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The New York Yankees reversed their 49-year-old beard policy for a relief pitcher who ended the season on a 4.79 ERA and then walked across town to the New York Mets.

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Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Clarke Schmidt

There are few things more cruel in professional sports than a promising player getting injured. It’s part of the game, but it’s demoralizing for a multitude of reasons.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 2

Yankees Need to Be More Like Blue Jays

The New York Yankees have an opportunity to change their approach to offense this offseason after the Toronto Blue Jays took them to school in 2025. Their roster is stacked with sluggers, but the Blue Jays put the ball in play, and the Yankees could afford to take that page from their book.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 2

Yankees Top 10 Prospects – December 2025

The offseason is in full swing and the Winter Meetings are about to begin, so it’s time to take another look at the Yankees farm system and consider a new ranking of Baby Bombers on the rise within the organization.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 2

Yankees Offseason Priorities Growing With Devin Williams News

The offseason shuffle is just getting started and the New York Yankees are down a player, with closing pitcher Devin Williams agreeing to a deal with the Pinstripes' crosstown rivals, the New York Mets.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 2

Yankees Are Top Trade Partners For Three Star Pitchers

So you're saying there's a chance? ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan are out with their list of the top 25 Hot Stove trade targets. As you would expect, the New York Yankees make a few appearances.

Devin Williams News / Field Level Media / December 1

Reports: Mets, RHP Devin Williams agree to 3-year, $51M deal

Although he is coming off a rocky season with the New York Yankees, reliever Devin Williams reportedly landed a big free-agent deal across town. The 31-year-old right-hander agreed with the New York Mets on a three-year, $51 million contract, according to multiple media reports on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Larry Brown Sports / December 1

Devin Williams lands a big deal with an NL contender

Devin Williams is staying in New York … but switching teams. The two-time All-Star reliever Williams has agreed to a three-year deal with the New York Mets, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported on Monday.

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

Devin Williams News / Yardbarker / December 1

Mets begin rebuild of bullpen by signing Devin Williams

The New York Mets needed to rebuild their bullpen this offseason. That process began Monday night.

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

Cam Schlittler News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Yankees' Cam Schlittler Makes Announcement on Monday

The New York Yankees’ season ended in disappointment as they fell to the Toronto Blue Jays in the divisional round of the MLB playoffs. However, a bright spot emerged in rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Aaron Judge 2025 Surge: Which Rookie Parallels Are Surging Most?

After winning his third American League MVP award in 2025 with a .331/.460/.701 line, 53 home runs, and a league-high 144 RBIs, Aaron Judge's trading card market saw an immediate spike.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1

Three contenders linked to Cody Bellinger in free agency

Cody Bellinger will likely have several options to choose from this offseason in order to compete for another World Series ring. The New York Mets, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Philadelphia Phillies could all potentially be in the mix to sign the former NL MVP Bellinger as a free agent, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported this week.

Cody Bellinger News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

The Yankees and Cody Bellinger Far Apart on Contract Years in Negotiations

The New York Yankees are reportedly very interested in a reunion with Cody Bellinger. With the Winter Meeting kicking off on December 7th, the market will start moving quickly.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / December 1

Yankees Aren't Giving Up on Anthony Volpe?

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is recovering from an offseason shoulder surgery at the moment, following a disappointing season in New York that made him the butt of countless Yankee fans' jokes.

Jasson Dominguez News / Yardbarker / December 2

Yankees seemingly ready to move on from Jasson Dominguez

The New York Yankees have their ideal outfield in mind.

Yankees reportedly identify backup plan for outfield

Former Cubs flamethrower improbably retained by Yankees following non-tender

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz

MLB News / Stadium Rant / December 1

Should The Yankees Be Interested In Acquiring Sandy Alcantara?

According to former Major League Baseball General Manager Jim Bowden, Sandy Alcantara could be traded from the Miami Marlins to the New York Yankees. This isn’t the first time that this has been rumored, as Yankees GM Brian Cashman reportedly had talks with the Marlins during the MLB trade deadline about Alcantara.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

Free Agent Reliever Could Fit the Yankees Set-Up Role

Pitching may not be the biggest priority for the New York Yankees this offseason, but the back end of the bullpen needs all the help possible. The Yankees

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Yankees Should Prioritize Signing Japanese Phenom

With the offseason already starting to ramp up, the New York Yankees have remained relatively quiet in terms of making big moves. Their only signings thus far have been minimal, bringing back left-handed reliever Ryan Yarbrough on a one-year deal and center fielder Trent Grisham on a qualifying offer.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29

Sorting out the Yankees’ outfield

The New York Yankees came up short against the Blue Jays in the ALDS, but the front office has already gotten to work retooling the team, specifically in the outfield.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / November 29

The Yankees could build the best outfield in baseball for 2026

Both the 2024 and 2025 Yankees were home to baseball’s best outfield, as they finished first in both WAR and OPS from their outfield in consecutive seasons.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 29

Yankees rumors: Top prospect mentioned as possible trade candidate

The New York Yankees have moved quickly into the 2025 MLB offseason with several roster questions already shaping their winter strategy, and one situation is beginning to stand out.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / November 29

The Yankees Biggest Move This Offseason Will Come Via Trade

The New York Yankees have many avenues to explore this offseason, with the most intriguing coming in the trade market. With a lot of movable young talent, the Yankees could strike a big trade when the iron’s hot.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 29

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits bring up big issue

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

Over Thanksgiving week, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner provided fans with plenty of news to digest.

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's most hideous contract

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender

Three landing spots for Adolis Garcia

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Kenta Maeda signs with NPB’s Rakuten Eagles, ending MLB tenure

The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced they’ve signed Kenta Maeda. The 37-year-old righty said in August that he planned to return to his home country next year.