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Yankees Re-Sign Former Cubs Shortstop-Turned-Pitcher

The New York Yankees are continuing to add to their roster for 2026. After a postseason run that ended much shorter than hoped, New York is back in the market and shopping for help in free agency.

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Cody Bellinger Is The Yankees Top Target This Offseason

After a disappointing exit in the Divisional Series to the Toronto Blue Jays, Brian Cashman has a lot of work to do this offseason. The biggest decision will be whether they re-sign Cody Bellinger.

Spencer Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / November 28

Yankees news: Will Spencer Jones boom or bust?

Baseball America: With his raw power Spencer Jones has potential to be a massive boom on the “boom or bust” scale. However so far, that has also come with quite a number of strikeouts, he also has potential to be a bust on that same scale.

Aaron Judge News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 27

Die-hard Red Sox fan wants to see Yankees superstar Aaron Judge win a World Series

This week, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees unexpectedly grabbed headlines as several storylines collided—Judge’s growing legacy, the storied Yankees vs.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 27

What MLB Execs Poll Really Says About Yankees' Offseason

The New York Yankees have been in on reuniting with Cody Bellinger from jump, but a recent poll of MLB executives may be casting doubt on that dream. In the poll, which included 16 executives, asked them who out of four free agent hitters — Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso or Bellinger — they believe will return to his original team.

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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.

Aaron Boone News / New York Yankees on SI / November 27

Yankees Owner Gets Real About Aaron Boone's 2025 Performance

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has come under fire after yet another season ended without a championship win for the team. When asked what grade he would give Boone for his performance as a manager for 2025, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner gave a positive review, and passed the blame to the Yankees offense.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 27

Yankees Have Serious Pressure to Add Pitching Help

Though the offseason is still in its infancy stages, the New York Yankees are falling behind a pair of their AL East rivals in their respective quests for roster upgrades, particularly in the starting rotation.

Cody Bellinger News / Athlon Sports / November 27

Yankees, Cody Bellinger news emerges on Thursday

For the Yankees, keeping Bellinger is not only about retaining a productive bat but also about securing a proven player who has shown he can thrive under the spotlight.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 27

Yankees Young Outfielder Likely Taking Step Back

If the New York Yankees get everything they want this offseason, there will likely be no need to play their young upstarts in the outfield until inevitable injuries bring them out for more time.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 27

Yankees Linked to Unexpected Japanese Infielder

The New York Yankees are expected to go after free agent starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai this offseason, but another Japanese free agent could be part of the conversation for the infield.

Kyle Tucker News / New York Yankees on SI / November 27

Yankees' Kyle Tucker Pursuit Just Got Easier

One of the New York Yankees' AL East rivals announced their presence on the free agency scene with a bang, though it may have just taken them out of the running for perhaps the top player on the market.

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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 / November 27

Yankees news: No, Paul O’Neill does not have cancer

New York Post | Matt Ehalt: Yankee Universe got a big of a scare Wednesday. For a brief moment, there was a viral claim that Yankee legend Paul O’Neill is fighting cancer.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / November 27

'Donkeys Will Fly': Mike Francesa Eviscerates Hal Steinbrenner’s 'Poverty' Plea

Another day, another out-of-touch billionaire pleading poverty. This time, it’s New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, who recently had the audacity to suggest that his franchise, despite a reported $700 million in revenue, might not have turned a profit last year.

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The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Kenta Maeda signs with NPB’s Rakuten Eagles, ending MLB tenure

The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced they’ve signed Kenta Maeda. The 37-year-old righty said in August that he planned to return to his home country next year.

Cody Bellinger News / Last Word On Sports / November 25

Yankees Free Agency Hunt: Kyle Tucker Versus Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees could have a dilemma on their hands regarding free agency. They have the opportunity to enhance their outfield and offense by locking up either Cody Bellinger or Kyle Tucker.

New York Yankees News / EasySportz / November 25

Brian Cashman’s Trent Grisham Mistake Burns the Yankees

New York’s qualifying offer gamble backfires and complicates an already crowded outfield picture The Yankees thought they were making a smart play. General manager Brian Cashman extended a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham and banked on the outfielder turning it down.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

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

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.