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BREAKING NEWS: Mets INF Ronny Mauricio suffers torn ACL

BREAKING NEWS: Mets INF Ronny Mauricio suffers torn ACL

Josh Benjamin

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio has suffered a torn ACL and will undergo surgery, per SNY’s Andy Martino. https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1734644943056994365 Mauricio, 22, is the Mets’ No. 4 prospect and made his MLB debut late last season. He hit .248 with a pair of homers and nine RBI in 26 games. This developing story will be … Continued

Could Dodgers spoil Yankees’ plans for Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

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The Yankees would love to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but could see their plans foiled by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thanks to the enormous deferrals in Shohei Ohtani’s new $700 million contract, the Dodgers have some extra spending cash. And, per Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports, the team is indeed “aggressively pursuing” Yamamoto. Sports Illustrated’s Tom … Continued

Knicks C Mitchell Robinson needs ankle surgery, out 8-10 weeks

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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week and miss 8-10 weeks, the team announced Monday. Mitchell Robinson will have left ankle surgery this week at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He will be re-evaluated in 8-10 weeks. — NY Knicks PR (@NY_KnicksPR) December 11, 2023 Robinson has been the … Continued

Yankees trading INF prospect Trey Sweeney to Dodgers

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The Yankees are trading minor league infielder Trey Sweeney to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to ESPN’s Alden González. New York will receive infielder Jorbit Vivas and lefty reliever Victor Gonzalez. Sweeney, 23, was the Yankees’ first-round draft pick out of Eastern Illinois in 2021 and MLB ranks him as their No. 8 prospect. Sources: … Continued

One last look at the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes

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It’s no secret that the Yankees are ready to present a significant long-term contract to Japanese pitching ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The question, rather, is if the 25-year-old righty will embrace the interlocking NY and don the pinstripes, or take his incredible talent elsewhere. Namely, the crosstown rival New York Mets. We’ve discussed Yamamoto six ways … Continued

Juan Soto could hasten Giancarlo Stanton’s New York exit

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Before the Yankees made their trade for Juan Soto official, reporters were very curious about the oft-injured Giancarlo Stanton. The veteran slugger had yet another forgettable year in New York, batting just .191 in 101 games. The 24 home runs almost don’t matter. Stanton just turned 34, is clearly declining, and is due $118 million … Continued

New York is entering a bidding war over Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Josh Benjamin

Japanese pitching superstar Yoshinobu Yamamoto is taking in-person meetings with MLB teams next week, and New York awaits his decision with baited breath. The 25-year-old is drawing plenty of interest, particuarly from MLB’s New York teams. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman traveled to Japan in September to watch Yamamoto pitch for the Orix Buffaloes. Of … Continued

Let’s build a Yankees lineup featuring new star OF Juan Soto

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Just before the eleventh hour on Wednesday night, Juan Soto joined the New York Yankees. The Padres traded him and Trent Grisham for five players, a pitching package headlined by righty Michael King. Yes, the Yankees gave up a lot, including popular backup catcher Kyle Higashioka, but this is Juan Soto! It’s Zava, Steve Nebraska, … Continued

Yankees acquire OF Alex Verdugo from Boston Red Sox

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The New York Yankees are acquiring lefty outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Boston is receiving three right-handed pitchers, headlined by reliever Greg Weissert. BREAKING: The New York Yankees are acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-handeres Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and … Continued

Mets sign INF José Iglesias to minor league deal

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The Mets have added veteran infielder José Iglesias on a minor league contract, per The Athletic’s Will Sammon. The deal also includes an invitation to spring training. Mets say they’ve signed INF José Iglesias to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. — Will Sammon (@WillSammon) December 5, 2023 Iglesias … Continued

Yankees interested in re-sigining RP Wandy Peralta

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The Yankees are interested in bringing back lefty reliever Wandy Peralta. The Post’s Jon Heyman added that Peralta is also attracting several suitors in free agency. Yankees are one of many teams on Wandy Peralta, and they are hoping for a reunion — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 4, 2023 The Yankees acquired Peralta, 32, from … Continued

Yankss, Padres remain “far apart” in Juan Soto trade talks

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The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres remain “far apart” in trade negotiations for star outfielder Juan Soto, according to several sources. There’s a lot to digest, so we’ll cite accordingly. According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the Yankees are one of nine teams interested in Soto. However, word is the Padres see the Yankees … Continued

Yankees claim OF Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from Cleveland

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The Yankees have claimed outfielder Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, according to the YES Network’s Jack Curry. Yankees have claimed OF Oscar Gonzalez off waivers from Cleveland. In 173 at bats last season, his slash line was 214/239/312 with 2 HR and 12 RBI. In his career, he has 13 HR and … Continued

New York Mets officially out on star FA Shohei Ohtani

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Sorry, Mets fans, but reigning AL MVP and two-way star free agent Shohei Ohtani isn’t coming to Flushing. ESPN’s Jeff Passan released his Winter Meetings preview and confirmed that New York is one of three teams out on Ohtani. The Boston Red Sox and World Series champion Texas Rangers have also shifted their focus to … Continued

Mets, RHP Luis Severino agree to one-year deal worth $13 million

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The New York Mets have agreed on a one-year, $13 million deal with right-handed starter Luis Severino, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand first reported that both sides were nearing a deal. Right-hander Luis Severino and the New York Mets are finalizing a one-year, $13 million contract, sources familiar with the deal tell … Continued

