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Brian Sabean made his return to the New York Yankees on Tuesday, as the club brought him in to be an Executive Advisor to Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman. Sabean, who spent eight seasons with the Yankees from 1985 to 1992, was clearly brought back for a reason. Cashman explained the World […]

The New York Yankees have a glaring need in the outfield, and it seems as if they’re going to leave no stone unturned when it comes to addressing it. On Tuesday, the Yankees made an eye-opening depth move in the outfield, signing former Chicago Cubs slugger Rafael Ortega. According to Complete Baseball News, the Yankees […]

The New York Yankees have largely had a successful offseason. They managed to keep Aaron Judge around on a long-term deal, and made another big splash in free agency when they managed to sign Carlos Rodon. The hope is that with these two big moves, and several other smaller ones, the Yankees will be able […]

The New York Yankees and OF Willie Calhoun came to terms on a non-roster deal, per Mark Feinsand. Feinsand adds that Calhoun will be at the Yankees’ big league camp. Some fans may overlook this deal. However, Willie Calhoun is a former highly-regarded prospect who features impressive potential. Injuries have unfortunately hampered his overall production […]

For the fourth time in franchise history, the New York Yankees signed a starting pitcher to a contract worth more than $100 million. They came to terms with Carlos Rodon on a six-year, $162 million contract deal earlier this month. The Yankees did not head into the offseason in dire need of a $100 million-plus […]

62 home runs. That is the statistic that will rightfully be remembered from Aaron Judge’s MVP 2022 season. However, there is one underlying stat that suggests Judge could have another monster performance in 2023, per MLB.com. According to Statcast, Aaron Judge led MLB with a 26.5 barrel percentage. Barrel percentage, or barrel rate, measures how […]

The New York Yankees have had a strong offseason of work for the most part. They achieved their main goal of re-signing Aaron Judge to a long-term contract, and also made some big splash moves alongside that, such as signing Carlos Rodon, to prove that they are serious World Series contenders in the 2023 season. […]

Aaron Judge has enjoyed quite the year. The New York Yankees’ superstar set a new American League home run record, won the AL MVP, and signed a 9-year, $360 million contract to stay in New York with the Bronx Bombers. However, Judge recently won yet another impressive award. He was named the AP’s Male Athlete of […]

The New York Yankees have had a productive offseason thus far in 2022, keeping Anthony Rizzo and Aaron Judge in the Bronx and adding one of the best starting pitchers available in Carlos Rodon. But the “Steve Cohen Tax” might deter Aaron Boone and the pinstripes from making any more moves in the short-term, most […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told shortstop Anthony Volpe that he had a chance to take the starting job based on how he performed in spring training, Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay said on the Yes Network on Tuesday. “He gets back from a long, long minor league season,” Kay said. “He goes […]

The New York Yankees made some big splashes in free agency, fending off various suitors in the Aaron Judge sweepstakes before doubling down and securing a six-year deal for left-hander Carlos Rodon. While the two moves were big ones, the Yankees should not take their foot off the gas in MLB free agency. As it […]

The New York Yankees have enjoyed a strong offseason. Their primary goal of re-signing OF Aaron Judge came to fruition in the form of 9 years and $360 million. New York later inked SP Carlos Rodon in free agency. They have made a number of other moves on the side as well. But have the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies might not be done improving a roster that made it to the World Series this past season. After bringing in shortstop Trea Turner, starting pitcher Taijuan Walker and reliever Matt Strahm, the club is again looking to improve the bullpen, eyeing this ex-New York Yankees reliever. The Phillies “have long liked” free […]

New York Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone said that Giancarlo Stanton will play the outfield “in spurts” in 2023, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. With Aaron Judge back in New York for the next decade, Boone said he would prefer to use Stanton in right field at Yankee Stadium on days where Judge is the […]

New York Yankees’ free-agent acquisition Carlos Rodon was introduced to the media on Thursday in his first press conference donning the pinstripes. During his media address, Rodon opened up on what it meant to sign with a team like the Yankees, admitting that he’s fulfilling a childhood dream by making the move to the Bronx. […]

The New York Yankees bolstered their rotation with one of the best left-handed pitchers in the game in Carlos Rodon, who inked a six-year, $162 million deal with the Bronx Bombers. He was arguably the last top arm left on the open market and Brian Cashman managed to secure his signature. But as the Yanks […]

It’s an arms race in New York. With the New York Mets spending an unfathomable amount of money in free agency to bolster their squad, the New York Yankees aim not to be outdone. While they have already fulfilled their most important bit of business in re-signing Aaron Judge and signing Carlos Rodon, the Yankees […]

The New York Mets are starting to steal the show in the Big Apple. Although the New York Yankees are still very good and one of the most well-known teams in the world, the Mets are looking to upstage them and become the MLB’s best team. Their sudden signing of Carlos Correa shows they are […]

For years, the New York Yankees, owned by the late George Steinbrenner, have flexed their financial might over the rest of the MLB. They have led the league in payroll for tons of years, and they have continued to be one of the league’s high rollers with George’s son, Hal Steinbrenner, now at the helm. […]

