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Yankees sign two shortstops and three catchers as international period opens; more players are on the way

The calendar flipped to Jan. 15, pens came out, and a quiet but revealing chapter of the New York Yankees’ offseason officially began. This is the day when projection matters more than polish.

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Bo Bichette Mets' Signing Was Yankees Worst Possible Outcome

First it was Kyle Tucker, now it's Bo Bichette. While both signed outrageous contracts, that's the state of the MLB and it's something the New York Yankees need to adapt to.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 16

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Gary Sheffield

The mid-2000s were a strange time for the Yankees. The dynasty of the ‘90s engineered a hangover that lasted almost ten years, where the team regularly returned strong lineups but lacked the pitching depth or that elusive “clutch” gene.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / January 16

MLB rumors: Latest updates on Mets, Yankees, Cody Bellinger, Red Sox, Tarik Skubal and more

Here are your hot stove rumors for Friday, Jan. 16

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Yankees Willing to Add Multiple Opt-Outs for Cody Bellinger

Kyle Tucker may have signed a mega-deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it's hard to see that influencing how the New York Yankees will pursue Cody Bellinger.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 16

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Jack McDowell

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Yankees Turning Attention to Projected $168 Million Pitcher

After just trading for Ryan Weathers, the New York Yankees decided they may not be done with their pitching staff just yet. For whatever reason, losing out on Kyle Tucker may have been enough for the Yankees to shift their focus to Framber Valdez.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Yankees Never Stood a Chance Against Dodgers' Kyle Tucker Offer

For MLB fans wanting a salary cap, the latest Kyle Tucker contract likely was the final straw, and the New York Yankees were on the wrong side of it. The Yankees had long been in the mix for Tucker, though they never seemed to take it super seriously.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Yankees Dropped The Ball With Kyle Tucker

The New York Yankees were never among the main clubs in the mix for Kyle Tucker's services in free agency, instead residing on the periphery at best, but that's exactly their problem in this situation.

Cody Bellinger News / Pinstripe Alley / January 16

Yankees news: Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker signing amps up Cody Bellinger pressure

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner ($): Another day, another Cody Bellinger article. Despite recent reports that there were considerable gaps between Belli and the Yankees in terms of contract length and average annual value, Kirschner says “not so fast, my friend,” to quote the great Lee Corso.

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.

Paul Blackburn News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Yankees Re-Sign Paul Blackburn

January 15th, 2026: The Yankees officially announced Blackburn’s signing today. December 21st, 2025: The Yankees are expected to re-sign right-hander Paul Blackburn, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 15

Yankees News & Buzz: Talks about Freddy Peralta continue; Yanks linked to Framber Valdez in shocking rumor, more

The New York Yankees are eagerly awaiting the resolution of the Cody Bellinger saga, but in the meantime, they are aggressively scanning the market for a starting pitcher.