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In 2022, a collector paid $324,000 for a signed Aaron Judge rookie card; this March, it resold for $5.2 million, the most ever paid for a modern-era baseball card

The market for elite baseball memorabilia has found a new standard in a card tied to the New York Yankees’ biggest star. The one-of-one 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Superfractor Autograph card featuring Aaron Judge sold privately through Fanatics Collect for $5.2 million in March.

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Yankees 2026 Roster Report Cards: Camilo Doval

At the 2025 trade deadline, the bullpen was one very obvious spot for the Yankees to upgrade. Well, the team’s front office certainly tried, making a few trades to bring in pieces to stabilize the relief corps.

David Bednar News / Pinstripe Alley / November 10

David Bednar and Opportunity Cost

Edwin Diaz makes $23 million a year to close out games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that has seemed to stop caring about a payroll budget at all.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 10

The Yankees Player Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason

The New York Yankees saw multiple players underperform during the 2026 season, most of whom were position players. Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm Jr. both failed to recapture their 2025 form, while Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton spent a massive chunk of the season on the injured list.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / November 10

With MLB Lockout Looming in December, Yankees GM Brian Cashman Faces Tight Offseason Window

The labor agreement does not expire until December 1, giving Cashman roughly three weeks to act. Cashman has little time to address New York’s roster concerns before baseball’s labor dispute threatens to freeze negotiations, signings, and trades across the league.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 10

Yankees news: Forecasting awards and the off-season

ESPN | Bradford Doolittle: It’s awards week! For Yankees fans, Wednesday is the night to pay attention as that’s when the AL and NY Cy Young Award winners will be announced.

New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / November 9

New York Yankees Announce Major Rebranding Ahead Of 2027

The New York Yankees have not forgotten their roots; their latest move is a reflection of the same. They are bringing a piece of their past back to life, and this time, it is happening outside the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 9

The Yankees Player They Should Be Building Around in 2027

The New York Yankees face an interesting crossroad entering the 2027 season. New York navigated the bulk of its 2026 campaign without Aaron Judge, who was limited to just 66 games in the fourth season of his nine-year contract.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. fits into the Blue Jays' offseason plans

With the Toronto Blue Jays looking to strengthen their baserunning, free-agent second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a strong candidate to help with that.

This free agent reliever could anchor a Blue Jays 'super bullpen'

Blue Jays’ pitching prospect Jake Bloss given an additional option year

3 questions facing the New York Yankees this offseason

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

Corey Seager News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

Jon Heyman urges Yankees to trade for Corey Seager, but there’s a ‘twist’

The New York Yankees enter this offseason with a few holes to fill. On offense, the Yankees could use upgrades at third and second base, not to mention catcher and potentially center field as well.

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.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 9

Yankees Could Fix Third Base With a Trade Call to the Twins

With the GM Meetings beginning this week in Las Vegas, Nevada, the free agent frenzy and hot stove should be buzzing as teams look to make a splash move or two with a potential lockout on the horizon next month.

New York Yankees News / On New Jersey / November 9

Yankees’ Triple-A Affiliate Unveils New Name Honoring Franchise’s Original Identity

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are turning back the clock with a new identity that pays tribute to the earliest days of New York Yankees baseball.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

David Bednar News / Just Baseball / November 8

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent David Bednar

David Bednar looks like one of the top bullpen arms in the 2026-27 free agent class after delivering great numbers and stability for the New York Yankees. In 2026, in a career-best 69.1 innings, Bednar pitched to a 2.47 ERA, a 27.1% K%, and a 7.1% BB%.

Ben Rice News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 7

Could Yankees’ Ben Rice return to catcher in 2027?

Ben Rice made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees during the 2024 season. He primarily played first base, but did catch in one contest. The 2025 campaign saw Rice spend various amounts of time in different roles.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 7

3 questions facing the New York Yankees this offseason

The Yankees head into the offseason in a familiar spot.

Brewers' Pat Murphy apologizes for viral comment about Yankees after winning World Series

Did the Yankees do the right thing with David Bednar's qualifying offer?

Yankees part ways with Omar Minaya, Brian Sabean

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Aaron Judge News / Trade Talk Sports / November 7

Aaron Judge’s Toughest Yankees Job Might Not Be Hitting Home Runs

There’s an interesting little wrinkle in the latest New York Yankees clubhouse story. Aaron Judge is the captain, the face of the franchise, and one of baseball’s most respected players.

New York Yankees News / Baseball Now / November 6

Yankees Release Left-Handed Pitcher After Just Two Seasons In Organization

The New York Yankees released 20-year-old Kevin Centeno on Tuesday, per the Minor League Baseball transaction log. Centeno was not a household name or even close to reaching the big leagues.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / November 6

Yankees Interested In Reunion With Three Bullpen Arms

The Yankees have some serious work to do in the bullpen this offseason, as six of their ten outgoing free agents are relievers. Michael Fulmer, John Schreiber, Tim Hill, Ryan Yarbrough, David Bednar, and Paul Blackburn are all on the market after their respective deals expired.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Mariners To Hire Tanner Swanson As Bench Coach

The Mainers are hiring Tanner Swanson as their new bench coach, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Swanson had previously been working for the Yankees as major league quality control coach and catching coordinator.

Miguel Palma News / Viral Sports News / November 6

New York Yankees Part Ways With 24-Year-Old Catcher

Catcher Miguel Palma has become a free agent after spending the 2026 season in the New York Yankees’ minor league system, according to MLB.com. “C Miguel Palma elected free agency,” MLB.com wrote.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Yankees Make Ben Rice Announcement on Thursday

The New York Yankees had another disappointing end to their season, getting swept in the ALDS by the Tampa Bay Rays. However, if there are any positives to take from 2026, it is Ben Rice emerging as a legitimate superstar.