Third baseman Ryan McMahon has already shown flashes of efficiency since joining the New York Yankees, and one previous mentor might have seen it coming from a mile away.
In his prime DJ LeMahieu was an incredibly valuable player, blending elite defense with impressive offensive production. But injuries and age have diminished the three-time All-Star and, in the middle of his seventh season with the New York Yankees, LeMahieu was designated for assignment.
On Friday, the New York Yankees acquired Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. He’s already being given the No. 19 as he transitions from the Mountains to the Bronx. On Saturday, McMahon reflected on his time in Colorado and the teammates who had made an impact on him.
The Kansas City Royals finished the first half of the 2025 season with a 3-2 walkoff win over the New York Mets, improving to 47-50 on the year. They are 12 games back in the American League Central and are essentially already buried in that race.
29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?
The New York Yankees shocked the league and the entire world of baseball yesterday when they announced their decision to designate infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment.
The Milwaukee Brewers have been performing well as of late. They are riding a six-game winning streak and are now just one game back of the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central.
The Kansas City Royals have been playing better baseball as of late, though they recently lost two excruciating games to the New York Mets and are now back in third place in the American League Central.
It’s been just two days since the Yankees officially released veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu, but that hasn’t stopped him from attempting to get back onto the field.
The Houston Astros are reportedly out on DJ LeMahieu. Despite recent speculation linking the former New York Yankees infielder to Houston, Astros insider Will Kunkel shut the door on that possibility on Saturday.
The New York Yankees’ quest to return to the World Series has taken some bumps. As the All-Star Break approaches, it’s clear that the team needs reinforcements in a few spots.
After being surprisingly designated for assignment - and then released - this week by the New York Yankees, former batting champion D.J. LeMahieu wants to continue his career, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com: DJ LeMahieu, now a free agent, is looking to sign with a team for the rest of 2025.
The Detroit Tigers are having a special season with the best record in the American League. In a year where there is no major force who runs the AL like has been the case for a large part of the last decade, this is a Tigers team that could be playing in the World Series this fall if things go their way.
Even though he's no longer on the roster, DJ LeMahieu could impact how the New York Yankees approach this year's trade deadline. New York released the 36-year-old infielder on Thursday after designating him for assignment the day prior.
The Milwaukee Brewers might be tempted to sign a newly DFA’d New York Yankees All-Star. Not only a three-time All-Star, this 36-year-old has two Gold Gloves, two Silver Slugger Awards, and two Major League Baseball batting champion crowns to his name.
LeMahieu finishes his Yankees tenure unceremoniously.
Although it’s easy to understand why Cashman is prioritizing pitching, it raises the question if this is truly what third base will look like for the Yankees.
The New York Yankees have released infielder DJ LeMahieu, the club announced Thursday morning. LeMahieu was designated for assignment Wednesday, marking an end to his up-and-down seven-year stint in the Bronx.
The New York Yankees shocked the world of baseball this afternoon when they announced the decision to designate infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment. The decision came after LaMahieu was benched — a decision he was very unhappy with, according to reports — in favor of moving Jazz Chisholm Jr.
The New York Yankees have officially parted ways with infielder DJ LeMahieu. The move was announced this afternoon; the team is designating him for assignment (DFA) after a long stretch of disappointing baseball.
The New York Yankees parted ways with infielder DJ LeMahieu after seven seasons when the veteran was designated for assignment Wednesday. LeMahieu, 36, was batting .266 with two home runs and 12 RBIs in 45 games after starting the season with a calf injury.
DJ LeMahieu’s run with the New York Yankees has come to an end. The Yankees on Wednesday designated LeMahieu for assignment. The 36-year-old had been with the Yankees since signing a 2-year, $24 million contract with them in free agency prior to the 2019 season.
When news broke on Wednesday afternoon that the New York Yankees had designated infielder DJ LeMahieu for assignment, the team's design for the upcoming MLB trade deadline became a little clearer.
Though he was previously an excellent big league hitter capable of playing multiple positions, his production has nosedived as he has aged, both offensively and defensively.
After losing nine of their last 14 contests, the Yankees are making some changes in hopes of stopping a catastrophic summer freefall.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone benched DJ LeMahieu ahead of their first game with the Seattle Mariners, to make way for Jazz Chisholm's return to second base.
LeMahieu got his first career ejection when he said something to first base umpire Jeremie Rehak.
LeMahieu is a three-time All-Star and two-time batting champion, but his hitting has steadily declined since 2021, culminating with his brutal 2024 campaign.
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