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Yankees eyeing multiple roster upgrades after GM Meetings

November 13, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees returned home from the General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas this week, an event that Brian Cashman described as “an information grab.” Past the blackjack tables and slot machines, they discovered what they already knew: there is plenty of work to do. Rebuilding the bullpen

Schlittler caps 1st full season with unanimous AL Cy Young Award

November 11, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Yankees had just edged the Phillies on a Friday evening in July, with Paul Goldschmidt belting a homer for the game’s only run. Savoring the victory, the veteran slugger allowed his thoughts to drift beyond those nine innings -- toward Cam Schlittler's potential hardware, and much

Top first-time candidates to win MVP, Cy Young in 2027

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All four of the Cy Young and MVP Award winners honored this week had one thing in common: It was the first time for each of them. That was a big change from a year ago, when Tarik Skubal (AL Cy), Aaron Judge (AL MVP) and Shohei Ohtani (NL MVP)

After falling just short twice, will Piniella be elected to the Hall?

November 13, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Will this time finally be Lou Piniella's turn? Once again, Piniella -- the longtime great manager -- is one of eight candidates on the Contemporary Baseball Era ballot for managers, executives and umpires, announced last week. A 16-member panel consisting of Hall of Fame players, Major League executives,

Here’s every ranked prospect that needs to be protected ahead of Tuesday’s 40-man deadline

November 12, 2026

All 30 Major League teams have decisions to make ahead of Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET deadline to set 40-man rosters. Eligible players who are not added to their respective organization's roster by then can be selected by another organization in the Rule 5 Draft, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec.

Move from backstop to mound restarts clock for hard-throwing Yanks prospect

November 12, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Fall League is populated with plenty of pitchers who throw hard and/or require some extra work. Yankees right-hander Antonio Gomez needs innings more than any of them, and he lights up radar guns more than most. Gomez had the best arm strength of any catcher

Latest Yankees injuries and transactions

November 6, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.

Schlittler, Rice’s breakout ‘26 campaigns earn All-MLB honors

November 11, 2026

NEW YORK – There will always be a strong connection between Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler, a pair of underestimated Massachusetts finds who were signed by the same Yankees scout and now appear to be developing into franchise cornerstones. They attended their first All-Star Game together this past July, walking

Yankees showing interest in Alec Bohm (source)

@maxralph_
November 11, 2026

The Yankees could take a few paths forward this offseason, with the most obvious holes coming in the infield and the bullpen. One potential fix for the infield lies in 30-year-old free agent Alec Bohm. A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the Yankees have interest in Bohm, who has

Fried has surgery to remove bone spur from pitching elbow

Left-hander expected to be ready for Spring Training; Judge 'in a good place' with recovery from rib fracture
November 10, 2026

NEW YORK -- Yankees left-hander Max Fried underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his pitching elbow and is expected to be ready for Spring Training, general manager Brian Cashman said on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Fried’s second season in New York was interrupted twice by what was described

Rice brings young fighter with him throughout breakout summer

November 10, 2026

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Bob Boone, All-Star catcher and father of Yankees manager Aaron, dies at 78

November 10, 2026

Bob Boone, a member of the famed Boone baseball family and known as one of the best defensive catchers of his generation with seven Gold Gloves and four All-Star Game selections during his storied 19-year career, died on Monday. He was 78. Boone, the son of former Major Leaguer Ray

With Bednar a free agent, who will be Yankees' closer in 2027?

@maxralph_
November 9, 2026

You can make a compelling argument for the Yankees as MLB’s best pitching staff in 2026. They owned the best team ERA (3.23), and ace Cam Schlittler is likely to take home his first American League Cy Young Award. That dominance extended to the bullpen, too. Yankees relievers posted a

Could the Yankees’ rotation be even better in 2027?

@Theo_DeRosa
November 8, 2026

The Yankees’ rotation is looking sharp. Led by American League Cy Young Award finalist Cam Schlittler, New York’s starters finished the 2026 regular season with an MLB-best 3.30 ERA, the lowest mark by any team since the Dodgers (2.75) and Astros (2.95) back in 2022. Few Yankees squads in recent

'27 Rookie of the Year candidates -- one from each team

November 10, 2026

Sometimes rookies can be seen a mile away and it's clear they will make a big splash once they hit the big leagues full time. Others can sneak up on you, flying under the radar until they're given the opportunity to show what they can do. A year ago, we

Here's how every prospect fared in the AFL Fall Stars Game

@JesseABorek
November 9, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The 20th annual Fall Stars Game is in the books and it was a tightly contested showdown indicative of the considerable talent on both the American League and National League rosters. It was an eighth-inning breakout from the NL squad that firmly swung the pendulum its way

Bellinger wins AL Platinum Glove Award

@bmags94
November 6, 2026

Rawlings announced the winners of the 2026 Platinum Glove Awards on Friday night, honoring the best defensive player in each league, regardless of position, as well as the best defensive team in each league. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was named the National League Platinum Gold Glove winner, while in

Where can the Yankees improve the lineup?

November 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- A month has passed since the Yankees’ season ended with Trent Grisham swinging through a third strike in Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Rays, leaving their most dangerous available hitter on deck. Ben Rice was preparing for an at-bat that would never

Bellinger, Rice nominated for Silver Slugger for 2nd straight year

November 5, 2026

The Silver Slugger Award is presented to the best hitter at each position in each league annually, and it is voted on by MLB managers and coaches (who are not allowed to vote for players on their own teams). The coveted honor was established in 1980, with new categories for

Yankees' Triple-A affiliate goes back to the future with new identity

November 7, 2026

A piece of the New York Yankees’ past is now part of their future. On Saturday the organization’s Triple-A affiliate announced its new identity, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Highlanders. The Yankees were originally known as the Highlanders, employing this moniker from 1903 (after relocating from Baltimore) through 1912 in reference to their

The unique swing behind Spencer Jones' success

@jared_greenspan
November 4, 2026

Trent Grisham is a free agent, and Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner recently gushed about his organization's young players. You can read between the lines here: Plenty of opportunity awaits Spencer Jones in 2027. The hope is that the 25-year-old will build off an encouraging rookie season. A three-week

How does Yanks' No. 1 prospect Kilby look? His AFL teammates, coaches are eager to share

@JesseABorek
November 5, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- During the Arizona Fall League, Dax Kilby has been everything the Yankees envisioned he could be when they selected him with the 39th overall pick in the 2025 Draft out of the Georgia high school ranks. He’s slashed .295/.357/.623 across 15 games with 12 of his 18

An early look at the 2027 Power Rankings

November 4, 2026

The offseason is here! The Brewers and their fans are still celebrating, as well they should, but the rest of us are ready for the Hot Stove to get going. Here, then, is a way-too-early look at where the Power Rankings stand heading into the offseason. These rankings, as always,