Marcus Stroman agrees to Yankees deal to bolster rotation
The Yankees have added an arm to their rotation, agreeing to a two-year contract with right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman worth an average of $18.5 million per year, pending a medical exam, the Post's Joel Sherman reported. Strowman broke the ice by posting two photos on Instagram. One was an old photo and the other had […]
Yankees make contract offer to Blake Snell in MLB free agency
The Yankees have made an opening offer to top free agent starter Blake Snell, the Post reported. But with little evidence of major progress on Snell or two other top rotation targets, free agent Jordan Montgomery or trade option Dylan Schiess, the Yankees are a little more serious about their next pitching list, which includes […]
Yankees bring back Luke Weaver to add depth at starter
The Yankees plan to bring back late-season players starting in 2023 in order to expand their starting pitching depth in 2024. The club has agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with right-hander Luke Weaver, the Post's Jon Heyman confirmed Thursday. The deal includes a club option for a base salary of $2.5 million in […]
Jonathan Papelbon blasts Yankees’ Alex Verdugo again
Jonathan Papelbon made a few things clear: He doesn't like Alex Verdugo and the work ethic he brings to the baseball field. Papelbon called Verdugo a “bitch” on X in December after the Yankees' new outfielder appeared to criticize Red Sox captain and former manager Alex Cora. He spoke about his feelings on Wednesday's “Foul […]
Yankees talking themselves into Marcus Stroman as desperation grows
If the Yankees really cared about culture and clubhouse tenor, there wouldn't be Josh Donaldson's first season, let alone his second. They wouldn't have signed Carlos Rodon, who somehow performed just as badly when he wasn't pitching as he did when he had a 6.85 ERA by mocking fans and publicly disrespecting pitching coaches. They […]
White Sox GM on interest for Dylan Cease by Yankees and others
In a pitcher-starved market, the White Sox acquired Dylan Cease as a wild card. And while he appears to be up for grabs, it won't happen until another team the White Sox believe has value in him (the Yankees are among his suitors) offers something in return. “All it takes is one team willing to […]
Pioneering Rachel Balkovec leaves Yankees for Marlins promotion
Rachel Balkovec is moving up, but is no longer part of the Yankees organization. Balkovec, who led the Yankees' low-A club for the past two seasons and became the first woman to manage an affiliated minor league team, has agreed to become the Marlins' director of player development, officials said Tuesday. He confirmed this to […]
Yankees confident they’ll add significant piece to starting rotation
The Yankees are currently in talks with top free agent starting pitcher Blake Snell, who currently wins the National League Cy Young Award, and Rangers' October hero Jordan Montgomery, while at the same time signing Dylan Montgomery.・A person familiar with the matter said that the company is also considering major trade candidates, including Cease. Said. […]
Yankees have critical extra option for Oswald Perza, two pitchers
The Yankees have added flexibility with three top young players, adding much-needed depth. Oswaldo Peraza, Yoendriz Gomez and Luis Gil have one minor league option remaining, the paper reported. That means the Yankees can move them back and forth between the Bronx and the minor leagues in 2024 without putting them on waivers. When a […]
Mets join Yankees in Dylan Cease trade sweepstakes
The Mets are one of the teams still keeping tabs on signing White Sox starter Dylan Cease, who is one of the players most likely to be traded yet this offseason. Schiess is among a group of starting pitchers the Mets are considering to fill out their rotation. They also continue to monitor left-handed free […]