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The New York Mets moved in and signed former New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams this offseason. So, some fans wondered if the Yankees would return the favor and attempt to sign Edwin Diaz in MLB free agency. Diaz recently agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, however. So, did the Yankees have […]

Team USA has added plenty of prominent players to their roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. However, New York Yankees star Max Fried won’t be joining them. Manager Mark DeRosa invited Fried to pitch for Team USA. However, he decided to decline the invitation, via Jack Curry of YES. Fried is eligible to pitch […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences. According to Boras, there are eight teams vying for the outfielder. The way he told everyone, per MLB.com’s Bryan […]

The New York Yankees’ title drought continues, and it looks like they’ll be having a hard time reigning supreme over the AL East with the emergence of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays, in particular, made 2025 difficult for the Yankees. Not only did they win the division, they also defeated the Evil Empire […]

The New York Yankees posted their second straight 94-68 season in 2025 but the team fell short of the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays took the AL East crown from the Yankees before knocking them out of the playoffs with a gentleman’s sweep in the ALDS. While Aaron Boone downplayed the gap between the […]

The New York Yankees are in the heart of the 2025 offseason, but the focus remains on the continued growth of Jasson Dominguez. Manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism that the young outfielder can still thrive as a switch-hitter, reflecting a belief shared by General Manager Brian Cashman and the coaching staff. The Yankees view the […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman shifted attention back to Ryan McMahon when asked about available third basemen, offering a detailed assessment of the veteran infielder rather than addressing broader free-agency possibilities. Cashman said he believed the Yankees “can unlock some things” with McMahon, praising his contributions during the club’s postseason run. “Maybe we […]

The New York Yankees are moving through the heart of the offseason, and General Manager Brian Cashman finally brought clarity to several lingering injury questions. The latest Yankees injury updates on Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon return, and Anthony Volpe will shape how the club prepares for the 2026 season. MLB’s Bryan Hoch took to his […]

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone doesn’t think the Toronto Blue Jays are so much better than his team. During the 2025 MLB season, the Yankees barely lost to the Blue Jays in the race to the top of the American League East standings. Both teams posted identical 94-68 records, but Toronto ultimately won the […]

The New York Yankees thought they had found a serviceable arm to aid the middle of their rotation when rookie starting pitcher Cam Schlittler made his MLB debut last July. By October, the organization might have felt they had a future ace on their hands as the 24-year-old tossed eight innings of shutout baseball in […]

The window is closing for the Toronto Blue Jays to capitalize on Jose Berrios’ availability before his imminent full no-trade rights take effect. With the right-hander destined to acquire 10-and-5 protection by summer’s trade deadline, Toronto’s brass needs to act decisively this winter if they plan to move their veteran starter. The New York Yankees, […]

There are multiple avenues a player can take to reach Cooperstown. There are those who stroll in by performing at an elite level offensively. Others find a way in via excellent defense. And then there are the select few who epitomized an era and influenced the game for future generations. Don Mattingly exemplified all of […]

The Boston Red Sox traded for Sonny Gray from the St Louis Cardinals to start the offseason. That reignited a rivalry between Gray and the New York Yankees, dating back to his ill-fated run in pinstripes in 2017. Yankees GM Brian Cashman made a claim about Sonny Gray that his agent, Bo McKinnis, disputed to […]

The New York Yankees remain the leading contender to re-sign outfielder Cody Bellinger, but several other teams, including the Mets, Phillies and Blue Jays, are positioned to challenge them as the offseason progresses. Bellinger’s representatives have emphasized that he is “just 1 ½ years older than Tucker, 28,” a comparison aimed at reinforcing his long-term […]

What the Minnesota Twins started during the summer is likely to continue in the offseason. The Twins began a teardown of their roster when they traded Carlos Correa to the Houston Astros, Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, Harrison Bader to the Phillies, Willi Castro to the Chicago Cubs and Danny Coulombe to the Texas […]

For a franchise that possesses 27 World Series titles, it’s been a while since the New York Yankees have captured championship gold. The last time the Yankees were victorious in the Fall Classic, they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games back in 2009. This year’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL […]

The Winter Meetings are coming up, which means MLB free agency is about to take off. Another strong group of Japanese free agents is joining the league this year, including a highly regarded pitcher. Tatsuya Imai may join one of three East Coast powerhouses, the New York Mets, the New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia […]

The New York Yankees entered the offseason looking for clarity in their outfield picture, and one player believes he can deliver that answer. At the Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala in The Bronx, Yankees prospect Spencer Jones spoke with a clear purpose as he outlined what he aims to prove in 2026. The moment carried […]

Connected to essentially all of the top free agents available, the New York Yankees are set to have a busy offseason. But before making any massive changes to their roster, the Yankees made sure to finalize their coaching staff. New York has hired Dan Fiorito has their new first base/infield/baserunning coach, the team announced. He […]

Discussions around the Houston Astros resurfaced Thursday when former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick reignited the long-running debate surrounding the Jose Altuve buzzer theory. The conversation arrived as the Astros continued to navigate lingering narratives tied to the 2019 MLB postseason, and it quickly sparked new reactions from Yankees fans who still revisit the moment. Reddick’s […]

