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Teams often slash payroll ahead of a sale. If the Yankees trade for Fernando Tatis Jr. and give me even just one season of Tatis and Jazz as teammates, I'm willing to forgive them for every Josh Donaldson at-bat and Marcus Stroman inning I had to watch.
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Teams often slash payroll ahead of a sale. If the Yankees trade for Fernando Tatis Jr. and give me even just one season of Tatis and Jazz as teammates, I'm willing to forgive them for every Josh Donaldson at-bat and Marcus Stroman inning I had to watch.
Max Fried finished fourth in the AL Cy Young voting. Carlos Rodón got a few votes too.
November 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Max Fried finished fourth in the AL Cy Young voting. Carlos Rodón got a few votes too.
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With lots of moving parts in their rotation, the #Yankees have shown interest in re-signing Ryan Yarbrough, a source said.
The swingman would give NY depth & flexibility. However, a reunion shouldn't stop NY from pursuing a frontline starter.
The swingman would give NY depth & flexibility. However, a reunion shouldn't stop NY from pursuing a frontline starter.
Yankees interested in Ryan Yarbrough reunion with rotation featuring lots of moving parts
A career swingman, Yarbrough could provide cost-efficient rotation depth and flexibility for the Yankees with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt all starting the 2026 season on the injure…
www.nydailynews.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
With lots of moving parts in their rotation, the #Yankees have shown interest in re-signing Ryan Yarbrough, a source said.
The swingman would give NY depth & flexibility. However, a reunion shouldn't stop NY from pursuing a frontline starter.
The swingman would give NY depth & flexibility. However, a reunion shouldn't stop NY from pursuing a frontline starter.
For the fourth time in his eight years as manager, Aaron Boone did not get any Manager of the Year votes. That equals the number of times NYY's manager failed to get a vote in the previous 32 years.
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
For the fourth time in his eight years as manager, Aaron Boone did not get any Manager of the Year votes. That equals the number of times NYY's manager failed to get a vote in the previous 32 years.
Nick Kurtz won AL Rookie of the Year unanimously. Will Warren and Jasson Domínguez got some down-ballot votes.
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Nick Kurtz won AL Rookie of the Year unanimously. Will Warren and Jasson Domínguez got some down-ballot votes.
Two notable things happening this week:
- GM Meetings: Not as busy as the Winter Meetings but occasionally things happen. (The Aaron Hicks trade was made at the 2015 Winter Meetings.)
- Awards: Thursday night we'll find out if Aaron Judge is a three-time MVP or two-time MVP runner-up.
- GM Meetings: Not as busy as the Winter Meetings but occasionally things happen. (The Aaron Hicks trade was made at the 2015 Winter Meetings.)
- Awards: Thursday night we'll find out if Aaron Judge is a three-time MVP or two-time MVP runner-up.
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Two notable things happening this week:
- GM Meetings: Not as busy as the Winter Meetings but occasionally things happen. (The Aaron Hicks trade was made at the 2015 Winter Meetings.)
- Awards: Thursday night we'll find out if Aaron Judge is a three-time MVP or two-time MVP runner-up.
- GM Meetings: Not as busy as the Winter Meetings but occasionally things happen. (The Aaron Hicks trade was made at the 2015 Winter Meetings.)
- Awards: Thursday night we'll find out if Aaron Judge is a three-time MVP or two-time MVP runner-up.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Aaron Judge (duh) won Silver Sluggers. The Yankees won the team Silver Slugger too. Thus concludes your Silver Slugger update.
November 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Aaron Judge (duh) won Silver Sluggers. The Yankees won the team Silver Slugger too. Thus concludes your Silver Slugger update.
The Yankees made Trent Grisham the qualifying offer. It's a one-year, $22.025M deal. If he takes it, he's back next year. If he doesn't, the Yankees will get a draft pick if he signs elsewhere.
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Yankees made Trent Grisham the qualifying offer. It's a one-year, $22.025M deal. If he takes it, he's back next year. If he doesn't, the Yankees will get a draft pick if he signs elsewhere.
Whole lot going on here for the Yankees:
November 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Whole lot going on here for the Yankees:
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Some of you old RAB DoTF Heads may be interested in this.
Renzo Martini played in the Serie A baseball league in Italy from 2021-24. He hit .389/.464/.577 in 149 total games.
One of the best names ever.
Renzo Martini played in the Serie A baseball league in Italy from 2021-24. He hit .389/.464/.577 in 149 total games.
One of the best names ever.
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Some of you old RAB DoTF Heads may be interested in this.
Renzo Martini played in the Serie A baseball league in Italy from 2021-24. He hit .389/.464/.577 in 149 total games.
One of the best names ever.
Renzo Martini played in the Serie A baseball league in Italy from 2021-24. He hit .389/.464/.577 in 149 total games.
One of the best names ever.
