New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Star Closer Hits Free Agent Market After a Rocky 2025

Closer Devin Williams has hit the free agent market after a turbulent season with the New York Yankees. He was one of the most reliable relievers in baseball prior to 2025, and though the surface numbers look bad, the numbers under the surface proved Williams was much better than what met the eye this season.

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Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Awards Season 2025

It’s Sunday, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! If the World Series represents the final chapter of the baseball season, the end-of-season awards represent its epilogue, allowing us to firmly close the book on the year and begin to fully concentrate on the upcoming campaign.

Yovanny Cruz News / New York Yankees on SI / November 16

Yankees Sign Former Red Sox Pitcher

The New York Yankees have signed former Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Yovanny Cruz to a minor league deal for the 2026 season, according to his transactions log.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 16

Yankees Linked to Cardinals Slugger

The New York Yankees could use a pest in their lineup. They have the big boppers in Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, and Giancarlo Stanton. It's three guys with over 100 home runs between them who can send a ball a long way.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Three-home-run MLB playoff games' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 16

One of the dumbest losses in Yankees history from 1989

On July 1, 1990, Andy Hawkins was the Yankees’ starting pitcher in a game that led to a dubious bit of history. That day, he allowed no hits in eight innings against the White Sox.

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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.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 16

Seven Names to Watch Before Yankees 40-Man Roster

The MLB is preparing for the upcoming 40-man roster deadline, set for November 18 at 6pm, and the New York Yankees are expected to move some minor league players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 16

Yankees Secret Offseason Priority Revealed

The New York Yankees are prioritizing pitching and the outfield this offseason, but their most-discussed desires don't paint a complete picture. At the recent MLB general managers meeting, another offseason priority was revealed, and it makes sense.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 16

Yankees news: 40-man roster question marks loom

FanGraphs | Eric Longenhagen: Longenhagen runs down the 40-man roster situation for all the American League teams. This is the time of the year all 30

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 16

Marcus Stroman could be a free-agent bargain

Stroman is unlikely to cost much on a one-year deal and may even be available on a minor league contract, where he would have to prove himself in spring training.

Three under-the-radar trade chips for the Yankees

Yankees' Aaron Judge edges out Mariners' Cal Raleigh to win third MVP in four years

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

The '2019 first-time MLB All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 15

Yankees Could Go After Red Sox Free Agent Starter

The New York Yankees will have one of the strongest pitching rotations in the MLB come spring — at least once all their pieces are healthy. In the meantime, they're reportedly interested in shopping for one more starter, and they may have their sights set on a Boston Red Sox free agent.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 15

National Scout Gets Real About Top Yankees Prospect for 2026

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Spencer Jones is a hot topic this offseason as the Yankees try to configure their outfield, but we might have to wait a little while longer to see what he can bring to the majors.

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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 / Pinstripe Alley / November 15

The Yankees’ All-November Birthday Team

Back in August, I began a series here at Pinstripe Alley, where I was going to put together an All-Star Yankee team of players who were born in a given month.

New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / November 15

New York Yankees 2025-2026 Offseason Outlook

The New York Yankees are in a prime position to be one of the most aggressive teams this MLB offseason. They have $89.02 million coming off the books this year, including Marcus Stroman and Aaron Hicks’ contracts as well.

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The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 15

Yankees on the Hunt for Pitching This Winter

The New York Yankees will be without Carlos Rodon and their ace Gerrit Cole to start the season. If today were opening day, Allan Winans would be the fifth starter.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 15

Cubs Star Might Not Fit Yankees

Kyle Tucker has been one of the most consistent bats in baseball since his breakout 2021 season with the Houston Astros. A 143 wRC+ and .878 OPS since that year is a level of consistency the New York Yankees haven't had with anybody unless their name was Aaron Judge.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Yankees' Aaron Boone Reacts to Aaron Judge News on Friday

The New York Yankees’ season ended in disappointment with an ALDS loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. However, that was not due to the performance of right-handed slugger Aaron Judge.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 15

Three under-the-radar trade chips for the Yankees

Here are three potential trade chips who can bring the most bang for Steinbrenner’s buck if the team is willing to part with them.

Yankees' Aaron Judge edges out Mariners' Cal Raleigh to win third MVP in four years

Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte’s no-trade list includes New York Yankees

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Youngest MLB players with three home runs in a game' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

How many of the players to be name the Most Valuable Player in the American League for every season in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in 10 minutes?

The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB Managers of the Year since 2000' quiz

Trent Grisham News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14

Yankees rumors: The expectation for Trent Grisham’s $22.05 million qualifying offer

The New York Yankees will likely be active this winter, but it is not known if outfielder Trent Grisham will be with the club once next season begins. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Grisham is not expected to accept the qualifying offer that New York proposed and may choose to take his talents elsewhere.