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Pep Talk from Boone Seems to Have Helped Giancarlo Stanton
New York Yankees first-year manager Aaron Boone knew his team’s most powerful slugger needed a pep talk. On Tuesday night, after the Yankees rallied to defeat the Houston Astros, Boone became a motivator when he spoke to Giancarlo... More of this article »
Didi Gregorius Starts Season Hot at the Plate
Although the season started off poorly for the New York Yankees, the team has turned things around and sits four games over .500 at 13-9. The Yankees have won seven out of their last nine and are beginning to appear to be the team... More of this article »
Andujar, Stanton and Torres Shine in Yankees Rout
The big bats of the New York Yankees enjoyed a breakout night in the Bronx on Monday, headlined with home runs by Didi Gregorius and Giancarlo Stanton and younger faces like Miguel Andujar and Tyler Austin. Homers, like Andujar’s,... More of this article »
Two Bench Clearing Incidents Revive Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
Major League Baseball’s most intense rivalry has bad blood again. On Wednesday night at Fenway Park the benches cleared on two occasions in a game between the Boston Red Sox and visiting New York Yankees, with Tyler Austin the Yankees... More of this article »
Despite High Expectations Judge Feels Little Pressure
Reigning Rookie of the Year in the American League Aaron Judge, will be starting his second full Major League Baseball season today and insists he feels at ease despite the high expectations that surround him. Judge said during a Wednesday... More of this article »
Yankees Make High-Profile Signings, But Payroll is Seventh in MLB
This week the New York Yankees will open the 2018 Major League Baseball regular seasonwith the seventh-highest payroll, which is the lowest they have been since 1992. Topping the major leagues with a payroll of approximately $223 million... More of this article »
Neil Walker Signs One Year Deal with New York Yankees
Despite taking a hefty pay cut, Neil Walker is smiling after signing with the New York Yankees. The free agent agreed on Monday to a one-year contract for $4 million, a pay cut of 77% in a deal allowing Yankees prospects Miguel Andujar... More of this article »
Russell Wilson Joins Yankees Spring Training for Five Days
Russell Wilson’s childhood dreams came true on Monday when the reported to the spring training facility of the New York Yankees and wore pinstripes for just the first time. The Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl-winning quarterback is scheduled... More of this article »
Trade Rumor: Manny Machado Could Land With Yankees
Although it might seem like a longshot, the possibility remains that Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado could become a New York Yankee before the end of the offseason. The Yankees have added Giancarlo Stanton to their lineup... More of this article »
Yankees Continue Talks to Acquire Gerrit Cole from Pirates
After all is said and done, pitcher Gerrit Cole might be traded to the New York Yankees by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Late last week, a deal was still being worked on for the right-hander to move from Pittsburgh to the Big Apple. A source... More of this article »
Yankees and Marlins Continue Stanton Trade Talks
Sources say that while other trade options involving other teams keep drying up, the Miami Marlins have continued to talk about a possible trade for Giancarlo Stanton with the New York Yankees, as the Marlins try to find ways to lower... More of this article »
Shohei Ohtani Has Turned Down Red Sox and Yankees
Japan’s version of Babe Ruth, Shohei Ohtani, is not going to play where Ruth started his career or where he became a baseball legend. Brain Cashman the general manager for the New York Yankees told the media on Sunday that representatives... More of this article »
Yankees Manager Candidates List Now Includes Carlos Beltran
Carlos Beltran a likely future member of the baseball Hall of Fame announced his retirement in early November after he won his first MLB World Series title with the Houston Astros. At the time of his retirement announcement, Beltran... More of this article »
Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez Have Break Out Games
If the New York Yankees are able to rally to beat the Houston Astros and win the American League Championship Series, the come from behind rally to win Game 4 will be remembered as the turning point in the best of seven series. The... More of this article »
PED Use Cost Alex Rodriguez Millions and His Reputation
Former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez said that his admission of using steroid during his MLB career that spanned 23 seasons, cost him millions of dollars and likely a spot in the Hall of Fame. However, his desire to put... More of this article »
Yankees to Send Masahiro Tanaka Against Astros in Game 1
Major League Baseball’s postseason continues on Friday when the New York Yankees visit the Houston Astros for Game 1 of their best of seven American League Championship series, with the winner of the series moving on to represent... More of this article »
