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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.

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.

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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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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 / 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.

Aaron Boone 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.

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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.

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.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / December 9

Yankees Chasing High-Leverage Free Agent Relievers

The New York Yankees appear ready to jump into the American League East arms race. Free agency has seen plenty of new pitchers join the division, including right-handers Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo (Boston Red Sox), right-hander Dylan Cease (Toronto Blue Jays) and right-hander Ryan Helsley (Baltimore Orioles).

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 9

Yankees, Mets Chasing Same Free Agent Pitcher

Once again, the New York Yankees and New York Mets find themselves chasing the same ballplayer. Last year, it was outfielder Juan Soto, who bolted the Bronx for Queens after landing that record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract.

Aaron Boone News / Yardbarker / December 10

Aaron Boone's comments on Blue Jays reveal the issue with Yankees

Aaron Boone's comments on the Blue Jays reveal the issue with the Yankees

Do Boone's comments on the Blue Jays show an organizational flaw in the Yankees?

White Sox win MLB Draft lottery; Giants and Royals also win big

Eugenio Suarez a good backup plan for Red Sox despite red flags

Angels buy low on former top prospect Vaughn Grissom

Rays add depth to rotation by signing veteran lefty Steven Matz

Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues during season

Winter Meetings notes: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for boost

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

Yankees' GM Gives Cryptic Update on Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees are in the midst of winter meetings, and general manager Brian Cashman gave some updates to the press in a recent appearance. By his account, they are still chasing free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, but he included some caveats in this update.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / December 9

Four Starting Pitchers The Yankees Should Look To Acquire This Offseason

New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman mentioned yesterday on MLB Network at the Winter Meetings that they are “having conversations about potentially protecting themselves in the starting rotation.” Currently, the Yankees’ starting rotation is Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Luis Gil, Will Warren, and Ryan Yarbrough.