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Aaron Boone Explains Yankees Controversial Infield Choices

In 2025, the New York Yankees fell behind in part because of sloppy defense, and the makeup of their infield was hotly debated during the hardest parts of the regular season.

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Former Yankees Pitcher Joba Chamberlain Issues Strong Message on Possible MLB Lockout

Former New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain promised that the Major League Baseball Players Association will fight to avoid a lockout following the 2026 season.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / November 6

Cody Bellinger's Market Includes Yankees' Rival

Yes, the New York Yankees want to re-sign free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger. And yes, the 30-year-old can expect to receive a massive, nine-figure contract .

Oswaldo Cabrera News / Pinstripe Alley / November 6

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Oswaldo Cabrera

To be honest, there’s probably not going to be a ton to say about Oswaldo Cabrera’s 2025 season with the Yankees. While he did appear in over 30 games, not a ton notable happened to him, until something very unfortunately notable happened.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / November 6

New York Yankees Urged To Re-Sign Key Bullpen Piece Despite In-Season Struggles

As the MLB offseason begins, the New York Yankees are faced with several key decisions to bolster their roster for another championship run. One of the

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Kyle Tucker News / New York Yankees on SI / November 6

Yankees Among Limited Options For Kyle Tucker

MLB free agency is here, which means it's time for clubs to go big or go home. That includes the New York Yankees, who have some important decisions to make when it comes to the team's outfield for 2026 and beyond.

Trent Grisham News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Trent Grisham

One of the biggest surprises from the 2025 season was the career year Trent Grisham put up. A year so uncharacteristically good that it changed the trajectory of his market and likely doubled, at least, his next contract.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 6

Phillies Lefty Slugger Could Replace Yankees' Cody Bellinger

Kyle Schwarber has been linked to the New York Yankees before. They asked for him in the Aroldis Chapman trade in 2016. The Chicago Cubs said no. It happened again in 2019.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 6

The outlook for the Yankees infield headed into the offseason

With the offseason officially under way, it is now the time of the year to speculate, and to consider how and by what means the Yankees might improve their roster headed into 2026.

Aaron Boone News / New York Yankees on SI / November 6

Aaron Boone Responds to Yankees Legends' Criticism

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has taken a lot of flack this season for the team's performance, especially during the team's summer slump. In the media, two Yankees legends weighed in on what the Yankees were doing wrong, sometimes rather harshly.

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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.

Cam Schlittler News / New York Yankees on SI / November 6

Yankees' Cam Schlittler Shares Heartfelt Statement About Boston

Starting pitcher Cam Schlittler had an incredible debut with the New York Yankees in 2025, one that ultimately led him to eliminate his hometown Boston Red Sox in an instant-classic postseason shutout win.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 6

Yankees news: Early Free Agent Rumors and Predictions

The Athletic | Jim Bowden: (subscription required) Every year, the early days of November bring out a veritable deluge of offseason breakdowns and predictions.

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Tim Hill News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Yankees Exercise Club Option on Lefty Reliever

On Wednesday, the New York Yankees announced that the team has opted to exercise the club option of left-handed reliever Tim Hill. In the same announcement, they also stated that they’re declining the club option for RHP Jonathan Loáisiga.

Anthony Volpe News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

One Free Agent Shortstop Could Allow Yankees to Move On from Volpe

The 2025 season is considered a “losing” year by New York Yankees standards, exiting the postseason in the American League Division Series. The club will need to bounce back into competitive shape by improving its roster, as the wheels fell off in October.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker / November 5

Can the Yankees sign Schwarber? This insider seems to think so

Can the Yankees sign Kyle Schwarber? This insider seems to think so

The thought of Kyle Schwarber in a New York Yankees uniform, standing 314 feet from the short porch in right field, is enough to make any Yankee fan’s heart flutter.

Yankees offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker

Yankees pick up option on Tim Hill, not Jonathan Loaisiga

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

The 25 greatest MLB utility players of all-time

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

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 5

Yankees Could Have New All-Star Trade Target?

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has some tough decisions to make when it comes to the construction of the club's outfield for 2026. Yes, we know right fielder Aaron Judge will be back.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

Yankees decline reliever’s $5 million contract option

A second place AL East finish and AL Division Series exit, both at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, was not what the New York Yankees had in mind for 2025.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / November 5

Yankees pick up option on Tim Hill, not Jonathan Loaisiga

The New York Yankees announced contract decisions Wednesday for two relievers, exercising their option for left-hander Tim Hill but declining their 2026 option for right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Yankees Announce Roster News After ALDS Loss to Blue Jays

The New York Yankees suffered an early exit in the MLB playoffs this year. After a thrilling victory in the AL wild card round against the Boston Red Sox, the Yankees’ pitching staff collapsed against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

New York Yankees Predicted To Sign 4-Time All Star In Free Agency

The New York Yankees are signaling an aggressive approach to the offseason, and reports suggest they have their sights set on one of the biggest prizes in free agency: former Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Yankees Starting Pitcher Earns His Fourth Career Gold Glove Award

The New York Yankees had their ace pitcher recognized this week for something a bit distinct from pitching. Left-handed pitcher Max Fried earned a Gold Glove Award for his spectacular defensive performance this season. As the World Series concluded this past weekend, Rawlings began to dish out their annual defensive awards.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5

Yankees offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker

The New York Yankees learned a hard truth this postseason: building an offense around pure power doesn’t always lead to consistent run production. Against elite playoff pitching, that approach often produces more strikeouts than scoring.

Cubs make surprising decision on lefty Shota Imanaga

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

The 25 greatest MLB utility players of all-time

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

Brian Cashman News / Athlon Sports / November 4