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Yankees Have One of MLB's Top Trade Candidates

In order to avoid arbitration, the New York Yankees brought back Jazz Chisholm Jr. for $10.2 million. Knowing he's set to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season, it comes as no surprise that the Yankees could offload him in a trade at some point this season.

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Yankees To Sign Seth Brown To Minor League Deal

The Yankees and first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The Klutch Sports client will presumably be in big league camp during spring training.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 19

Yankees Sign Former A's OF to Minor League Deal

Coming off an injury in the 2025 season, the New York Yankees decided to take a chance on outfielder and first baseman Seth Brown, according to Just Baseball's Aram Leighton.

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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 / Just Baseball / January 19

Can Yankees Improve Lineup and Trade Ryan McMahon?

This offseason is one of foreign territory for the New York Yankees. The 2025 season, however, was one too familiar to the Bronx since its last title in 2009.

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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 19

Will Hall of Fame Finally Call for Yankees Legend?

When the 2026 class for the National Baseball Hall of Fame is announced, expect former New York Yankees outfielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones to be selected for enshrinement.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / January 19

Yankees tweak latest offer to try to end Cody Bellinger saga

Bellinger has yet to sign a new deal, and he's reportedly adamant about getting a seven-year deal worth at least $32 million a year.

Yankees have no choice but to bring Cody Bellinger back

Yankees reportedly backing away from Cody Bellinger bidding war

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 19

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Fernando Seguignol

Inevitably with a series such as this one, you’ll find one or two less notorious names to properly fill a list. So in searching for a former Yankee born on January 19th, we ended up with Fernando Seguignol as the chosen player.

Kyle Tucker News / New York Yankees on SI / January 19

Yankees Got Lucky With Kyle Tucker Decision

Sometimes the best move is the one you don't made. And that should help New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman sleep a little better at night. The Yankees were among the many big-market clubs linked to outfielder Kyle Tucker before he signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 19

Yankees news: Another Slow Day of Bellinger “Rumors”

CBS Sports | R.J. Anderson: With Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette having inked deals with the Dodgers and Mets, respectively, the free agent rumor mill turns to the player that the Yankees rumor mill has been focused on all winter: Cody Bellinger.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 18

Count New York Yankees out for any Cody Bellinger bidding wars

The New York Yankees appear ready to draw a hard line in their pursuit of Cody Bellinger, even if that stance risks losing one of their most productive bats from the 2025 season.

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker / January 19

Yankees reportedly backing away from Cody Bellinger bidding war

The New York Yankees may need Bellinger more than any other team. That clear need may not matter.

...but Yankees have no choice but to bring Bellinger back

Bellinger reportedly sets one condition to re-sign with Yankees

Yankees awaken from offseason slumber in trade with Marlins

Mets have interest in former Yankee in free agency

Mets' recent infield additions tell a contradictory story

New York Yankees News / CBSSports.com / January 18

MLB rumors: Where Mets, Yankees stand on Bellinger; Donovan trade talks continue; brutal Braves injury news

Here are Sunday's top MLB rumors and transactions

Jazz Chisholm News / New York Yankees on SI / January 18

Trading Jazz Chisholm Makes Less Sense for Yankees Now

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been involved in trade rumors all winter. The dynamic infielder will be a top free agent next winter, and the thought of trading him probably has to do with the fact that the New York Yankees will scoff at whatever price he'll command.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 18

Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Playoff (Football) Season

It’s Sunday, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! It may be snowing in New York City this weekend, but in the sports world, the hot stove has been boiling.

Freddy Peralta News / New York Yankees on SI / January 18

Yankees Facing Stiff Competition For Freddy Peralta

Knowing he's only set to make $8 million this season, it comes as no surprise that a boatload of teams are interested in Freddy Peralta. The New York Yankees are among one of five that Jon Heyman listed as teams that could land the Milwaukee Brewers ace.

Michael Pineda News / Pinstripe Alley / January 18

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Michael Pineda

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Trent Grisham News / New York Yankees on SI / January 18

Lefty Slugger May End Up Being Steal for Yankees

Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer sent New York Yankees fans into a tizzy. Even Michael Kay, who has been critical of fans being critical of the team, got on their Grisham decision.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 18

Yankees History: Roy White and the most random clutch season

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> On August 21st, the Yankees were down to their literal last out and down 2-1 against the rival Royals. With the bases loaded, White stepped to the plate and was allowed to hit, despite a .526 OPS through that game.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 18

Yankees Newest Pitcher Ready to Contribute

The New York Yankees finally made a significant offseason addition when they traded four prospects for former Miami Marlins left-handed starting pitcher Ryan Weathers.

Cody Bellinger News / Pinstripe Alley / January 18

Yankees news: Bombers have seemingly put all their eggs in the Bellinger basket

New York Post | Greg Joyce: Considering the Yankees never really got past even the “checked in on” stage with Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, as far as free agents, it seems their priority has always been Cody Bellinger.

Jazz Chisholm News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

All-Star Second Baseman Joins WBC

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will play in the World Baseball Classic for team Great Britain. A native of Nassau, Bahamas, Chisholm is eligible to play for the British squad because the Bahamas is a former British colony and currently a member of the Commonwealth.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / January 16