New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yankees Confident Cody Bellinger Won’t 'Skip' to Mets like Juan Soto

It is no surprise that the New York Yankees want Cody Bellinger back. The Bronx Bombers have repeatedly expressed their desire to re-sign him. Amid their pursuit of him, MLB insider Jon Heyman expressed that the team are confident that he will not take the Juan Soto route and join the New York Mets.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 25

Yankees News & Buzz: Yanks confident Cody Bellinger won’t go to Mets; Aaron Judge pushing for Belli’s return, more

The New York Yankees may or may not re-sign Cody Bellinger, but they seem confident that they won’t lose him to the New York Mets. Captain Aaron Judge is pushing for his return, as his all-around game is badly needed.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 25

Too-Slow Yankees Miss Out on Best Free Agent Relievers

The New York Yankees will need to boost their bullpen with trades this offseason, having missed out on the best relief pitchers in the free agent class.

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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.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 25

1 roster move Yankees must make after Christmas

The New York Yankees enter the 2025 offseason facing a defining moment. The team enter the post-Christmas stretch with patience, restraint, and quiet confidence, but MLB free agency rarely rewards hesitation.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 25

Yankees Get Rough Outlook On Tatsuya Imai

The rumors that the New York Yankees are all in on Tatsuya Imai might be hot air after all, as a recent update from MLB insider Jack Curry would have us believe.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / December 25

Yankees Get Uncertain Update on Cody Bellinger Market

The New York Yankees' pursuit of Cody Bellinger has been strange so far. There are reportedly 10 teams vying for his talents as the winter wears on, but the Yankees' sense of urgency is leaving a lot to be desired.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 25

Yankees' Lineup Balance Relies on Injury-Prone Slugger

The New York Yankees have one of the greatest right-handed hitters of all time in Aaron Judge, and a serious shortage of righties otherwise. With the recent acquisition of Amed Rosario, the lineup is a little more balanced, but designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton may once again have a heavy load on his shoulders this season.

Austin Wells News / New York Yankees on SI / December 25

Yankees Should Challenge Austin Wells With Controversial Former Player

The New York Yankees were supposed to have a three-headed monster when they acquired Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins, a year after Big G won National League MVP.

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 / New York Yankees on SI / December 25

Sorry, Yankees Don't Need Another Starting Pitcher

The New York Yankees have quite the list of positions they're shopping for this offseason. They're trying to sign outfielder and slugger Cody Bellinger to a new contract or die trying (which is to say, sign Kyle Tucker instead) and bullpen arms keep fleeing to Queens.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 25

Scott Boras labeled an MLB ‘industry joke’ over Cody Bellinger free agency talks

Cody Bellinger’s free agency has taken an unexpected turn, and it has less to do with on-field performance and more to do with a contract rumor that briefly sent shockwaves through the industry.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

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New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 25

Yankees news: Austin Hays heads the backup plan options

NY Post | Matt Ehalt: The Yankees have had their top priorities set for a while, but they’re still out there waiting to find a new team. In case things don’t end up falling their way and they need to pivot midway through the offseason, a Plan B has to be in place.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Yankees linked to a new All-Star outfielder in free agency

The New York Yankees apparently have their failsafe in case Cody Bellinger leaves in free agency. The Yankees have checked in on veteran outfielder Austin Hays, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday.

Cody Bellinger News / Empire Sports Media / December 24

Yankees News & Buzz: Bombers show interest in Austin Hays; deliver grim update on Tatsuya Imai and Cody Bellinger, more

New York Yankees fans dream about their team signing Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger to fill their outfield void. Such a signing might not happen, though, and the Bombers are reportedly looking at Austin Hays as a fallback option.

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

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 / 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.

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 / 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 / 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

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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.

Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker / December 20