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Yankees Made One of Baseball’s Smartest Offseason Pickups, Insider Reports

Paul Goldschmidt didn’t just give the New York Yankees a new first baseman; he gave them a massive upgrade. MLB.com’s Brian Murphy listed Goldschmidt as one of the biggest position upgrades in the sport this season, and it’s hard to argue.

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New York Yankees Star Free Agent Addition Was Reportedly Top Target of Brewers

The New York Yankees knew they needed to upgrade first base. Anthony Rizzo, who was solid in 2021 after being acquired at the trade deadline during that year, became a shell of himself following a dominant showing in 2022 when he bashed 32 homers and had 75 RBI to go along with an OPS+ that was 30 points above the league average.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 28

MLB Columnist Suggests Ex-Cardinals Slugger On Verge Of Regaining MVP Form

The St. Louis Cardinals have watched numerous players thrive after leaving the franchise over the last decade and it doesn't get any easier watching it unfold.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 27

Cardinals Bitter Rival Showed Interest In St. Louis Legend

The St. Louis Cardinals made some pretty big decisions this past offseason, including the choice to move on from Paul Goldschmidt He spent six seasons in St.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 27

Ex-Cardinals Slugger Continues Historic Start With Yankees

The St. Louis Cardinals opted to cut ties with veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt during the offseason in a decision that seemed to indicate St. Louis was heading to a rebuild.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 27

Brewers Wanted 7-Time All-Star Before Yankees Deal: Insider

The Milwaukee Brewers were mentioned a lot in free agency this past offseaosn, but didn't make too many big moves. It does sound like there was at least one out there they wanted to make, though.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Concerns Mounting About Yankees' All-Star Slugger Amid Strange Start

With a .364 average and 0.6 bWAR over his first 110 plate appearances, veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has been everything the New York Yankees expected.

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

Former MVP Turning Back Clock in Career Renaissance With New York Yankees

Heading into the offseason, one of the positions that the New York Yankees knew they had to address was first base. They have received some excellent production from Anthony Rizzo earlier in his tenure with the franchise, but injuries led to a sharp decline in his performance on the field.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Yankees Veteran Keeps Hitting And Proving He Was the Right Call

Paul Goldschmidt didn’t come to New York to check something off his bucket list. The former National League MVP clearly came to prove that even at 37 he can still rake.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 22

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, Paul Goldschmidt Make History Atop MLB Leaderboards

Even in a loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt continued to put bats on balls. Judge finished 1-for-4 with a double and a walk.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 19

Cardinals Legend Did Something Not Done In 19 Years For Yankees

The New York Yankees clearly struck gold this past offseason. New York went out and signed former St. Louis Cardinals superstar Paul Goldschmidt this past offseason to a one-year deal and it's looking like one of the best overall moves of the offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 19

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New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 19

Aaron Judge Pairs with Paul Goldschmidt to Make New York Yankees History Not Seen in 37 Years

With Juan Soto departing in free agency over the winter and Giancarlo Stanton still injured, people naturally wondered how Aaron Judge would fare in the new-look New York Yankees lineup this season.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 19

Yankees’ one-year wonder is putting the offense on his back

When the Yankees signed Paul Goldschmidt this past offseason to a one-year, $12.5 million deal, the move was seen as more of a veteran stopgap than a headline-grabber.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / April 19

Paul Goldschmidt Off to Historically Hot Start For New York Yankees This Season

Playing as the road team in their own spring training complex, the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Friday night at Steinbrenner Field. Trent Grisham brought in the only run of the game and left-hander Carlos Rodon threw 6.0 scoreless innings.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 19

Ex-Cardinals Star’s Hot Start Put Him In Yankees’ Record Books

The St. Louis Cardinals opted to move on from Paul Goldschmidt this past offseason and likely couldn’t have predicted how he would start this season. St.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Former MVP Goldschmidt Back in Prime Form with Yankees

When the New York Yankees signed veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt this winter, they imagined him playing more like his 2022 MVP self. So far, he has lived up to and perhaps even exceeded that expectation.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 18

Cardinals Slugger 'About To Make' First All-Star Game Appearance This Summer

The St. Louis Cardinals are a much better offensive team than they were a year ago, despite making few roster changes over the offseason. Other than losing seven-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt and moving Willson Contreras from catcher to first base, this year's Cardinals lineup looks similar to last season's.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 29

Watch: Yankees make franchise history with first-inning home-run barrage

It only took Yankees batters three pitches to give New York a 3-0 lead against the Brewers on Saturday.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 18

Yankees veteran first basemen poised for bounce back 2025

After three seasons with Anthony Rizzo manning first base, there’s a new face taking over the position for the Yankees.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / February 26

This offseason acquisition should rebound for the Yankees in 2025

The New York Yankees are looking to bounce back after falling just short of a World Series title and will be hoping an offseason acquisition returns to form in 2025.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / December 30

Yankees confirm signing of 1B Paul Goldschmidt

The New York Yankees officially signed veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year contract on Monday, nine days after multiple media outlets reported the sides reached an agreement.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21