Yankees Win Play-in Wildcard Game and Head to Cleveland
The New York Yankees were rescued by Didi Gregorius, Aaron Judge and a strong performance from the bullpen that lifted the team to their first victory in the postseason in five years. A three-run homer by Gregorius tied the game after... More of this article »
Gene Michael Former Yankees Great Dies at 79
Gene “Stick” Michael, who was a beloved executive with the New York Yankees, helped to build their dynasty teams of the late-1990s and drafted future Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, has died at the age of 79 after suffering a heart... More of this article »
MLB Suspends Miguel Cabrera Seven Games
Miguel Cabrera the veteran slugger for the Detroit Tigers was suspended Friday for seven games. The Major League Baseball Commissioner’s office said that Cabrera had incited the first incident that became a bench-clearing brawl on... More of this article »
Yankees Have Huge On-Field Brawl with Tigers
On Thursday afternoon, the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers let their emotions get the better of them as a brawl broke out during the sixth inning at Detroit’s Comerica Park. The brawl saw Miguel Cabrera the veteran first baseman... More of this article »
Despite Hitting Home Run, Judge Sets Longest Game Streak for Strikeouts
Aaron Judge the rookie right fielder for the New York Yankees hit a towering home run that traveled 457 feet on Wednesday night landing in the third deck in left. However, during the same game, Judge set a major league record for straight... More of this article »
Injury to CC Sabathia Adds to Yankees’ Concerns
This season veteran southpaw hurler CC Sabathia has meant a great deal to the New York Yankees. However, he is once again injured, as his right knee, the one he wears a brace on, has started to give him problems again. Sabathia left... More of this article »
Sonny Gray Acquired By Yankees from Athletics
Last year at the trade deadline, Brian Cashman the General Manager for the New York Yankees had to persuade owner Hal Steinbrenner to take an approach that was unlike the organization and shed its highly paid well known players in... More of this article »
Todd Frazier Traded to Yankees for Blake Rutherford and Others
Todd Frazier was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Chicago White Sox, along with Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson the teams announced late Tuesday. In exchange the White Sox received Blake Rutherford an outfielder who was the... More of this article »
Dustin Fowler Ruptures Patellar Tendon in Yankees Debut
On Thursday night, rookie outfielder for the New York Yankees Dustin Fowler suffered a ruptured patellar tendon of his right knee after crashing into the rail on the first base line at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago during the first... More of this article »
Injury to Gleyber Torres Adds to Questions About Yankees
On Monday, news that Gleyber Torres will need to have Tommy John surgery hit the New York Yankees hard, as he was likely a late-season option for the team during its stretch run to win a title. Torres is not just one of the most talented... More of this article »
New York Yankees and Masahiro Tanaka Hit Hard Again
The New York Yankees for just the first time during this season are entrenched in a slump. The Yankees lost their fifth straight game on Saturday and if that was not enough, Masahiro Tanaka the team’s so-called ace is not showing... More of this article »
Gary Sanchez Leaves Yankees Game With Groin Tightness
On Thursday night in Oakland, A huge offensive display for Gary Sanchez the New York Yankees budding star ended with worry. On the night, Sanchez reached base safely each of the five times he came to bat. He was 3-for-3 and walked... More of this article »
Mike Scioscia Is Admirer of Yankees Aaron Judge
Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia may be on the other side of the country but is one of Aaron Judge’s biggest admirers. The Angels manager said Judge has the potential to be very, very special as a player. Of course, Scioscia... More of this article »
New York Yankees Didi Gregorius Injures Shoulder
Didi Gregorius a shortstop for the New York Yankees bruised his right shoulder which ended his playing time for the Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic. It is now uncertain what his status will be for opening day for the Yankees.... More of this article »
Alex Rodriguez: No Comeback for Me
Former major league baseball star Alex Rodriguez is maintaining that he will not attempt any comeback. Released in August of last year, with over one season remaining on his 10-year $275 million contract, A-Rod worked as a guest instructor... More of this article »
Sources: New York Yankees and Matt Holliday Agree to Deal
It appears that the New York Yankees have found their new designated hitter. According to reliable sources, Matt Holliday has agreed to a $13 million one-year deal to become a member of the New York Yankees, which represents the first... More of this article »
