Cole on $324M, 9-year deal with Yankees: 'It was my dream'
Gerrit Cole brought along a sign for the news conference to announce his signing with the New York Yankees: a crinkled poster board that read “Yankee Fan Today Tomorrow Forever."
AP source: Brett Gardner, Yankees reach $12.5M, 1-year deal
Outfielder Brett Gardner is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a one-year contract that guarantees $12.5 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Yankees sign Gerrit Cole for $324 million over 9 years
The New York Yankees really, really wanted to get pitcher Gerrit Cole. The team gave the ace an even $36 million annually for 9 years. He can opt-out after the 2024 season. He also has a full no-trade provision.
Yankees set to offer record-setting deal to Gerrit Cole: Sources
New York and the Los Angeles Angels, a team that has also had their eye on 29-year-old Gerrit Cole, are preparing for a bidding war that executives expect will reach well beyond $250 million, sources told ESPN.
Kanye West to join Joel Osteen at Yankee Stadium for 'America's Night of Hope'
Grammy winner Kanye West will reportedly reunite with mega church pastor Joel Osteen for a religious service, this time at Yankee Stadium in 2020.
Ellsbury released by Yankees, who owe $26 million
The Yankees have given up on Jacoby Ellsbury, cutting the oft-injured outfielder with more than $26 million left in his $153 million, seven-year contract.
Derek Jeter joins newcomers on 2020 Hall of Fame ballot
Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. He is likely to be an overwhelming choice to join former New York Yankees teammate Mariano Rivera in Cooperstown after the reliever last year became the first unanimous pick by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Vendors outside Yankee Stadium get a reprieve
Eight independent shops near Yankee Stadium have been spared from a situation they feared would put them out of business. A few weeks ago, a new deal announced between Nike and the MLB would have no longer considered these stores so-called standard merchandise providers. That would have prohibited them from selling official New York Yankee gear. But Nike and MLB modified their agreement giving the retailers the green light to continue selling the products. Reported by Briella Tomassetti
Yankees fail to make qualifying offer to Didi Gregorius
The Yankees failed to make a $17.8 million qualifying offer to Didi Gregorius and will not receive draft-pick compensation if the free-agent shortstop signs with another team.
Chapman, Yankees agree to $48M, 3-year contract
Aroldis Chapman is staying with the New York Yankees, amending his contract to a $48 million, three-year deal.
House divided: Yankees fan marries lifelong Atlanta Brave in epic baseball-themed wedding
Neither of their teams is in this year’s World Series, but the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are the only teams that mattered for a Polk County couple.
Yankees pitching coach Rothschild leaving after 9 seasons
Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild is leaving New York after nine seasons.
Yankees need ace like Gerrit Cole as they pivot toward 2020
Gerrit Cole could be seeing a lot more of the New York Yankees real soon. While there was no Game 7 for the Astros' ace to face the Yankees in the AL Championship Series, could he start New York's opener at Baltimore on March 26?
Altuve's HR in 9th sends Astros to World Series over Yankees
Jose Altuve, the 5-foot-6 driving force of Houston, delivered a swing that will play in Astros' highlights forever. Altuve homered off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and Houston outlasted the New York Yankees 6-4 Saturday night to advance to the World Series for the second time in three years.
LeMahieu, Hicks lift Yanks over Astros, close to 3-2 in ALCS
DJ LeMahieu drove Justin Verlander's second pitch over the wall, then Aaron Hicks sent the fans at Yankee Stadium into a frenzy with a three-run homer off the foul pole later in the first inning.
Sabathia dislocated shoulder, big league career over
CC Sabathia's major league career is over. The 39-year-old left-hander was dropped from the Yankees' AL Championship Series roster on Friday, a day after he dislocated a joint in his pitching shoulder during the eighth inning of New York's Game 4 loss to Houston.
Astros push Yankees to edge of elimination
They have the pitching, and they don't need the pitches. Certainly, the Houston Astros have confidence for good reason on the brink of another World Series.
Yankees- Astros ALCS Game 4 postponed
Game 4 of the AL Championship Series scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed because of rain in the forecast.
Cole pitches Astros past Yankees 4-1 for 2-1 lead in ALCS
A gritty Gerrit Cole held the New York Yankees scoreless without his sharpest stuff, Jose Altuve sparked Houston at the plate and the Astros locked down a 4-1 victory Tuesday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Mayor Turner and mayor of New York City bet on ALCS series with tasty local favorites
In a tweet on Tuesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner offered up a tasty deal if the Yankees win the American League Championship Series.