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• Luke Weaver Enters Free Agency, Considers Return to Starting Role November 22, 2025
  Free agent pitcher Luke Weaver is seeking a return to a starting role after a successful season in the Yankees bullpen. Will he join the Padres or another team?
• Analysts: Cody Bellinger a Better Value for Yankees Than Kyle Tucker November 22, 2025
  Baseball analysts suggest Cody Bellinger is a better value for the New York Yankees than Kyle Tucker due to his lower projected salary and defensive versatility
• Yankees Sign Clarke Schmidt to $4.5 Million Contract Amid Flurry of Roster Moves November 22, 2025
  The Yankees signed injured pitcher Clarke Schmidt to a $4.5M contract and non-tendered five pitchers in a series of major offseason roster moves. Get the full d
• Yankees Non-Tender Mark Leiter Jr., Four Other Pitchers at Deadline November 22, 2025
  The New York Yankees non-tendered five pitchers, including Mark Leiter Jr., Scott Effross, and Ian Hamilton, making them free agents ahead of the deadline.
• Analysts Propose Blockbuster Trade Sending Corey Seager to Yankees November 21, 2025
  Analysts propose a blockbuster trade sending Rangers shortstop Corey Seager to the Yankees due to payroll concerns. See the full details of the speculative deal
• Yankees Reportedly Exploring Trade for Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan November 21, 2025
  The New York Yankees are reportedly exploring a trade for Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan, a versatile lefty bat who could fill several key roster needs.
• Yankees Face Decision on Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Future, Extension Seen as Unlikely November 20, 2025
  An MLB insider predicts Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. will likely test free agency after 2026, as a contract extension is seen as unlikely.
• Yankees Linked to Corey Seager Trade Amid Rangers' Payroll Concerns November 20, 2025
  Explore the latest MLB trade rumors linking the New York Yankees to Rangers shortstop Corey Seager as Texas looks to address significant payroll concerns.
• Yankees Face Friday Deadline on Reliever Camilo Doval's Contract November 20, 2025
  The New York Yankees face a Friday deadline to tender a 2026 contract to reliever Camilo Doval after his struggles following a costly mid-season trade.
• Yankees Protect Top Prospects, Leave Reliever Harrison Cohen Exposed to Rule 5 Draft November 20, 2025
  The New York Yankees protected top prospects like Spencer Jones from the Rule 5 Draft but left reliever Harrison Cohen exposed, a calculated risk for the team.