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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 30

State of the Yankees’ System: Catcher

Finding a young player who can weather the storm that comes with playing behind the plate is a tall task for professional scouts, as it takes a strong athlete to spend a full season calling games and taking hits while also trying to provide as much offensive value as possible.

Cody Bellinger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Predicting where Cody Bellinger will sign in MLB free agency

While the 2025 MLB offseason has had moments of intrigue thus far, one of the sport’s most coveted free agent outfielders has yet to sign. While plenty of suitors have been interested in former MVP Cody Bellinger, his 2025 campaign and specific skillset make him a perfect fit to re-sign with the New York Yankees.

Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / December 30

One Huge Question Surrounds Yankees' Ben Rice

New York Yankees utility man Ben Rice is expected to be their everyday first baseman come spring, but he will need to improve against left-handed pitching to keep up without Paul Goldschmidt to trade off with him.

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 30

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Danny Tartabull

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Alex Rodriguez’s Hall of Fame Progress Is Quickly Accelerating Ahead of 2026 Election

Longtime New York Yankeesthird baseman Alex Rodriguez is making notable progress in his journey toward potential induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Jasson Dominguez News / New York Yankees on SI / December 30

Former Yankees Top Prospect Named Breakout Star

Outfielder Jasson Dominguez seems primed for a breakout season in 2026. Question is, will it come with the New York Yankees? MLB.com's Bryan Hoch predicts Dominguez will turn the corner in the Bronx.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 30

Yankees Continue to Get Concerning Mets Updates

The New York Mets continue to be a thorn in the side of New York Yankees manager Brian Cashman. It's no secret the Yankees want to re-sign outfielder Cody Bellinger.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Anthony Volpe Injury Update Emerges Amid Yankees Offseason

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe remains on track to return in May following offseason surgery on his left shoulder to repair a partially torn labrum.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 30

Yankees news: Prediction season comes in as additions wait

ESPN | David Schoenfield: It’s about that time of year where people start highlighting players and statistics to look out for on each team, and we’ve got a bit of both for you tonight.

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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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 29

Cody Bellinger, Scott Boras holding out for 7-year deal, per Jon Heyman

Cody Bellinger remains one of the most prominent names of the MLB offseason, as free agency negotiations continue to stall amid a familiar standoff. Talks surrounding Bellinger’s contract now revolve around agent Scott Boras and how far teams are willing to go—speculation that could reshape the New York Yankees’ offseason plans.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Sends Message to Julio Rodriguez After Trade Report

The Seattle Mariners had an excellent 2025 season, reaching the ALCS and coming the closest they have ever been to a World Series appearance, falling just one win short.

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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Yankees' Aaron Judge Sends Message to Giancarlo Stanton After Off-Field Move

The New York Yankees will head into the 2026 MLB season with familiar faces looking to break through and carry the franchise back to the World Series. Two of the most important pieces are outfielder Aaron Judge and designated hitterGiancarlo Stanton, who have powered New York’s lineup since joining the Yankees.

Cody Bellinger News / Empire Sports Media / December 29

Yankees News & Buzz: Team confident about keeping Cody Bellinger; trade for pitching could cost ‘big time’, more

Re-signing star outfielder Cody Bellinger has been more challenging than expected for the New York Yankees, but the team is confident in getting it done eventually.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 29

Yankees Urged to Be Aggressive on One Area

The New York Yankees have three starters out at the moment, and while they can reasonably expect two of them to return by the summer, they can't reasonably expect everything to go perfectly.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / December 29

Ex-MLB Players Slam Alex Rodriguez for Yankees' Anthony Volpe Criticism

The New York Yankees are hoping Anthony Volpe can become the player they think he is in 2026, but recent comments from franchise legend Alex Rodriguez pointed to Volpe as an example of what's wrong with the team's offensive approach.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 29

Impact trade for pitching will likely cost the Yankees ‘big time’ in prospect capital

The sticker shock hits you before the radar gun does. Every winter reminds you that pitching sets the market, but the 2025-26 offseason has turned that reminder into a full-blown warning label.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 29

Yankees Legend Alex Rodriguez Shares Heartbreaking HOF Thoughts

The National Baseball Hall of Fame votes are being counted, with 18.7% of ballots known at time of writing, and former New York Yankees star infielder Alex Rodriguez is unlikely to make the HOF once again.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 29

Hall Could Call For Former Yankees All-Star

Carlos Beltran, come on down! The former New York Yankees outfielder could be the next player heading to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. With 72 ballots counted and made public, Beltran has been named by 82.9% of the voters.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / December 29

Yankees’ latest rumors point to a club in decline as AL East foes grow stronger

Christmas has come and gone, and by the looks of it, Santa missed the Bronx.

Red Sox could return to Cardinals trade well for third time

Market heating up for NPB infielder Kazuma Okamoto

Padres have an unexpected option to boost their outfield

Tatsuya Imai reportedly yet to receive a major league offer

How AL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025

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Jazz Chisholm News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Jazz Chisholm Is Giving The Yankees More Reasons To Let Him Walk In Free Agency

In his early days with the Miami Marlins, Jazz Chisholm Jr made his fiery personality known and was always in the headlines. One of the big reasons the New York Yankees could be shopping the star second baseman is how he handled being benched in Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox. Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 27

Yankees agree to contract with 2025 Mexican League MVP

The New York Yankees have agreed to a contract with outfielder/first baseman Nick Torres, per a team announcement from Algodeneros Union Laguna. Talkin’ Yanks later confirmed the report, stating that the 2025 Mexican League MVP had indeed signed with the Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / December 27

Yankees Linked to Blockbuster Move for $154 Million Star

The New York Yankees face significant uncertainty in their starting pitching staff heading into the upcoming season. Key arms like Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt are recovering from serious injuries, creating gaps that could impact the team’s performance early on.