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Projecting the Yankees 2027 Opening Day Roster Before Free Agency Begins

The New York Yankees enter the 2026 offseason with a familiar goal: building a roster capable of ending their World Series drought. After another disappointing postseason exit, this time at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series, New York faces several important decisions before Opening Day 2027.

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Jorge Posada Calls Out Yankees Over Unexplained Rift

As the New York Yankees face a winter of self-reflection, they are now being accused of alienating one of their most beloved players in recent history.

Cam Schlittler News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Yankees Announce Cam Schlittler News After 2nd MLB Season

The New York Yankees put together a strong regular season during the 2026 MLB season, finishing 93-68 and earning the top American League Wild Card spot before sweeping the Boston Red Sox in the opening round of the postseason.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The '2nd-most HRs in one season by team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 28

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Joe Page

" /> Making an immediate impact, Page won five of his first six decisions. The rookie was selected to the All-Star team, but he came back down to earth as the Yankees faded late in the season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

John Schreiber News / Pinstripe Alley / October 28

Yankees 2026 Roster Report Cards: John Schreiber

Since the abolition of the post-deadline waiver trades, a new trend has arisen around the majors. After the Trade Deadline, if some teams are headed towards missing the playoffs, they will opt to put a player with an expiring contract on waivers, seemingly mainly just to get the last couple months of their contract off the books.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 28

Yankees' Cam Schlittler wins 2026 Players Choice Award for AL Outstanding Pitcher

New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler has won the 2026 Players Choice Award for AL Outstanding pitcher.

Jorge Posada reveals he doesn't feel welcome with Yankees despite his championship legacy

The '200-Ks in 1st or 2nd season' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 28

3 AL East Free Agents Yankees Should Have on Their Offseason Shopping List

With free agency set to begin five days after the World Series ends, the New York Yankees should be one of the more active teams after falling short of the ultimate goal and getting bounced in the ALDS.

Cam Schlittler News / Pinstripe Alley / October 28

Yankees news: Cam Schlittler for MVP campaign resumes

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: After a dominant end to a dominant season, Cam Schlittler will be receiving the 2026 American League Cy Young Award, and although it’s unlikely he will be the first pitcher to take home MVP honors since Clayton Kershaw in 2014, he has a good shot at being named one of the three finalists.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28

Brewers' Game 4 loss prevents them from matching postseason record co-owned by Yankees, White Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers' World Series Game 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays kept them from matching the two most dominant runs of the wild-card era.

Brewers' Joey Ortiz's throwing error sparks Rays' 12th-inning rally in Game 4 of World Series

Brewers show Bob Uecker is never far from their thoughts with Stand Up to Cancer cards

The 'World Series managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 28

Yankees Prospect Launches Longest Home Run Yet in 2026 Arizona Fall League

One of the New York Yankees' late-round picks from last year's draft is generating some buzz in the Arizona Fall League. First baseman Kyle West recently belted the longest home run of the 2026 Arizona Fall League season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Aaron Judge News / EssentiallySports / October 28

'Hot Garbage': Aaron Judge & Co. Put on Notice After Yankees Legend Reveals Uncomfortable Truth

Former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada owns four championship rings, 275 home runs and a retired No. 20, yet the longtime backstop says he skips spring training because the pinstriped clubhouse no longer feels like home.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27

Jorge Posada takes shots at his former team Yankees

Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees have apparently had a falling out. The retired Yankees great Posada spoke this week to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on “The Show” podcast.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / October 28

'Fill Those Holes': Yankees’ Legend Exposes a Major Roster Problem New York Must Fix

Slugger Ben Rice launched 41 homers, first baseman Luis García Jr. hit 30, and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton logged only 24 regular-season games.

David Bednar News / Baseball Now / October 27

Yankees' David Bednar Gets $55 Million Contract Prediction

The New York Yankees have some key players hitting the open market this offseason, but perhaps none are more important than David Bednar. Bednar was the most important player in the Yankees bullpen this year, and he is bound to get paid in free agency.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / October 27

In 1990, Mariano Rivera signed with the Yankees for a $3,000 bonus as an unheralded prospect from Panama; he went on to save a record 652 games

Mariano Rivera received a $3,000 signing bonus from the New York Yankees in 1990. The 20-year-old prospect from Panama was far from a household name, but his modest beginning eventually led to one of the most remarkable careers in baseball history.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / October 27

Yankees Legend Jorge Posada Doesn't Feel Welcome By Franchise Anymore

Former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada doesn’t seem to have a warm relationship with the organization. Posada won four World Series titles during his 17-year career, all in pinstripes.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 27

Jorge Posada reveals he doesn't feel welcome with Yankees despite his championship legacy

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.

Report: Yankees running it back with pitching coach Matt Blake

Yankees prove they're satisfied with 'good enough' by extending Brian Cashman

Yankees made right decision by bringing back Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman

The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz

Jazz Chisholm News / Just Baseball / October 27

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Complicated Free Agency Market

Trying to predict a player’s market and landing spot is always a difficult task. You can quickly scan through a team’s needs, find a fit, match that fit to one of the free agents at that position but it’s more complicated than that.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Yankees Urged to Make Major Decision Regarding Top Prospect

The New York Yankees enter the offseason with one of the majors’ strongest bullpens from 2026, yet analysts are pushing the club to shift top prospect Carlos Lagrange from starter to full-time reliever.

Spencer Jones News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Yankees’ Spencer Jones Receives Bad News Amid Trade Buzz

The New York Yankees’ ongoing interest in Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young raises an uncomfortable question about their faith in Spencer Jones as the long-term answer in the middle of the outfield.