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The New York Yankees reportedly agreed to a contract with catcher Justin Capellan. Capellan, who’s from the Dominican Republic, agreed to a $450,000 contract, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. The deal comes after the Yankees acquired international signing pool money from the Pittsburgh Pirates in their recent Billy McKinney trade. Capellan is a catcher […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently signed superstar Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency, a move that has been brewing for a long time. In fact, the Dodgers didn’t even attempt to sign star free agents last offseason. Most people around the MLB world expected the Dodgers to display interest in New York Yankees star Aaron […]

Despite the anticipation brewing amongst their fan bases during the MLB free agency, both the New York Yankees and Mets remained quiet on Friday on the pursuit of Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Following an offseason that has seen the Los Angeles Dodgers secure one of the most sought-after free agents, Shohei Ohtani, fans’ appetite […]

The New York Yankees are thinking big for 2024 and beyond. Following a 2023 campaign replete with disappointment and frustration, general manager Brian Cashman is clearly intent on launching the team back into prominence. Juan Soto is a massive upgrade in the lineup and Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be the second ace the starting pitching rotation […]

The rivalry between two of the biggest-market teams in the MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, appears to be heating up. The Dodgers have already surpassed the Yankees as the most-followed MLB team on Instagram thanks to their acquisition of Shohei Ohtani, the most marketable baseball player in history. But the simmering […]

Dylan Cease remains a trade candidate. Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s free agency is impacting his trade market, however. The Chicago White Sox are reportedly waiting to see which teams miss out on signing Yamamoto, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Yamamoto has been connected to teams such as the Las Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York […]

Almost all contending teams were doing whatever was possible to convince Shohei Ohtani to sign for them. After all, Ohtani is one of the most transformative players, if not outright the most transformative, in MLB history. In the end, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers that secured the 29-year old Japanese international’s signature, signing him […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are undoubtedly the biggest winner of the MLB offseason after landing the greatest free-agent prize in the form of Shohei Ohtani. But they don’t seem to be stopping there. They have a shot at adding yet another Japanese superstar in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, it’s still the New York Yankees, who have […]

Alex Rodriguez played for the New York Yankees from 2004-2016 and promptly retired afterward. The Yankees star was listed as a designated hitter during the final days of his career. Rodriguez, known for being the highest paid player at one time during his career in MLB, dropped a controversial take on the Shohei Ohtani-Dodgers contract. […]

Former New York Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez knows a thing or two about massive baseball contracts. After all, he used to sign such deals during his prime in the big leagues. And for Rodriguez, the otherworldly transaction between Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB offseason is a great one for the […]

The New York Yankees last week acquired superstar Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres in exchange for RHP Michael King, C Kyle Higashioka, RHP Jhony Brito, RHP Randy Vásquez and RHP Drew Thorpe last week. On Tuesday, the new Yankees slugger shared his excitement for batting in the same lineup as Aaron Judge, according […]

The New York Yankees have high hopes after adding Juan Soto to the roster in a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres. The Yankees finished the 2023 season at 82-80 and failed to make the MLB Playoffs. With Soto on deck, the team wants to move towards a successful future. The star left fielder […]

The New York Yankees have made strides during the 2023 offseason. Namely, the Yankees revamped their roster with a headline MLB trade for former Padres left fielder Juan Soto. As Soto prepares for a new journey in New York, the team has taken a step to further welcome him to the team. His jersey number […]

The New York Yankees and specifically general manager Brian Cashman have caught a lot of flack over the last few years, and the fanbase is frustrated with the lack of a World Series appearance, let alone a victory, since 2009. However, the Yankees have done a great job of finding players, especially pitchers in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not done dealing in the offseason. Just after they landed the biggest prize in the MLB free agency in the form of Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers got back to work and acquired infielder prospect Trey Sweeney from the New York Yankees, per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. “Sources: The Yankees are […]

The New York Yankees made a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres to acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto, and catcher Kyle Higashioka was in the deal. Higashioka was in the Yankees organization for 16 years, and he posted an emotional farewell message to the team on Sunday. “As I reflect on my 16 seasons […]

The MLB landscape has seen a seismic shift in the 72 hours following the end of the 2023 winter meetings in Nashville. The first domino to fall was Juan Soto, who was traded from the San Diego Padres to the New York Yankees in a blockbuster deal that was finalized just hours after the end […]

With the news of New York Yankees star Aaron Judge likely being moved to play center field for a good portion of time, former baseball player Lorenzo Cain said that may not be great for the longevity of the elite bat. On the show “Foul Territory,” Cain was asked about the possibility of Judge playing […]

The 2023 MLB Winter Meetings were relatively quiet compared to previous years. The primary reason for this is most of the organizations are likely waiting for the decision of Shohei Ohtani or even the moves of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell, respectively . There were some minor moves, such as Jarred Kelenic headed to the […]

