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Yankees Receive Unfortunate News on Saturday

The New York Yankees are heading into the 2026 MLB season with one of the strongest offensive lineups in baseball, headlined by superstar Aaron Judge. While the offseason has been relatively quiet, the front office did secure a major piece by re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract.

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Yankees news: How the Bronx Bombers can recapture the AL East

MLB.com | Manny Randhawa: While there have also been some notable departures from the division, for the most part the AL East has gotten stronger going into 2026.

Aaron Boone News / Empire Sports Media / January 24

Yankees News & Buzz: Aaron Boone talks roster; 4 Yankees make MLB Pipeline’s top 100 prospects list, more

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone thinks he has a roster that is ready to compete, while down in the farm, four prospects made a prestigious list. The team hopes Ryan Weathers becomes one of the steals of the offseason.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / January 24

Yankees Could Trade Anthony Volpe for All-Star Shortstop

The New York Yankees could move their young starting shortstop if he doesn't improve in 2026. Anthony Volpe is coming off an underwhelming 2025 season, slashing just .212/ .391/ .663, and had a career-low 1.6 WAR.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Jasson Dominguez News / New York Yankees on SI / January 24

Yankees Latest Move Paves Way For Jasson Dominguez Trade

At just 22-years-old, the sky is the limit for Jasson Dominguez. That said, he may not have much of a future with the New York Yankees. Obviously, the Yankees just brought back Cody Bellinger, and that once again takes up a spot in the outfield.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 24

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Jorge Posada

When a standout player who has been with your organization his entire career wants to stay with you, you listen. That’s what Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did when Jorge Posada became a free agent after the 2007 campaign.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 24

Three sneaky-good moves the Yankees should make to shake up their roster

These are three moves that can shake up the Bombers' roster and stop them from fielding the same nine as before.

Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report

Darvish decision can make drastic impact on the Padres

Ronald Acuna Jr. sparks position change rumors with his latest post

Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet

A’s had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 24

Yankees Must Address Two Pitching Issues

Just because Cody Bellinger is back, it doesn't mean the New York Yankees roster is complete. Bringing back the former NL MVP was a huge step in the right direction, but it came at quite the cost.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 24

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Neil Allen

Neil Allen had a perfectly nice 11-year career as a major-league pitcher, mostly out of the bullpen. Parts of three of those seasons came with the Yankees, across two different stints.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 24

4 Yankees make MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list

It is officially prospect season in MLB, and if you aren’t paying attention to the kids, you’re missing an important part of the Yankees as an organization.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 24

Yankees Add Elite Defensive Outfielder as Depth Move

The New York Yankees have had a quiet offseason outside of bringing back Cody Bellinger and trading for Ryan Weathers. The next move may be to offload Jasson Dominguez or Spencer Jones to improve other areas of the roster, whether it's the starting rotation or the bullpen.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Ben Rice News / Pinstripe Alley / January 24

Pondering Ben Rice as possible Yankees leadoff hitter

It feels like the MLB roster is all but set for the Yankees. With Cody Bellinger back in the fold, and backing up Aaron Judge, the club will more or less return the same nine or ten everyday players that we saw last season.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 24

Yankees Manager Optimistic About Roster Despite Quiet Offseason

The New York Yankees finally signed Cody Bellinger this week. The prolonged standoff between the team and player didn't have to reach into February or dip into Spring Training.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 24

Yankees Owner Praised for Careful Spending Habits

The topic of Hal Steinbrenner among New York Yankees fans is contentious. Just weeks after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrated with David Ortiz in the Bronx, Steinbrenner had more to say about a bill to the city than how two longtime rivals mocked his home turf.

New York Yankees News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

'We’re Pretty Good Here' – Aaron Boone Remains Confident With Yankees Roster After Cody Bellinger’s Deal

The New York Yankees signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year deal, and they seem to be done with their offseason. The Yanks parted ways with Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, but they acquired Ryan Weathers and claimed Caleb Ort off waivers.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Yankees Starting Pitching Lines Up to be Most Competitive Team Trait

It may seem very deserted in the land of free agency for the New York Yankees. Although they just re-signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year deal, the team has otherwise not pulled through on the offensive acquisition end.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 23

Yankees News & Buzz: Do the Yanks have the best OF in MLB? Pitching still needs to be addressed, more

With the return of Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, plus the elite Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees have a very solid case to be considered the best outfield in baseball, much like last year.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Yankees add roster depth by claiming Dodgers outfielder off waivers

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, New York designated right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / January 23

Yankees Payroll After Cody Bellinger Blows Past Reported Budget

The New York Yankees have finally inked a deal to bring Cody Bellinger back to the Bronx for the next five years, but where does that leave payroll for the upcoming season?

Kaleb Ort News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Yankees Claim Michael Siani, Designate Kaleb Ort For Assignment

The Yankees announced that they have claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Dodgers. Los Angeles designated him for assignment earlier this week to open a roster spot for Kyle Tucker.

WNBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Post-ESPN Roles Continue To Accumulate For Elle Duncan

Just weeks removed from her departure from ESPN, Elle Duncan has plenty of work coming her way. The new host of live sports on Netflix, who is hosting her first broadcast for the streaming giant Friday as Alex Honnold attempts to free solo climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper, has added on a pair of hosting duties to come in 2026.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 24

Three losers of the 2025-26 MLB offseason

As spring training rapidly approaches, teams generally have a sense of their rosters. While some players have yet to sign and other transactions can happen, most rosters are essentially set.

Three winners of the MLB offseason

A's had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Yankees Dealt More Bad News After MLB Trade on Thursday

The New York Yankees secured their top target earlier this week, re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger to a five-year contract worth $162.5 million. However, New York had remained relatively quiet in free agency up to this point while the rest of the American League East continued to strengthen their rosters.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Aaron Judge 2026 Fantasy Bold Predictions

OK. There can only be two reasons that you are reading this: (1) you have Aaron Judge in a keeper or dynasty league and you want to get some trash talking data points to crush your league mates at the draft; (2) you want to identify the right price to pay for Aaron Judge this year.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / January 22