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The New York Yankees just finished what’s being called their most miserable season in thirty years, but it wasn’t without its high points. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole turned in a dazzling performance for Aaron Boone’s team, which finished above .500 but fell embarrassingly short of its goal of making the playoffs and winning a World […]

Gerrit Cole has finally done it. For the first time in his career, the New York Yankees ace has bagged the most prestigious individual pitching award, as he’s finally secured the 2023 Cy Young Award in the American League. Gerrit Cole is your 2023 @officialBBWAA AL Cy Young Award winner! The @Yankees ace led the […]

Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto is likely to receive the largest contract of any starting pitcher this offseason, and recent reports indicate that he is “intrigued” by the prestige and the iconography of the New York Yankees, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to be posted in the next few days, and […]

Cody Bellinger is the top free-agent bat on the market this offseason outside of Shohei Ohtani, and MLB insider Jon Heyman indicated that it should come down to the incumbent Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants for him. “Cody Bellinger re-established himself as a major star, I think he has the most […]

The New York Yankees are looking to make a jump after missing the 2023 MLB Playoffs. New York finished the year 82-80 but was the second-worst team in the AL East. The team has been criticized for some of its decision-making, spurring a fiery response from GM Brian Cashman. Hal Steinbrenner broke the silence on […]

The New York Yankees did not play well in 2023. Despite entering the season with lofty expectations, New York dealt with injury struggles throughout the campaign. And sure, it is easy to blame the Yankees’ struggles on injuries, but even players that were healthy did not perform up to their typical standards. Now, Aaron Judge […]

As the hot stove season heats up, the New York Yankees find themselves in a pivotal position to reshape their roster and reinvigorate their championship aspirations. Among the marquee names circulating in the MLB free-agency market is Cody Bellinger, a dynamic outfielder whose potential impact could be the missing piece to the Yankees’ World Series […]

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has dealt with a lot of injuries over the last few years, and general manager Brian Cashman has acknowledged that they expect Stanton to miss some time at least once in 2024. “I’m not gonna tell you he’s gonna play every game next year because he’s not,” Brian Cashman […]

The New York Yankees announced that James Rowson has been named the team’s hitting coach. The Yankees had two hitting coaches last year in Dillon Lawson and Sean Casey. They fired Dillon Lawson at the all-star break after a rough first half offensively, and went with Sean Casey for the second half. The offense continued […]

The New York Yankees have been listed as a free agency destination for Cody Bellinger. Bellinger, who bounced back in 2023 with the Chicago Cubs following a pair of down seasons, could also return to Chicago. The San Francisco Giants have reportedly emerged as a possible MLB free agency suitor for the outfielder as well, […]

The New York Yankees are striving to get the franchise back to the Major League Baseball playoffs after a disappointing 2023 campaign. The Yankees looked to hire former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross as part of their bench coaching under Aaron Boone, but it seems there’s a catch. Ross informed the team he wants a […]

The New York Yankees need big changes after a disappointing 2023 season. The team’s biggest hope is to acquire free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani, but other moves will need to be made as well. Reportedly, the Yankees have been listening to offers for second baseman Gleyber Torres for more than a year – and he […]

The New York Yankees struggled to score when slugger Aaron Judge was out of the lineup with a foot injury last year. Once he returned to play, the offensive production was not always consistent. As a result, the Yankees are interested in adding some productive offensive players to their roster. In particular, they would like […]

For the first time since 2016, the New York Yankees missed out on the playoffs. While they have Gerrit Cole atop their rotation, the Yankees are still looking to add some firepower to their pitching staff. New York is the favorite to sign Jordan Montgomery (+200), via betonline.ag. The St. Louis Cardinals (+300) and Boston […]

Is Giancarlo Stanton happy with the New York Yankees? MLB analyst Keith McPherson believes so, while former player and current analyst Cameron Maybin isn’t so sure. McPherson posted a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday, summarizing the Yankees’ future. He discussed a number of different players including Stanton. When talking about Stanton, McPherson wrote, “Stanton […]

The Boston Red Sox and new president Craig Breslow specified that they are looking for a second baseman, and New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres is reportedly in play through a trade, according to Rob Bradford of Audacy. Breslow spoke about targeting a right-handed second baseman during an appearance on WEEI. “(Tuesday) we talked […]

The war of words between New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and former Yankees farmhand Ben Ruta escalated on Tuesday after Ruta responded to a swipe Cashman made. In comments made to the media on Tuesday, Cashman referred to Ruta as a “bitter boy.’ Ruta didn’t take too kindly to that characterization, blasting Cashman […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a letdown 2023 MLB season, which is also why they are expected to make a number of intriguing moves in the offseason. While they are yet to make a splash, the Yankees are already being linked to a number of players amid the MLB free agency. Among those […]

The MLB season is over after the Texas Rangers’ thrilling World Series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the whole point of this endeavor: to win the World Series. But with the World Series over, that means that free agency will soon be underway and teams can begin to plot out how to best construct […]

