The New York Yankees are making it a priority to re-sign star closer David Bednar in free agency, and it's for good reason. However, the Yankees' bullpen needs improvement beyond bringing Bednar back.
It’s 2023 and the calendar has just flipped over to September. The Yankees are already out of the playoff race as they take the field in Houston. In an
Sports Hochi: The Yankees are reportedly setting their sights on 21-year-old Japanese right-hander Hironari Hiroike, who pitched at Keio University in Tokyo.
Aaron Judge confronted Jazz Chisholm Jr. over behavior that crossed clubhouse lines, raising fresh questions about leadership. Yankees reporter Randy Miller revealed that Judge had sternly addressed Chisholm multiple times during the season.
The New York Yankees have made their intentions clear regarding David Bednar, but retaining their closer will be an uphill battle with several other suitors in the market for late-inning relief.
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
The Yankees’ offseason priorities extend beyond filling roster holes. It’s time to address the flaws that keep showing up in October. The New York Yankees enter another offseason with familiar questions following a disappointing postseason exit.
A 25-year-old right-handed pitcher has elected free agency after spending the 2026 season in the New York Yankees organization. Alexander Cornielle, born Aug.
The first week of the MLB offseason has been as quiet as usual, even with the looming lockout likely to prompt more action in the coming weeks of November.
With one of the best relief corps in the league, the New York Yankees’ bullpen posted a collective 3.13 ERA and recorded 45 saves. The Bronx Bombers would have nothing to worry about heading into 2027 if six of their ten free agents were not relievers.
David Bednar looks like one of the top bullpen arms in the 2026-27 free agent class after delivering great numbers and stability for the New York Yankees. In 2026, in a career-best 69.1 innings, Bednar pitched to a 2.47 ERA, a 27.1% K%, and a 7.1% BB%.
There’s an interesting little wrinkle in the latest New York Yankees clubhouse story. Aaron Judge is the captain, the face of the franchise, and one of baseball’s most respected players.
Cody Bellinger’s banner defensive season with the New York Yankees just got even better. Less than a week after winning a Gold Glove, the Yankees outfielder has been named the 2026 American League Platinum Glove Award winner.
The New York Yankees released 20-year-old Kevin Centeno on Tuesday, per the Minor League Baseball transaction log. Centeno was not a household name or even close to reaching the big leagues.
The Yankees have some serious work to do in the bullpen this offseason, as six of their ten outgoing free agents are relievers. Michael Fulmer, John Schreiber, Tim Hill, Ryan Yarbrough, David Bednar, and Paul Blackburn are all on the market after their respective deals expired.
The Mainers are hiring Tanner Swanson as their new bench coach, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Swanson had previously been working for the Yankees as major league quality control coach and catching coordinator.
Catcher Miguel Palma has become a free agent after spending the 2026 season in the New York Yankees’ minor league system, according to MLB.com. “C Miguel Palma elected free agency,” MLB.com wrote.
The New York Yankees saw a quiet but notable departure from their minor league ranks this week when first baseman Ernesto Martinez Jr. elected free agency.
The New York Yankees had another disappointing end to their season, getting swept in the ALDS by the Tampa Bay Rays. However, if there are any positives to take from 2026, it is Ben Rice emerging as a legitimate superstar.
Despite helping the New York Yankees capture four World Series titles during his legendary career, Posada apparently doesn't feel the same connection to the organization that he once did.