New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gerrit Cole News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Yankees' Gerrit Cole Makes Announcement on Monday

The New York Yankees are heading into the 2026 MLB season aiming to remain contenders in the highly competitive AL East. While the offseason is still unfolding, much of the focus will be on whether ace Gerrit Cole can return to his dominant form once he retakes the mound.

Nico Hoerner News / Empire Sports Media / January 5

Yankees News & Buzz: Yanks in talks for 2 star pitchers; could target Nico Hoerner in trade, more

The New York Yankees are reportedly in talks with two rock-solid starting pitchers: Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers and Edward Cabrera of the Miami Marlins.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 5

Yankees rumors: Ken Rosenthal warns NY of wasting Aaron Judge’s prime amid slow offseason

There is no denying the fact that Aaron Judge is the face of the New York Yankees. He is coming off a second consecutive MVP season in which he batted .331 with 179 hits, 53 home runs, and 114 RBIs.

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Steve Cohen News / New York Yankees on SI / January 5

Mets Owner Revealed to Be Secret Yankees Fan

Steve Cohen may have had tastes different from what many believed after he bought the New York Mets prior to the pandemic-shortened season. His blood does not bleed blue and orange after all.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / January 5

Yankees Quiet Offseason Has Simple Explanation

The New York Yankees are in the midst of a surprisingly quiet offseason. Since being eliminated in the AL Divisional Round by the Toronto Blue Jays, New York has done a handful of smaller deals, none of which are on par with the massive free agent deals and trades everyone thought they'd make.

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

Yankees Predicted to Take Chance on Injured Starting Pitcher

The New York Yankees have yet to make a big move in the 2025-2026 offseason. Now, they're being predicted to make a deal with a player who just spent a year with their arch-rivals and has a complicated injury history.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / January 5

Yankees Don't See Blue Jays Slugger at Shortstop

The New York Yankees are reportedly in talks with Bo Bichette, the star shortstop for the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays who is now lingering in free agency, but they are not expected to play him at his 2025 position.

New York Yankees News / CBSSports.com / January 5

MLB rumors: Yankees make a second offer to Cody Bellinger, Freddy Peralta trade talks heat up

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 5

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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 / Pinstripe Alley / January 5

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Art Fletcher

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New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / January 5

Yankees’ Offseason Setting Up For Disastrous 2026 in Rugged AL East

Someone needs to remind the New York Yankees that they can actually sign MLB free agents to more than just minor-league contracts. If they need a refresher

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / January 5

Yankees Could Make Surprising Swap With Mets

Luis Gil and Mark Vientos had similar 2024 seasons despite being on separate ends of the baseball. Both young players looked primed for long careers with both the New York Yankees and Mets.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 5

Yankees make second Bellinger push amid Cabrera rumors

Yankees make second Cody Bellinger push amid Edward Cabrera rumors

So far, GM Brian Cashman has yet to make a big splash in the offseason, and patience is running out in the Bronx.

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New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / January 5

Yankees Land Massive Free Agency Prediction Regarding Star Outfielder

The New York Yankees have approached this winter with caution, avoiding the bold acquisitions that fans anticipated. While other clubs have bolstered their lineups, the Bronx Bombers have largely remained on the sidelines, allowing rivals to gain ground.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4

Yankees Sign Adam Kloffenstein, Payton Henry To Minors Contracts

The Yankees signed right-hander Adam Kloffenstein and catcher Payton Henry to minor league contracts in December, according to the club’s official transactions page. 7 News Boston’s Ari Alexander writes that Kloffenstein’s deal includes an invitation to New York’s big league spring camp.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4

Tigers Sign Scott Effross To Minor League Contract

The Tigers signed right-hander Scott Effross to a minor league contract in December, as per Effross’ MLB.com profile page. Effross has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo, and will presumably be a non-roster invite to the Tigers’ big league spring camp.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 4

Three underrated MLB signings that can pay dividends in 2026

While some big names have dominated the headlines, here are three under-the-radar signings that could pay off.

Blue Jays reportedly have made biggest offer for Kyle Tucker

Cubs linked to major trade with Red Sox amid Bo Bichette rumors

Another team enters Bichette race

New York Mets reportedly eyeing significant free-agent move

Red Sox reportedly make 'aggressive' offer to top free-agent target

Paul DeJong News / Total Apex Sports / January 4

Paul DeJong Signs a Contract With the New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are doing exactly what savvy front offices do when the snow is falling and Opening Day feels a lifetime away: they are stacking the deck with veteran insurance.

Trent Grisham News / Empire Sports Media / January 3

Yankees News & Buzz: Toronto keeps adding; there is actual value in Trent Grisham’s return, more

The New York Yankees witnessed how the Toronto Blue Jays made another useful addition on Saturday, agreeing to sign a four-year, $60 million deal with Kazuma Okamoto.

Ben Rice News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Ben Rice Will Be Key For The Yankees Next Season

By far one of the most pleasant surprises for the New York Yankees last season was the emergence of first baseman Ben Rice. The 26-year-old was quietly one of New York’s best hitters, and his solid slash line of .255/.337/.499 doesn’t even tell the whole story.