New York Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan is once again back in the headlines for the wrong reasons. In a report from Ben Sisario at the New York Times, a woman has sued the MSG chairman for sexual assault which occurred in 2013 and ’14. The woman, Kellye Croft, was working as a masseuse on a concert tour at the time and alleges Dolan pressured her into sex multiple … [Read more...] about Knicks owner James Dolan accused of sexual assault, trafficking
Yankees sign international OF prospect Francisco Vilorio
The Yankees, ever active in the international free agent market, made another move during the latest signing period. Per MLB.com, New York has added Dominican outfielder Francisco Vilorio. He was ranked the 15th overall international prospect and is still just 17 years old. Vilorio already has some size at 6-foot-2, 160 pounds, and may grow more. He’ll also bulk up his slim … [Read more...] about Yankees sign international OF prospect Francisco Vilorio
Which free agent SP will most likely land with Yankees?
It’s no secret that the Yankees are on the hunt for starting pitching this offseason. Particularly since Brian Cashman’s efforts to woo Yoshinobu Yamamoto failed when the Dodgers swooped in with a 12-year deal. Lucky for the Yankees, the market hasn’t picked up much since. Another Japanese hurler, lefty Shōta Imanaga, recently signed with the Cubs, but at way less than … [Read more...] about Which free agent SP will most likely land with Yankees?
Yankees, RHP Marcus Stroman agree to 2-year, $37 million deal
The Yankees have signed pitcher Marcus Stroman to a two-year, $37 million deal. The Post’s Jon Heyman reported the terms, with Joel Sherman adding the deal having a vesting option. If Stroman pitches 140 innings in 2025, he controls the option and can tack on a third year for $18 million. Stroman has a provision that if he hits 140 IP in 2025 he gains control of the third-year … [Read more...] about Yankees, RHP Marcus Stroman agree to 2-year, $37 million deal
Yankees, SP Luke Weaver agree on one-year deal
The Yankees have re-signed right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver to a one-year, $2 million contract. Robert Murray at FanSided was first with the agreement, which also includes an option for next season. Free-agent pitcher Luke Weaver and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract, pending physical, according to a source familiar with the deal. The … [Read more...] about Yankees, SP Luke Weaver agree on one-year deal