New York Yankees Season Not Over Yet
When the trade deadline came, management and ownership’s deals gave them young players and future prospects and the New York Yankees began to look to the future. Next, to go was Alex Rodriguez. However, instead of looking to next... More of this article »
Switching Hitting Mark Teixeira Joins 400-Home Run Club
New York Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira has joined the 400-home run club. The first baseman, who is switch-hitter, was in a hitting slump of 6 for his last 26 starting Sunday’s game against the San Diego Padres. On the day, Teixeira... More of this article »
Yankees CC Sabathia Continues to Defy Odds
Most baseball pundits would never have thought that CC Sabathia would have the lowest ERA on the New York Yankees starting rotation after 60 games of the regular season. Not only does the veteran southpaw have his team’s best ERA,... More of this article »
Aroldis Chapman Era Begins in the Big Apple
Aroldis Chapman proved to be one of the few major league baseball players that can stop everybody and everything so people race to a television to see. The new closer for the New York Yankees is an exception. When he comes to the mound... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Up Next For Houston Astros
It was not too long ago, when the media poked fun the Houston Astros rebuilding plan and a payroll that was under $25 million. It was 2013 to be exact. Amazing things happen when you have a plan and work the plan. Using a combination... More of this article »
New York Yankees: Five Possible Outcomes in 2015
It seemed like such a dismal failure, but the New York Yankees actually finished as the second best team in the American League East last season. We discovered: Masahiro Tanaka, Dellin Betances and what Brett Gardner‘s power... More of this article »
MLB Free Agent Profile: David Robertson Rumors
Free agent closer David Robertson is set to make big money this offseason. The New York Yankees recently signed reliever Andrew Miller to a four year deal worth $36 million. Robertson reportedly has an offer for three years and $39... More of this article »
New York Yankees Sign Andrew Miller, Acquire Didi Gregorius In Trade
The New York Yankees completed a very busy day signing free-agent southpaw Andrew Miller to a four-year deal reportedly worth $36 million. Earlier today the Yankees, Diamondbacks and Tigers finalized a three-way deal that sent shortstop... More of this article »
Derek Jeter is Everything Keith Olbermann Should Want
For nearly seven minutes straight, America’s best version of an agenda-pushing, media shill threw caution into the wind by arguing about something he entirely made up right before opening his mouth. In case you were busy doing…Anything... More of this article »
Yankees Get Something for Nothing, Swap Nuno for McCarthy
The New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks worked out a deal today, exchanging pitchers Vidal Nuno and Brandon McCarthy. Buster Olney of ESPN first reported the news. Arizona will eat half of the $4.1 million owed to McCarthy... More of this article »
Cubs Rumors – Jeff Samardzija Trade Possibilities
Chicago Cubs ace pitcher Jeff Samardzija has enjoyed a very good 2014 season. Meanwhile, his team is sitting at 27-38, which puts them in prime positions to be sellers at the trade deadline. The Cubs are fielding plenty of offers... More of this article »
Yankees Send Michael Pineda To DL, Activate Brendan Ryan
The New York Yankees sent starter Michael Pineda to the 15 day disabled list after suffering a strain in a muscle in his back. Pineda said his right lat muscle suddenly felt tight after a pitch in the first inning of the simulated... More of this article »
Yankees Win Masahiro Tanaka Sweepstakes – Seven Years, $155 Million
After months of speculation and competition, the team who may have expressed interest first is the team who ended up with the prized Japanese import. The Yankees, long rumored to be in on the righty, signed Masahiro Tanaka to a seven... More of this article »
Comparing Masahiro Tanaka With Yu Darvish, Daisuke Matsuzaka
On Christmas Eve, the Rakuten Golden Eagles finally decided to post ace pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. After weeks of negotiations, the MLB and the NPB agreed on a posting system that set a limit of $20 million. Previously there had been... More of this article »
Yankees Sign Lefty Reliever Matt Thornton
The New York Yankees have reached an agreement with left-handed reliever Matt Thornton on a two-year deal worth $7 million. Thornton replaces Boone Logan in the Yankees bullpen who signed with the Colorado Rockies for three years and... More of this article »
Yankees Reach Agreement With Brian Roberts
The New York Yankees have reached agreement with veteran second baseman Brian Roberts on a one-year deal worth an estimated $2 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Roberts played 13 years in Baltimore and became a free... More of this article »