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Is Brian Cashman’s Yankees future on the line in 2024?

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees continued their quietly effective offseason with new pitcher Marcus Stroman’s virtual press conference on Thursday. As far as intro pressers go, everything went as expected Stroman, who recently signed a two-year deal with the Yankees, mentioned how excited he was to compete on Yankee Stadium’s grand stage. “I’m always up for a challenge, … Continued

Knicks pursuing handful of guards in next potential trade

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks aren’t done dealing even after trading for OG Anunoby. Per longtime NBA insider Marc Stein, the front office has “a level of interest” in a small handful of veteran guards. Those guards include reigning Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, 2021 Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson, Pistons veteran … Continued

Knicks interested in trading for F Bruce Brown

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks are still in trade mode even after landing OG Anunoby and the front office seems to like veteran wing Bruce Brown. Per SNY’s Ian Begley, there is “significant internal support” for the team to acquire Brown in a trade. Brown signed a two-year deal with the Pacers last summer and was … Continued

Yankees to release OF Oscar Gonzalez

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees have designated outfielder Oscar Gonzalez for assignment, the team announced Wednesday. Releasing Gonzalez was an administrative decision to make room for the newly signed Marcus Stroman on the 40-man roster. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated OF Oscar Gonzalez for assignment. — New York Yankees (@Yankees) January … Continued

Yankees sign international OF prospect Francisco Vilorio

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees, ever active in the international free agent market, made another move during the latest signing period. Per MLB.com, New York has added Dominican outfielder Francisco Vilorio. He was ranked the 15th overall international prospect and is still just 17 years old. Vilorio already has some size at 6-foot-2, 160 pounds, and may grow … Continued

Yankees, SP Luke Weaver agree on one-year deal

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees have re-signed right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver to a one-year, $2 million contract. Robert Murray at FanSided was first with the agreement, which also includes an option for next season. Free-agent pitcher Luke Weaver and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract, pending physical, according to a source … Continued

Yankees rumors: New York interested in RP Jordan Hicks

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are interested in signing hard-throwing righty reliever Jordan Hicks. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi added that the rival Houston Astros are too. Free agent reliever Jordan Hicks has drawn interest from the Astros and Yankees, among other teams, as we discussed on @MLBNetwork a short time ago. — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January … Continued

Which free agent SP will most likely land with Yankees?

Josh Benjamin

It’s no secret that the Yankees are on the hunt for starting pitching this offseason. Particularly since Brian Cashman’s efforts to woo Yoshinobu Yamamoto failed when the Dodgers swooped in with a 12-year deal. Lucky for the Yankees, the market hasn’t picked up much since. Another Japanese hurler, lefty Shōta Imanaga, recently signed with the … Continued

Giants defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale resigns

Josh Benjamin

New York Giants defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale has resigned, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Martindale’s resignation comes mere hours after head coach Brian Daboll told reporters he expected the veteran coach back next season. The Giants regressed to 6-11 in 2023 after last year’s miracle playoff run. New York ranked 26th in points allowed … Continued

Jets expected to trade QB Zach Wilson this offseason

Josh Benjamin

The New York Jets are finally pulling the plug and will attempt to trade beleaguered quarterback Zach Wilson this offseason, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From @NFLGameDay: #Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is open to the NFL interest that'll come… plus, the #Jets are expected to attempt to trade QB Zach Wilson in the offseason, which … Continued

Mets sign LHP Sean Manaea to two-year contract

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets boosted their rotation Sunday when they signed veteran lefty Sean Manaea to a two-year, $28 million contract. Jon Heyman at the Post was first with the story, and added that Manaea’s deal includes an opt-out after 2024. Manaea spent last season with the San Francisco Giants and posted a 4.44 ERA … Continued

Yankees reportedly interested in LHP Blake Snell

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are interested in reigning NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell, according to the Post’s Jon Heyman. Snell posted an MLB-best 2.25 ERA while also leading baseball in walks. He pitched a career-high 180 innings and struck out 234 hitters, all while allowing just 115 hits. The Yankees also know Snell from … Continued

Harrison Bader, Mets agree on one-year contract

Josh Benjamin

Former Yankees center fielder Harrison Bader has agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the New York Mets, per SNY’s Andy Martino. Bader split last season between the Yankees and Cincinnati Reds, batting .232 on the year with seven home runs and 20 stolen bases. Various injuries limited him to just 98 games, though … Continued

One game later, everyone wins the RJ Barrett trade

Josh Benjamin

On December 30, the Knicks surprised everyone when they traded former first-round pick RJ Barrett to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby. Even more surprising was New York also including popular guard Immanuel Quickley and not getting much draft capital back. Well, the players had their first games with their new teams on Monday, and … Continued

New York Mets pursuing veteran DH J.D. Martinez

Josh Benjamin

The New York Mets are pursuing veteran slugger J.D. Martinez, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The Los Angeles Angels and one of Martinez’s former teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks, are also interested. Martinez spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and turned in a solid campaign despite turning 36 in August. He … Continued

What if the Yankees pursued Ken Griffey Jr., others?

