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Chase Headley Trade Rumors: Latest News and »
In an effort to cut salary, the New York Yankees are gauging interest around the league in third baseman Chase Headley. Continue for updates. Yankees Seeking Headley Trade Tuesday, Dec. 13 Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported the Yankees are looking to potentially deal either Headley or outfielder Brett Gardner. Owner Hal Steinbrenner [...]
Aroldis Chapman to Yankees: Latest Contract Details, »
The New York Yankees took a big step toward returning to contention once again by adding Aroldis Chapman. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that the Bronx Bombers inked him to a five-year deal worth $86 million Wednesday. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports confirmed the news. Heyman reported Thursday that Chapman will receive an $11 million signing [...]
Gary Sanchez Becomes Fastest Player to Hit 19 HR in »
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is having a better start to his career than anyone in baseball history. The rookie hit his 18th home run of the season Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, making him the fastest to reach that mark in the modern era, according to Andrew Marchand of ESPN.com. It took the 23-year-old phenom just 45 [...]
Mariano Rivera Blows 3 Straight Saves for First Time »
Mariano Rivera will go down as the greatest MLB closer of all time, but his final season is taking a turn for the worse. In Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees held a 4-2 lead going into the ninth inning. Unfortunately, Rivera was unable to seal up the victory. The 43-year-old pitcher gave up home runs to [...]
Mariano Rivera Blows 3 Straight Saves for First Time »
Mariano Rivera will go down as the greatest MLB closer of all time, but his final season is taking a turn for the worse. In Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees held a 4-2 lead going into the ninth inning. Unfortunately, Rivera was unable to seal up the victory. The 43-year-old pitcher gave up home runs to [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Should Continue Pursuit »
Even after acquiring Alfonso Soriano in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, the New York Yankees should remain active in the trade market. While the veteran outfielder will provide some much-needed help in the power department, especially from the right side of the plate, the team still needs more. The squad struggles to score runs and it needs [...]
Yankees’ Mariano Rivera, Joba Chamberlain »
Two members of the New York Yankees had some heated words for one another before Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, Mariano Rivera and Joba Chamberlain had a bit of a tense moment in front of reporters. Before the game, while Rivera sat in the dugout speaking with reporters, [...]
Derek Jeter: Yankees Need Captain Healthy in Order to »
Derek Jeter claims that he is on pace to return to the field by the season opener. This will be extremely important if the New York Yankees want to reach the postseason.After telling the media at a press conference that this offseason was "absolutely terrible," he responded to questions about returning in time for the April 1 opener (via Andrew [...]
Yankees Rumors: Breaking Down How A-Rod Deal to Miami »
After an incredibly disappointing postseason, Alex Rodriguez seems to be headed out of town.Keith Olbermann first reported that there is a potential deal set up between the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins on his blog.Sources close to both organizations confirm the Yankees would pay all – or virtually all – of the $114,000,000 [...]