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Yankees News & Buzz: Yanks miss out on Tatsuya Imai; make offer to Cody Bellinger, more

The Houston Astros beat everyone in the race for Tatsuya Imai, and agreed to sign him to a three-year deal with opt outs after 2026 and 2027. The New York Yankees, on the other hand, weren’t really involved, but they seem to be locked in on retaining Cody Bellinger and made an official offer recently.

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Insider Reveals Update on Yankees' Chances With Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees' top offseason priority is getting outfielder Cody Bellinger back, and fans and commentators have been waiting with bated breath for Bellinger's fate to be determined.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 1

Yankees Tatsuya Imai Dream Isn't Completely Dead

While they won't have Tatsuya Imai on their team for the 2026 season, the Japanese sensation signed an interesting contract. The New York Yankees must keep tabs on the righty as his deal with the Houston Astros might not last all three years.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 1

Yankees and Mets ‘weren’t seriously involved’ in Tatsuya Imai’s sweepstakes

The number that jumps off the page is not the ERA. It is the silence. When Tatsuya Imai signed with the Houston Astros on New Year’s Day, the New York Yankees and Mets were barely part of the story.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 1

How Yankees Let Tatsuya Imai Slip Away

Losing out on Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai is a miss New York Yankees fans won't be getting over anytime soon. As more details begin to be revealed about his contract and decision, it's clear the Yankees front office wasn't offering the three-time NPB All-Star anywhere near what he wanted.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Aaron Judge News / New York Yankees on SI / January 1

Insider Details Yankees' Aaron Judge’s Historic Season

Aaron Judge won the American League's Most Valuable Player award three times in the last four years. The only thing standing in his way in 2023 was a literal wall at Dodger Stadium, because the captain of the New York Yankees was en route to adding another piece of hardware to his collection.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 1

Iconic Yankees Southpaw Back on Hall of Fame Ballot

Andy Pettitte never accumulated the hardware that his south paw contemporaries like Randy Johnson, Tom Glavine, or CC Sabathia did. He was third in rookie of the year in 1995, and came as close as second in the Cy Young voting a year later when the upstart lefty helped lead a New York Yankees pitching staff to the 1996 World Series.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 1

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Charlie Devens

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> Decades after the event, Devens made it clear he still thought, 70 years later, that the Bambino called his shot: “The pitcher, Charlie Root, got strike two called on Ruth, and Babe put up a finger and pointed.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 1

Yankees Fans Facing Impossible New Year's Resolution

The New York Yankees will still be under the management of Aaron Boone in 2026, and fans have been urged to behave themselves in the New Year. For the most part.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 1

Introducing the Yankees Birthday Series

During my tenure at Pinstripe Alley—hell, during my entire time as a baseball fan—I’ve never been shy about delving into the team’s history and exploring the lives of its long roll call of players, both incredible and regrettable.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 1

Jon Heyman Gives Promising Update On Yankees Pitching Target

The New York Yankees have been linked to Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai this offseason, and a recent update (appearing to come from Imai himself) recently gave outside observers pause.

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.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / January 1

Angels Could Become Yankees New Cody Bellinger Threat

A new team has emerged in the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes and it looks like they could be preparing to go all-in on the MVP in free agency. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller has linked Bellinger to Los Angeles, but it's not the Dodgers.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 1

Yankees news: Imai sweepstakes coming down to the wire

MLB.com | Brian Murphy: Tatsuya Imai, the top NPB player on the free agent market, is reportedly meeting with teams in Los Angeles ahead of his Friday afternoon deadline to sign.

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New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / December 31

The New York Yankees Are Playing A Dangerous Game In Free Agency

After getting embarrassed by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, the Yankees entered an offseason with a long list of work to do. So far, the Yankees have done absolutely nothing and are sitting on their hands waiting for Cody Bellinger to make his decision.

Cody Bellinger News / Empire Sports Media / December 31

Yankees News & Buzz: Yanks ‘not budging’ on Cody Bellinger situation; why they shouldn’t panic about his potential departure, more

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Yankees are ‘not budging’ on Cody Bellinger and his demands, specifically in the years department. Even though he is a key player in their offseason, they shouldn’t panic if they can’t retain him.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 31

Mets news & buzz: Mets dream about Tarik Skubal; Cody Bellinger seems to be slipping away, more

Despite making a series of moves to reinforce the lineup and the bullpen, the New York Mets have yet to really address the rotation.

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 31

Yankees Primed to Make Noise in New Year

Welcome to the party, pal. That's what New York Yankees fans are waiting to say to general manager Brian Cashman. Sure, the Yankees have made plenty of headlines for what they might do during the offseason.

New York Yankees News / Just Baseball / December 31

Is Jasson Domínguez’s Time With the Yankees Almost Up?

For several years, New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez has been something of a promised star in Major League Baseball. There’s been flashes, but the almost 23-year-old has been nothing but a counting stats darling in parts of three seasons.

Nick Torres News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Yankees’ Recent Acquisition Could Bring Value From Previous Stellar Season

The New York Yankees made their next big move within the offseason market. Over the weekend, the club announced the signing of Nick Torres, an outfielder and first baseman out of the Mexican League.

Trent Grisham News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Trent Grisham’s Breakout Season Might Be A Fluke

Resigning center fielder Trent Grisham was one of the first orders of business for the New York Yankees this offseason. Even now, with the year coming to a close, it remains one of their only big moves amid a quiet offseason for not just the Yankees, but most of MLB.

Amed Rosario News / Field Level Media / December 30

Yankees sign versatile Amed Rosario on 1-year deal

The New York Yankees signed utility player Amed Rosario to a one-year contract for 2026, with The Athletic reporting the deal is worth $2.5 million. Rosario, 30, joined the Yankees after a July trade from the Washington Nationals and batted .303 with one home run and five RBIs in 16 games.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Predicting where Cody Bellinger will sign in MLB free agency

While the 2025 MLB offseason has had moments of intrigue thus far, one of the sport’s most coveted free agent outfielders has yet to sign. While plenty of suitors have been interested in former MVP Cody Bellinger, his 2025 campaign and specific skillset make him a perfect fit to re-sign with the New York Yankees.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Anthony Volpe Injury Update Emerges Amid Yankees Offseason

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe remains on track to return in May following offseason surgery on his left shoulder to repair a partially torn labrum.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Yankees' Aaron Judge sends message to Giancarlo Stanton after off-field move

The New York Yankees will head into the 2026 MLB season with familiar faces looking to break through and carry the franchise back to the World Series. Two of the most important pieces are outfielder Aaron Judge and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, who have powered New York’s lineup since joining the Yankees.