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Yankees news: Bichette to the Bronx?

New York Post | Dylan Svoboda: The bookmakers have set their odds on Bo Bichette’s next team and surprisingly the Yankees are in the mix with the third-best odds. He would certainly represent an upgrade over their incumbent at the position, however Brian Cashman was firm in his commitment to Anthony Volpe as the starting […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

How Giancarlo Stanton has changed the narrative

After a promising first year in pinstripes way back in 2018, Giancarlo Stanton’s tenure as a Yankee hasn’t been the smoothest ride. It got to the point that with several years left on his deal, his contract started being considered a burden much earlier than expected. While the merits of the deal from a long-term […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 11/8/25

It’s the first weekend of the offseason, now officially a week past the end of the World Series. The world moves fast, and just as the champagne was drying and we were all catching our collective breath after Game 7 between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, the offseason began in earnest. Thirteen players were tendered […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees news: Jasson Domínguez expected in Dominican Winter League soon

LIDOM | Alexander Gómez: The Dominican Winter League is underway, and the Leones del Escogido appear to be getting a boost to their roster soon. Jasson Domínguez is expected to join the team, though he hasn’t reported just yet, and the team’s general manager Carlos Peña is ready to let him loose in the lineup, […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. win Silver Slugger Awards

It’s OK to celebrate the little things. The Yankees boasted the best offense in baseball for the 2025 regular season, and on Friday night, that success was saluted. Four Yankees were nominated as Silver Slugger finalists, as well as the team as a whole. New York won the team-wide honor as AL Offensive Team of […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Throughout his first full campaign in pinstripes, Jazz Chisholm Jr. built on the success he enjoyed with the Yankees after his midseason arrival from the Marlins in 2024. The 2025 season saw the flashy infielder finally settle back into his natural second base position, represent the Bombers in the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, […]

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Today on Pinstripe Alley – 11/7/25

Happy Friday, everyone. It’s a fairly straightforward day on the site! Barring any breaking news, our primary piece will see Jeremy grading Jazz Chisholm Jr.‘s 30/30 campaign for our Report Cards series. It also reminded me that the Yankees insisted on dragging out the withered husk of DJ LeMahieu for far too long in 2025, […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees news: Trent Grisham gets the qualifying offer

New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: The big news yesterday was the Yankees tendering a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham (check here for an explanation of the QO system). Grisham now has until November 18th to decide whether to accept the offer, which comes in at about $22 million for the 2026 season. It […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees extend qualifying offer to center fielder Trent Grisham

The first domino in the Yankee offseason has fallen. Trent Grisham, he of the shocking 34-home run season, has been extended the $22.025 million qualifying offer from the club per Jeff Passan, and will now have to decide between taking that one-year contract or testing himself in free agency. Should he chose the latter, the […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Oswaldo Cabrera

To be honest, there’s probably not going to be a ton to say about Oswaldo Cabrera’s 2025 season with the Yankees. While he did appear in over 30 games, not a ton notable happened to him, until something very unfortunately notable happened. It’s always been very easy to root for Oswaldo with his affable demeanor, […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

The outlook for the Yankees infield headed into the offseason

With the offseason officially under way, it is now the time of the year to speculate, and to consider how and by what means the Yankees might improve their roster headed into 2026. While there was plenty of good to take from the ‘25 campaign, there is just as much that can be done to […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 11/6/25

A couple of small news stories came across the wire in Yankees-land yesterday, the club picking up their option on Tim Hill while decline their option on Jonathan Loáisiga. This was mostly expected, but it was still noteworthy to see them officially cut ties with Loáisiga, at least for now. The righty would’ve earned $5 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees news: Early free agent rumors and predictions

The Athletic | Jim Bowden: (subscription required) Every year, the early days of November bring out a veritable deluge of offseason breakdowns and predictions. Yesterday, former MLB general manager Jim Bowden released his annual “needs and goals” for all 30 Major League teams. While much of the media attention has focused on the Yankees’ opening […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees release 2026 spring training schedule

As we sit here in early November with the last vestige of the 2025 Major League Baseball season still fresh in our minds, it’s somewhat hard to believe that in under 100 days, pitchers and catchers will report to Florida and Arizona for the beginning of 2026 spring training. The MLB season is indeed long, […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: José Caballero

Mentions of José Caballero as a player often get tagged with “someone you love to play with and hate to play against.” He’s a bit of a pest in that he’s fast on the basepaths, leading MLB in stolen bases in 2025. He’s also versatile and can play several different positions in the field. He’s […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Yankees bullpen moves: Tim Hill is back, Jonathan Loáisiga is out

The week after the World Series ends is typically a sort of transaction limbo, as while big names like Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez are granted free agency upon the end of the season, teams have to wait five days before being able to sign anyone (aside from minor moves). This is generally option season, […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Why the bullpen should be the Yankees’ top priority this offseason

The 2025 Yankees were a team that should’ve had all the pieces necessary to build on their first pennant in 15 years and make a serious run at winning the World Series. They had a powerful offense, which, while lacking towards the bottom, boasted six hitters with a wRC+ north of 125, all in the […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 11/5/25

We’re getting into the quietest time of the baseball year, right after all of the action dies down and before any free agency frenzies break out. Minor news is rolling out, mainly related to option decisions like the one Cody Bellinger made to opt-out of the last year of his deal as expected. There will […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees news: Cashman rebuffs talk of a rebuild

The Athletic | Ian O’Connor: ($) O’Connor talks with Brian Cashman about the one word that’s anathema to all front offices, particularly the Yankees: “rebuild.” Understandably, given his team just tied for the most wins in the AL, the GM dismisses the notion of a tear-down out of hand. “There’s no indication that is something […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

VOTE: Which Yankees would get your Hall of Fame Eras Committee vote?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Yesterday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the eight former players who would appear […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: David Bednar

Much like 2024, the Yankees’ initial bullpen construction to begin 2025 proved insufficient, particularly in the ninth inning. When Devin Williams’ time in pinstripes got off to a rocky start, it became clear GM Brian Cashman would need to find another external option at closer. On July 31st, with the Yankees in the midst of […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Arizona Fall League Week 4 Recap

The fourth week of the Arizona Fall League is now in the books! As a reminder, the Yankees’ representatives this year for the Mesa Solar Sox (11-11) are Bryce Cunningham, Cade Smith, Brady Kirtner, Coby Morales, Hueston Morrill, Manuel Palencia, Adam Stone, and Enmanuel Tejeda. Here’s how they performed in their fourth week in the desert: October […]

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Why the starting rotation should be the Yankees’ top priority this offseason

Despite losing their ace in spring training and then suffering a rough patch with the rest of the team over the summer, the Yankees’ starting rotation was one of the stronger units in baseball in 2025. The group finished in the top-eight league wide in innings pitched (873), ERA (3.61), FIP (3.92), and fWAR (13.5). […]

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Today on Pinstripe Alley – 11/4/25

On this day in 2009, the Yankees won their 27th and most recent World Series title. How has it been 16 years already? Goodness. They’ve been back to playoffs in 12 of the 16 seasons since then but have only been back to the Fall Classic once—last year, when they folded against the Dodgers. The […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Yankees news: Cody Bellinger opts out; Hall of Fame Eras ballot

MLB Trade Rumors | Charlie Wright: In case you missed it, on Monday, it was reported that Cody Bellinger was opting out of his contract with the Yankees and becoming a free agent ahead of 2026. Bellinger was a pretty perfect fit for the Yankees in 2025; so good, in fact, that he had an […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read