The New York Yankees made a splash on Tuesday night, acquiring outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger is expected to immediately anchor the middle of the lineup while patrolling center field. Shortly after the trade, FanSided’s Chris Landers assembled a “dream lineup” for the Yankees, which included a surprising addition: Minnesota Twins infielder … Read more
The New York Yankees are actively searching for a first baseman and are expected to address the position soon. After declining Anthony Rizzo’s player option and allowing him to enter free agency, the Yankees have been linked to several potential replacements, including Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, Paul Goldschmidt, and Carlos Santana. However, in ESPN’s David … Read more
The New York Yankees made a major move by acquiring star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in a blockbuster trade. Williams, who was previously linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers, admitted he was surprised by the trade’s outcome during a Tuesday Zoom call with reporters, as noted by Jorge Castillo of ESPN. “Devin … Read more
The New York Yankees may have missed out on re-signing Juan Soto this offseason, but that setback could turn into a blessing in disguise. Since then, the Yankees have bolstered their pitching staff by adding Devin Williams and Max Fried. With those moves completed, the team will likely focus on addressing their lineup, specifically replacing … Read more
Despite losing outfielder Juan Soto, the New York Yankees have moved quickly to address their roster by signing starting pitcher Max Fried and trading for closer Devin Williams. However, they missed out on Kyle Tucker, who was traded to the Chicago Cubs by the Houston Astros. Speculation remains about whether Yankees general manager Brian Cashman … Read more
The Boston Red Sox kicked off their offseason in a big way last week by trading for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet, a move that also prevented the New York Yankees from acquiring the lefty. Now, the Red Sox may once again be competing with their division rival—this time for free-agent slugger Anthony Santander. … Read more
The Yankees and Cubs have been engaged in trade negotiations since the conclusion of the Winter Meetings, with the primary sticking point being how much money should exchange hands in a potential Cody Bellinger deal. However, the Yankees might be better served shifting their focus to another Cubs player: second baseman Nico Hoerner. 2024 Performance: … Read more
As the New York Yankees adjust to life without outfielder Juan Soto, general manager Brian Cashman faces the challenge of filling two key infield positions. One potential solution could involve a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Cubs for outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Reports suggest the Yankees have been actively negotiating … Read more
After the New York Yankees opted not to pick up their team option on veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo, the team has been searching for a replacement who can maintain offensive production—potentially at a lower cost. Rizzo was set to earn $17 million in 2025. According to longtime MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees are … Read more
The New York Yankees have shifted to their backup plan after failing to re-sign star outfielder Juan Soto, and it’s already showing promise. In recent weeks, they’ve bolstered their roster by adding Max Fried and Devin Williams, with more free-agent signings reportedly in the works. One of the top players on their radar is first … Read more
