New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ryan Yarbrough News / Field Level Media / November 21

Yankees re-sign LHP Ryan Yarbrough to 1-year deal

The New York Yankees re-signed versatile left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year contract on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed but multiple reports said the deal for the 33-year-old free agent is worth $2.5 million.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 21

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Mark Leiter Jr.

Mark Leiter Jr. is a middle reliever. Regardless of how this season went, barring an unforeseen breakthrough, he was going to make his money in the fifth and sixth innings.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 21

Yankees Begin Talking With Kyle Tucker

There is one move on the free-agent chessboard that will bolster the New York Yankees' lineup, potentially making it more potent than it was in 2025. That is by signing Kyle Tucker, the former member of the rival Houston Astros, whom they pursued last winter after losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / CBSSports.com / November 21

MLB rumors: Yankees in contact with top free-agent outfielders; Twins add catcher in trade

Here are Friday's MLB rumors and transactions

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / November 21

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Zac Gallen

With Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt both recovering from Tommy John surgery to various degrees, Carlos Rodón out for at least the start of 2026, and the rest of the rotation bar Max Fried talented but inconsistent or still unproven, the Yankees could very well take a shot at a starting pitcher acquisition this winter.

Devin Williams News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

The Yankees Have Discussed A Reunion With Devin Williams

The New York Yankees need to rebuild their bullpen this offseason and will be aggressive in the reliever market. They made a big splash last year, bringing in Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers, and had a rollercoaster season in the Bronx.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 21

New York Yankees news: Accepting the qualifying offer is in this year

FanGraphs | Michael Baumann: Four players, including Yankee outfielder Trent Grisham, accepted qualifying offers this week, by far the highest rate we’ve seen in an offseason.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Yankees’ Potential $189 Million Anthony Volpe Replacement Emerges

The New York Yankees drafted Anthony Volpe to eventually be their cornerstone shortstop in 2019, but he hasn't delivered on that dream so far. Now, the 24-year-old's days in the Bronx could be numbered.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Report: Yankees Interested in Bringing Back All-Star Closer

Less than a year ago, the New York Yankees made a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers for one of the best closers in baseball, Devin Williams. Of course, it didn’t pan out exactly like they envisioned when they first made the trade, but Williams was still a valuable asset in the bullpen down the stretch and in the postseason.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / November 21

Report: Yankees Preparing to Make Major Potential Trade Splash

With Trent Grisham officially accepting the Yankees’ one-year, $22 million qualifying offer on Wednesday, New York’s outfield picture appears locked in for 2026.

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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Yankees GM Sends Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger Message Amid MLB Free Agency

After winning the 2024 AL pennant, the New York Yankees got bounced in the AL Division Series by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025. Now, they must re-tool over the coming months as they try to win the first championship since 2009.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Yankees Add Player in MLB Free Agency After Anthony Volpe News

The New York Yankees are entering the offseason following a disappointing end to the 2025 season. New York defeated the Boston Red Sox in the AL wild card but were bounced in the divisional round by the Toronto Blue Jays in four games.

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Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / November 20

NL Contenders Chasing Yankees' Cody Bellinger?

Good things come to those who wait. Unless they wait too long. That's what the New York Yankees are facing when it comes to re-signing free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.

Anthony Volpe News / New York Yankees on SI / November 20

All-Star Infielder Could Replace Yankees’ Anthony Volpe

If you can't beat them, steal from them. The New York Yankees have a great way to catch the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East: Poach an All-Star shortstop from north of the border.

Devin Williams News / New York Yankees on SI / November 20

Yankees Talking With Free Agent Reliever

Devin Williams had a tough season for the New York Yankees. He was highly inconsistent, and his 4.79 ERA was his worst by a large margin. To put into context how rough it got for Williams, he gave up 33 earned runs in 2025.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

The Yankees Have a Jasson Domínguez Problem

With Trent Grisham returning to the New York Yankees after accepting his qualifying offer, New York’s outfield is suddenly much more crowded. This is bad news for Jasson Domínguez, the team’s former number one prospect, who started out as the starting left fielder last season, only to ride the bench for most of the second half.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20

Report: 'Clear favorite' emerges to sign Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger is preparing to test free agency, but a favorite has reportedly already emerged to sign him.

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

The Yankees Need to Enhance Their First Base Situation

The New York Yankees now have a need to shop for a primary first baseman. The free agent market for first basemen consists of a few options that could drastically improve the club’s lineup. Brian Cashman and his staff made an interesting acquisition last off-season.

Trent Grisham News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Yankees fan has an incredible crash-out on the radio over Trent Grisham news

One New York Yankees fan is not at all happy to have Trent Grisham back for the 2026 season. News broke on Tuesday that the Yankees outfielder Grisham has accepted the one-year qualifying offer (valued at $22 million) from the team.

Trent Grisham News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

Major domino falls for Yankees with Trent Grisham decision

Grisham is coming off a breakout year at the plate that saw him club a career-high 34 home runs.

Shota Imanaga to accept Cubs' qualifying offer in surprising move

Three-time All-Star Gleyber Torres makes decision on his Tigers future

Two-time All-Star accepts qualifying offer from Brewers

Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette among players to reject qualifying offer

Reports of Pirates free-agent spending only magnifies team's problem

Paul Goldschmidt News / Just Baseball / November 18

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Paul Goldschmidt

The Yankees decided to take a one-year flyer on then 14-year vet Paul Goldschmidt last season, and you can say it turned out pretty well for them. Early on in the year, he was serving as the primary first baseman for the team, before ceding the main side of the platoon to their first baseman of the future, Ben Rice.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 16

Marcus Stroman could be a free-agent bargain

Stroman is unlikely to cost much on a one-year deal and may even be available on a minor league contract, where he would have to prove himself in spring training.

Three under-the-radar trade chips for the Yankees

Yankees' Aaron Judge edges out Mariners' Cal Raleigh to win third MVP in four years

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 15