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Anthony Rizzo News / New York Yankees on SI / December 28

Former Yankees Slugger Considering Coming Out of Retirement

Anthony Rizzo's last hit in the big leagues came on October 28th, 2024. The Dodgers were up 4-0 in the 7th, and up two games to none in the World Series over the New York Yankees.

Austin Hays News / Pinstripe Alley / December 28

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Austin Hays

Moves will be made in the Yankees’ outfield in advance of 2026 Opening Day. Which and how many remain yet to be determined, as the Yanks have been one of the quieter contenders to date in this offseason, which has largely just been re-signing a handful of free agents.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 28

Yankees Top Latest Offseason Desperation Rankings

The New York Yankees haven't done much with their winter so far, recently signing 2025 Mexican League MVP Nick Torres as, presumably, first base and/or outfield depth, but broadly falling short of their biggest offseason objectives.

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 28

A Yankees Wrapped for 2025

In recent years, many products and services will send their users recaps of their years right around now. This trend most notably began with the “Spotify Wrapped” feature, which tells Spotify users things like who their most listened to musical artists were, and for how long, making fun little graphics they can then share with friends.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 28

Yankees Set Bizarre Postseason History in ALDS Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays proved themselves to be the all-around better AL East team this season, crushing the New York Yankees in the ALDS and heading on to their first World Series since 1993.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 28

What Nick Torres Signing Means for Yankees

The New York Yankees have made their second offseason signing so far who did not play for the 2025 Yankees, and it's unclear what their intentions are for the newcomer.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 28

Yankees news: Yanks sign Mexican League MVP

SNY | Tom Hanslin: The Yankees signed Mexican League MVP Nick Torres to a minor-league deal Saturday, as announced by Algodoneros Unión Laguna, his former team.

Jazz Chisholm News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Jazz Chisholm Is Giving The Yankees More Reasons To Let Him Walk In Free Agency

In his early days with the Miami Marlins, Jazz Chisholm Jr made his fiery personality known and was always in the headlines. One of the big reasons the New York Yankees could be shopping the star second baseman is how he handled being benched in Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox. Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Anthony Rizzo News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Cubs Legend Anthony Rizzo Facing Career Decision Amid MLB Retirement

Former Chicago Cubsfirst baseman Anthony Rizzo has not played baseball since 2024, and during the 2025 season he announced his retirement from MLB. The Cubs honored him with a special retirement celebration at Wrigley Field in September before a matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Cody Bellinger News / Athlon Sports / December 27

Yankees Add Outfielder in MLB Free Agency After Cody Bellinger Report

The New York Yankees are in the midst of an offseason that carries heavy weight for their future. One of the biggest storylines that has loomed all winter is whether New York can retain outfielder Cody Bellinger.

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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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 27

Yankees agree to contract with 2025 Mexican League MVP

The New York Yankees have agreed to a contract with outfielder/first baseman Nick Torres, per a team announcement from Algodeneros Union Laguna. Talkin’ Yanks later confirmed the report, stating that the 2025 Mexican League MVP had indeed signed with the Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / December 27

Yankees Linked to Blockbuster Move for $154 Million Star

The New York Yankees face significant uncertainty in their starting pitching staff heading into the upcoming season. Key arms like Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt are recovering from serious injuries, creating gaps that could impact the team’s performance early on.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 27

Yankees sign 2025 Mexican League MVP

The New York Yankees have signed an outfielder and 2025 Mexican League MVP in a splash offseason move.

Rough Winter League performance causes panic for this Yankees outfielder

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Brent Headrick News / Empire Sports Media / December 27

Brent Headrick could take on a bigger role with the Yankees in 2026

The number that keeps circling back is not flashy. Twenty-three innings. That is all Brent Headrick needed in 2025 to make his case, and for a New York Yankees bullpen suddenly light on certainty, those innings carry more weight than they look like on the surface.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 27

Yankees Potential Trade Target Taken Off Board

The New York Yankees off-season has been a quiet one thus far. Trent Grisham accepted the qualifying offer, and Tim Hill will return to the bullpen. Outside of these moves, Jack Curry dispelled the notion that the team was in on Tatsuya Imai, and the most money they might spend this winter could be bringing Cody Bellinger back into the fold.

Ben Rice News / New York Yankees on SI / December 27

Yankees finally getting first base stability again

This is the most significant jump in the development of a homegrown first baseman since Don Mattingly.

Rough Winter League performance causes panic for this Yankees outfielder

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 27

Looking at the Yankees’ 5 biggest prospect risers of 2025

With the year coming to an end, it’s time to reflect on another year of the Yankees’ farm system, where they rebounded from a poor 2024 season just in time for Brian Cashman to pull off an active trade deadline.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 27

Yankees Deadline Addition Impressing With Winter Workouts

The New York Yankees had a relief pithing problem in 2025, and manager Aaron Boone expects to get some help in 2026. However, that help won't be coming from a trade or free agency addition, instead it'll come from within.

Jasson Dominguez News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Rough Winter League performance causes panic for this Yankees outfielder

His recent statistics have popped up some question marks within the Yankees environment.

Yankees linked to a new All-Star outfielder in free agency

Yankees Agree To Minor League Deals With Ali Sanchez, Zack Short

Why trading Jazz Chisholm Jr. would make zero sense for the Yankees

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Yankees Prospects to Keep an Eye on in 2026

The New York Yankees’ stretch of inactivity will continue through the end of 2025, with the team remaining reluctant to make any big moves. If they continue to make only smaller/minor league signings, they’re going to have to dip into next year’s prospect pool to find substitutes for injured and struggling players.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / December 26