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Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / January 15

Yankees Could Still Use Ben Rice as Catcher

Ben Rice was a jack-of-all-trades for the New York Yankees in 2025. It's funny, considering there was a chance he wouldn't even make the team this time last year.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 15

Yankees 2026 international prospects signing tracker

Today marks the beginning of MLB’s 2026 international prospects signing period, as all 30 teams can now freely vie for the top amateur talent across the globe.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 15

Yankees Postseason Hero Reacts to Son Joining Team

In 1996, the New York Yankees made a call to the Florida Marlins at the trade deadline. They sent over Mark Hutton for relief pitcher David Weathers, who ended up being a key piece in the postseason that year, when the team snapped a World Series drought dating back to 1978.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

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

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MLB News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

New York Yankees Still Pursuing Freddy Peralta After Acquiring Ryan Weathers

After acquiring Starting Pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins yesterday, the New York Yankees are still looking to add more to their starting rotation.

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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.

Ryan Weathers News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

What is next for the Yankees after adding Weathers?

After the Yankees finalized the trade on Tuesday to acquire LHP Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for four prospects, it was clear the Yankees offseason was getting started.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 14

Yankees News & Buzz: Yanks still expected to add ‘high-profile’ arm after Ryan Weathers trade; Cody Bellinger saga nearing an end, more

The New York Yankees gave up four prospects to acquire left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, yet the expectation around the league is that they leverage their farm and possibly some young MLB players to bring another, higher-profile starter via trade.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / January 14

MLB Insider Believes Yankees Need One Name

Currently at a standstill, the New York Yankees latest offer to Cody Bellinger is on the table. Bob Nightengale reported it's a five-year deal without deferrals worth $155-160 million.

Ryan Weathers News / Pinstripe Alley / January 14

How Yankees trade addition Ryan Weathers bolsters the starting rotation

The Yankees finally made their first notable external addition on Tuesday night following weeks of dormancy, acquiring left-handed starting pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a package of four prospects.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / January 14

MLB rumors: Yankees not done yet; Mets up Tucker offer; Jays still in on Bichette; Red Sox add pitching

Here are Wednesday's biggest MLB transactions and rumors

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / January 14

Insider Believes There's Obvious Yankees, Cody Bellinger Outcome

Over the weekend, it felt like Cody Bellinger wouldn't be returning to the New York Yankees. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the two sides were at an impasse, and the team would most likely be looking elsewhere.

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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.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / January 14

MLB rumors: Yankees not done yet; Mets up Tucker offer; Jays still in on Bichette; where Red Sox may pivot

Here are Wednesday's biggest MLB transactions and rumors

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 14

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Hideki Matsui

Last week in this series, we discussed the story of Hideki Irabu, the first Japanese player to sign with the Yankees. Irabu never fully adjusted to pitching stateside despite flashes of high-end talent and was castigated by fans, media, and ownership alike.

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Ryan Weathers News / New York Yankees on SI / January 14

Positives and Negatives of Yankees New Trade Addition Ryan Weathers

Ryan Weathers was the prototypical Brian Cashman trade. Nobody saw it coming. He may not have been able to seal the deal with Edward Cabrera, but, in the most Denzel Washington fashion, he left with something from the Miami Marlins.

Ryan Weathers News / Empire Sports Media / January 14

Yankees still expected to ‘search for a higher-level starting pitcher’ even after adding Ryan Weathers

A cold Tuesday night turned into something louder in the Bronx. Not a blockbuster, not a headline grabber, but a move that signaled intent. The New York Yankees made their first real trade of the offseason by acquiring left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 14

“Yankees” Birthday of the Day: Chet Brewer

There are generally enough players, managers, coaches, et cetera, for us to be able to do this Yankees birthday series without issue. Sure, 365 days is many, but so far, we’ve been able to get at least one Yankee of interest to look back on for every day.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 14

Jim Bowden Rips Cody Bellinger Over Yankees Negotiations

The New York Yankees are in a good old fashioned showdown with outfielder and free agent Cody Bellinger. While the Pinstripes are keen to bring Bellinger back after his 29 home run season in 2025, the 30 year old is reportedly looking for a contract worth over $200 million and around seven years.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 14

Yankees Checking On Disappointing White Sox Outfielder

The New York Yankees have an incomplete outfield as it stands now, and their options are dwindling. The team has reportedly offered Cody Bellinger a five-year contract at $155-160 million, but the Bellinger camp reportedly wants a higher AAV over a seven-year contract.

Luis Robert News / Pinstripe Alley / January 14

Yankees Potential Trade Target: Luis Robert Jr.

As the offseason trudges on deeper and deeper into the new year, it’s looking more and more the part of a quiet one for the Yankees. For New York, there is obvious and understandable interest in retaining Cody Bellinger’s services via free agency, but the terms currently appear to be in a place that may cause the Yankees to pivot and replace him.