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The New York Yankees have made their first lineup-boosting move since losing Juan Soto to the rival Mets in free agency. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Bronx Bombers are acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. New York will send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to Chicago to complete the deal. The Cubs will also send $5 million to New York, helping … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Yankees acquire 1B/OF Cody Bellinger from Chicago Cubs

The New York Yankees boosted their bullpen on Friday afternoon with a signature Brian Cashman blockbuster trade. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, New York will acquire righty closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers. Bob Nightengale of USA Today added that the Brew Crew would receive left-hander Nestor Cortes in return as well is infield prospect Caleb Durbin. BREAKING: The New … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Yankees acquire RP Devin Williams, Nestor Cortes to Brewers

The New York Yankees did not let losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets dampen their Winter Meetings. Late Tuesday afternoon, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the Bronx Bombers signed left-handed pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract. Brian Cashman clearly putting that $760 million saved to good use! BREAKING: Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees are in … [Read more...] about BREAKING: LHP Max Fried signs 8-year, $218 million deal with Yankees

Two offseasons ago, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner was on vacation in Italy and made a now-infamous phone call in the middle of the night. Team star and reigning MVP Aaron Judge was on the cusp of signing with the San Francisco Giants; in fact, it had already been falsely reported earlier that day. Steinbrenner’s call to his star was clear: Tell me what keeps you a … [Read more...] about Juan Soto deal means Steve Cohen is officially the new George Steinbrenner

Juan Soto has pulled off the biggest heel turn in New York sports history, spurning the New York Yankees for the crosstown rival New York Mets. As ESPN’s Jeff Passan and the Post’s Jon Heyman reported, Soto has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million offer in Flushing. The deal includes an opt-out after five years and escalators that can make the deal worth over $800 … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Juan Soto spurns Yankees, signs record deal with Mets