‘NY Yankees’ Archives
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 [...]
Derek Jeter’s Jersey Number to Be Retired by »
New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter will have his famed No. 2 jersey retired by the storied organization before the team's game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2017. The Yankees made the announcement official Tuesday morning: New York selected Jeter with the sixth overall pick in the 1992 draft and, following a rise through the [...]
Matt Holliday Adds Proven Winner to Hasten Upstart »
A scant three weeks before Christmas, the New York Yankees signed Matt Holliday for one year and $13 million, per Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball. I will spare you the painfully obvious holiday/Holliday puns. It's a solid move for the Yanks, who are in the midst of a youth movement but also seeking to win now. New York whiffed on [...]
Matt Holliday to Yankees: Latest Contract Details, »
Matt Holliday struggled to find his previous All-Star form throughout an injury-marred 2016 season, but the New York Yankees reportedly took a chance on him Sunday. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Bronx Bombers signed the slugger to a one-year deal worth $13 million. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports confirmed the [...]
Rich Hill Signing Would Be Great Yankees Fit for Both »
The New York Yankees need a starting pitcher. In past winters, that would have led to their going after only the best options, and damn the cost! But since they need to be smart this winter, let's help point them toward Rich Hill. In truth, it can be hard to tell which direction the Yankees are leaning in. The offseason rumor mill has featured [...]
Gary Sanchez B/R Q&A: ‘I Didn’t Even »
To say New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez had a good rookie year is an understatement of Ruthian proportions. And yes, we just invoked the Bambino. Sanchez is 694 home runs shy of Babe Ruth on the all-time list. But after cracking 20 homers and posting a .299/.376/.657 slash line in 53 games, he's at the forefront of an enviable youth movement [...]
Brian McCann Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation »
New York Yankees catcher and designated hitter Brian McCann has continued to be the subject of trade rumors this offseason. Continue for updates. Yankees Deny That Trade for McCann is "Imminent" Thursday, Nov. 10 Yankees general manager and senior vice president Brian Cashman indicated Thursday that "A McCann trade does not appear [...]
Gleyber Torres’ Fall Breakout Shows Yankees »
Nolan Arenado caught scouts' eyes in the Arizona Fall League when he was 20 years old. So did Derek Jeter, Corey Seager and Francisco Lindor. Gleyber Torres is 19. "He's playing against older guys," Carl Moesche of the Major League Scouting Bureau said in an interview on Saturday on MLB Network. "And he's not intimidated." Torres is the youngest [...]
Yankees Can Have Fruitful Offseason Without Halting »
The offseason has arrived. For the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians, that means taking a moment to reflect on an epic seven-game World Series. For the Cubs in particular, it means getting used to the moniker "world champion" for the first time in 108 years. For 28 other teams, it's time to get to work. Among those 28 teams, no franchise is more [...]