Who had Yanks' top single year at the plate?
Take a stroll through Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park, and you are instantly struck by the presence of greatness. Many of the finest players in baseball history enjoyed their best seasons while wearing the fabled pinstripes, a list dominated by Babe Ruth, the greatest slugger the game has ever known. Examining
Spring Training is fast approaching! Here's what you need to know
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Red Sox deal Hicks, prospect to White Sox for RHP prospect Ziehl
A busy Red Sox offseason continued Sunday with the acquisition of right-handed pitching prospect Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later from the White Sox in exchange for right-hander Jordan Hicks, right-handed prospect David Sandlin and two players to be named. The swap carries a financial component, as
'If you're a Yankee, you shave' -- here's why
Don Mattingly had received two direct -- albeit confusing -- orders from team brass before reaching the breaking point. Clad in a blue polo shirt, the first baseman was walking toward the dugout when he heard the raspy shouts of an older man. “Mattingly! I thought I told you to
Masters of the mound: Yankees' top seasons by a pitcher
Run production has defined the Yankees over the years, thrilling their fans by lighting up the scoreboards with long-ball prowess. The players charged with run prevention frequently have taken a back seat to the sluggers, but the franchise has seen some terrific pitchers, too. It is challenging to compare modern
Yankees' Top 5 managers: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five managers in the history of their franchise, based on their time guiding that club. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only
The top Yanks Draft pick from every season
Derek Jeter and Thurman Munson have easily been the Yankees’ top first-round selections since the MLB Draft was instituted in 1965, each sharing turns as captains on their way to multiple championships and eventual enshrinement in Yankee Stadium’s Monument Park.
The story of Yankee Stadium's reopening, 50 years later
NEW YORK -- Joe DiMaggio leaned against a railing, neatly clad in a sport coat, blue shirt and tie, overlooking what had once been his office: center field at the original Yankee Stadium. It hardly looked like a ballpark on that afternoon in 1974. The field was torn to bits
Yankees' Top 5 general managers: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
How Sinatra's classic became Yankees staple
The first few notes of Frank Sinatra’s “Theme From New York, New York” produce a Pavlovian response for anyone who has spent a few hours at Yankee Stadium. Cymbals crash, brass horns blare, and you can envision John Sterling once again whirling in the broadcast booth: “Yankees win! Th-e-e-e-e-e Yankees
Yankees' Top 5 right fielders: Hoch's take
Here is Bryan Hoch’s ranking of the top five right fielders in Yankees history. • Yankees’ All-Time Team: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | LF | CF
The top 5 center fielders in Yankees history
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
The top 5 left fielders in Yankees history
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
Yankees’ Top 5 shortstops: Hoch’s take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. Here is Bryan Hoch’s ranking
Yankees' Top 5 catchers: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
Yankees' Top 5 designated hitters: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the Top 5 players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
Yankees' Top 5 third basemen: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
Yankees' Top 5 second basemen: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
Yankees' Top 5 first basemen: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
Yanks' Top 5 left-handed starters: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
Yanks' Top 5 right-handed starters: Hoch's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.
Judge (elbow) on schedule; what about rest of rehabbing Yanks?
NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge let his arm do the talking during the American League Division Series last October, uncorking a 90.2 mph throw from right field in the opener against the Blue Jays that signaled his right flexor injury was no longer a concern. That progress has continued into
Belli glad his road led back to Bombers: 'Grass ain't always greener'
NEW YORK -- There is a belief within the Yankees’ clubhouse that if they could somehow replay the American League Division Series, the outcome would be different. Aaron Judge said as much minutes after the final out, when he said the club would like to “run ‘em back and see
Yankees appoint Mario Garza as new director of international scouting
NEW YORK -- The Yankees have entrusted part of their pipeline to a familiar face, announcing Wednesday that they have appointed Mario Garza as the club’s new director of international scouting. Garza, 44, replaces Donny Rowland, who was not retained when his contract expired in November.
Yankees acquire righty Chivilli from Rockies for first-base prospect Rumfield
NEW YORK -- The Yankees added a hard-throwing project to their bullpen mix on Wednesday, acquiring right-hander Angel Chivilli from the Rockies in exchange for Minor League first baseman T.J. Rumfield. TRADE DETAILS Yankees get: RHP Angel Chivilli Rockies get: 1B T.J. Rumfield (Yankees' No. 22 prospect, per MLB Pipeline)