The Yankees claimed reliever John Schreiber off waivers from the Royals on August 31, 2026, and he proved a valuable late‑season addition. In 11 appearances for New York he posted a 1.64 ERA, 3.46 FIP and limited walks, boosting a struggling bullpen with his strong right‑handed side (0.439 OPS vs. righties). Overall, Schreiber logged 60.1 innings for a 3.28 ERA and 4.62 FIP across 66 games in 2026, though his high walk rate hurt his WAR rating. Now a free agent, he could re‑sign with the Yankees or attract other teams, given his solid split stats and low cost. The author grades his Yankees stint an incomplete B+.
Dax Kilby is surging in the Arizona Fall League. Here's how the Yankees' top prospect could fit alongside George Lombard Jr. and Anthony Volpe long term.
Former MLB GM Jim Bowden predicts Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will secure a six‑year, $128 million contract with an opt‑out after two seasons once he hits free agency. The 28‑year‑old posted a down year in 2026, hitting .231 with 19 homers, 55 RBIs and 41 steals (third in the AL), while posting a 3.5 fWAR. Bowden lists the Angels, Padres and A’s as ideal fits, though the Yankees are expected to be the frontrunner. Analysts anticipate a deal around $20‑$21 million per year, below Chisholm’s earlier $35 million annual target.
The Yankees could be in need of a new bench coach this offseason.
The Bleed Cubbie Blue post celebrates baseball’s historic moments on October 28, from the 2016 World Series Game 3 – the first ever at Wrigley Field, where the Indians won 1‑0 on a Coco Crisp single – to iconic milestones like Bob Gibson’s 1968 Cy Young Award (1.12 ERA), the Dodgers’ 1981 comeback win over the Yankees, and the 1989 A’s sweep of the Giants. It also highlights later classics such as Randy Johnson’s 2001 shutout, the Red Sox’s 2007 sweep of Colorado, and the Cardinals’ dramatic 2011 Game 7 victory. The entry mixes scores, key players, and dates, offering a concise timeline of unforgettable World Series highlights.
The Tampa Bay Rays snap Milwaukee's bid for a World Series sweep with Ben Williamson’s 12th‑inning RBI single, delivering the Rays’ first Fall Classic win since 2008 and the final game ever played at Tropicana Field in 2026. Game 4 ends 2‑1 in Tampa’s favor, setting up a decisive Game 5 on October 28, where the Brewers lead the series 3‑1. The roundup covers the drama, a report card for Brewers’ reliever John Schreiber, and offseason Yanks analysis, while prompting debate on Tampa’s chances to force a comeback and The Miz’s potential impact.
Cam Schlittler’s MVP push restarts as he heads into the ALDS after clinching the 2026 AL Cy Young Award. The Yankees also have Ben Rice in the Hank Aaron Award race, Cody Bellinger with a Fielding Bible win and a Gold Glove nod, and relievers David Bednar and Brent Headrick vying for Reliever of the Year. Paul Blackburn and Gerrit Cole are shortlisted for Comeback Player, while former catcher Jorge Posada laments his diminished role on a New York Post podcast. Analyst Jim Bowden predicts New York will chase Japanese third baseman Teruaki Sato and retain key arms in the upcoming offseason.
Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada tells The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman that, despite a five‑time All‑Star career and four World Series rings, he doesn’t feel welcome returning to New York. He says the organization would likely pass on offering him a coaching role, noting he feels unwelcome even in spring training. Posada’s candid admission raises questions about a possible future on Aaron Boone’s staff or a managerial run, and suggests the Yankees must repair the strained relationship.
Jorge Posada shuts down any chance of returning to the Yankees as a coach. Speaking on The Show podcast, the former catcher says he never feels welcome under GM Brian Cashman or manager Aaron Boone, recalling the bitter way his 2011 season ended. While the club eyes moves like a pursuit of Japan’s Teruaki Sato, Posada remains focused on his role with Team Italy’s World Baseball Classic staff alongside Francisco Cervelli. His comments underline lingering tension despite his iconic status and retired No. 20.
Four‑time World Series champion Jorge Posada reveals on The Show that he no longer feels welcome within the Yankees organization that he represented from 1995‑2011. The former catcher, whose No. 20 was retired in 2015, cited a tense final season—highlighted by a May 14, 2025 benching after a .165 batting average and a backstage dispute with Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman—as a source of lingering discomfort. Although he praises manager Aaron Boone and GM Cashman, Posada says the team’s players lack the competitive edge he once demanded. He admits he avoids spring training and a coaching role because he “doesn’t feel wanted.”
The article argues that the Yankees should consider Minnesota Twins first baseman Royce Lewis as a low‑cost, high‑upside trade target but only if they set strict limits on price and verify his defensive fit. Lewis, 23, posted a .227/.287/.380 line with 15 homers in 125 games this season and shows a better OPS against left‑handed pitchers (.738 vs. .638). However, his 2026 fielding split—82 games at first base, 40 at third, and 16 at second—raises questions about his suitability for New York’s third‑base or first‑base needs. With no confirmed talks or package from Minnesota, the Yankees must weigh the risk of roster inflexibility against the potential rebound in performance.
Why Jorge Posada is unlikely to rejoin the Yankees.
Former New York Yankees star catcher Jorge Posada revealed that he doesn't feel like the organization wants him around anymore.
After backstopping four World Series winners, Jorge Posada didn't catch much in his final season.
