New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Yankees’ Aaron Boone outlines Ben Rice plans for 2026 season

The New York Yankees are always a team to watch in the offseason, especially with tons of cash to spend. Going into the MLB Winter Meetings, a big question was about the future of Ben Rice.

Corey Seager News / New York Yankees on SI / December 10

Yankees Checked In on Rangers Star Shortstop

Corey Seager and the New York Yankees felt like a lock before the 2022 season. Even Jeff Passan was touting them as the favorites to land the star shortstop.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Yankees’ Brian Cashman rebuts critcism of Hal Steinbrenner’s spending

The New York Yankees stepped into the Winter Meetings surrounded by noise, questions, and a rising sense of urgency. Big teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies made their splash early.

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Ryan Yarbrough News / Pinstripe Alley / December 10

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Ryan Yarbrough

As the end of spring training drew to a close, the Yankees were in desperate need for pitching depth, particularly at the back of the bullpen. Suddenly,

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 10

Yankees GM reveals they weren’t in the race for elite free agent reliever

The first thing you notice is the silence. No sirens, no last-out roar, none of the usual winter noise that comes when the New York Yankees swoop in for bullpen help.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / December 10

Yankees GM Brian Cashman hints at difficulties on the trade market

The New York Yankees have been mostly quiet at the Winter Meetings. Cashman offered insight into part of the reason for that.

Yankees star won’t play in World Baseball Classic

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 10

‘The market is moving at glacial speed’: Yankees GM preaches patience

The quiet of an offseason can say as much about a team as the noise. And right now, the New York Yankees are saying plenty without lifting a finger. The rest of the league is actively trying to make moves.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Yankees’ Brian Cashman makes attention-grabbing Edwin Diaz claim after Dodgers signing

The New York Mets moved in and signed former New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams this offseason. So, some fans wondered if the Yankees would return the favor and attempt to sign Edwin Diaz in MLB free agency.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 10

Yankees Losing AL East Arms Race

How is it possible that the New York Yankees are sitting in fourth place in the American League East -- during the offseason? That's the only conclusion to be drawn as general manager Brian Cashman watches his division rivals upgrade their pitching staffs.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 10

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Adolis García

The 2026 Yankees project to have what might be called a fairly high variance group of outfielders. In one locked-in spot, there’s Aaron Judge, a generationally great baseball player who is not going anywhere, or seemingly regressing, any time soon.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / December 10

Yankees, Cody Bellinger Talks May Not End Anytime Soon

Hot Stove season may be heating up but New York Yankees fans will have to cool their jets when it comes to the club re-signing outfielder Cody Bellinger.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / December 10

Yankees 2025 Winter Meetings Rumors: Day Three

Now, Tuesday was a little more like what we were expecting out of the Winter Meetings. We saw our first big money deal of the event go down, as Kyle Schwarber

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 10

Yankees Ace Turns Down WBC Opportunity With Team USA

Aaron Judge is set to serve as the captain of Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but one of his star New York Yankees teammates won't be joining him on the roster.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 10

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Reveals Key to Beating Blue Jays in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays took the New York Yankees down on their way to a World Series bid this year, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently spoke on how the team can work to close that gap leading up to next year.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Yankees star won’t play in World Baseball Classic

One of the stars of the New York Yankees will not be participating in the World Baseball Classic. Pitcher Max Fried was invited by Team USA manager Mark DeRosa to participate in the WBC but declined, DeRosa said Tuesday, according to YES Network’s Jack Curry.

Kyle Schwarber News / Pinstripe Alley / December 10

Yankees news: Schwarber, Diaz sign as dominoes begin to fall

USA Today | Bob Nightengale: The proverbial hot stove finally heated up in earnest during day three of the annual winter meetings on Tuesday as two of the offseason’s most coveted free agents agreed to new deals.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / December 9

Yankees News & Buzz: Team is shopping backup catcher; Brian Cashman is ‘ready to pounce’, more

The New York Yankees are fielding calls for backup catcher J.C. Escarra, and while the team hasn’t been as active as most fans would expect in the Winter Meetings, general manager Brian Cashman is, according to specialists, waiting the right moment to pounce.

New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Scott Boras goes full Dr. Seuss when outlining Cody Bellinger landing spots

Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences.

Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Yankees' Max Fried News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

The New York Yankees have not yet made a major splash in MLB free agency this winter. Last offseason, however, was a memorable one in the Bronx after the team signed left-hander Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal in December 2024, making him the highest-paid southpaw in league history.

Cody Bellinger News / New York Yankees on SI / December 9

Yankees Get Huge Hint on Cody Bellinger Market

The New York Yankees are pursuing a reunion with Cody Bellinger, and at the winter meetings, his agent, Scott Boras, dropped some creative hints about the market for the coveted outfielder.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / December 10