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As spring training continues to move forward, it has become clear that the New York Yankees’ situation at third base is untenable. DJ LeMahieu is once again battling an injury. Oswaldo Cabrera is better suited to be a utility man, not an everyday starter for a World Series contender. Jazz Chisholm Jr. could stay at […]

Opening Day is on Thursday, and the New York Yankees have still not solved the Gerrit Cole sized hole in their rotation. The Yankee ace is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on March 11th. The hope is he will be back in time for Opening Day next season. Also out for […]

The moment the New York Yankees lost ace Gerrit Cole to season-ending Tommy John surgery, the baseball world assumed the team would make a move to replace him in the rotation. But so far the Yankees have refrained from adding a starter to the roster. Somewhat surprisingly, New York appears unlikely to acquire a new […]

The New York Yankees will be without starting pitcher Gerrit Cole for all of 2025 as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, and the options to replace him aren’t exactly appealing. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spoke to the media at spring training on Tuesday and he confirmed it’s not likely that the club will […]

As the New York Yankees seek to capture World Series title number 28, their quest may have just gotten a bit tougher. On Friday evening, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that staff ace Gerrit Cole will be undergoing diagnostic tests on his throwing elbow soon. “Gerrit Cole is undergoing diagnostic tests […]

Jasson Dominguez has been celebrated as the New York Yankees’ top prospect for several seasons. Although he made his major league debut in 2023 and got some run with the team last year, Dominguez hasn’t quite found his big league groove yet. And despite being declared a big part of what the Yankees do in […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil is dealing with an injury. The starting pitcher is battling a concerning high-grade lat strain. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman provided a loose Gil injury timeline while speaking to reporters on Thursday, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “Luis Gil was sent to New York for additional testing, Brian […]

Coming off an excellent yet ultimately unfulfilled 2024 season, the New York Yankees are looking to finish their story in 2025. The goal? To win the franchise’s 28th World Series title. Unfortunately, the Yankees’ quest just got a bit tougher. According to Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch on X (formerly Twitter), veteran designated hitter Giancarlo […]

The baseball world was in shock to hear the New York Yankees were changing their decades-old policy on disallowing a bevy of facial hair on players. After the announcement was made by the Yankees, there have been a bunch of people reacting positively about the move, one being baseball insider Ken Rosenthal. To the eyes […]

When the New York Yankees announced they would be allowing beards on their players after decades of a rule banning them, the baseball world was in shock. While the Yankees will have rules about the beard length, it still marks a change in tradition for the historic team which garnered the attention of MLB insider […]

The baseball world was shocked when the New York Yankees announced that the organization would be relaxing on their facial hair policy. The Yankees’ announcement to allow beards is no doubt a surprising one since it’s been a policy that has been in effect for several decades as team executive Brian Cashman made a humorous […]

DJ LeMahieu’s potential as the New York Yankees’ starting third baseman is raising eyebrows heading into spring training. While the Yankees possess significant talent, a big question mark remains at third base. While his versatility and veteran status make him a potential solution, LeMahieu’s recent play at the position is concerning. LeMahieu has struggled over […]

The New York Yankees like to think of themselves as the potential home to a number of great players. Outside of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees almost certainly have more spending power than any other team in baseball. While the New York Mets were able to outbid the Yankees and gain Juan Soto’s services […]

The New York Yankees will be looking to reach the mountaintop in 2025 after losing in the World Series last fall to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aaron Boone guided the ball club to a 94-68 record and an American League pennant in his eighth season as the skipper. It also appears that Boone isn’t going […]

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 […]

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 […]

The New York Yankees find themselves in a difficult position as they attempt to trade veteran right-handed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman before the 2025 season begins. Stroman, owed $18 million next season with a vesting option for another $18 million in 2026 if he surpasses 140 innings pitched, is proving challenging to move due to […]

As Spring Training nears, the New York Yankees’ front office, led by general manager Brian Cashman, has made it clear that their most pressing offseason priority is addressing the team’s lack of left-handed depth in the bullpen. The Yankees currently do not have a single left-handed reliever on their 40-man roster, a rarity and concern […]

The battle for Roki Sasaki, Japan’s pitching phenom, is heating up, with the New York Yankees and Mets vying for his services in a high-stakes free agency race. On Thursday, both teams met with Sasaki in Los Angeles, marking a rare direct competition between the cross-town rivals following their head-to-head pursuit of Juan Soto earlier […]

The path is clear for New York Yankees star prospect Jasson Domínguez to secure a regular spot in the team’s lineup, a sentiment reinforced by general manager Brian Cashman. “I’d like to see him get his shot now,” said the Yankees general manager via Bryan Hoch. After Juan Soto’s move to the New York Mets, […]

