New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 25

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Kazuma Okamoto

After not really making an attempt at Shohei Ohtani and then losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, reports came out earlier this offseason that the Yankees were looking to “get back in on” the market of players from Japan and NPB.

Hal Steinbrenner News / New York Yankees on SI / November 25

Yankees Owner Reveals Team's Biggest Problem

In a somewhat rare appearance with members of the media, chairman and managing general partner of Yankee Global Enterprises, the organization that owns the New York Yankees, Hal Steinbrenner revealed what he thinks the team must do better moving forward.

Jasson Dominguez News / Total Apex Sports / November 25

Why The Yankees Will Trade Jasson Dominguez This Offseason

The New York Yankees will have to get creative in the trade market this offseason, as the free-agent pool offers limited talent at almost every position.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Yankees News / FirstSportz / November 25

'It’s on the Players’ Shoulders': Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner Defends 'Good' Manager Aaron Boone Following ALDS Exit Against Blue Jays

On Monday, Hal Steinbrenner finally opened up about the 2025 season. In a Zoom interview, the New York Yankees owner came to the defense of manager Aaron Boone and expressed that their American League Division Series (ALDS) exit was on the shoulders of the players.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 25

New York Yankees news: Emulating the Blue Jays’ offense

MLB.com | Mike Petriello: Everyone was talking about the Toronto Blue Jays’ good old-fashioned contact approach in their pennant-winning season, even as the true strength of their offense was much more complicated than just getting the bat on the ball.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

Report: Yankees Named Top Suitor for Rangers Star

The New York Yankees are no strangers to blockbuster trades, and there are rumors that another one is possibly in the works. According to Matt Ehalt of the New York Post, the Texas Rangers are looking to offload certain players in an attempt to cut their payroll for 2026.

Hal Steinbrenner News / Field Level Media / November 24

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner hints at lower payroll in ‘26

The New York Yankees last won the World Series 16 years ago, and while owner Hal Steinbrenner maintains his club is still "championship or bust," he would not mind spending a little less money on payroll next season.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Yankees fans are not happy with owner Hal Steinbrenner

New York Yankees fans are not happy with owner Hal Steinbrenner after he made some comments Monday about the team’s financial situation. Steinbrenner addressed the media on Monday and was asked about the team’s payroll for 2026.

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 / Athlon Sports / November 24

Yankees Owner Makes Unexpected Claim on Monday

The New York Yankees are not only one of the most popular sports teams in history, but they're also one of the richest. The Yankees rank sixth globally and first in MLB with an $8.2 billion net worth, per The Sporting Blog.

Tarik Skubal News / New York Yankees on SI / November 24

Yankees Rival Could Steal Tarik Skubal

Caveat Emptor. Let any and all buyers interested in Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal beware, including the New York Yankees. That's the message from Masslive.com's Sean McAdam, who took a hard look at the trade market for the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / November 24

Could Dodgers look to pair of familiar faces to address needs?

Could the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers reunite with two of their former stars this offseason?

Three inexpensive infielders the Yankees should strongly consider

Report: Blue Jays among several clubs interested in Cody Bellinger

Mets-Rangers trade may signal bigger plans for New York's outfield

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / November 24

Yankees Pessimistic About Re-Signing Cody Bellinger

Uh oh. That could describe the mood these days among the New York Yankees' front office. First, the club saw outfielder Trent Grisham accept the one-year qualifying offer, tying up more than $22 million in payroll for 2026.

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

Agent's Comments Hint Yankees Could Land Japanese Pitcher

Injuries to the New York Yankees' starting rotation is expected to keep at three major players out for at least the very beginning of the 2026 season. A coveted Japanese starter they have their eye on may be realistic, given a recent statement from his agent.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23

Three inexpensive infielders the Yankees should strongly consider

The New York Yankees are facing a surplus of question marks this offseason, but no uncertainty is more consequential than the infield. In its current condition, the Yankee infield appears incomplete.

How Yankees have failed former top prospect Jasson Dominguez

Three non-playoff MLB teams that could contend in 2026

Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions

Three potential landing spots for Edwin Diaz

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'Legal MLB spitballers' quiz

Carlos Rodon News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Yankees' Carlos Rodon Receives Big News

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon’s third season came to an end in early October. New York finished tied with the Toronto Blue Jays for the best record in the American League but fell short in the AL Division Series of the MLB playoffs, and that was partially due to Rodon’s struggles.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / November 22

What’s Next For The Yankees After Trent Grisham Accepted The Qualifying Offer?

Trent Grisham became one of four players to accept the $22.05M qualifying offer this MLB offseason, in a group including Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff, and Shota Imanaga.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / November 22

Yankees Hit With New Prediction They Could Lose Star to NL Team

The New York Yankees head into the offseason determined to reinforce their pitching staff after a season plagued by injuries and inconsistent results in both the rotation and bullpen.

Clarke Schmidt News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Clarke Schmidt Signs 1-Year $4.5 Million Contract With New York Yankees

The New York Yankees, in a move that screams “We have bigger fish to fry,” have checked off one of their smaller, yet necessary, offseason boxes. The team has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with Starting Pitcher Clarke Schmidt, neatly avoiding what would have been a mildly interesting arbitration hearing.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

MLB Insider Predicts The New York Yankees Will Lose Bullpen Piece To NL Contender

The New York Yankees may be on the verge of losing a key piece of their bullpen to an unexpected suitor in the National League. Luke Weaver, who revitalized his career as a reliever in the Bronx, is entering free agency with a market that could see him return to a starting role.

Devin Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

Yankees interested in bringing closer Devin Williams back to New York

The New York Yankees are interested in bringing free agent closer Devin Williams back to the Bronx.

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New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Yankees Non-Tender Five Pitchers, Re-Sign Two to One-Year Deals

The New York Yankees were busy on Friday, non-tendering five relief pitchers and re-signing Oswaldo Cabrera and Clarke Schmidt to one-year deals to avoid arbitration.

Ryan Yarbrough News / Field Level Media / November 21

Yankees re-sign LHP Ryan Yarbrough to 1-year deal

The New York Yankees re-signed versatile left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year contract on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed but multiple reports said the deal for the 33-year-old free agent is worth $2.5 million.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 22

How Yankees have failed former top prospect Jasson Dominguez

Jasson Dominguez appears to be another casualty of the Yankees' development system.

Yankees must be all over Corey Seager if he becomes available

Tigers' potential plan with Tarik Skubal could be a 'catastrophe' in this scenario

'Clear favorite' reportedly emerges to sign Cody Bellinger

The three best trade fits for infielder Brendan Donovan

Braves aren't wasting any time with roster reconstruction this offseason

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Yankees’ Potential $189 Million Anthony Volpe Replacement Emerges

The New York Yankees drafted Anthony Volpe to eventually be their cornerstone shortstop in 2019, but he hasn't delivered on that dream so far. Now, the 24-year-old's days in the Bronx could be numbered.