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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 1

Star Infielder Named Yankees Trade Possibility

The 2025 winter meetings are just around the corner, and the New York Yankees are preparing to make moves to meet their offseason goals. In addition to their young upstarts in Spencer Jones and Jasson Dominguez, the Yankees could make a bold move with a star infield bat.

Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / December 1

Yankees' Cam Schlittler Reveals New Pitch Goal

The New York Yankees are working to shore up their pitching this offseason, but their current pitchers are hard at work improving the rotation as well.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / December 1

Yankees Have Backup Plan As Cody Bellinger Market Grows

Will it take a holiday miracle for the New York Yankees to re-sign outfielder Cody Bellinger? That's what it is beginning to look like as the Hot Stove heats up in the final month of 2025.

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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.

Jasson Dominguez News / Yardbarker / December 1

Yankees seemingly ready to move on from Jasson Dominguez

The New York Yankees have their ideal outfield in mind.

Yankees reportedly identify backup plan for outfield

Former Cubs flamethrower improbably retained by Yankees following non-tender

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

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MLB News / Stadium Rant / December 1

Should The Yankees Be Interested In Acquiring Sandy Alcantara?

According to former Major League Baseball General Manager Jim Bowden, Sandy Alcantara could be traded from the Miami Marlins to the New York Yankees. This isn’t the first time that this has been rumored, as Yankees GM Brian Cashman reportedly had talks with the Marlins during the MLB trade deadline about Alcantara.

J.T. Realmuto News / Pinstripe Alley / December 1

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: J.T. Realmuto

The New York Yankees undoubtedly have positions in desperate need of an upgrade over the course of the long offseason. That being said, they also have other spots where they may not necessarily need an upgrade, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt to get one.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 1

Mike Francesa Rips Yankees Owner Over Payroll Comments

There's a reason Hal Steinbrenner doesn't show his face in public as much anymore. It's because, whenever he says something, the backlash from New York Yankees fans is loud.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 1

Yankees Have Real Shot of Landing Former Cy Young

With the New York Yankees in need of rotation help this offseason, it appears a former Cy Young Award winner is emerging as one of the club's primary targets.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 1

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Michael King

In a vacuum, ignoring injury, the Yankees’ starting rotation for 2026 looks outstanding. Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Cam Schlittler, Luis Gil, and Will Warren all return, and the Yanks just recently re-signed Ryan Yarbrough.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / December 1

Yankees Prospect Tops Names to Watch Before Winter Meetings

The MLB winter meetings are just over a week out (beginning on Dec. 7), and the New York Yankees could leverage their pitching prospects in a potential trade.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 1

Yankees news: To trade or not to trade

MLB Trade Rumors | Charlie Wright: The Yankees have a decision to make with their outfield prospects, once they’re done making a decision about their major-league outfield.

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

Free Agent Reliever Could Fit the Yankees Set-Up Role

Pitching may not be the biggest priority for the New York Yankees this offseason, but the back end of the bullpen needs all the help possible. The Yankees

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 30

Kyle Tucker is Yankees’ Cody Bellinger ‘backup plan’

After a strong season in his Bronx debut, the New York Yankees are trying to re-sign Cody Bellinger long-term. However, they have competition from a number of teams around the league.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 30

Yankees Path to Signing Japanese Star Getting Easier

The New York Yankees have a real shot at landing Tatsuya Imai this winter. This thought stems from teams having already made additions, financial constraints, and Imai's own preference.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Yankees Should Prioritize Signing Japanese Phenom

With the offseason already starting to ramp up, the New York Yankees have remained relatively quiet in terms of making big moves. Their only signings thus far have been minimal, bringing back left-handed reliever Ryan Yarbrough on a one-year deal and center fielder Trent Grisham on a qualifying offer.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / November 29

The Yankees could build the best outfield in baseball for 2026

Both the 2024 and 2025 Yankees were home to baseball’s best outfield, as they finished first in both WAR and OPS from their outfield in consecutive seasons.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 29

Yankees rumors: Top prospect mentioned as possible trade candidate

The New York Yankees have moved quickly into the 2025 MLB offseason with several roster questions already shaping their winter strategy, and one situation is beginning to stand out.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 30

Yankees reportedly identify backup plan for outfield

Given Cody Bellinger's robust market, it is understandable that the Yankees would be looking at other options.

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

Could the Cubs still be, somewhat, in the Kyle Tucker hunt?

Orioles hope veteran closer can return to All-Star form with recent signing

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New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / November 29

The Yankees Biggest Move This Offseason Will Come Via Trade

The New York Yankees have many avenues to explore this offseason, with the most intriguing coming in the trade market. With a lot of movable young talent, the Yankees could strike a big trade when the iron’s hot.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / November 29

Hal Steinbrenner Came Out Of Hiding And Riled Up The Yankees Fanbase In Minutes

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner spoke to the media for the first time since February, when the Yankees lifted their no-beard policies, and managed to spark controversy in just minutes.