The Yankees' aggressive offseason has helped them retain and sign key players. However, a fourth tier in the luxury tax has the front office apprehensive to do more spending.
What went wrong for Donaldson; Montas to begin throwing program; Duncan named Triple-A manager; farewell, Sweeny New York Daily News | Matthew Roberson: 2022 was a season of disappointment for Josh Donaldson.
Not too long ago, third baseman Miguel Andújar and left-hander Justus Sheffield were two of the biggest names in the Yankees' farm system, ranked as top-four prospects by MLB Pipeline in 2018.
The Yankees continue to look for options in the free agent market to fill out holes on the roster, and while there aren’t elite players remaining, strong veteran depth remains available.
The Yankees didn’t give debutant Bob McGraw the support he deserved in one 1917 game. It has become a joke among Yankee fans that when the team faces a pitcher making their MLB debut or just facing him for the first time, that they’re going to struggle to put up runs.
The Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders have a new manager, a slugger making his triumphant return to the Yankees organization. New York announced on Friday that Shelley Duncan will serve as manager of the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate in 2023.
We're a month out from spring training and moves are still to be made
Cole and Bader get the Yankees right back in the American League Division Series. When you’re the guy with the $324 million dollar right arm, you’re going to be the guy called on in the biggest moments of the season.
The New York Yankees are preparing to sift through a number of infielders during spring training to determine the starting unit. Gleyber Torres projects to be the starting second baseman, and Anthony Rizzo at first base, but shortstop and third base are open for the taking.
If the Yankees want to push for a World Series appearance in 2023, they will need DJ LeMahieu at the top of his game. LeMahieu featured in 125 games last year but was knocked out for the postseason and the homestretch run due to a toe injury.
Before the 2023 season even began, the New York Yankees were dealt a disastrous blow with starting pitcher Frankie Montas. Montas was acquired at the trade deadline last summer in exchange for left-handed pitchers JP Sears and Ken Waldichuk.
Yogi Berra was fired just 16 games into the season on April 28th. Billy Martin was once again brought back by George Steinbrenner. At the time, Shirley had made six relief appearances totaling 9.2 innings and a 2.37 FIP.
Britton was one of the sport’s best late-game weapons during his peak with the Orioles and Yankees. His 2016 season with Baltimore — 67 innings with a 0.54 ERA and an 80% ground-ball percentage — was among the best ever by a reliever. While Britton unsurprisingly never replicated that kind of historic pace, he remained a dominant force through 2020.
Joining the Royals for his 14th major league season marks the end of Chapman's long tenure with the Yankees. Chapman spent the last seven seasons in the Bronx, where he received three All-Star nods.
The Rays announced a handful of minor league signings on Thursday. The list included two former members of the Yankees organization. Right-handers Ben Heller and Braden Bristo received non-roster invites to spring training from Tampa Bay.
Left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.75 million contract with the Kansas City Royals, MLB.com and The Athletic reported Thursday.
Right-hander Adam Warren confirmed that he’s retired as a player after spending parts of eight seasons in the majors.
MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Wednesday that the Angels are showing a lot of interest in veteran catcher Gary Sanchez. The 30-year-old Sanchez remains an unsigned free agent after spending last season with the Minnesota Twins.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that the Miami Marlins are considering the possibility of signing the veteran reliever Chapman. Heyman notes that Chapman lives in South Florida.
The New York Yankees finished the regular season without starting pitcher Frankie Montas and it looks like they will be without him for “at least a month” to start their 2023 campaign.
The accolades continue to pour in for reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, who’s set to receive the Key to the City of New York in appreciation of his record-setting 2022 campaign. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Judge's honor in an interview with 1010 WINS' Juliet Papa on Thursday.
Former Cy Young Award winner Ron Guidry talked about serving as Yankees captain from 1986 to 1989. In the process, he imparted some wisdom on the team's newest captain.
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