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CC Sabathia is hyped for Aaron Judge’s return as MLB The Show cover athlete

Aaron Judge is the face of the New York Yankees and once again the face of MLB The Show. It is the second time he has been fortunate to grace the cover of the popular video game.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Yankees Make Director of International Scouting Hire

The New York Yankees have hired Mario Garza as their new Director of International Scouting. Jack Curry of the YES network was the first to report the appointment Garza joined the organization in 2011 as a coach for the Tampa Yankees.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / January 27

Yankees' Aaron Judge on Second Cover of MLB The Show

New York Yankees fans don't have to look far to see captain and superstar Aaron Judge. In fact, Judge will soon be coming to a video game store near you, as he'll be gracing the cover of the 2026 edition of MLB: The Show.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

AJ Burnett News / Pinstripe Alley / January 27

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: A.J. Burnett

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> Although his time in New York was shorter than what he or the organization envisioned when he signed his five-year deal, it would be hard to call his contract a failure.

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

Yankees Top Prospect List Missing Big Names - But That's Fine

Prediction season is upon us in Major League Baseball as the leading scouting sites publish their lists of the top 100 prospects in the game, and for the New York Yankees, it's interesting to note who is NOT on the radar.

MLB News / Sport Relay / January 27

Zac Gallen a Clear Fit for Yankees

The New York Yankees’ batting order might be all but solidified for 2026, but their rotation could certainly use an upgrade. With Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt all set to miss the start of the season, the Yankees’ starting rotation currently contains Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Luis Gil, Will Warren, and Ryan Weathers.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / January 27

Jeter defends Steinbrenner amid complaints about Yankees' offseason

Yankees legend Derek Jeter defends Hal Steinbrenner amid complaints about offseason

The Yankees haven't won a World Series since 2009 and seemingly aren't all that close to ending that drought.

Mets icon David Wright gives his blessing on David Stearns masterplan

Mets' Carlos Mendoza addresses Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco shifting to new positions

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'College football color teams' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 27

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Fred Heimach

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> Heimach was brought back for his 29-year-old season with the Yankees as well and had another decent season on the mound, finishing with a respectable 4.01 ERA and an 11-6 record.

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.

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

Yankees Projected to Whiff On All-Star Starter

It's getting late early for the Hot Stove as MLB prepares to pivot to spring training, but the New York Yankees still have time for a splash free-agent signing.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / January 27

Have the Yankees Been Passed as the Favorite in the AL East?

Three teams from the American League East reached the postseason in 2025, including the New York Yankees. Judging by the offseason acquisitions and moves as the calendar is almost ready to turn to February, it’s very possible three teams from the division may make the postseason again in 2026.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

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

Yankees Should Reunite With Veteran First Baseman

Paul Goldschmidt was part of the Plan B for the New York Yankees last year, after Juan Soto departed. The veteran first baseman and former National League Most Valuable Player was meant to take over for Anthony Rizzo, while also providing a stable defense at first, and some semblance of offense.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 27

Yankees news: Lombard is the Yankees’ top prospect on another list

The Athletic | Keith Law ($): It’s preseason prospect ranking time. Today, it’s The Athletic. To the surprise of, I assume, literally no one, George Lombard Jr.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / January 26

MLB Makes Jazz Chisholm Jr. Announcement on Monday

The New York Yankees did not finish the 2025 season as they had hoped, but several individual performances stood out, including that of Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Report: Yankees Looking to add Offensive Depth

The offseason for the New York Yankees is not done yet. They are still looking to add to their offense. The Athletic mentioned on a podcast today that the Yankees are looking to add a right-hand hitting first baseman.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Aaron Judge Sends Message to Cody Bellinger After Yankees News

The New York Yankees have not been particularly active this MLB offseason, even as the rest of the American League East has made notable upgrades. However, New York did accomplish its most important task earlier in January by re‑signing outfielder Cody Bellinger to a five‑year, $162.5 million contract.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 26

Yankees News & Buzz: 3 positions that still need upgrades; rotation could be a disaster waiting to happen, more

Spring training is inching closer, and while the Yankees have a strong roster, three positions still need upgrades: the bullpen, the starting rotation, and first base, where Ben Rice could use a platoon partner.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Gleyber Torres Sends Message to Former Teammate After Leaving Yankees

Infielder Gleyber Torres and the New York Yankees had a rough ending to their time together in the Bronx. The 29-year-old debuted for the Yankees in 2018 and immediately established himself as a force in the lineup.

Cody Bellinger News / Field Level Media / January 26

Yankees confirm 5-year deal for OF Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger is officially back with the New York Yankees after the club announced a five-year deal with two player opt-outs for the former National League MVP on Monday.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

This Yankee Slugger Could Secure His Spot In Cooperstown Next Season

The New York Yankees appear to be running it back with pretty much the same roster going into next season, for better or for worse. That includes Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger, who were both free agents but ended up returning to the Bronx for 2026.

Paul Goldschmidt News / Fastball on SI / January 26

Paul Goldschmidt Bolsters First Base Market With New Report

There are still some intriguing free agents available across Major League Baseball right now, including former Most Valuable Player Paul Goldschmidt. On Monday, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported that Goldschmidt is planning to play in 2026 despite not finding a home yet.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 26

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon won’t be ready by Opening Day, but at least he can button shirt now

One of the worst parts of getting surgery is the rehabilitation process. There are a lot of stories of athletes struggling in rehab due to their suddenly limited movement capabilities.