Tuesday was an eventful day for the New York Yankees, as owner Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman spoke, with Cashman’s press conference being very combative, but despite the fireworks and commends that angered the fanbase, the team is reportedly interested in free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to Jon Heyman of the New […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was speaking quite freely when talking to the media on Tuesday. He cursed while assessing his roster, essentially offended fans and even took aim at one of the organization’s former minor league players. For those wondering, Cashman remains one of the most polarizing figures in New York sports. […]

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino is said to be trending positively in his recovery process from an oblique injury he suffered in the 2023 MLB season, with Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reporting murmurs that several teams have already shown interest in the pitcher, including the Yankees. “Source says Luis Severino’s rehab (oblique) has […]

The New York Yankees finished just two games over .500 last season, a year that saw a key injury to superstar Aaron Judge derail the team’s chances at an AL East pennant. The dominant play of the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays among other American League teams had a lot to do with the […]

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner did not hold back in his assessment of his team’s overall performance in the recently concluded 2023 MLB season. “It was awful. We accomplished nothing. We didn’t win a division, didn’t make it to the playoffs, didn’t win a series in the playoffs, much less a championship,” Steinbrenner said […]

The New York Yankees are widely believed to have interest in MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. When asked Tuesday about the Yankees’ degree of interest, GM Brian Cashman shared his thoughts on SNY TV. Brian Cashman was asked about the interest in Shohei Ohtani: "He's a great player, we all know that. We will certainly have […]

The New York Yankees finished above .500 in 2023, but it wasn’t enough to match the lofty standards set by baseball’s preeminent Major League franchise. The Yankees finished 19 games behind the first-place Orioles, a result that doesn’t sit well with General Manager Brian Cashman judging by his recent, early offseason comments. Cashman has been […]

Brian Cashman is one of the more involved executives in the Major Leagues. Being part of the same sport for nearly a quarter of a century surely makes one know a little bit too much about how things are run. But, this did not seem to be the case for the New York Yankees boss. […]

These days, it is difficult to spot ardent Brian Cashman supporters. An 82-80 season devoid of even an American League Wild Card berth will have that kind of off-putting effect on New York Yankees fans. They demand perpetual relevance and championships. When those lofty standards are not met, he is the man above all who […]

Cody Bellinger is going to receive interest in free agency following his impressive 2023 bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs. The outfielder should have plenty of teams to choose from. Although most people around the MLB world aren’t anticipating a Bellinger-Los Angeles Dodgers reunion, Betonline’s odds suggest it could be a possibility. The Dodgers’ […]

New York Yankees general manager and senior vice president Brian Cashman didn’t hold back on their talent level for the 2024 MLB season. Brian Cashman dropped an NSFW comment on the Yankees’ roster next year, per Talkin’ Yanks. Brian Cashman thinks the Yankees are "pretty fucking good" pic.twitter.com/U3iX1NbfLX — Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) November 7, 2023 […]

As of now, Joey Votto’s time with the Cincinnati Reds has come to an end. It marks the conclusion of an illustrious 17-year career with a single team, a journey cut short due to the influx of youth within the Reds’ ranks. With the Reds declining his $20 million option for the 2024 season, Votto, […]

The MLB season ended with a bang after the Texas Rangers ended their miraculous run with a World Series championship over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the entire point of all of this: to win the World Series. Texas helped themselves get there in part by making a series of moves in free agency. It’s about […]

The New York Yankees endured a miserable 2023 season for their standards. New York missed the playoffs and the lineup struggled immensely. It’s become clear that New York needs a change, or a massive free agent/trade acquisition at the very least. And speaking of free agents, Shohei Ohtani is set to be the most highly […]

Bunting is an old-school baseball tactic that hasn’t been utilized quite as much in today’s game. Many fans prefer to see players swing the bat as compared to dropping down a bunt. This is especially true of Yankees fans, who certainly will not like Aaron Boone’s mindset on bunting, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. […]

The Texas Rangers won the 2023 World Series. They overcame adversity to do so, as star Jacob deGrom suffered an early-season injury while Adolis Garcia and Max Scherzer both suffered injury concerns in the World Series. Despite all of this, many people around the baseball world still consider the Atlanta Braves to be atop the […]

The New York Yankees were hoping to get a permanent replacement at hitting coach with Sean Casey. But after just about half of a season with the Yankees, Casey decided to leave New York. With the Yankees in search of new hitting coach, New York has offered the job to James Rowson, via Joel Sherman […]

The New York Yankees are reportedly considering bringing back starting pitcher Frankie Montas to bolster the team’s rotation, according to Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Frankie Montas appeared in just one game for the Yankees in 2023 after dealing with shoulder surgery. The Yankees acquired Montas at the 2022 trade […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has some things to improve on after his rookie year, but he wrapped it up by winning Gold Glove honors for shortstop in the American League, Rawlings announced. Anthony Volpe beat out Corey Seager of the Texas Rangers and Carlos Correa of the Minnesota Twins, who were also named […]

Cody Bellinger is a free agent once again following the 2023 season. Bellinger’s free agency circumstances are much different compared to last year though. The Los Angeles Dodgers made the decision to move on from Bellinger after the 2022 campaign. The outfielder hit free agency looking to sign with a team and reestablish himself as […]