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New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: We’ve arrived at the eve of the Winter Meetings, and we know what the storylines are for the Yankees. New York wants to add one more outfielder, a starter, and shore up their relief depth, but no one knows how much Hal Steinbrenner is willing to spend to achieve those goals.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 2

Yankees Need to Be More Like Blue Jays

The New York Yankees have an opportunity to change their approach to offense this offseason after the Toronto Blue Jays took them to school in 2025. Their roster is stacked with sluggers, but the Blue Jays put the ball in play, and the Yankees could afford to take that page from their book.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / December 1

The Red Sox are already crying poor

We are at the beginning of the free agent spending season and one year away from a collective bargaining fight between management and labor. This means one thing: it’s once again time for MLB owners to tell us all that they totally have a girlfriend, but you don’t know her because she lives in Canada.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 1

Mike Francesa Rips Yankees Owner Over Payroll Comments

There's a reason Hal Steinbrenner doesn't show his face in public as much anymore. It's because, whenever he says something, the backlash from New York Yankees fans is loud.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / November 30

Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner ‘Concerned’ About Dodgers ‘Pulling Away’ From Rest Of MLB

The Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to become baseball’s first repeat World Series champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Total Apex Sports / November 29

Hal Steinbrenner Came Out Of Hiding And Riled Up The Yankees Fanbase In Minutes

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner spoke to the media for the first time since February, when the Yankees lifted their no-beard policies, and managed to spark controversy in just minutes.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 29

Yankees Could Move Top Prospect to Fortify Roster

If the New York Yankees are going to be better than they were last year, it could take them dipping into the trade market. Hal Steinbrenner already sounded a little gun-shy over spending the previous week, going as far as to mention the exact day the team makes a payment to the city.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 29

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits bring up big issue

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

Over Thanksgiving week, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner provided fans with plenty of news to digest.

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's most hideous contract

After Blue Jays boost rotation, will attention turn to 'No. 1 priority?'

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender

Three landing spots for Adolis Garcia

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 26

Yankees Owner Concerned Dodgers' Dominance Won't Stop Anytime Soon

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second straight World Series victory and their third championship in six years, establishing a true baseball dynasty.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 26

Yankees Fans Furious With Owner's Tone-Deaf Complaints

In a rare press appearance, second-generation New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner noted, among other things, that lowering payroll for 2026 would be ideal (but that the organization won't do that) and that it is "unfair" to presume that the Yankees organization turns a profit.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / November 26

Yankees Owner Concerned Over Dodgers Winning

If Hal Steinbrenner speaks, then New York Yankees fans will become irate. This is the law of the land after a 16-year drought, and it doesn't help that Steinbrenner doesn't make things easier for himself.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / November 25

Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner: No Significant Correlation Between Dodgers’ Payroll And Winning World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent plenty in order to build their roster over the past two offseasons, culminating in back-to-back World Series titles.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

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

Yankees Owner Reveals Team's Biggest Problem

In a somewhat rare appearance with members of the media, chairman and managing general partner of Yankee Global Enterprises, the organization that owns the New York Yankees, Hal Steinbrenner revealed what he thinks the team must do better moving forward.

New York Yankees News / FirstSportz / November 25

'It’s on the Players’ Shoulders': Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner Defends 'Good' Manager Aaron Boone Following ALDS Exit Against Blue Jays

On Monday, Hal Steinbrenner finally opened up about the 2025 season. In a Zoom interview, the New York Yankees owner came to the defense of manager Aaron Boone and expressed that their American League Division Series (ALDS) exit was on the shoulders of the players.

New York Yankees News / Field Level Media / November 24

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner hints at lower payroll in ‘26

The New York Yankees last won the World Series 16 years ago, and while owner Hal Steinbrenner maintains his club is still "championship or bust," he would not mind spending a little less money on payroll next season.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Yankees fans are not happy with owner Hal Steinbrenner

New York Yankees fans are not happy with owner Hal Steinbrenner after he made some comments Monday about the team’s financial situation. Steinbrenner addressed the media on Monday and was asked about the team’s payroll for 2026.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Yankees Owner Makes Unexpected Claim on Monday

The New York Yankees are not only one of the most popular sports teams in history, but they're also one of the richest. The Yankees rank sixth globally and first in MLB with an $8.2 billion net worth, per The Sporting Blog.

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 / February 24

Powerful MLB owner pushes salary floor, igniting CBA talks

That negotiations are making headlines in February — before spring training is in full swing — says plenty about the tensions simmering beneath the surface.

Yankees make the right call in dismissing outdated team rule

Watch: Alex Bregman delivers in spring training debut for Red Sox

Watch: Royals' 2024 first-round pick showcases power on massive HR

Why the Blue Jays have to consider trading away Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

New Mets signing facing lengthy absence after dislocating shoulder

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 21

Yankees make the right call in dismissing outdated team rule

After forbidding facial hair for 49 years, the New York Yankees announced they will now allow it for players and other uniformed personnel.

Derek Jeter posts hilarious reaction to end of Yankees' long-standing policy

Hair-raising! Top five beards for Yankees

Why Yankees' Aaron Judge still backs manager Aaron Boone amid criticism

Yankees top pitching prospect undergoes Tommy John surgery

Yankees position battles to watch

Former Yankees World Series champion feeling disrespected by team

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 19

MLB: Rays' Steinbrenner Field costs to be in $50M-plus range

The cost to turn George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., into a major league facility will exceed $50 million, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said. The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 regular-season schedule at the complex -- the training and spring facility of the New York Yankees -- after being left without a home stadium.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Extension conversations ongoing between Aaron Boone, Yankees

As the Yankees get camp underway, they’re likely to prioritize hammering out a new contract with Aaron Boone.

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The 'World Series managers' quiz

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20, 2024

Juan Soto reportedly questioned Yankees about interesting issue during meeting

Juan Soto should know the New York Yankees fairly well after spending a full season with them in 2024. The star outfielder, however, had some key questions for the organization during their recent free-agent meeting.

Yankees announcer shares bombshell about Mets' Juan Soto pursuit

Will Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner truly compete with Mets' Steve Cohen for Juan Soto?

Hal Steinbrenner addresses Yankees' payroll, possibly losing Juan Soto to Mets

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The 'Highest-paid player for every MLB team' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14, 2024