New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

DJ LeMahieu News / Pinstripe Alley / November 24

Yankees 2025 Report Cards: DJ LeMahieu

After a seven-season run that included first-place MVP votes, a batting title, career-highs, sub-replacement-level showings, and an eventual midseason release, DJ LeMahieu’s tenure with the Yankees officially came to a close in 2025.

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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

Dylan Cease News / Pinstripe Alley / November 24

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Dylan Cease

When you think of the modern ace pitcher, several characteristics come to mind. First and foremost, you need a guy who is going to post year after year.

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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.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 24

Yankees Can Swing Trade With Brewers for Frontline Starter

Freddy Peralta is in his walk year with the Milwaukee Brewers. It's fair to wonder if they'll end up moving him the way they did with Corbin Burnes in 2024.

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

Yankees Could Have Major Competitor for Cody Bellinger

For the second offseason in a row, the New York Yankees are poised to compete with their crosstown rivals for the top outfielder(s) on the free agent market.

Devin Williams News / Pinstripe Alley / November 24

Yankees news: Devin Williams still among the cream of the crop

Baseball Prospectus | Mario Delgado Genzor: ($) BP provides a look at the best individual pitches possessed by pitchers on the free agent market. Despite his poor 2025 season, Devin Williams’ changeup comes in as the best change on the market.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23

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

With Sunday's reported one-for-one trade coming together, which would send Marcus Semien to the New York Mets and Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers, there could be bigger hopes for the Mets' outfield.

Rangers, Mets reportedly agree to blockbuster trade

Three potential landing spots for Edwin Diaz

Three non-playoff MLB teams that could contend in 2026

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 23

Yankees Should Sign Rangers Postseason Hero

Outside of Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells, the New York Yankees were great at getting the most out of their sluggers in 2025. They witnessed a resurgence in former National League MVP Cody Bellinger.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 23

Former Player Urging Yankees to Make Blockbuster Trade

Would there be a better postseason rotation than one with a trio that features Tarik Skubal, Gerrit Cole, and Max Fried? There's an opportunity for the New York Yankees to make that happen if the Detroit Tigers do end up shopping their ace, as many have predicted.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / November 23

Aaron Judge May Have Helped Yankees Keep Trent Grisham

New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham just accepted the team's $22 million qualifying offer, finalizing most of the Yankees' 2026 outfield leading to mixed reactions from fans and commentators.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 23

Yankees' Aaron Judge Running Out of Time for Ultimate Goal

Aaron Judge will be 34 for the 2026 season, and while he has made history for his excellence with the New York Yankees time and time again, he may be joining an unfortunate list of greats by the time he retires.

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

Brendan Donovan 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

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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 22

Yankees Urged to Trade for Padres Star Outfielder

The New York Yankees have been stuck on Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker this offseason as far as outfielders are concerned, but could they court another star player for the right price?

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.

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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.

Clarke Schmidt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Yankees re-sign Clarke Schmidt on $4.5 million deal

The New York Yankees finalized a one-year, $4.5 million contract with Clarke Schmidt on Friday, keeping the right-hander with the team for the 2026 season while avoiding arbitration (h/t MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand).

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.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

Report: Yankees Interested in Bringing Back All-Star Closer

Less than a year ago, the New York Yankees made a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers for one of the best closers in baseball, Devin Williams. Of course, it didn’t pan out exactly like they envisioned when they first made the trade, but Williams was still a valuable asset in the bullpen down the stretch and in the postseason.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Yankees Add Player in MLB Free Agency After Anthony Volpe News

The New York Yankees are entering the offseason following a disappointing end to the 2025 season. New York defeated the Boston Red Sox in the AL wild card but were bounced in the divisional round by the Toronto Blue Jays in four games.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20