In Cam Schlittler's final appearance in the 2026 season, he struggled to go deep against the Rays. The Yankees' ace was yanked in the fifth, and while part of it was due to shoddy defense in the first inning, which kept him out there longer than he needed to be, it wasn't the workhorse production the Yankees had grown accustomed to all year.
Some players make an instant impact when traded to the Yankees. Some players take time to get their feet under them playing for the most heavily scrutinized team in the league.
New York Post | Dan Martin: With the 2026 season now officially in the books, free agency is officially set to open later today. While this year’s free agent class isn’t necessarily full of superstars, there are some potentially helpful names.
The New York Yankees had a short but sweet message for Cody Bellinger after the outfielder took home some well-deserved hardware. Bellinger won the 2026 American League Gold Glove Award in left field on Sunday, and the Yankees wasted no time celebrating the honor on social media.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. stepped onto the field with a lollipop in his mouth, and Goose Gossage saw a franchise losing its identity. From strict grooming standards to disciplined public conduct, wearing the pinstripes has traditionally demanded more than just baseball talent.
The Yankees have many needs to address this MLB offseason, including targeting help at second base throughout the winter. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is likely on his way out of the Bronx, pressuring New York to find a legitimate replacement option to help in the center of the infield.
For the second straight season, the Yankees bowed out in the ALDS after losing to an intradivisional rival. While the Yankees were able to accomplish a lot without Aaron Judge for most of 2026, the reality is that the club must adjust for 2027.
The New York Yankees are set to make changes in the front office after the team elected to not renew the contracts of advisers Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean, the New York Post reported.
The Yankees are not renewing the contracts of Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean, according to The New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Both were serving as advisors to general manager Brian Cashman.
The New York Yankees were swept in the American League Division Series this season and have some major holes to address in the offseason. With a lockout looming, teams may be in a hurry to get free agents signed, as in 2022.
The New York Yankees seem likely to let Jazz Chisholm Jr. walk in free agency, meaning they could be on the hunt for an infielder. The team seems to have confidence in Anthony Volpe, but they could use an upgrade at third base over McMahon.
Prospect: Dax Kilby (SS) | Age: 19.9 | B/T: L/R | Level: Single-A | Top 100 Rank: #80 Dax Kilby missed the majority of the 2026 season with lower-body injuries, and his ability to make contact in-zone got considerably worse as he tried to lift the ball more.
With free agency starting on November 2, many teams are looking for players to fill holes in their lineup. For the New York Yankees, a third baseman is their main need for free agency.
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman faces a familiar offseason challenge at third base, where Ryan McMahon struggled through 2026, but one insider doubts the club will make a strong push for Japanese free agent Teruaki Sato.
The New York Yankees have begun the quiet work of reshaping the lower reaches of their minor-league system in the immediate aftermath of the 2026 season.
The New York Yankees have several important decisions to make this offseason, but what they do with David Bednar is a major one. After bringing stability to the ninth inning, the closer has made a strong case for another season in the Bronx.
Veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is officially a free agent, joining a group of 10 New York Yankees players who hit the open market Thursday after the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their first World Series title, via MLB.com.
Long before first baseman Jake Bauers became a postseason hero for the Milwaukee Brewers, he featured for a New York Yankees team that finished the 2023 season with a record of 82-80 en route to missing the playoffs.
Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees have apparently had a falling out. The retired Yankees great Posada spoke this week to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on “The Show” podcast.
Despite helping the New York Yankees capture four World Series titles during his legendary career, Posada apparently doesn't feel the same connection to the organization that he once did.