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• Yankees Weigh Re-signing Bellinger as Mets Emerge as Suitor January 1, 2026
  Free agent Cody Bellinger is weighing a return to the Yankees after a strong 2025 season, but the rival New York Mets have emerged as a serious suitor for the s
• Yankees Holding Firm on Contract Demands for Cody Bellinger December 31, 2025
  The New York Yankees and free agent Cody Bellinger remain at a contract impasse, with the team holding firm on its offer amid a competitive AL East landscape.
• Yankees Face Scrutiny Over Offseason Inactivity December 30, 2025
  The New York Yankees face mounting criticism for their offseason inactivity after an early playoff exit, as AL East rivals make significant roster upgrades.
• Anthony Rizzo Considering Return for 2026 World Baseball Classic December 30, 2025
  Retired MLB star Anthony Rizzo is considering a return to baseball to play for Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after receiving an offer from GM Ne
• Former GM Projects Yankees to Sign Kyle Tucker for $427 Million December 7, 2025
  Former GM Jim Bowden projects the New York Yankees will sign Astros star Kyle Tucker to a 10-year, $427 million contract when he hits free agency.
• Yankees Face Offseason Pitching Needs, Twins Starter Joe Ryan Presents Potential Trade Option December 6, 2025
  Analyzing a potential offseason trade for the New York Yankees to acquire Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan to address their starting pitching needs for 2025.
• Yankees Leave Reliever Harrison Cohen Unprotected for Rule 5 Draft December 6, 2025
  New York Yankees reliever Harrison Cohen is a top candidate for the MLB Rule 5 Draft after being left off the 40-man roster despite a strong 2025 season.
• Analyst Predicts Yankees Will Sign Edwin Diaz to Five-Year Contract December 6, 2025
  An analyst predicts the New York Yankees will sign star closer Edwin Diaz to a five-year, $88M contract, potentially swapping closers with the rival Mets.
• MLB Analyst Predicts Yankees to Sign Kyle Tucker, Edwin Diaz December 5, 2025
  MLB analyst Jim Bowden predicts the New York Yankees will make a splash in free agency by signing outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Edwin Diaz this offseason.
• Yankees, Mets, Phillies Named Potential Suitors for Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai December 5, 2025
  Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai is a top target in MLB free agency. The Yankees, Mets, and Phillies are reportedly potential suitors for the hard-throwing NPB sta