Josh Benjamin

Free agency is a practice both cruel and rewarding, something the New York Yankees know all too well. Currently, the Bronx Bombers are licking their wounds after losing out on Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He spurned the Yankees to sign a 12-year contract with the Dodgers and join WBC teammate Shohei Ohtani. Quite the surprise … Continued

Yankees trade OF Estevan Florial to Guardians

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees have traded former vaunted outfield prospect Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians, the team announced Tuesday. In return, right-handed pitcher Cody Morris was sent to New York. The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired RHP Cody Morris from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for OF Estevan Florial. — New York … Continued

ESNY celebrates Festivus, New York Sports Edition

Josh Benjamin

It’s December 23, and you know what that means, folks. That’s right! Put up the aluminum pole and stretch out for the feats of strength. It’s Festivus! We all know it. The Seinfeld-borne bit where Frank Costanza invents his own holiday to thumb his nose at Hallmark, commercialism, whatever. It’s a whole big show, throw in … Continued

What can Mets expect from RHP Adrian Houser?

Josh Benjamin

The Mets’ relatively quiet offseason briefly awoke on Wednesday when pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor were acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets sent minor leaguer Coleman Crow to Milwaukee to complete the trade. Now, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto officially a Dodger, the Mets could soon have big expectations for Houser. Team president David … Continued

Why is Frankie Montas not already back with Yankees?

Josh Benjamin

I know we’re all licking our wounds over losing Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the Dodgers, but let’s shift our focus to Frankie Montas. Yes, he still exists! And though a Jordan Montgomery reunion might be a “sexier” target, Montas deserves a look too. How quickly we forget in his lone appearance for the Yankees in 2023, … Continued

Yankees have no choice but to overpay LHP Jordan Montgomery

Josh Benjamin

Now that Yoshinobu Yamamoto proved me wrong, let’s talk about Jordan Montgomery. The Yankees know the big lefty well. Montgomery was a rotation regular for five-and-a-half years after New York drafted him out of South Carolina. He also happens to be one of the top free agents remaining on the market. Add that Montgomery just … Continued

Knicks C Mitchell Robinson out for the season

Josh Benjamin

The New York Knicks will be without dominant center Mitchell Robinson for the rest of the season, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The team has since applied for a Disabled Player Exception. The New York Knicks have applied to the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception worth $7.8 million as the franchise projects center Mitchell … Continued

Bernie Williams in talks to join YES Network broadcast team

Josh Benjamin

The New York Yankees are talking with beloved former outfielder Bernie Williams about joining YES Network’s broadcast team. Andrew Marchand of the Post reported that both parties were indeed engaged about the one-time batting champ becoming part of the TV team. The YES Network already has its fair share of ex-Yankees. Williams’ former teammates Paul … Continued

Yankees viewed as “frontrunner” for RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Josh Benjamin

Japanese righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto, long a Yankees offseason target, will soon sign a lucrative contract with an MLB team. On Tuesday, there may have been some encouraging news. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi appeared on Hot Stove and mentioned the Bronx Bombers are considered a “frontrunner.” "The Yankees are viewed by many as the frontrunner and … Continued

ESPN BET NFL Promo: Get $250 Week 15 Bonus with Code ELITE

Bob Wankel

Tommy DeVito, Aaron Rodgers drama, and a number of key showdowns headlines NFL WEEK 15, and the current ESPN BET NFL promo will score $250 in bonus bets with code ELITE. Nobody knows what’s in store today across a schedule featuring plenty of tough-to-size up games, but it’s quite clear that the ESPN BET NFL … Continued

This is the Yankees’ path to extending Juan Soto

Josh Benjamin

New Yankees outfielder Juan Soto had his first media session with the New York press on Tuesday and it wasn’t long before the obvious question was asked. Would the 25-year-old skip his upcoming free agency to sign an extension with the New York Yankees? Naturally, Soto played coy. “My priorities right now are just getting … Continued