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Report: Cody Bellinger is choosing from 4 teams

The Cody Bellinger sweepstakes appear to be down to a Final Four. Bellinger is weighing interest from four teams in free agency, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Tuesday.

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3 Biggest Questions The Yankees Face This Spring

Compared to how active they’ve been during the last few winters, this offseason has been unusually quiet for the New York Yankees. Their most newsworthy transaction is arguably extending the qualifying offer to Trent Grisham, and the best new player they’ve brought in is starting pitcher Ryan Weathers, who won’t even crack their loaded rotation.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / January 20

Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Five-tool center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones learned Tuesday that they have been elected as the newest members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 20

Former Yankees Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame

There are two new members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and both of them are ex-Yankees. On Tuesday night, the BBWAA released the results of this year’s Hall of Fame ballot: Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected as part of the class of 2026.

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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?

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

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Andruw Jones News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones Elected to Hall of Fame, Headline 2026 Class

The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame results delivered a class that felt both historic and inevitable. Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Walker Buehler Sends Message to Cody Bellinger Amid MLB Free Agency

Cody Bellinger stands alone as the most impactful player available in MLB free agency. The 30-year-old veteran outfielder is expected to make a decision on his next team within the next week as he has garnered league-wide interest in his services.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 20

Two Former Yankees Elected to Hall of Fame

The New York Yankees have added to their Cooperstown legacy, as center fielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Hall Of Fame

The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to the Hall of Fame. They’ll be inducted into Cooperstown alongside Jeff Kent, who was elected by the Era Committee, on July 26.

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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.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 20

Yankees Still Interested in Former All-Star OF

Should Plan A not go according to plan, the New York Yankees are keeping tabs on Austin Hays. According to Jon Heyman, the Yankees are one of three teams keeping tabs on the veteran free agent.

Carl Pavano News / Pinstripe Alley / January 20

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Carl Pavano

Late in the evening of October 22, 2003, Carl Pavano toed the rubber at Miami’s then-Pro Player Stadium. He faced Derek Jeter, who had been named Yankees captain just months prior.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 20

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Kevin Maas

In this edition of our birthday series, we take a look at a player who reached the top of his abilities in his very first chance in the big leagues, never to reach that mark again.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / January 20

Which Yankees Prospects Could Make a Big League Impact in 2026?

As teams around the league continue diving into the free agency frenzy, the Yankees have yet to really join in on the fun this offseason. General manager Brian Cashman and company have only re-signed a couple of smaller contributors from the 2025 roster while also recently swinging a trade for Marlins lefty Ryan Weathers.

Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / January 19

MLB Makes Max Fried Announcement on Monday

The New York Yankees are entering the 2026 MLB season without any major reinforcements to their pitching staff. While the front office is banking on right-hander Gerrit Cole returning to form once he’s back on the mound, they are equally reliant on left-hander Max Fried to remain a dominant force.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19