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Yankees Open To Including Opt-Outs In Bellinger Offer

The Yankees reportedly have a five-year offer at more than $30MM annually on the table to Cody Bellinger. ESPN’s Buster Olney nevertheless wrote over the weekend that New York was preparing for the possibility that the outfielder could head elsewhere, potentially on a six-plus year contract.

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Yankees news: Peralta, Hoerner the gems of trade market speculation

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner ($): Upgrading the rotation has been the B-plot of this offseason with the endless cycle of Cody Bellinger rumors, but it remains a goal nonetheless, and the Yankees might be in position to give themselves a major boost there.

Harrison Bader News / Empire Sports Media / January 12

Yankees have interest in Harrison Bader, remain keen on adding to their outfield

A winter without noise can feel louder than one full of rumors, and right now the quiet around the New York Yankees is starting to echo. January has drifted by with little more than familiar faces returning and a growing sense that something is missing from the roster.

Cody Bellinger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 12

Yankees rumors: NY considering trades amid Cody Bellinger free agency negotiations

The New York Yankees remain at the heart of MLB offseason activity, with Cody Bellinger’s free agency negotiations ongoing and trade rumors swirling across the league.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12

Yankees' quiet offseason could soon ramp up

The New York Yankees offseason has been quiet thus far. That may be about to change.

Yankees may be front-runners prized trade target Freddy Peralta

Cody Bellinger reportedly sets one condition to re-sign with Yankees

Are the Mets a clear favorite for Cody Bellinger after Yankees back away?

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

The 'MLB 500 stolen bases club' quiz

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 12

Yankees not a finalist in Kyle Tucker free agency sweepstakes

It has been a difficult offseason for the New York Yankees. While the Yankees have re-signed some players, New York has yet to make a big splash in MLB free agency.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 12

Yankees Playoff Odds Reach New Low

Back on September 3, the New York Yankees had a 98.9% chance to make the playoffs in 2026. ESPN's latest update from Bradford Doolittle on January 12 sees them with just a 69.9% chance to now make the postseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12

Yankees may be front-runners for Freddy Peralta

Yankees may be front-runners for prized trade target Freddy Peralta

The New York Yankees may be ready to strike after a quiet offseason.

Yankees may have given up on Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger reportedly sets one condition to re-sign with Yankees

Are the Mets a clear favorite for Cody Bellinger after Yankees back away?

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'MLB sub-2.00 ERAs in the Divisional Era' quiz

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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.

Mike Mussina News / Pinstripe Alley / January 12

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Mike Mussina

When you’ve won three World Series titles in a row, it might feel tempting to rest on your laurels and run it back with the same group that brought such an extended period of success.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 12

1 player Yankees must trade before spring training

Front offices often sneer at the very thought of trading one of their organization’s top prospects, but sometimes championship expectations call for equally powerful risks.

Kyle Tucker News / New York Yankees on SI / January 12

Kyler Tucker is Easily Yankees Next Best Option

After seemingly losing out on both Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette, the New York Yankees are between a rock and a hard place. Kyle Tucker has long been one of the best free agents on the market, but the Yankees never seem to look his way.

Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker / January 12