Cody Bellinger, the 2019 National League MVP who has long been linked with the club his father once played for, is finally coming to the Yankees in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, per multiple reports. According to YES Network’s Jack Curry, the Cubs are sending Bellinger and $5 million in cash to the Yankees … Read more
Clay Holmes doesn’t have much experience starting at the major league level — his four career opportunities in the role came during his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Pirates back in 2018. But his interest in leaving high-leverage bullpen work behind and returning to his roots as a starting rotation arm never waned over the … Read more
The MLB offseason is in a bit of a cold spell after an exciting Winter Meetings, whichmakes it a good time to take stock of what happened in 2024 and see what lessons we can learn for 2025. In order to do that, we’re going to go position by position to break down the overall … Read more
Cody Bellinger’s career has taken a lot of surprising turns since he won the 2020 World Series with the Dodgers. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images) The New York Yankees have their Juan Soto replacement — or at least a guy who can take Juan Soto’s place on the field. The team swung a trade … Read more
Pete Alonso remains one of the best power-hitting bats available in free agency. Here’s the latest on where the slugging first baseman, who is drawing interest from both the Mets and Yankees, could end up… Dec. 17, 1:16 p.m. The Yankees and Cubs are reportedly at an impasse on a potential Cody Bellinger trade, so … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After two costly delays, the Pinellas County Commission is set to vote Tuesday on its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark. Rays officials say they’re confident of approval this time. The overall plan was approved by the county commission and city of St. Petersburg officials this … Read more
MLB: Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs NEW YORK — The New York Mets signed infielder Jared Young to a one-year contract Monday, adding depth at first base after star slugger Pete Alonso became a free agent this fall. Young is a .210 career hitter with two homers, eight RBIs and a .725 OPS in 22 … Read more
Devin Williams, one of the premier relief pitchers in all of baseball, was introduced on Tuesday afternoon as the newest member of the Yankees. Speaking with reporters via a video conference, Williams explained that he expected the Milwaukee Brewers to trade him this offseason, given the way the club has typically operated, but the destination … Read more
Where Melvin envisions Adames hitting in Giants’ starting lineup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO — When a free agent signs with a new team, it’s often up to the clubhouse manager to call afterward and inform him that his previous number isn’t available. But that was never the case with new … Read more
For two decades, no one questioned the American League East’s place as baseball’s toughest division. Alternately described as “rugged,” “brutal,” or “loaded,” the East annually hosted multiple World Series contenders. For most of that time, the Red Sox and Yankees provided a 1-2 punch worthy of Ali-Frazier, but first the Rays and then more recently … Read more