New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yankees Could Steal Free Agent Pitcher From Orioles

What if there's a world where the New York Yankees miss out on Cody Bellinger, then also watch Freddy Peralta get traded elsewhere? This can easily become a reality, especially if they seem intent on standing pat with the offer they gave Scott Boras' versatile client.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Scout Believes Yankees Prospect 'Going to Be Special'

The New York Yankees are like many teams when it comes to their prospects. They always have that one player they deem untouchable. A lot of the time, this draws the ire of fans who are aghast on social media whenever a top-flight slugger or pitcher becomes available, only to find that specific prospects are off-limits in trades.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 17

Yankees Competition is Fierce for Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees have long felt like the favorites to sign Cody Bellinger, and while several big-name free agents have come off the board over the past few days, the club is still facing some major competition in its quest to retain the former National League MVP.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 17

Ryan Weathers Reflects on Continuing Father's Yankees Legacy

The New York Yankees have their next starting pitcher in Ryan Weathers, whom they acquired from the Miami Marlins earlier this week in exchange for four prospects.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 17

Yankees news: Another Yankees-Mets showdown brewing?

CBS Sports | Dayn Perry: Thursday night’s bombshell that Kyle Tucker would be heading to Los Angeles seemed to set up another potential Yankees vs. Mets showdown for a free agent outfielder.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Here’s What the Newest Member of the Yankees Rotation Offers

The New York Yankees finally made another off-season move, making a trade for pitching. The Bronx Bombers acquired left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 16

Yankees News & Buzz: Yanks willing to add second opt-out to Cody Bellinger offer; Freddy Peralta pursuit is heating up, more

After Kyle Tucker signed a mammoth contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the spotlight now focuses on Cody Bellinger. The New York Yankees want him, and according to Jon Heyman, they are now open to adding a second opt-out clause to their contract offer.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Yankees' Cody Bellinger Stubbornness Will Lead to Their Demise

If the New York Yankees fail to resign Cody Bellinger, what in the world is this team going to look like? Their five-year, $155-160 million contract still stands, according to NY Daily News' Bill Madden.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / January 16

MLB Makes Jazz Chisholm Jr. Announcement on Friday

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has made a successful career for himself in Major League Baseball thus far. Through six years in the majors, he has hit .248 with an OPS of .770, 108 home runs and 308 RBIs.

Bo Bichette News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Yankees must pivot after losing out on Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the New York Yankees aren’t the team that ended up signing Kyle Tucker, nor did they win the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. There had

Mets improve lineup, agree to deal with free agent Bo Bichette

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

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 / Empire Sports Media / January 16

Yankees sign two shortstops and three catchers as international period opens; more players are on the way

The calendar flipped to Jan. 15, pens came out, and a quiet but revealing chapter of the New York Yankees’ offseason officially began. This is the day when projection matters more than polish.

Bo Bichette News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Bo Bichette Mets' Signing Was Yankees Worst Possible Outcome

First it was Kyle Tucker, now it's Bo Bichette. While both signed outrageous contracts, that's the state of the MLB and it's something the New York Yankees need to adapt to.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 16

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Gary Sheffield

The mid-2000s were a strange time for the Yankees. The dynasty of the ‘90s engineered a hangover that lasted almost ten years, where the team regularly returned strong lineups but lacked the pitching depth or that elusive “clutch” gene.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / January 16

MLB rumors: Latest updates on Mets, Yankees, Cody Bellinger, Red Sox, Tarik Skubal and more

Here are your hot stove rumors for Friday, Jan. 16

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Yankees Willing to Add Multiple Opt-Outs for Cody Bellinger

Kyle Tucker may have signed a mega-deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it's hard to see that influencing how the New York Yankees will pursue Cody Bellinger.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 16

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Jack McDowell

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> While this infamous moment resulted in a $5,000 fine and plenty of backlash, both McDowell and the rest of the team rallied late.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Yankees Turning Attention to Projected $168 Million Pitcher

After just trading for Ryan Weathers, the New York Yankees decided they may not be done with their pitching staff just yet. For whatever reason, losing out on Kyle Tucker may have been enough for the Yankees to shift their focus to Framber Valdez.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16

Yankees Never Stood a Chance Against Dodgers' Kyle Tucker Offer

For MLB fans wanting a salary cap, the latest Kyle Tucker contract likely was the final straw, and the New York Yankees were on the wrong side of it. The Yankees had long been in the mix for Tucker, though they never seemed to take it super seriously.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 16