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Our 2026 Spring Training Schedule is here! 🌴
See you in Tampa 🗓️👉 https://www.mlb.com/yankees/schedule/2026-02
See you in Tampa 🗓️👉 https://www.mlb.com/yankees/schedule/2026-02
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Our 2026 Spring Training Schedule is here! 🌴
See you in Tampa 🗓️👉 https://www.mlb.com/yankees/schedule/2026-02
See you in Tampa 🗓️👉 https://www.mlb.com/yankees/schedule/2026-02
$3M. So cheap it's basically zero risk. Hill is death on lefties but he's starting to have more problems with righties. Maybe they get that figured out next year. If not, they just had to pick their spots a little better.
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
$3M. So cheap it's basically zero risk. Hill is death on lefties but he's starting to have more problems with righties. Maybe they get that figured out next year. If not, they just had to pick their spots a little better.
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16 years ago today. Sigh.
Yankees win their 27th title
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November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
16 years ago today. Sigh.
Judge is an MVP finalist. Winner will be announced next Thursday.
Your 2025 @officialBBWAA AL Most Valuable Player Award finalists:
Aaron Judge
Cal Raleigh
José Ramírez
Aaron Judge
Cal Raleigh
José Ramírez
November 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Judge is an MVP finalist. Winner will be announced next Thursday.
As expected. It was a $25M option with a $5M buyout, so a $20M decision for Bellinger. I think some of the contract estimates out there are way too high, but he'll beat $20M easily.
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
As expected. It was a $25M option with a $5M buyout, so a $20M decision for Bellinger. I think some of the contract estimates out there are way too high, but he'll beat $20M easily.
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The Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot features eight candidates for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot features eight candidates for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH
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Aaron Judge was waiting for his wife Samantha at the finish line of the New York City Marathon 🥹
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Aaron Judge was waiting for his wife Samantha at the finish line of the New York City Marathon 🥹
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Max Fried wins a Gold Glove
Yankees Gold Glove Pitchers
Bobby Shantz (4) 1957-60
Ron Guidry (5) 1982-86
Mike Mussina (3) 2001, 2003, 2008
Max Fried 2025
Yankees Gold Glove Pitchers
Bobby Shantz (4) 1957-60
Ron Guidry (5) 1982-86
Mike Mussina (3) 2001, 2003, 2008
Max Fried 2025
November 3, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Max Fried wins a Gold Glove
Yankees Gold Glove Pitchers
Bobby Shantz (4) 1957-60
Ron Guidry (5) 1982-86
Mike Mussina (3) 2001, 2003, 2008
Max Fried 2025
Yankees Gold Glove Pitchers
Bobby Shantz (4) 1957-60
Ron Guidry (5) 1982-86
Mike Mussina (3) 2001, 2003, 2008
Max Fried 2025
If you care: Max Fried won the AL Gold Glove at pitcher, it was announced tonight. He beat out Jacob deGrom and Luis Severino. No other Yankees are up for Gold Gloves (Ryan McMahon is up for third base in the NL).
November 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
If you care: Max Fried won the AL Gold Glove at pitcher, it was announced tonight. He beat out Jacob deGrom and Luis Severino. No other Yankees are up for Gold Gloves (Ryan McMahon is up for third base in the NL).
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The offseason starts today and we've got a post up at the Patreon with all the important dates and deadlines, and what they mean for the Yankees: www.patreon.com/posts/yankee...
The Yankees and the 2025-26 Offseason Calendar | RAB Thoughts
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November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The offseason starts today and we've got a post up at the Patreon with all the important dates and deadlines, and what they mean for the Yankees: www.patreon.com/posts/yankee...
The offseason starts today and we've got a post up at the Patreon with all the important dates and deadlines, and what they mean for the Yankees: www.patreon.com/posts/yankee...
The Yankees and the 2025-26 Offseason Calendar | RAB Thoughts
Get more from RAB Thoughts on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The offseason starts today and we've got a post up at the Patreon with all the important dates and deadlines, and what they mean for the Yankees: www.patreon.com/posts/yankee...
I need the sad Vlad shot asap
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I need the sad Vlad shot asap
Yamamoto coming out the bullpen in Game 7 after starting Game 6 is giving me Randy Johnson in 2001 nightmares.
November 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Yamamoto coming out the bullpen in Game 7 after starting Game 6 is giving me Randy Johnson in 2001 nightmares.
lmao at CC's Halloween costume
November 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
lmao at CC's Halloween costume
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NEWS: Longtime Yankee analyst John Flaherty is out as the YES Network reshapes its broadcast to feature its star analysts, The Athletic has learned.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
YES Network to drop longtime Yankees analyst John Flaherty, others as part of latest moves
Flaherty had been on Yankee broadcasts for two decades after playing three seasons with the team.
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
NEWS: Longtime Yankee analyst John Flaherty is out as the YES Network reshapes its broadcast to feature its star analysts, The Athletic has learned.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...