Aug 7, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team Japan infielder Munetaka Murakami (55) hits a solo home run against USA during the third inning in the baseball gold medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports The New York Yankees moved on from Anthony Rizzo after another disappointing … [Read more...] about Yankees already targeting star international slugger as long-term first baseman
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MLB News Roundup: Roki Sasaki, Pete Alonso, and more MLB news
Baseball’s offseason moves along and we are now officially less than a month away from pitchers and catchers reporting on February 11! And yet, it seems there’s still so much to do in the offseason. The biggest name on the international market since Yoshinobu Yamamoto last year remains unsigned, but has narrowed down his choices. Another MLB superstar could begrudgingly head … [Read more...] about MLB News Roundup: Roki Sasaki, Pete Alonso, and more MLB news
Yankees’ home run trade deadline move paying dividends now
Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesBrad Penner-Imagn Images When the Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm at last summer’s trade deadline, it felt like a gamble with high upside. Now, just a few months later, that trade is looking more like a grand slam. Chisholm has seamlessly slotted into a lineup brimming with power, while his versatility in the field gives the Yankees a chess … [Read more...] about Yankees’ home run trade deadline move paying dividends now
Do the Yankees have the financial firepower to sign Alex Bregman?
Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesKyle Ross-Imagn Images The Yankees find themselves in an intriguing position this offseason. While their roster already looks solid, there’s a lingering feeling that they’re one move away from truly solidifying their infield and taking a championship leap. That missing piece could very well be Alex Bregman, the All-Star third baseman who remains … [Read more...] about Do the Yankees have the financial firepower to sign Alex Bregman?
Yankees’ $18.5 million problem is holding them back from more signings
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsBrad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Yankees are stuck between a financial rock and a hard place. With their estimated luxury tax payroll sitting at $303.2 million, they’ve already crossed the dreaded fourth tax threshold of $301 million. Adding another significant contract is out of the question unless they shed salary first. Enter Marcus … [Read more...] about Yankees’ $18.5 million problem is holding them back from more signings