The New York Yankees' offseason has been underwhelming, and fans hope their biggest moves are still in front of them with Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette still in free agency.
As we continue our daily birthday series, January 7th brings me an opportunity to take a look at a personal favorite Yankee of mine, but also one that was vital to the Yankees over the past quarter-century in a number of ways.
The New York Yankees have been laser focused on getting Cody Bellinger back this offseason, but Bellinger obviously isn't the only free agent outfielder left on the market.
Reggie Jackson, Jim Thome, Adam Dunn, Sammy Sosa, Alex Rodriguez, and Miguel Cabrera. That’s a list of two Hall of Famers, another who will get in, two that have the resume for induction, and Adam Dunn who was a much better player than the popular narrative seems to be about him.
At this point in the offseason, something has to give. The New York Yankees have seen no movement on their progress with Cody Bellinger, and that leaves fans a bit unsettled.
Brian Cashman was busy again at the 2025 trade deadline, orchestrating several deals that helped the New York Yankees win 30 of their final 44 games and secure a playoff spot for the eighth time in nine seasons.
MLB | Bryan Hoch: He’s not just the Captain of the most storied franchise in the history of Major League Baseball. He’s also the Captain of Team USA as the red, white, and blue get ready for the World Baseball Classic.
Even though the New York Yankees came up short in the playoffs, Aaron Judge was on top of his game. He won his second consecutive AL MVP, and his next gig is the World Baseball Classic in March. Not only will Judge be playing for Team USA, but he is also the team captain, just as he is with the Yankees.
Both the New York Yankees and the Mets have one thing in common: they want Cody Bellinger. They want him so bad that they prioritize his signing over that of an arguably more talented outfielder: Kyle Tucker.
Thanks to several in-season trades, the Yankees’ farm system saw several notable losses. However, the “big” prospects in the system remain. Many of those marquee names took notable steps forward, including George Lombard Jr.
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.
The New York Yankees stand out as one of the most intriguing possible landing spots for Bo Bichette, pairing financial strength with positional need and a stylistic fit that could elevate his impact.
The New York Yankees still appear to be lying in wait this offseason, working towards a deal with free agent Cody Bellinger if they can and checking in on a number of options if they can't.
After a classic showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees pushed for a return, but the Toronto Blue Jays ended the run.
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The New York Yankees and New York Mets have spent the last few winters circling the same names, often for the same reasons. It happened with Juan Soto.
When Hot Stove season started following the 2025 World Series, the New York Yankees were linked time and again to trade rumors involving Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
The New York Yankees are heading into the 2026 MLB season aiming to remain contenders in the highly competitive AL East. While the offseason is still unfolding, much of the focus will be on whether ace Gerrit Cole can return to his dominant form once he retakes the mound.
Someone needs to remind the New York Yankees that they can actually sign MLB free agents to more than just minor-league contracts. If they need a refresher
The Yankees signed right-hander Adam Kloffenstein and catcher Payton Henry to minor league contracts in December, according to the club’s official transactions page. 7 News Boston’s Ari Alexander writes that Kloffenstein’s deal includes an invitation to New York’s big league spring camp.
The Tigers signed right-hander Scott Effross to a minor league contract in December, as per Effross’ MLB.com profile page. Effross has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo, and will presumably be a non-roster invite to the Tigers’ big league spring camp.