Matthew Nethercott
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BREAKING: Mariners Ink Josh Naylor to 5-Year Deal
Josh Naylor stays in Seattle on a five-year deal after a breakout run with the Mariners, bringing elite hitting, defense, and baserunning.
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More on the #Yankees signing Ryan Yarbrough
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Yanks Bring Back Lefty Swingman
The New York Yankees and lefty Ryan Yarbrough are closing in on an agreement on a 1-year deal, a source confirms the report of FanSided’s Robert Murray. Yarbrough signed with the Yankees last…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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BREAKING: Mariners Ink Josh Naylor to 5-Year Deal
Josh Naylor stays in Seattle on a five-year deal after a breakout run with the Mariners, bringing elite hitting, defense, and baserunning.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Star Closer Hits Free Agent Market After a Rocky 2025
Closer Devin Williams hits free agency after a rocky 2025, but elite underlying metrics and a dominant track record make him a top option.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Giants Defense Fails Again, Lose to Packers
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — New week, new head coach, same story. The Giants can’t find a way to close out games against middling defenses. This week, the Giants lose 27-20, and drop to 2-9 o…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Age Concerns, Statistical Decline, & Groundballs: Evaluating Framber Valdez’s Free Agent Market
A spike in FIP, wOBA, and xwOBA in 2025 complicates the left-hander’s bid for a long-term deal.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Some News on the #Yankees and their Japanese Scouting Saturday:
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Yankees View Japanese Exhibition Game - FanZone Report
Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto is posted for MLB teams to sign this offseason. The Yankees are among a list of six teams who viewed him at an exhibition
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November 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Some News on the #Yankees and their Japanese Scouting Saturday:
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Some #Yankees Offseason Notes on potential starting rotation additions
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Yankees Offseason Notes: Starting Pitching Rumors
The Yankees offseason is now fully underway with the annual General Managers meetings concluded. While GM Brian Cashman was not in attendance, his highest lieutenants made sure the Yankees were wel…
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November 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Some #Yankees Offseason Notes on potential starting rotation additions
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Offseason Talk: GM Meetings Recap | EP 53
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November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
MLB GM Meetings Recap
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MLB’s Offseason Begins: The Storylines Emerging from This Week's GM Meetings
The MLB GM Meetings set the tone for plenty of early offseason narratives, laying the groundwork for many teams' priorities.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:34 AM
MLB GM Meetings Recap
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Per Jon Heyman, Ketel Marte has noted the #Yankees to be on his limited trade list.
Not a guarantee to be moved (more soon), but certainly an option.
Not a guarantee to be moved (more soon), but certainly an option.
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Per Jon Heyman, Ketel Marte has noted the #Yankees to be on his limited trade list.
Not a guarantee to be moved (more soon), but certainly an option.
Not a guarantee to be moved (more soon), but certainly an option.
Aaron Judge is your AL MVP
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Aaron Judge is your AL MVP
My Professor just said that we should all control our own destiny. I started to laugh. IYKYK.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
My Professor just said that we should all control our own destiny. I started to laugh. IYKYK.
Brian Cashman met the media today. Here are some highlights:
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Yankees GM Provides Offseason Updates at GM Meetings Ahead of 2026
Brian Cashman provides updates on rostered players and free agent expectations ahead of 2026
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November 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Brian Cashman met the media today. Here are some highlights:
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Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones are not likely to be traded this offseason, per @ByRobertMurray
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones are not likely to be traded this offseason, per @ByRobertMurray
Scott Boras told the media in Las Vegas that Bellinger is a perfect fit for the Yankees. He added that the sides have had conversations already. #Yankees
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Scott Boras told the media in Las Vegas that Bellinger is a perfect fit for the Yankees. He added that the sides have had conversations already. #Yankees
More on the change on the QB depth chart for the #Giants: fanzonereportsports.substack.com/p/sources-gi...
Sources: Giants make change at QB2
Wilson will no longer be QB2 for Big Blue
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November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Cody Bellinger Free Agency Preview
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Slugging Yankees Outfielder to Draw Plenty of Interest in Free Agency
Cody Bellinger had a strong 2025 season, his first with the Yankees, and should command a big payday as a free agent.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Cody Bellinger Free Agency Preview
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Yankees 2026 Offseason Predictions: What additions should the Yankees make
The Yankees will be aggressive this offseason, but moves should the Yankees make?
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November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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NEWS: The #Yankees are promoting Dan Fiorito, their Double-A manager for the @SOMPatriots to be the clubs new first base coach, per @nypostsports
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
NEWS: The #Yankees are promoting Dan Fiorito, their Double-A manager for the @SOMPatriots to be the clubs new first base coach, per @nypostsports