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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 […]

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 […]