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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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.

New York Yankees 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.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 26

Yankees news: Yanks linked to three Japanese free agents

ESPN | Kiley McDaniel: Three of this offseason’s most coveted free agent acquisitions are expected to come from Japan’s NPB, with the Yankees linked to all three.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 25

Yankees Prospect Steals Show in Arizona Fall League

The New York Yankees' farm system has produced some noteworthy up and coming stars in recent years, with names like Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler already making a big impact in the big leagues.

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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.

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.

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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

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

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 25

Yankees Pitcher Reunion Great Makes Sense

The American League East arms race is on and it's time for New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman to step up to the plate. The Yankees will head into the 2026 season with ace Gerrit Cole (Tommy John surgery), right-hander Clarke Schmidt (Tommy John surgery) and left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow surgery) on the shelf.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 25

Mets Destroying Yankees' Offseason Plans?

The Big Apple baseball battle is under way. The New York Mets fired the first shot, trading outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 25

Japanese Pitcher Leaves Two Major Hints for Yankees

Tatsuya Imai is a hot topic this offseason. The Japanese right-hander became available just one week ago, and the New York Yankees are already among the favorites to land him.

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.

New York Yankees 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.

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

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.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 22