Although it has been well over a decade since the New York Yankees won a championship, the organization still conducts itself in the same buttoned-up manner that it did during the glory days of the George Steinbrenner era. Though, some traditions overstay their welcome and could even have a counterproductive effect. A former Yankees player […]

The New York Yankees have been the talk of the MLB with their 2023 offseason trades and signing. The Yankees landed Juan Soto shortly after acquiring Alex Verdugo. Still, New York has Aaron Judge on the roster, one of the best hitters in the league. Brian Cashman provided a positive update on Judge’s nagging toe […]

After weeks of speculation, Juan Soto is now a member of the New York Yankees. There is belief that this durable star can reinvigorate the franchise and fan base for at least for 2024. Despite there not being as much optimism surrounding the trade in Petco Park, this is obviously a monumental moment for the […]

The New York Yankees pulled off a blockbuster trade on Wednesday by acquiring outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Not to dampen the excitement about the deal, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman provided an update on Soto’s contract extension that could worry New York fans, via Brian Hoch of MLB. “Brian Cashman […]

No one wants to be considered a Plan B, but if Jordan Hicks ends up on the New York Yankees in 2024, it probably means the team failed in loftier pursuits. Specifically, with free agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Yankees have identified him as a top target to bolster their rotation, but there is […]

Before the 2023 MLB season even concluded, many were eagerly anticipating the offseason. This anticipation stemmed from the belief that this could be one of the more memorable free agency winters in recent memory, primarily due to one player: Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player had become so mesmerizing that, even on a losing team, he […]

The New York Yankees have landed their white whale, acquiring Juan Soto in a trade with the San Diego Padres. However even with Soto, the Yankees aren’t prepared to stop their offseason spending. New York viewed trading for Soto as a “must have.” As they pursue Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Yankees are viewing him […]

The New York Yankees completed a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres to acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto, and general manager Brian Cashman had a simple response on why he made the move. “As you know, the future is always now,” Brian Cashman said, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The Yankees added a superstar […]

The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres recently agreed to a Juan Soto trade. Aaron Judge shared his reaction to the news on Thursday, and it is safe to say he’s thrilled to have Soto on the team. Yankees legend Derek Jeter also reacted to the deal Thursday. MLB posted a video on X […]

The New York Yankees acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday. Fans are excited, but how does Yankees Captain Aaron Judge feel about the deal? “I’m excited, we gave up quite a few pieces to get him, but he’s a generational talent,” Judge said of the […]

There is much celebration among fans of the New York Yankees after the team finalized its blockbuster trade for left fielder Juan Soto, as it gives the team a bonafide superstar teammate for franchise cornerstone Aaron Judge, and on the outfield, no less. Soto has been one of the best, most entertaining hitters to watch […]

The first major domino of this offseason fell today when the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres made a Juan Soto trade, and now this trade needs some grades. The Yankees needed to make a splash after their self-described “disaster” of a season in 2023, and acquiring the 25-year-old superstar from the Dominican Republic […]

The New York Yankees were expected to be one of the most active teams in this offseason as they are coming off a disappointing season in which they missed the playoffs, and the Evil Empire of the MLB doesn’t stay down for long. On Wednesday night, the Yankees swung the biggest trade of the offseason […]

Juan Soto has a new home. The San Diego Padres have finally decided to push the trade button on the talented outfielder, sending him to the New York Yankees. The Yankees are a better team than they were a day before the deal to acquire Juan Soto became official. Soto is bringing his immense talent to the Bronx where he now […]

The New York Yankees’ blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres for outfielder Juan Soto on Wednesday has several historical implications. Juan Soto became the first major leaguer to accomplish several feats before turning 26 years old, per MLB.com’s Sarah Langs. Juan Soto is a 3-time All-Star + just turned 25 on Opening Day, he’ll […]

The New York Yankees aren’t a franchise that stays down for long. Called the MLB’s Evil Empire for a reason, the Yankees have been so good for so long, and now, after a disappointing 2023 season, they managed to swing one of the biggest moves of the offseason after they finalized their trade for star […]

The New York Yankees have finally pulled it off. Juan Soto is now heading to the Big Apple after the San Diego Padres agreed to trade him to the New York franchise. As of time of writing, the full details of the Soto trade have yet to be made official, though it has reportedly been […]

Juan Soto has a new home. The San Diego Padres have decided to push the trade button on the talented outfielder, sending him to the New York Yankees, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. “The trade between the Yankees and Padres sending Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to New York is now […]

The MLB offseason has gotten off to a slow start, but things appear to be picking up now. The San Diego Padres are finalizing a deal to trade superstar Juan Soto to the New York Yankees in a blockbuster trade, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Joel Sherman and Jack Curry also had details of […]

The New York Yankees are all of a sudden one of the busiest teams in the MLB and they’re doing their due diligence while adding for 2024 and beyond. After acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees are reportedly close to getting Juan Soto and they’ve scheduled a meeting with top […]