Carlos Rodon and the New York Yankees recently agreed to a massive six-year, $162 million deal. Now, the full details of the contract and how much Rodon would be making per year during the duration of the deal have been revealed. Apparently, the deal includes a $5 million signing bonus for Rodon. He is slated […]

The New York Yankees reunited with veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle in free agency on a two-year deal. In order to clear up space for Kahnle on the roster, the Yankees surprisingly opted to designate left-hander Lucas Luetge for assignment, according to Bryan Hoch. Via Hoch on Twitter: “The Yankees announced RHP Tommy Kahnle’s two-year contract. […]

After some rumored flirtations with other franchises, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees got a deal done to the tune of nine years and $360 million. While a lot of discussions were undoubtedly had behind the scenes, Aaron Judge could only speak of his sentiments after the negotiations concluded. The Yankees slugger admitted that […]

The New York Yankees kept Aaron Judge out of the clutches of the San Francisco Giants by signing him to a nine-year, $360 million contract extension during MLB free agency. After naming Judge the organization’s 16th-ever captain on Wednesday, Hal Steinbrenner revealed his eye-opening message to Judge during the offseason. Via Mark Feinsand of the […]

The New York Yankees have officially achieved their primary goal of re-signing star outfielder Aaron Judge this offseason. With the press conference to announce his signing underway, there’s no way that he can back out at the last second in a similar manner to what Carlos Correa just pulled on the San Francisco Giants. The […]

The New York Yankees gave Matt Carpenter a second chance in 2022 and their decision paid off. The veteran smashed 15 home runs in limited action for New York. Despite getting injured during the season, Carpenter made it clear that he has more left in the tank. However, Carpenter recently came to terms on a […]

The New York Yankees have had quite the spending spree this offseason. The Yankees locked up Aaron Judge on a nine-year, $360 million deal before turning heel and adding Carlos Rodon to their starting rotation on a six-year, $162 million contract. Between the two players alone, the Yankees have doled out more than $500 million […]

Aaron Judge’s historic 2022 campaign came to a fitting conclusion when he hit his 62nd home run of the season in his final game of the season against the Texas Rangers. As was the case with every home run Judge hit as he neared the American League home run record, everybody wanted to catch the […]

Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a contract on Friday. Benintendi, who was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Kansas City Royals last season, is a steady outfielder with impressive hitting ability. The Yankees have made a number of moves to bolster their roster this season. Bringing Aaron […]

The New York Yankees and Carlos Rodon came to terms on a 6-year, $162 million dollar contract in MLB free agency on Thursday. The deal gives the Yankees an intriguing pitching staff led by Rodon, Gerrit Cole, and Nestor Cortes. But did the Yankees make the correct decision by paying Carlos Cordon $162 million over […]

Andrew Benintendi is leaving the New York Yankees in free agency and joining the Chicago White Sox on a five-year, $75 million contract. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers first reported the five-year agreement, with The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reporting the $75 million figure. This is the largest free agent contract in White Sox history in terms of […]

MLB mega-agent Scott Boras has been earning his title as the ‘Most Powerful Sports Agent in the World’ lately, including negotiating massive multi-year deals for clients Masataka Yoshida and Carlos Rodon with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, respectively. It just so happens the landing places for Yoshida and Rodon happen to be […]

The New York Yankees are already strong contenders for the early winner of the MLB offseason. One, they’ve kept Aaron Judge in the Bronx (despite the Giants’ best efforts). Secondly, they just recently signed ace pitcher Carlos Rodon to boost their starting rotation. However, not all is well in New York, as they’re still struggling […]

The New York Yankees landed yet another big acquisition in the offseason, with free agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon reportedly on his way to the Bronx after agreeing on a six-year deal worth $162 million with the team. It is a huge addition for the Yankees. whose already got a rotation that features strikeout machine […]

Carlos Rodon and the New York Yankees have reportedly agreed to a six-year, $162 million dollar contract, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Rodon entered free agency seeking a lucrative deal, and that is exactly what he received. Carlos Rodon was regarded as one of the best pitchers in free agency this offseason. His market became much […]

The New York Yankees checked the biggest item off of their Christmas wish list when they brought back Aaron Judge, but the franchise has zeroed in on ace starting pitcher Carlos Rodon as their next target in MLB free agency. And it’s not hard to see why. Judge made it clear when he agreed to […]

The MLB offseason has been wild so far. Rather than dragging out like last offseason did with the lockout taking place, teams have been spending big amounts of money to land the top free agents on the market. And on the trade market, it’s looking like we could see another big name player pop up […]

Aaron Judge remains with the New York Yankees after signing a mammoth nine-year, $360 million contract. Every New York fan wanted to Judge to stay and one fan may have actually helped sway the superstar outfielder: Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay’s son, Charlie. According to Buster Olney of ESPN, Charlie Kay told his father in the middle […]

Following the departure of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, the Yankees are still looking to plug a huge gap in their rotation. After all, Taillon logged 177.1 innings for New York, the second-most in the team behind only ace Gerrit Cole. While Cole, Nestor Cortes, and Luis Severino (returning from a severe injury) are still in […]

The New York Yankees have been known to be interested in free agent Carlos Rodon throughout the offseason. As the Yankees reportedly prepare to make a formal offer, more details about exactly what Rodon is looking for have been reported. According to John Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are expected to make […]