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Yankees miss out on superstar Japanese ace: Report

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Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesSam Navarro-Imagn Images The Yankees’ dream of adding Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki to their rotation has officially come to an end, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. While the Yankees had been one of several teams making a strong push for the 22-year-old superstar, it appears Sasaki will not be donning the pinstripes in 2025. This is a … [Read more...] about Yankees miss out on superstar Japanese ace: Report

Yankees quietly developing long-term first base solution

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Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY SportsKevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports While the Yankees have made splashy moves to bolster their roster, they’re also playing the long game at first base with Ben Rice. After a rocky 2024, the 25-year-old is still very much a work in progress, but the acquisition of Paul Goldschmidt provides the perfect environment for his development. Think of it … [Read more...] about Yankees quietly developing long-term first base solution

Yankees hoping they can pull off the pitching heist of a lifetime

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Roki Sasaki, Yankees, padresSam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports The Yankees have built a formidable rotation, but they’re setting their sights on Roki Sasaki to pull off what would be the pitching heist of a lifetime. Adding Sasaki to a group that already features Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodon, Clarke Schmidt, and reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil would create a … [Read more...] about Yankees hoping they can pull off the pitching heist of a lifetime