As opposed to this time last week, the New York Yankees’ roster looks vastly different. Gone is superstar outfielder Juan Soto, who took a record-breaking contract with the New York Mets late last Sunday. Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. has also departed, as he went to Milwaukee as part of the return for Brewers relief […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is “glad” Kyle Tucker landed with the Chicago Cubs this offseason. Cashman, who has been the GM of the Yankees since 1998, said he tried to trade with the Houston Astros to bring Tucker to the Bronx, but even after failing to do so, he is somewhat content […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed on Friday that he has engaged in contract discussions with Scott Boras, the representative for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. However, Cashman did not provide details about the progress of those talks or specify when they took place. “He’s been a thorn in our sides for years, […]

It is difficult to call an offseason in which a team loses Juan Soto successful. However, the New York Yankees are trying their best to make this offseason a memorable one despite Soto’s decision to sign with the New York Mets. The Yankees recently signed Max Fried to a $218 million contract before acquiring Devin […]

The New York Yankees cannot replace Juan Soto with one player, but they have the power to become an even better team on paper than they were with the five-time Silver Slugger. Fresh off signing left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried to a massive contract, longtime general manager Brian Cashman is in trade talks with an […]

The New York Yankees fell short of the Juan Soto sweepstakes after he signed with the New York Mets. However, the Yankees general manager Brian Cashman isn’t too upset about the outcome. On the Hot Stove Podcast, he explained how his $700+ million offer is one they don’t regret. “I think I did that well […]

The New York Yankees lost out on Juan Soto this offseason. His record-breaking contract with the New York Mets launched Bombers GM Brian Cashman into Plan B. He started by signing Max Fried to the richest contract ever given to a lefty pitcher. Now, the Yankees are attached to Kyle Tucker in a potential trade […]

Those holding out hope for a Gleyber Torres reunion with the New York Yankees were hit with a harsh dose of reality from general manager Brian Cashman on Monday. Speaking at the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings, Cashman said prospect Caleb Durbin is the current favorite to play second base for the Yankees next year, according […]

The New York Yankees lost out in the biggest sweepstakes of this MLB offseason when Juan Soto decided to jump ship and head across town to play for the New York Mets. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract is the biggest deal in professional sports history. The Yankees reportedly offered Soto $760 million over 16 years, […]

As the bidding for superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly escalates above $700 million, a few teams still remain in the hunt. Both New York teams, the Yankees and Mets, currently have the biggest offers on the table. The Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are behind them but still very much […]

Juan Soto’s generational free agency period might be coming to an end soon. Reports broke on Saturday that both New York teams, the Yankees and Mets, have now tendered offers in the $710-730 million range to the 26-year-old outfielder. Soto spent last season calling the Bronx home, turning in a near-MVP season while helping the […]

The New York Yankees reportedly met with superstar free agent Juan Soto on Monday to try and convince him to re-sign. More details about how that meeting went are beginning to emerge. One of the primary goals of the meeting was for Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to begin laying the groundwork on building a stronger […]

The New York Yankees are coming off a heartbreaking World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team fell apart in Game 5, blowing a five-run lead. That led to a gentlemen’s sweep by the Dodgers, and Los Angeles won its eighth Fall Classic. Now that the MLB’s offseason is in full swing, the […]

The New York Yankees announced on Friday that they are exercising manager Aaron Boone’s club option for the 2025 season. This move confirms that even after a disastrous World Series performance, Boone will be back as the Yankees’ manager for at least one more season. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed the decision to bring […]

In a recent discussion about the New York Yankees’ offseason strategies and hopes for Juan Soto’s future with the team, general manager Brian Cashman clarified the franchise’s intent to keep the star outfielder. Despite a disappointing finish in the World Series, where the Yankees’ shortcomings were starkly exposed, the team’s management remains focused on strengthening […]

The New York Yankees were defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. The 2024 Fall Classic was expected to be competitive, yet the Dodgers ended up winning it in only five games. Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly recently called out the Yankees on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, and Yankees general manager Brian […]

The New York Yankees lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now that MLB’s free agency has begun, the Yankees are in danger of losing superstar right fielder Juan Soto. While there’s plenty of talent available in the 2025 free agent class, all eyes are on the 26-year-old Soto. Jon Heyman of the […]

The New York Yankees came away with a victory in Game 4 of the World Series, hoping to use the momentum to come back from an 0-3 hole. That momentum turned out to be short lived and, despite jumping out to an impressive 5-0 lead in Game 5, the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to […]

The general consensus after the 2024 World Series was that the New York Yankees lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers because of lackluster defense, particularly in Games 1 and 5, and general manager Brian Cashman admitted that defense and baserunning were flaws for the 2024 Yankees. “The team wasn’t the best defensive team that we’ve […]