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Luke Weaver Probably Isn't Coming Back to Yankees

New York Yankees free agent reliever Luke Weaver is weighing his options this offseason, and while the Yankees are reportedly interested in a reunion with Weaver, he may not be interested in a reunion with them.

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Yankees rumors: New York’s Tatsuya Imai interest gets ‘legitimate’ update

The New York Yankees are exploring all avenues of improving their roster. One option would be adding another top flight pitcher to their rotation. As he prepares to join MLB, Tatsuya Imai will garner interest from plenty of teams around the league.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / December 16

Yankees and Luke Weaver have mutual interest in a reunion, but there's a catch

It's been a quiet offseason for the Yankees, and the team may face further difficulty as it attempts to make some noise.

Yankees have one unexpected competitor for Cody Bellinger

Yankees revealed to be on the no-trade list of 3-time All-Star

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New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

New York Yankees Tabbed As Favorite To Land Japanese Superstar

The New York Yankees appear to be closing in on a significant addition to their pitching rotation, with multiple reports indicating they are the frontrunners to sign Japanese star Tatsuya Imai.

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Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16

MLB Network reacts to Jazz Chisholm Jr. trade possibility

Lately, the idea of the New York Yankees trading 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. isn’t far-fetched. On Tuesday, the Yankees themselves seem serious about that possibility, per MLB Network.

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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 / Empire Sports Media / December 16

Yankees reportedly prefer trade route over free agency to address key offseason need

The New York Yankees are staring at a calendar they do not like. Carlos Rodón, Gerrit Cole, and Clarke Schmidt will all open the 2026 season on the injured list, and in at least one case the absence stretches far beyond April.

New York Yankees News / CBSSports.com / December 16

MLB rumors: NPB ace's market narrows, Michael King could be next off board, Yankees target reunion

Here are your hot stove rumors for Tuesday, Dec. 16

Luke Weaver News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16

Mutual Interest In Reunion Between Luke Weaver, Yankees

The Yankees have expressed “genuine interest” in bringing right-hander Luke Weaver back into the fold, according to a report from The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 16

Yankees have one unexpected competitor for Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees haven't done much to bolster the roster in the offseason, and they may be facing competition on one key move that remains on the table.

Yankees revealed to be on the no-trade list of 3-time All-Star

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

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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.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 16

Maybe Yankees Aren't Landing Blue Jays Star

The New York Yankees' infield presents some big questions for the spring, and while they don't seem to be prioritizing the infield this offseason, they could still make some surprising moves.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 16

Yankees International Winter Ball Update

With the offseason in full swing, the only prospects currently playing baseball are doing so outside the mainland U.S. where the weather is warm. The Yankees currently have five players participating in Winter Ball, including a few who spent time with the big-league club in 2025 and at least one who should compete for a starting job next season.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 16

Yankees Legitimately Chasing Japanese Pitcher

This offseason, the New York Yankees are after a starting pitcher to bolster their injured rotation (at least, they were when we began). They are rumored to be targeting Japanese starter Tatsuya Imai, and more and more evidence suggests that they will be in on the coming bidding.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 16

Yankees news: Bombers open to trading Jazz

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The Yankees are the only team in the AL East who hasn’t completed a big deal this offseason, and now it’s suggested that their first major piece of offseason business could be a departure rather than an arrival.

Carlos Rodon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 15

Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon provides encouraging rehab update

The New York Yankees received positive injury news as Carlos Rodon’s rehab reached an important early milestone. The update adds clarity to the Yankees rotation and reinforces optimism about the team’s pitching outlook as the offseason continues.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Yankees revealed to be on the no-trade list of 3-time All-Star

The New York Yankees are catching a stray this week from a potential trade target. Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star infielder Ketel Marte has the Yankees on his no-trade list, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / December 15

Insider Warns Yankees Could Lose Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees are after Cody Bellinger this offseason, but as a recent Scott Boras press appearance proved yet again, so is everyone else. In a

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15

Teams Have Shown Interest In Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Teams have shown interest in infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Yankees have listened, according to reporting from Bryan Hoch of MLB.com and Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 15

Yankees among 5 teams on Ketel Marte’s no-trade list

The New York Yankees have been one of baseball’s quietest teams to begin the offseason, and it does not appear as though they will be able to strike up a deal for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte anytime soon.

Anthony Volpe News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Is Anthony Volpe Going To Lose His Starting Job In 2026?

The Anthony Volpe experiment is an absolute disaster heading into his fourth season in the Major Leagues, and he could lose his starting job. Undergoing shoulder surgery this offseason, Volpe is expected to miss time, giving the New York Yankees the chance to look externally for other options at shortstop.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / December 14