New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 24

On the brutal pace of the MLB offseason and the Yankees’ inactivity

It doesn’t take a Nobel Prize to be able to deduce that the MLB offseason has the slowest and most brutal pace in all of professional sports. The NBA and NHL have their drafts take place in late June after the conclusion of the postseason, and free agency begins on July 1st.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / December 24

MLB rumors: Yankees linked to veteran outfielder, Marlins sign reliever to $13 million deal

Here's the latest from the rumor mill on Christmas Eve

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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Cody Bellinger News / Viral Sports News / December 24

Yankees’ Post-Cody Bellinger Plan Includes $5M All-Star Option

The New York Yankees remain deeply engaged in efforts to bring back Cody Bellinger, the versatile outfielder who delivered a strong performance for them in 2025.

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.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / December 24

Yankees' Aaron Judge Shows Offseason Work for Team USA

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has signed on to play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and he is already getting some reps in for the March games.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 24

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Ed Whitson

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 24

Former Yankees Player With Nearby Connection Praises Tatsuya Imai

The New York Yankees are currently favored, alongside the Chicago Cubs, to land Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai this offseason. In a recent interview, a former Yankee who just played five seasons (2020-2025) in Nippon Professional Baseball, praised Imai on his way to the MLB.

New York Yankees News / FirstSportz / December 24

'Don’t Think He’ll Be Signing With Them,' MLB Insider Provides Grim Update Regarding Yankees Pursuit of Tatsuya Imai

The New York Yankees are having a quiet offseason. Apart from re-signing some of the players, they have not brought in any major pieces to the team. On Tuesday, an MLB insider provided some more grim updates regarding their pursuit of top free agent Tatsuya Imai.

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.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / December 24

This Closer Trade Could Be a Game Changer for the Yankees

The talk of Mason Miller possibly being on the move is polluting the game’s current conversations. It’s hard to have that conversation without including the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 24

Yankees news: Tatsuya Imai hopes fading fast

Sports Illustrated | Delilah Bourque: The Yankees were provided a glimmer of hope in a potential pursuit of starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai. Voices around

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

Yankees Veteran Depth Hurt Munetaka Murakami Pursuit

The New York Yankees were initially named a top spot for newly-signed Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami when he was posted for MLB teams to sign.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 23

Yankees News & Buzz: Yanks running out of time but still have options; Tatsuya Imai dream might be fading, more

The New York Yankees are in a race against the clock to make moves, but at least they still have some options available in the free agent and trade markets.

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

Yankees Pass On Reunion With Former Prospect

In the words of New York Yankees TV announcer Michael Kay, "See yah!" That's what the Boston Red Sox are saying about former Yankees prospect Rob Refsnyder.

Hunter Greene News / Pinstripe Alley / December 23

Yankees Potential Trade Target: Hunter Greene

When you think of the MLB owners who deserve the moniker of Scrooge, Bob Nutting and Bruce Sherman tend to be the first names that come to mind. However, when you combine a miserly attitude toward payroll spending with antagonistic public comments, there are few families who ruin Christmas more for their fans than the Castellinis.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr.

With the New York Yankees reportedly willing to listen on their dynamic 30-30 threat, the Dodgers possess the exact blueprint—a blend of controllable prospects and financial flexibility—that could be the most compelling package yet.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The New York Yankees find themselves in a precarious position as the 2026 offseason unfolds. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. drawing trade interest around the league, the question becomes: which team will make the move to acquire the All-Star infielder?

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.

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.

Paul Blackburn News / New Baseball Media / December 22

2025 Transactions: Blackburn Back with Yankees, Minor League Moves

After an active pre-Christmas slate of moves over the week, this past weekend was relatively quiet. However, there was more offseason action being taken care of by several teams.

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

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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.

Aaron Boone 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.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / December 20