a great job at retooling this offseason despite Juan Soto’s departure. That player is Derek Jeter, who likes what he sees from the Bronx Bombers. ”They did a good job,” Jeter said, […]

The New York Yankees head into 2025 without Juan Soto but with high expectations. After winning the American League pennant last year, they are expected to be the top team in the AL. Aaron Boone had his team option picked up by Hal Steinbrenner and the Yankees to remain the manager in 2025. The owner […]

The New York Yankees’ 2025 roster is starting to come into focus. With Spring Training just weeks away, manager Aaron Boone has started assembling his ideal batting order and defensive alignment, and he gave fans on Tuesday an idea of what that means for Jazz Chisholm Jr.,  DJ LeMahieu and more. Speaking on WFAN, Boone […]

Where will Cody Bellinger and Jasson Dominguez play for the New York Yankees in 2025? During a recent interview on WFAN Sports Radio, Yankees manager Aaron Boone reportedly said that Bellinger will likely play in center field while Dominguez will play in left field, via Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. The Yankees acquired Bellinger in […]

Teams can never have enough quality bullpen arms if they were to be serious about gunning for a World Series crown. Even rarer are quality southpaws who can come in and help shut the door completely. To that end, left-handed relief pitcher Tim Hill, who ended the 2024 season with the New York Yankees, is […]

The New York Mets’ Amazin’ Day event is about showing appreciation for the fans and stoking excitement for the 2025 MLB season. A.J. Minter figured out a way to do both of those things on Saturday afternoon. The left-handed relief pitcher recently signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the team, but he already knows […]

Shortstop continues to be one of the most competitive positions in MLB, as young stars like Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz inject a new and powerful dose of enthusiasm into their respective fan bases. Veterans Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are still doing their part to elevate the […]

The New York Yankees made a potentially underrated roster addition on Thursday. New York claimed pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced. Contreras, who was previously traded from the Yankees to the Pittsburgh Pirates, was Baseball America’s No. 80 overall prospect before the 2022 season, according to Brendan Kuty of […]

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara Rivera, have been accused of ignoring the sexual abuse of a child who was a member of their church. The couple has now broken their silence on the allegations that were brought to light on Jan. 22. The young girl was born in 2007 and […]

The New York Yankees can acknowledge multiple reasons why they did not win the 2024 World Series, but the most haunting one might involve someone who was not even on the team. Management’s reported decision to back out of a potential Jack Flaherty trade with the Detroit Tigers had big consequences, the kind that carried […]

As CC Sabathia prepares to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame this July, the former Yankees ace is turning the spotlight on a teammate he believes also belongs in Cooperstown: Andy Pettitte. Sabathia, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, credits Pettitte with helping him extend his stellar 19-year career by adding a cutter to […]

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, are facing serious sexual abuse allegations. Christian Arnold of The New York Post reported on Wednesday that a lawsuit was filed in State Supreme Court in Westchester County. The plaintiff accuses the Riveras of covering up sexual abuse while she was at a summer camp […]

Former New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia was elected to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, and during an appearance after the news dropped, he spoke about what it is like to actually go to the Hall of Fame, and encouraged current players to make the trip to Cooperstown so that they have a […]

Former New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia wrapped up one of the best careers from a MLB pitcher that we have ever seen in 2019, and he was named a first-ballot Hall of Famer because of it. Sabathia was in the league from 2001 until 2019. He played for the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), […]

Recently voted to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, former New York Yankees starting pitcher, CC Sabathia, was asked who the best player he has played with is during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show. His answer was simple, saying it was Alex Rodriguez, with Roberto Alomar as a close second. “A-Rod,” CC […]

On the day CC Sabathia was officially announced for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the six-foot-six lefty revealed on X that he considered hanging it up after the 2017 season until a former player convinced him to return to the mound. “I wouldn’t be here in this moment without Harold Reynolds,” Sabathia stated […]

The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced on Tuesday, with some of the game’s greatest players finally getting inducted into the Hall to recognize their stellar careers. One of those players was longtime Seattle Mariners standout Ichiro Suzuki, who was a near-unanimous vote in his first season of eligibility. Shortly after Ichiro was […]

CC Sabathia was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. After a career that featured 3,000 strikeouts and 251 wins, he got a spot in Cooperstown on his first ballot. But Sabathia had a great run with the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees and has to choose which cap he will wear […]

When it’s all said and done, many of us hope that our lives will not be defined by only a title or achievement. Legacies are crafted by countless moments, including the small ones witnessed by a handful of people. But earning candidacy in the National Baseball Hall of Fame is undoubtedly a nice thing to […]

The New York Yankees lost the biggest free agency sweepstakes in baseball history. Juan Soto signed with the crosstown Mets, even after spending one year in The Bronx. They pivoted off Plan A, signing Max Fried and trading for Devin Williams and Cody Bellinger to improve their team. But the Yankees should make one more […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame has officially unveiled its 2025 class with Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki headlining. But while Ichiro was the obvious call — he missed unanimous selection by a single vote — CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner had to sweat it out a little more. That’s especially true for Wagner, who was […]

CC Sabathia spent 11 seasons with the New York Yankees and was a fan favorite in that time. His dominant pitching and role in delivering a championship to the Bronx in his first season are two major reasons why. Then there’s the now-famous story of Sabathia forfeiting a $500,000 bonus to back up a teammate. […]