Yankees, Padres “exchanging names” on OF Juan Soto

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The Yankees and Padres are “exchanging names” on a potential deal for outfielder Juan Soto, per SNY’s Andy Martino. However, both sides are still far from an agreement. Martino added that San Diego is seeking young pitchers “in the Michael King/Clarke Schmidt category” and “top prospects/rookies like Jasson Dominguez and Anthony Volpe.” Soto, 25, is … Continued

Yankees are courting two intriguing international FAs

Josh Benjamin

The Yankees expect to be active this offseason and could look towards the international free agent market. What’s more, general manager Brian Cashman could be looking beyond Japanese righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Granted, we’ve discussed Yamamoto at length and how great he’d be for the Yankees. A 1.72 career ERA in seven years in Japan makes … Continued

Yankees “not in the mix” for Shohei Ohtani

Josh Benjamin

Yankees fans on Twitter/X will be disappointed to learn that two-way star Shohei Ohtani is almost certainly not Bronx-bound. In his latest free agency piece, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Yankees “are not believed to be in the mix” for Ohtani. They are, however “in strong” on recently posted righty and Ohtani’s WBC teammate … Continued

Juan Soto slowly becoming the Yankees’ man to lose

Josh Benjamin

It’s Thanksgiving Day, and all I can think of is Juan Soto donning New York Yankees pinstripes. It’s the absolute worst. I should be watching the parade with the family, enjoying my three-year-old go nuts at the Bluey float and bad Broadway lip-syncs. Or betting (and losing) on the upcoming NFL games, or psyching myself … Continued

Yankees to hire Brad Ausmus as new bench coach

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The New York Yankees are hiring Brad Ausmus to succeed Carlos Mendoza as bench coach, according to Joel Sherman of the Post. Mendoza was hired to manage the crosstown rival New York Mets earlier this month. I can report now that Ausmus was hired to be the Yankees bench coach. https://t.co/ndQtjJtrmO — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) … Continued

Is Jets’ Zach Wilson charade finally over?

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Eleven weeks and a 32-6 drubbing in Buffalo later, the New York Jets finally seem ready to pull the plug on Zach Wilson. The former No. 2 overall pick was benched late in the third quarter for career backup/third-stringer Tim Boyle. Worse yet, Jets coach Robert Saleh didn’t name a starter for Week 12’s Friday … Continued

Former RP Zack Britton has solution to fix the Yankees

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Former Yankees reliever Zack Britton announced his retirement today in a piece from Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. In that same piece, Britton offered up his own solution for how his former team could get back on track. All they need to do is spend big and remind everyone that they’re the Yankees: “When I … Continued

Yankees trade OF Jake Bauers to Brewers for pair of minor leaguers

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The Yankees have traded left-handed outfielder and first baseman Jake Bauers to the Milwaukee Brewers, per a team announcement. In return, the Yankees received minor league outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez. The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired minor league outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sánchez from the Milwaukee Brewers in … Continued

Yankees, Mets interested in Rays OF Manuel Margot

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Both the Yankees and Mets are interested in Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot, per multiple sources. Joel Sherman of the Post added that both New York teams are among five interested in him. Margot has spent the last four years with the Rays and hit a mild .264 with just four home runs and … Continued

BREAKING: Gerrit Cole wins AL Cy Young Award

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has officially won the American League Cy Young Award. This is Cole’s first Cy Young after years of being a regular contender. He finished second behind Robbie Ray in 2021 and again behind former Astros teammate Justin Verlander in 2019. In 2023, he was the hands-down unanimous winner and … Continued

New Mets manager Carlos Mendoza could wind up being perfect hire

Josh Benjamin

New Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza is not a celebrity manager. It’s what made the Mets’ hiring him to succeed Buck Showalter so puzzling. Hiring former Brewers executive David Stearns to be president of baseball operations meant adding Craig Counsell was inevitable, no? Apparently not. Mendoza is the new face in Flushing while Counsell gets $40 … Continued

Hal Steinbrenner supports Brian Cashman, and we should too

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Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been talking spicy as of late, and owner Hal Steinbrenner finally weighed in. Speaking to the Post’s Joel Sherman via email, Steinbrenner supported his GM and his hearty defense of the team in which Cashman called the Yankees “pretty f***ing good” at the GM Meetings in Arizona. His only … Continued

Is Brian Cashman trying to force a Giancarlo Stanton trade?

Josh Benjamin

It’s been a crazy and dramatic 24 hours for the New York Yankees and expensive, embattled slugger Giancarlo Stanton. Speaking to reporters at the GM Meetings in Scottsdale last week, general manager Brian Cashman called out the former MVP for his career-long injury woes. But keeping with his new awkwardly feisty approach to media, Cashman … Continued

Yankees officially hire James Rowson as hitting coach

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The New York Yankees have officially hired James Rowson as their new hitting coach, according to Greg Joyce at the Post. Official: James Rowson is the new Yankees hitting coach — Greg Joyce (@GJoyce9) November 13, 2023 The Yankees also confirmed Rowson’s hiring with an official statement. Rowson succeeds Sean Casey, who took over midseason … Continued