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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.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

Cashman Gets Candid: The Yankees’ Winter Plans, The Bellinger Chase, and The 'Rice' Era

It’s that time of year again, folks. The MLB Winter Meetings are in full swing down in Orlando, and the air is thick with the smell of overpriced coffee, desperation, and Scott Boras holding court in a hotel lobby.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 28

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Ben Rice

I’m not saying that Ben Rice is Aaron Judge reborn, I’m just saying that a year ago Ben Rice looked overwhelmed by MLB pitching, striking out far above his minor league production, and in his first full year with the big league club blossomed into one of the more promising hitters in the game.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 27

Yankees Young Outfielder Likely Taking Step Back

If the New York Yankees get everything they want this offseason, there will likely be no need to play their young upstarts in the outfield until inevitable injuries bring them out for more time.

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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 / November 25

Yankees Prospect Steals Show in Arizona Fall League

The New York Yankees' farm system has produced some noteworthy up and coming stars in recent years, with names like Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler already making a big impact in the big leagues.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / November 18

Yankees Linked to Surprising Big-Time Trade With Braves

The New York Yankees spent much of 2025 wrestling with an inconsistent infield, and general manager Brian Cashman appears ready to address it aggressively this winter.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 13

Yankees See Breakout Star As Everyday Option for 2026

Ben Rice had a breakout season with the New York Yankees in 2025, playing first base and catcher and showing incredible promise for the future. It's clearly made an impact on the front office, and in a recent interview, general manager Brian Cashman talked about the trust the team has in the up-and-comer.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / October 31

Mets Slugger May Not Fit Yankees

With the New York Yankees seemingly having found their first baseman of the future in Ben Rice, they aren't likely to make a run at a slugger from their crosstown rivals who is set to reach free agency.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 28

One Change May Earn Ben Rice Yankees Starting Job

New York Yankees utility man Ben Rice made one change to his swing in the 2025 offseason, and it might just be securing his spot on the Opening Day roster.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 25

Rising Slugger Isn't Yankees Future Catcher

There's some questions floating around about how the New York Yankees plan on utilizing Ben Rice next season, and the answer will ultimately dictate how the club goes about doing business this offseason.

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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 / New York Yankees on SI / October 25

Yankees Linked to Star Japanese Slugger

Though the New York Yankees have Ben Rice and Ryan McMahon penciled in as their starters at first and third base, respectively, heading into the 2026 season, they may still look for corner infield help on the free agent market this offseason.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 18

Yankees Should Make Big Move at Catcher

The position player market in free agency isn't exactly plentiful this year, meaning clubs like the New York Yankees may be forced to pay inflated prices for the top options available.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 16

Ben Rice has amazing potential, but he shouldn’t be the Yankees' everyday first baseman

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice is coming off a promising sophomore campaign, showcasing how his intriguing left-handed power plays with the short, right porch in the Bronx.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 14

Three Yankees Position Battles to Watch This Offseason

The New York Yankees are all in on 2026. After being eliminated from the 2025 postseason by the Toronto Blue Jays, the Pinstripes are looking ahead to opening day, as are fans and analysts.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 14

Yankees Rising Infielder Receiving Trade Interest

It was a tough year for former top prospects in the New York Yankees organization. Austin Wells and Anthony Volpe had down seasons despite both hitting twenty home runs.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 11

Yankees Already Made Decision at First Base?

The New York Yankees may be looking for a younger option within their infield, and could even turn to Ben Rice to be that player. But if not, they have a fallback option that was with them in 2025, and is ready to keep going, despite speculation.

New York Yankees News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Yankees’ Ben Rice Gamble Resurfaces as Sign of Imminent Free Agent Superstar Pursuit

The Yankees were an offensive juggernaut in 2025, leading the league with a 119 wRC+. But in October, the script has flipped. For a team that smashed 274 homers in the regular season, they’ve managed only three in five playoff games.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / September 21

Ben Rice hammers 10th-inning slam as Yankees down Orioles

Ben Rice hit a grand slam before an out was recorded in the 10th inning as the New York Yankees pulled out a 7-1 victory against the host Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

The Yankees Have a Secret Weapon in Their Lineup

In today’s age of using analytics and underlying metrics to determine player value, it’s possible to find great value in unassuming places. Perhaps the best recent example of this can be found in New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice, who is quickly becoming a secret weapon for the team.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 28

The Yankees have a new star hitter on their hands

When the Yankees used the 361st overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft on little-known Dartmouth catcher Ben Rice, I don’t know if they envisioned an elite left-handed slugger as the outcome.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / August 16

Ben Rice's 7-RBI night helps Yankees outscore Cardinals

Ben Rice drove in seven runs and scored twice as the visiting New York Yankees outslugged the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8 on Saturday night. Rice recorded a three-run homer, a three-run double and an RBI single as the Yankees won for the fourth time in five games.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / August 8

Yankees' unlikely answer emerges to save season — for now

Yankees' unlikely answer emerges from depth chart to save season — for now

The 26-year-old's emergence as a multi-position weapon couldn't be more timely.

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Yankees first baseman drawing trade interest

The Yankees have plenty of holes they’ll need to fill in the coming days. The club has been in desperate need of help at third base dating back to the offseason, and injuries to the pitching staff have created issues with both the rotation and bullpen as well.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 23

Ben Rice plays hero as Yankees slug past Blue Jays

When Ben Rice came up to the plate for the New York Yankees in the ninth inning, the score was tied and New York was facing pressure to avoid another loss to the team it is looking up at in the AL East standings.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 18

The case for the Yankees trading Ben Rice at the deadline

The New York Yankees are predicted to make bold moves ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. One particularly daring move they could make is trading away breakout slugger Ben Rice.

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New York Yankees News / LWOSports.com / May 13