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Athletics News / Viral Sports News / November 1
Yankees’ Latest Trade Rumor Dumps Austin Wells in 4-Player Deal
The New York Yankees enter this offseason with a familiar priority at catcher. Their lineup continues to lean left-handed, and the production behind the plate has lagged, even as the rest of the roster shows the pieces of a contender.
New York Yankees News / Baseball Now / October 31
Yankees Finally Predicted To Replace Austin Wells With Slugging Catcher
The New York Yankees were swept in the American League Division Series this season and have some major holes to address in the offseason. With a lockout looming, teams may be in a hurry to get free agents signed, as in 2022.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 24
Austin Wells’ Impact On The Yankees’ Offseason
The Yankees were connected to pretty much every vaguely available catcher last season. The rumblings stemmed from a need to improve an Aaron Judge-less lineup, along with the struggles of the in-house options.
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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
New York Yankees News / Baseball Now / October 19
Yankees Need To Replace Austin Wells With This Free Agent
Austin Wells has not established himself as a reliable contributor on offense yet, and the New York Yankees could use an upgrade at catcher. The Yankees reportedly explored catching upgrades at the trade deadline, but were unable to land anyone.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 14
Three Yankees named as Gold Glove finalists 
Austin Wells, Cody Bellinger, and José Caballero are the three Yankees who were named Rawlings Gold Glove finalists on Wednesday. Among the American League finalists, Wells was named alongside Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler and the Blue Jays’ Brandon Valenzuela.
New York Yankees News / Stadium Rant / October 14
Yankees Make Controversial Offseason Decision For 2027
The Yankees are already planning their 2027 strategy after an early exit this year, and it seems they have made an odd decision. Joel Sherman reported yesterday that the Yankees expect to stick with Austin Wells as their starting catcher in 2027, a choice that has bewildered fans.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 10
Four Free Agent Catchers Yankees Should Pursue to Back Up Austin Wells
After failing to acquire a catcher at the trade deadline in August, the New York Yankees can revisit improvements behind the plate during the offseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9
Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again
If they want to be better than they were in '26, here are the changes the Yankees need to make before the 2027 season gets underway.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 7
Eye-Opening Quote From Yankees Player Proves That Rays’ Approach Works
On Monday night, the Tampa Bay Rays took Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees by a score of 5-2. The Yankees made four errors in the game, three of which occurred in the first inning of what was a sloppy game for the visitors.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 6
Four errors prove costly for Yankees in Game 2 of ALDS
The New York Yankees had a meltdown on defense Monday night at Tropicana Field. They were charged with four errors -- there could have been more -- and it proved costly in a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, who now lead, 2-0, in the American League Division Series.
New York Yankees News / Lindy's Sports / October 4
Austin Wells Brutal Gaffe Means He Joins Dubious Yankees Lore
The intent of trying to get an extra base and inch closer towards home plate against a pitcher the Yankees could not touch is understandable, but it was just the wrong player making an attempt.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / October 4
Yankees' Austin Wells Assigns Blame After Costly ALDS Blunder Against Rays
The New York Yankees came within one hit of tying Game 1 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays, but Austin Wells’ attempt to do more than needed ended their best shot at a comeback.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 4
Rays’ Kevin Cash gives Victor Mesa, Taylor Walls credit for ruining Austin Wells’ hit
The Tampa Bay Rays turned a potential game-tying extra-base hit into the final out of the eighth inning Saturday. Kevin Cash credited Victor Mesa Jr., Taylor Walls and Junior Caminero for executing the relay that helped Tampa Bay escape with a 1-0 Game 1 win over the New York Yankees.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 4
MLB Recap: Murakami Goes Big, Austin Wells’ Costly Baserunning Blunder & More
A Japanese rookie hit his first postseason home run; a reliever scripted history; a base-running blunder and a rare rule came into play. All these happened in one place: The MLB Division Series.
New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / October 4
'Pathetic Baseball': Yankees’ Austin Wells Draws Hate After Bizarre Play Against Rays
One flawed base-running decision unraveled the New York Yankees Game 1 of the ALDS. Austin Wells broke Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit bid in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.
New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 4
Yankees catcher Austin Wells explains rationale behind doomed triple attempt vs. the Rays
Austin Wells had already made up his mind by the time he saw Luis Rojas. Asked Sunday whether he noticed his third base coach’s stop sign before being thrown out in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees catcher was straightforward about the timing.
New York Yankees News / HITC / October 4
‘Terrible fundamentals’ – Yankees star Austin Wells gets slammed online for poor decision in narrow loss
The New York Yankees suffered a 1-0 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the ALDS, and fans are calling out Austin Wells’ decision in a crucial moment.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3
Rays' Drew Rasmussen shows Yankees who's boss in Game 1 of ALDS
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen was dealing and showed the New York Yankees who was boss in a 1-0 victory in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Yankees' Austin Wells Announces Personal News Ahead of MLB Playoffs
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells is starting to look more like himself at the plate. Over his first three seasons the Yankees knew exactly what they were getting with Wells, an above-average offensive catcher who plays elite defense behind the plate and has been a real contributor since 2023.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 30
Austin Wells makes MLB history in Yankees' blowout win over Red Sox
Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees had major postseason implications. The winner of Sunday's game would win the season series 7-6 and secure the tiebreaker for home-field advantage in the wild-card round.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / July 17
Yankees Slammed With Disastrous News Involving Austin Wells
Matthew Schmidt of Yankees Roundtable notes that the New York Yankees are confronting significant challenges at the catcher position as the MLB trade deadline looms.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
Can the Yankees’ trade-deadline plans save the team?
America’s 250th birthday saw fireworks spanning from sea to shining sea, but in the Bronx, the New York Yankees have only been able to launch very few of their own.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16
Yankees could trade for All-Star catcher amid Austin Wells concerns
They haven't gotten much offensive production from their catchers, and with the Aug. 3 trade deadline zooming in, that should be a situation to address.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17
Yankees should keep eye on Twins' Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches
The MLB trade deadline isn’t until 6:00 p.m. ET on Aug. 3; however, it’s never too early to start shopping around. One such name that is bound to come up is catcher Ryan Jeffers.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2025
Watch: Yankees' Austin Wells makes stunning history with leadoff Opening Day HR
The Yankees began the 2025 regular season with a bang.
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