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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 […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole decided to stay on his current contract with the team, after previously opting out to see if the team would void that by tacking on another year to the deal. The Yankees ended up not doing that, and Cole decided to stay on the current deal rather than hitting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their second World Series in four years after a thrilling 7-6 comeback victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5. With this victory, LA has won their eighth overall title in franchise history, and their first title in a full season since 1988. Moreover, despite losing in such […]

The last time the New York Yankees played in the World Series was 15 seasons ago in 2009, when the beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. While that may not be a long time for most franchises, it is for the Yankees. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed the 15-year drought, and made sure […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been in the business long enough to know that you don’t celebrate second place. With the Yankees back in the World Series for the first time in 15 years, Cashman spoke to old friend Chris Russo, now of MLB Network, about the pressures of the Fall Classic. […]

The New York Yankees’ outfield is home to two of the best players in the MLB in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, the former’s slump over the past few games notwithstanding. Judge and Soto are among the league leaders in WAR (per Fangraphs), and they have done their fair share of heavy lifting for the […]

In the middle of another race to the postseason, the New York Yankees could use all the help they can possibly get at the moment. They currently lead the AL East by a game and a half over the Baltimore Orioles. They are set to finish a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals on […]

The New York Yankees’ 6-0 win over the Cleveland Indians secured yet another series victory for the AL East leaders. Captain Aaron Judge led the way, hitting his 48th home run of the season. Ace Gerrit Cole also starred, allowing just one hit over six innings and striking out two. Judge discussed his home run […]

The New York Yankees got off to an electric start and looked like they might run away with the American League East title early in the 2024 MLB season. They hit a rough patch prior to the All-Star break but quickly bounced back and are competing for the starting top place in their division. The […]

Major League Baseball is known for relying heavily on tradition and the World Series is the culmination of that approach. Now, Commissioner Rob Manfred’s league is taking the opportunity to change its World Series schedule for the first time in history. According to a report from Bob Nightengale on X, MLB will move up the […]

The New York Yankees made three moves at the MLB trade deadline. They addressed big needs with utility man Jazz Chisholm Jr. and relievers Mark Leiter Jr. and Enyel De Los Santos. Still, fans believe they should have done more. General manager Brian Cashman joined WFAN Sports Radio on Thursday and got into a heated […]

The New York Yankees were relatively quiet at the MLB trade deadline. While the Yankees upgraded their offense and bullpen, New York did not address first base via trade. That role is currently filled by rookie Ben Rice. However things could get complicated with the return of veteran Anthony Rizzo in August. And fans shouldn’t […]

The New York Yankees landed one of the biggest names at the MLB trade deadline in Jazz Chisholm Jr. Outside of that, a report connected them to pitcher Jack Flaherty, they added a few relievers, and that is it. The fan base was enraged, believing that the team needed more to win the World Series. […]

On Wednesday, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman revealed why the team did not acquire Jack Flaherty. Flaherty was ultimately traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers despite previously being linked to New York. So what went wrong in the Yankees’ Flaherty pursuit? “The Yankees were heavily engaged with the Tigers and ‘would have been […]

The New York Yankees were the best team in baseball for the first two-and-a-half months of the 2024 MLB season. Since then, they’ve been the worst, and with the MLB trade deadline approaching, Brian Cashman has seen enough. The Yankees’ general manager is in Tampa to assist the front office with preparation for the upcoming […]

The New York Yankees are getting some key pieces back in the lineup ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Giancarlo Stanton, Clark Schmidt and top prospect Jasson Dominguez are all expected to return from injury soon, per NJ.com. The Yankees are expected to use those players to continue their push to the American League playoffs, […]

Last season was the first time the New York Yankees fell short of 90 wins since 2016, excluding the shortened 60-game COVID season in 2020. The Bombers’ front office and ownership group made it clear the team’s performance in 2023 was completely unacceptable. Hal Steinbrenner signaled his willingness to spend, giving Brian Cashman the green […]

There is plenty of hope surrounding the New York Yankees as they approach the start of Spring Training. Following a 2023 season that had them on the outside looking in on the playoff race in a stacked AL East, the Yankees brought in Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo as part of a major outfield overhaul […]

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton features some of the best power in the game, and he’s looking to bounce back in 2024 following a forgettable 2023 season. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman previously said that he’s expecting Giancarlo Stanton, who has dealt with injury trouble over the past few seasons, to “wind up […]