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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 23

Yankees Festivus: Airing Of Free Agency Grievances

Here's a New York Yankees story about ... nothing. Today is December 23: two days before Christmas and one day before Christmas Eve. But "Seinfeld" fans know today is much more than that.

Phil Niekro News / Pinstripe Alley / December 23

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Phil Niekro

The 1983 New York Yankees finished third in the American League East. Their 91-71 record wasn’t good enough to make the postseason for the second year in a row, but it wasn’t as though they were a team to scoff at, and some improvements could get them back in the hunt.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

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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.

Luke Weaver News / New York Yankees on SI / December 23

Luke Weaver Shares Heartfelt Goodbye to Yankees

Former New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver just signed with their cross-town rival New York Mets, but made sure the fans in the Bronx know there is no bad blood here.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 23

Yankees Have Surprising Edge Over Cubs in Tatsuya Imai Race

The New York Yankees might be in for the greatest Christmas gift of all: Star Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher Tatsuya Imai. Imai has reportedly been between the Yankees and the Chicago Cubs.

Tyler Mahle News / Pinstripe Alley / December 23

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Tyler Mahle

Christmas is coming, and while the goose continues to get fat, the Yankees are submitting their final wishes. Among those wishes is likely for some security in the starting rotation to begin the 2026 season.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 23

Yankees Bullpen Looks Good if This Reliever Improves

The New York Yankees' bullpen issues may come back to haunt them in the coming season, as their signings so far have included the 2025 Yankees bullpen.

Brian Cashman News / New York Yankees on SI / December 23

Brian Cashman Opens Up About Top Yankees Prospect

New York Yankees prospect Spencer Jones, recently promoted to the 40-man roster, broke out this season in Triple-A and looked like an "Aaron Judge" clone to some.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 23

Yankees news: Can the bullpen be trusted in 2026?

The Athletic | Chris Kirschner: Over the past two seasons and playoff runs, the reliability of the Yankees’ bullpen has been one of the major questions plaguing the team.

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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 22

Fans Are Torn With Yankees Offseason

The New York Yankees' slow offseason has fans concerned about their 2026 chances, with just a few low-cost and underwhelming signings to show for themselves now well into December.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 22

Yankees News & Buzz: Analyzing the perfect trade target for rotation; Yanks have a $150-million decision on their hands, more

The New York Yankees could very well entertain a trade for Cincinnati Reds lefty Nick Lodolo, and they have pieces that could potentially interest the other squad.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 22

Yankees Could Still Land Astros Free Agent Pitcher

The New York Yankees' slow start to the offseason may ultimately result in a low-spend dud, but it doesn't keep us from hoping, and recent speculation from Forbes presents more reason to hope.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 22

Yankees Say Goodbye to Hated Red Sox Pitcher

Boston Red Sox rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins made headlines this summer for some tough words he had to say about the New York Yankees. “My dad was a diehard

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 22

Blue Jays’ perfect trade offer for Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr.

It is rare to see blockbuster trades between American League East rivals, but the 2025 offseason presents a unique set of circumstances that could force the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays to the negotiating table.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / December 22

Yankees Could Jump Gun With MLB's Biggest Signing

The New York Yankees have been after Cody Bellinger all offseason, but in light of a recent rumor, the Yankees could choose to sign the top outfielder in free agency instead, rather than risk being left empty-handed.

Cody Bellinger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 22

The ‘perfect’ contract for Mets to steal Cody Bellinger from Yankees — there’s just 1 problem

After losing players such as closer Edwin Diaz and first baseman Pete Alonso, the New York Mets are hoping to make an impactful addition or two before the end of the offseason.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22

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

The Yankees have agreed to minor league contracts with catcher Ali Sánchez and infielder Zack Short, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Both former big leaguers will presumably be in major league camp next spring.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 22

Three big-market MLB teams that are failing their fan bases

With Christmas just days away, several MLB teams have been hard at work, giving their fans stocking stuffers that will have them decking the halls past New Year’s.

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

Mets' Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat address uncertain futures amid Tarik Skubal trade rumors

Cubs should be over the moon after latest Tatsuya Imai report

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'MLB Relievers of the Year since 1995' quiz

Paul Blackburn News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 21

Yankees To Re-Sign Paul Blackburn

The Yankees are expected to re-sign right-hander Paul Blackburn, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It’s a one-year deal worth $2MM. The Boras Corporation client can earn an additional $500K through incentives.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 20

Yankees News & Buzz: Aaron Boone discusses roster; why Yanks didn’t make an offer to Luke Weaver, more

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the state of his roster, and while he said it’s very good, he also acknowledged that it’s probably not finished and there will be some tweaks up until spring training. Meanwhile, we now know more about why the Yanks didn’t want Luke Weaver back.