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'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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Yankees Legend Don Mattingly Talks Hall Of Fame Chances

So you're saying there's a chance? Former New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly is one of eight players on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot.

New York Yankees News / The Spun / November 26

Yankees' TV Network Breaks Silence On Concerning Paul O'Neill Rumor

New York Yankees legend Paul O'Neill is trending on social media this week for an alarming reason. O'Neill played in the MLB from 1985-2001. Although he spent nine years with the Cincinnati Reds, he's best known for his time in the Bronx.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / November 26

Yankees Could Lose Cody Bellinger to World Series Champs

New York Yankees fans may have more reasons to hate L.A. after reading this story. MLB.com's Will Leitch identified seven free agents who should reunite with their former clubs.

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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 26

Top Yankees Prospect Could Be Major Trade Chip

The New York Yankees' No. 2 prospect, Spencer Jones, was a sought-after trade piece at this year's trade deadline. The Yankees refused to trade him for anyone but Paul Skenes at the time, but could their tune change this offseason?

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Ryan McMahon News / Pinstripe Alley / November 26

Yankees 2025 Report Cards: Ryan McMahon

The Yankees opened the 2025 season with what one might call a concept of a plan at third base. Their Opening Day third baseman was Oswaldo Cabrera; once Cabrera went down for the year with a grisly leg injury, the scrambling began.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 26

Yankees Can Explore Multiple Shortstop Possibilities

José Caballero is number one on the New York Yankees shortstop depth chart until Anthony Volpe is ready to go. He may have some competition, though, from Oswaldo Cabrera, who may also be an option.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 26

Yankees International Winter Ball Roundup

Now that the Arizona Fall League has reached its conclusion, the only MLB prospects currently playing baseball are Winter Ball participants in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Australia.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 26

Yankees Fans Furious With Owner's Tone-Deaf Complaints

In a rare press appearance, second-generation New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner noted, among other things, that lowering payroll for 2026 would be ideal (but that the organization won't do that) and that it is "unfair" to presume that the Yankees organization turns a profit.

Steven Kwan News / Pinstripe Alley / November 26

Yankees potential trade target: Steven Kwan

The Yankees have struggled to find themselves a leadoff hitter for a while now — Aaron Judge gets on base like half the time, but his power is probably too valuable to slot him there, especially without a pair of future Hall of Famers behind him the way Shohei Ohtani enjoys.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 26

Yankees Should Take Advantage of Golden Trade Opportunity

The trade possibilities are still endless for the New York Yankees at this stage in the offseason, but they should strike while the iron's hot and call up the St.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Hal Steinbrenner News / New York Yankees on SI / November 26

Yankees Owner Concerned Over Dodgers Winning

If Hal Steinbrenner speaks, then New York Yankees fans will become irate. This is the law of the land after a 16-year drought, and it doesn't help that Steinbrenner doesn't make things easier for himself.

Kenta Maeda 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.

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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

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

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 / FirstSportz / November 25

'It’s on the Players’ Shoulders': Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner Defends 'Good' Manager Aaron Boone Following ALDS Exit Against Blue Jays

On Monday, Hal Steinbrenner finally opened up about the 2025 season. In a Zoom interview, the New York Yankees owner came to the defense of manager Aaron Boone and expressed that their American League Division Series (ALDS) exit was on the shoulders of the players.

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

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

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.

Clarke Schmidt News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Clarke Schmidt Signs 1-Year $4.5 Million Contract With New York Yankees

The New York Yankees, in a move that screams “We have bigger fish to fry,” have checked off one of their smaller, yet necessary, offseason boxes. The team has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with Starting Pitcher Clarke Schmidt, neatly avoiding what would have been a mildly interesting arbitration hearing.

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.