The Lead’s opinion piece blames Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner for the Bronx Bombers’ playoff collapse, arguing he has shifted the franchise’s goalposts from winning titles to merely making the postseason. Citing the Rays’ sweep and a 2‑10 record in games past the Wild Card since 2024, the article criticizes Steinbrenner’s public defence of the roster, his blame‑shifting onto manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman, and a $200 million payroll gap versus Tampa Bay. It also highlights questionable contracts—DJ LeMahieu, Aaron Hicks, Josh Donaldson, Jacoby Ellsbury—as evidence of poor front‑office decisions that have left the team without a World Series title since 2009.
Pinstripe Alley unveils the Yankees’ 2026 All‑Prospect Team, spotlighting minor‑league standouts as the major league season winds down amid a looming lockout. Catcher Eric Genther (High‑A Hudson Valley) earns the top spot with a .274 slash line, 14 homers and elite walk rate, after a rapid transition from outfield to catcher. Second‑team catcher/first‑base prospect David McCann posts a .268/.354/.544 line with 17 home runs across three levels. First‑base power gem Josh Moylan rebounds from a slow start to hit 29 homers, 80 RBIs and improve his wRC+ after a promotion to Double‑A Somerset. Honorable mentions include J.C. Escarra, Juan Martinez and Manuel Palencia.
Nolan Arenado's 30‑home‑run, .806‑OPS 2026 season has Yankees insiders eyeing him as a short‑term third‑base fix. SNY’s Phillip Martinez lists the 28‑year‑old Diamondbacks third baseman among potential trade targets, noting his final‑year contract could bridge New York’s infield gap without a long‑term commitment. While Arenado’s power rose from 12 homers a year earlier, his defense and split stats (.894 OPS vs. lefties, .775 vs. righties) raise questions about consistency. The Yankees must weigh a measured cost against alternatives before committing to a veteran who may only be a one‑year solution.
Game Four of the 2026 World Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field. After sweeping the Yankees and beating the Guardians, the Rays’ stellar regular‑season pitching and defense have struggled against Milwaukee’s dominant hitters, who have limited the Series to just two homers (Frelick, Hicks). Griffin Jax, the probable Rays starter, returns after a rough ALCS loss, posting a 3.53 ERA this year but a 6.00 ERA in the postseason. Milwaukee’s bullpen—Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby—will be fully available, with a starter yet to be named (candidates include Ktlye Harrison, Shane Drohan, Dustin May). The first pitch is set for 8:08 PM on Oct. 27.
Robert Gasser and Yankees icon Don Larsen are the only pitchers to face the minimum through six World Series innings.
Patsy Dougherty, born Oct. 27, 1876, is celebrated as possibly the first player called a "Yankee" when the Boston Americans traded him to New York in June 1904. He burst onto the scene with Boston, hitting .342 as a rookie and .331 in 1903, where he posted the league’s top hits, runs and at‑bats and hit for the cycle in a 15‑14 loss to the Highlanders. In Game 2 of the 1903 World Series, Dougherty became the first player to hit two homers in a single Series, helping Boston win the inaugural Fall Classic. After a contentious stint with the Highlanders – including a 1905 fielding error that cost the team and a 1906 fistfight with manager Clark Griffith – he was sold to Chicago, joining the 1906 White Sox "Hitless Wonder" team that upset the Cubs in the World Series. The article traces his rise, trades, disputes, and historic ties to the Yankees nickname.
The Yankees are eyeing Detroit utility man Zach McKinstry as a low‑cost way to add defensive versatility without committing to a starter. McKinstry logged 28 games at second base, 19 at shortstop, four at third and 49 in right field in 2026, giving New York flexibility across the diamond. However, his offensive output dropped to a .199/.288/.294 line with four homers in 423 plate appearances, a decline from his .259/.333/.438, 12‑homer season in 2025. With his contract through 2027, the Tigers could trade, retain, or move him, and any deal would hinge on price and the Yankees’ roster construction.
The Yankees gave utilityman Amed Rosario a one‑year, $2.5 million deal for 2026, hoping his left‑handed split and positional flexibility would bolster the roster. After a promising start, his production nosedived post‑June, slashing .195/.241/.366 with a 34.5% strikeout rate and hitting just .208 against southpaws. He finished with a disappointing .238/.279/.405 line (10 HR, 34 RBI) and a -0.2 fWAR, earning an F grade. Defensively, his versatility offered little, posting -9 Outs Above Average and sub‑par fielding percentages (.911 at 3B, .882 at 2B). Rosario’s lone postseason plate appearance was a strikeout, and he is now a free agent, likely heading elsewhere.
Anthony Rizzo defended the Yankees' triumvirate of Boone, Hal Steinbrenner, and Brian Cashman for their post-mortem press conference a few weeks after ripping them.
A recent ESPN survey of 27 MLB insiders pinpoints seven possible destinations for free‑agent right‑hander Tarik Skubal. The Dodgers, Mets and Tigers top the list, with the Yankees close behind, while the Angels, White Sox and Padres are viewed as sleepers. Skubal posted a 12‑7 record, 2.72 ERA and 186 strikeouts in 158.2 innings this season. Insiders project contracts averaging eight years and $355 million (about $44.6 M annually), with most deals falling between $325‑$400 million. The start of free agency is five days after the World Series, but a CBA‑driven lockout looms after Dec. 1.
Mariano Rivera explains why playing for the New York Yankees was a privilege, not just a job. On a FOX pre‑game show with David Ortiz, Derek Jester and Alex Rodriguez, Rivera recalls his 19‑year career marked by 652 saves, a 2.21 ERA, five World Series rings and 42 postseason saves with a 0.70 ERA. He credits his leadership, accountability and mentorship—calling out stars like A‑Rod and supporting captains like Jeter—as the foundation of the Yankees’ clubhouse culture. Rivera’s emotional 2013 farewell and the retirement of his No. 42 illustrate the lasting impact of that ethos, now questioned after the 2026 ALDS sweep.