MLB rumors picked up speed Thursday as Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai drew fresh interest from several East Coast contenders. In a new update from Ken Rosenthal, the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies were identified as early landing spots. His report injects new life into a winter filled with major Yankees free […]

The New York Mets made one of the offseason’s most intriguing bullpen additions by signing reliever Devin Williams, and the move immediately added juice to the Mets and New York Yankees rivalry. Williams spent last season with the Yankees, and his exit from the Bronx — paired with a pointed IG message — ensured the […]

The New York Yankees are counting on Cam Schlittler to take another major step in 2026, and the right-hander is treating this offseason as an opportunity to elevate his game. The former South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Year said he is working to add either a changeup or a splitter, a move that could […]

Despite winning his second consecutive AL MVP award, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was likely disappointed with the outcome of his team’s season. A 94-68 record led to an AL Wild Card berth, where New York dispatched their longtime rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in three games. Then, an AL Division Series (ALDS) clash […]

The Boston Red Sox added fresh fuel to the rivalry with the New York Yankees on Tuesday when recently acquired pitcher Sonny Gray took aim at his former club during his introductory press conference. His comments about his time with the Yankees spread across social media within minutes, and an old receipt of Gray surfaced […]

Offseason movement has many fans and pundits wondering how the New York Yankees could attempt to tweak their roster. Despite some speculation, it does not appear as though the organization is looking to part with shortstop Anthony Volpe just yet. According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic, while the Yankees might be ready to completely […]

Free agent closer Devin Williams earned a multi-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday evening and chose to stay in The Big Apple after spending the 2025 season with the crosstown New York Yankees. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the 31-year-old did not have to remain in New York, and could […]

Starting pitcher Cam Schlitter had an impressive debut for the New York Yankees in 2025, carrying his rookie season success into the playoffs. As the right-hander prepares for year two with the Yankees, he is preparing to make some changes. Chief among them is adding a changeup to his arsenal. Schlittler already torches the radar […]

After a strong season in his Bronx debut, the New York Yankees are trying to re-sign Cody Bellinger long-term. However, they have competition from a number of teams around the league. New York’s familiarity with Bellinger may win out in the end. But if a better offer comes, the Yankees must be prepared to lose […]

The New York Yankees have moved quickly into the 2025 MLB offseason with several roster questions already shaping their winter strategy, and one situation is beginning to stand out. With Yankees rumors accelerating as December approaches and trade buzz building across the league, one of the top Yankees prospects, Spencer Jones, has emerged as a […]

Very few can comprehend the essence of a heated rivalry, and Derek Jeter is one of those few. After all, he was front and center for the New York Yankees’ longstanding rivalry with the Boston Red Sox. Not only that, as a casual observer, he takes pleasure in seeing Michigan take on Ohio State in […]

The New York Yankees entered the 2025-2026 offseason with a clear mandate to diversify an offense that became too unidimensional during their recent postseason exit. Brian Cashman and the front office have identified a need for high-contact, left-handed hitting that can balance the power-heavy approach of the middle order. Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis […]

This week, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees unexpectedly grabbed headlines as several storylines collided—Judge’s growing legacy, the storied Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox rivalry, an unexpected reaction from Jared Carrabis, and a fresh World Series debate. The buzz began when a social media clip went viral, appearing to show one of Boston’s most […]

The race for Kyle Tucker this MLB offseason is picking up steam after a new ESPN MLB executive survey placed the New York Yankees as the early favorite for the star outfielder. The poll of 16 executives showed wide interest across the league, with multiple teams viewed as realistic contenders. In an article written by […]

The tradition continues for the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions as they will play in their 23rd Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday at Ford Field—the most by any two teams in league history. Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is no stranger to playing on Thanksgiving Day, even once touting that he has played […]

It is no secret that the New York Yankees are one of the wealthiest teams in sports history. As of 2025, they have a payroll of $319 million.  Despite the numbers and the history, their owner, Hal Steinbrenner, the son of George Steinbrenner, won’t acknowledge the franchise’s profitability, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Specifically, Steinbrenner […]

The New York Yankees finalized a one-year, $4.5 million contract with Clarke Schmidt on Friday, keeping the right-hander with the team for the 2026 season while avoiding arbitration (h/t MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand). The 29-year-old will enter his seventh Major League season with the Yankees, having spent his entire six-year career in the Bronx. Schmidt was […]

It’s been 16 seasons since the New York Yankees captured their 27th World Series trophy. While that number is still the most in MLB history, it’s been quite a while since the Yankees were a true threat in the postseason. 2024’s trip to the Fall Classic was New York’s first since defeating the Philadelphia Phillies […]

Two-time Reliever of the Year Devin Williams felt the Bronx once: the noise, the pressure, the weight of every pitch, the nights when every throw echoed through Yankee Stadium. Now, as MLB Free Agency churns toward its busiest stretch, the New York Yankees have quietly reopened the line of communication with the All-star reliever in […]