Here are 5 former Yanks who could make Cooperstown in 2026
About 3 1/2 hours by car from New York City, the National Baseball Hall of Fame has always felt like familiar ground for Yankees fans. A stroll through the plaque gallery easily conjures images of towering homers, iconic October moments and dynasties.
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One amazing stat for each team from the 2025 season
Part of what makes baseball the best are the feats and amazing stats accruing left and right, every single day. We chronicle them throughout the year, but there’s no better time than before the calendar flips to take a look back. It’s hard to pick just one per team, after
Yanks officially bring back Rosario, adding much-needed righty bat
NEW YORK -- The Yankees had already secured a playoff spot when Amed Rosario reclined at his clubhouse locker late in September, reflecting on a half-season in pinstripes that had exceeded expectations. Acquired in a Trade Deadline deal from the Nationals, the veteran infielder/outfielder was swinging well against left-handed pitching.
1 breakout candidate for each MLB team in 2026
A new year brings new opportunities -- to build on the positives from last year, to improve on a disappointing season, or to finally reach expected potential. One or more of those could apply in 2026 for players on the verge of a breakout year. These are players who, for
Yanks believe Volpe will bounce back with shoulder repaired
The sounds of packing tape being pulled across boxes hummed in the background as Anthony Volpe spoke in the center of the Yankees’ clubhouse following their final game of 2025, the shortstop forecasting “a lot of sleepless nights” ahead as he wrestled with the team’s playoff ouster. Regarding his own
Are we witnessing the greatest peak for a righty hitter ... ever?
Aaron Judge was welcomed into a certain guild of greatness when the Baseball Writers’ Association of America voted him the 2025 American League MVP. Having also won the AL award in 2022 and 2024, Judge became just the 13th player with at least three MVP honors in his career, joining:
10 players who will define the 2026 season
After one of the great seasons in baseball history -- a season we’ll be talking about for the rest of our lives -- Major League Baseball has a tough act to follow in 2026. Fortunately, it has a deep cast of stars and compelling figures, all main characters in a
Latest Yankees injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Yankees injury news and transactions.
10 players who hit key milestones in 2025
Every season is another chance for MLB’s talented players to show us all that they can accomplish. Entering the year, it’s always fun to anticipate which career milestones might be reached or surpassed in the upcoming round of 162 games. But over the course of the season, there are also
Prospects who broke out -- 1 for every team -- this season
With the Minor League season in the rearview mirror and a new year on the horizon, we took a look at how some of the top prospects performed in 2025.
Yankees finalize 1-year deal with Amed Rosario
The Yankees spoke frequently during the Winter Meetings about needing more offensive balance against left-handed pitching, an area they addressed by re-signing infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario to a one-year contract. News of the agreement first broke on Dec. 13, and New York announced the deal on Tuesday. Terms of the deal
Each team's prospect to watch for 2026
Nick Kurtz. Drake Baldwin. Roman Anthony. Trey Yesavage. Nolan McLean. They and so many other rookies left their marks on the 2025 season. One year ago, they were mere prospects who had yet to make their MLB debuts, and another host of newcomers will inevitably be difference-makers for their clubs
The 15 most extreme Statcast plays of the year
Another year in baseball is in the books, so let's look back at the best of the best plays from this past season. These are the annual Statcast superlatives -- the longest home run, the fastest strikeout, the speediest inside-the-park home run, the toughest catch and more. Here are 15
Each team's longest home run of 2025
Happy holidays, baseball fans. As our gift to you, we're back with the tradition we are determined to make happen: our yearly list of every team's longest home run of the season just past. Admittedly, we always think these lists make for good gifts, but we have a pretty good
How Steinbrenner's 'Seinfeld' cameo got cut
George M. Steinbrenner was never one to shy away from the cameras, whether it was standing front and center to announce his purchase of the Yankees in 1973, or playfully sparring with manager Billy Martin for a series of television commercials hawking light beer: Tastes great! Less filling! You’re fired!
Lagrange among prospects who improved stock most in 2025
With days left until 2025 becomes 2026, it's natural to use this time for reflection. Looking back at the year that was and finding satisfaction in all the progress that was made, while also looking ahead with hope for even better things to come, along with new goals in the
The rare skill set that could carry Rice to stardom in '26
There’s a big reason the Yankees’ offseason shopping list didn’t include a star first baseman. They might already have one in house. While the spot didn’t officially open up until Paul Goldschmidt reached free agency in November, Ben Rice effectively became the Yankees’ starting first baseman the moment their 2025
Revisiting every team's best win in 2025
While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com
These were the best Minor League promos of 2025 -- one from every farm system
There are 120 Minor League Baseball teams, and they each play approximately 70 home games a year. In the interest of not doing math, let's just say this results in a lot of gameday promotions over the course of the season. Theme nights, giveaways, celebrity appearances and more are a
From perfect games to iconic home runs, these are the Yankees' 10 best on-field moments
Attempting to pick the Top 10 moments in Yankees history guarantees disagreement and debate. Ask 10 fans at the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue, and it’s a near-certainty that you’ll walk away with 10 different lists. That said, this one is mine. After covering the Yankees for nearly
Yanks prospect Jones hopes to bring his power bat to Bronx outfield
The top prospect made a short walk from his Spring Training locker in the home clubhouse at George M. Steinbrenner Field on a warm, clear Monday afternoon, settling into a chair inside Aaron Boone’s office. Putting on his best acting chops, the Yankees manager launched into a preamble about how
Here's every new Minor League alternate identity announced for 2026 so far
Be yourself, unless you feel like being something else. This is now an established Minor League Baseball promotional strategy, as teams across the country regularly assume alternate identities in lieu of their day-to-day primary identities. These alternate identities often have a local connection, with teams celebrating their region's culinary specialties,
Here's one stat from each farm system that caught our eye in 2025
When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently
Yanks bring back Blackburn on 1-year deal (source)
The Yankees and right-hander Paul Blackburn have agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract to keep him in the Bronx, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Feinsand reports the deal includes incentives of $100,000 for reaching 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 innings pitched. The club has not confirmed the