‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Yankees Wise to Sell, Hit Home Run with Aroldis »
The New York Yankees are officially trade-deadline sellers. They announced as much by shipping hard-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs on Monday, per Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball. It's an unfamiliar position for the big-spending Yanks, who are typically in the business of adding veteran pieces and keeping the switch flipped [...]
Andrew Miller Reportedly Traded to Cleveland Indians »
New York Yankees left-handed relief pitcher Andrew Miller is a valued target for pitching-hungry teams with the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline approaching, and it appears the Yankees have found the right deal to move him. Continue for updates. Indians Trade for Miller Sunday, July 31 Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reported the Cleveland [...]
How Much Could Yankees Actually Sell on Summer Trade »
For the New York Yankees, August 1 is looking less like the trade deadline and more like a sell-by date. By now, there's little question that selling on the summer market is what they should do. Rather, a better question is how much they'll be able to sell. That may be the question the Yankees are asking themselves. They're not approaching [...]
Aroldis Chapman Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation »
With the New York Yankees (48-47) continuing to fall in the playoff standings, Aroldis Chapman's impending free agency makes him an attractive trade chip. Continue for updates. Nationals Interested in Chapman Friday, July 22 Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post reported the Washington Nationals are interested in Chapman, but are not [...]
Are We Watching the End of Alex Rodriguez’s »
There are some skills Alex Rodriguez will never lose. He'll always be able to tell us how good he is, how hard he works, how great he can be. "I've been working really hard, tweaking, running and training," he told reporters, including Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. "My time will come." Sorry, Alex. Your time has come…and gone. I [...]
Mark Teixeira Hits 400th Career Home Run: Latest »
New York Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira reached a notable milestone Sunday, swatting his 400th career home run during his team's game against the San Diego Padres. Major League Baseball's official Twitter account broke the news after Teixeira's solo shot off Carlos Villanueva in the top of the eighth inning: Teixeira's achievement was a welcome [...]
Yankees’ Lack of Star Power a Big Concern Both »
NEW YORK — In the seats behind home plate, scouts from rival teams ogle the relief pitchers the New York Yankees haven't yet decided to sell. Just the other day, the Chicago Cubs had three scouts at Yankee Stadium, enough so each could have focused in on just one of the late-inning relievers who could change the trade market and perhaps [...]
Carlos Beltran Injury: Updates on Yankees OF’s »
New York Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran left the field during Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Texas Rangers because of tightness in his right hamstring. An exact return date has yet to be revealed. Continue for updates. Beltran Comments on Recovery Thursday, June 30 ESPN.com's Wallace Matthews noted that Beltran said his hamstring is feeling [...]
Ike Davis to Sign with Yankees: Latest Contract »
Hours after the Texas Rangers released Ike Davis from his minor league contract, the first baseman agreed to ink a major league contract with the New York Yankees, according to Today's Knuckleball's Jon Heyman. Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News confirmed the report. Following four seasons with the New York [...]
Aroldis Chapman Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation »
The New York Yankees boast one of MLB's deepest bullpens, and teams are reportedly starting to do their homework on reliever Aroldis Chapman in advance of the July 31 trade deadline. Continue for updates. Cubs Keeping Tabs on Chapman Sunday, June 12 According to the New York Post's George A. King III, the Chicago Cubs sent [...]