Yankees Rumors & News

USA Today "Kudos to the many presidents of baseball operations, general managers, assistant general managers, special assistants to the general manager, analysts, quants and support staff who orchestrated an active and generally entertaining trade deadline. Your efforts are appreciated. Yet for..." July 31

Clutch Points "The 2021 MLB Trade Deadline came and went with blockbuster moves being completed one after another. This trade deadline was one unlike in previous years, as it became as chaotic as NBA trade deadlines thanks to moves from the likes of the Yankees, Dodgers and Giants. Overall, 10..." July 31

Bleacher Report "If you thought the Thursday night megadeal in which the Washington Nationals shipped Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers was going to be the end of the stakes-raising at the MLB trade deadline, goodness were you mistaken. Dozens of deals went down Friday, each one..." July 31

Views From 314 Ft. "The Yankees have made a move with the clock winding down. They’re getting Andrew Heaney from the Angels. He’s had a rough season, ERA-wise, with a 5.27 ERA in 94 innings. But he does own a 4.05 FIP and solid 28.2 percent strikeout rate vs. a 7.7 percent walk rate. " July 30

MLB.com "After finalizing a trade for outfielder Joey Gallo earlier in the day, the Yankees struck again Thursday evening, acquiring first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs. The latter deal created an infield logjam in the Bronx, and it will only get more crowded once Luke Voit returns from the..." July 30

Bleacher Report "MLB trade deadline day is upon us! Teams have until 4 p.m. ET Friday to finalize any deals, and with no more August waiver-trade window, this is the last real opportunity for contenders to put the finishing touches on their rosters for the stretch run. July 30

Bleacher Report "This summer's biggest Hollywood blockbuster isn't a Marvel movie, it's not a comedy or an action movie, though it is quite the thriller. It's the Los Angeles Dodgers. A star-laden team in a star-laden town.  But what else is new? The Dodgers hoard stars like some..." July 30

Clutch Points "The Max Scherzer sweepstakes have taken wild turns after another ahead of the 2021 MLB trade deadline. Now, the Los Angeles Angels are looking to play the role of spoiler and beat out the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres for Scherzer. As noted by MLB..." July 29

CBS Sports "The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are nearing an agreement on a trade involving first baseman Anthony Rizzo, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Rizzo, 32 come August, is an impending free agent who has hit .248/.346/.446 (116 OPS+) this..." July 29

Bleacher Report "Major League Baseball's trade market seems especially crowded with talented pitchers ahead of Friday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, but let's forget about the Max Scherzers and Craig Kimbrels of the world for a moment. Because as Jon Heyman of MLB Network tweeted on..." July 29

MLB.com "It should go without saying that every team with a realistic possibility of reaching the postseason ought to be approaching Friday’s 4 p.m. ET Trade Deadline with earnestness and urgency. Tomorrow is promised to none of us. You have to live each day as if it’s your last...." July 29

MLB Trade Rumors "Despite being on the injured list with a hamstring strain, Nationals slugger Kyle Schwarber is generating trade interest and could be moved sometime today, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Sherman lists the Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays as possible trade partners..." July 29

The Big Lead "The New York Yankees have not had the season everyone envisioned coming into the year but are still firmly in the wild card race. To ensure they don't drop out of that race, the front office traded for slugger Joey Gallo ahead of Friday's deadline. His addition will give the..." July 29

Bleacher Report "The New York Yankees haven't lived up to expectations in 2021, but that didn't stop them from pulling off the season's biggest trade to date Wednesday. Mere hours after Jack Curry of the YES Network tweeted that the Yankees were "pushing hard" for Texas..." July 29

MLB Trade Rumors "Luke Voit’s name has come up in trade discussions the Yankees are having with various teams, reports the YES Network’s Jack Curry. Voit is currently on the injured list with a bone bruise in his knee, but he’s nearing a return to the active roster. It’s been an..." July 29

MLB.com "The Yankees have made the first big splash ahead of Friday's Trade Deadline, agreeing to a deal with the Rangers for slugger Joey Gallo, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Gallo was scratched from the lineup for Texas' game against the D-backs. Neither club has..." July 28

Bleacher Report "The New York Yankees are in the market for a Joey Gallo-type player, assuming the team can't land the Texas Rangers slugger himself ahead of Friday's trade deadline. According to Jack Curry of YES, New York is concerned with adding a left-handed bat to a lineup stacked with..." July 28

Bleacher Report "It's not often a pitcher the caliber of Max Scherzer is available at the trade deadline. Even at 37 years old, the three-time Cy Young winner is still one of the game's elite pitchers, boasting a 2.83 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 142 strikeouts in 105 innings in the final..." July 28

ESPN "The Chicago Cubs' teardown is underway as Friday's 4 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline approaches. Outfielder Joc Pederson (Atlanta) and reliever Andrew Chafin (Oakland) have already been moved -- but the team still employs a handful of available players who could be..." July 28

NJ "And now for something completely different. The New York Post’s Joel Sherman says the New York Yankees should trade for a shortstop before Friday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. Here’s the kicker: he’s not talking about Colorado..." July 28

NJ "What could have been. The New York Yankees tried to pair ace Gerrit Cole with another elite arm as the MLB trade deadline approaches Friday: Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer. July 28

Clutch Points "As you might expect, a whole lot of teams are interested in acquiring Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer before the MLB trade deadline, which is rapidly approaching. Even with a recent triceps issue and the competitive balance tax implications for some teams, that..." July 28

CBS Sports "The New York Yankees are reshaping their bullpen in the days leading up the trade deadline. One day after acquiring ground ball specialist Clay Holmes from the Pirates, New York sent righty Luis Cessa and lefty Justin Wilson to the Cincinnati..." July 28

The Score "The Max Scherzer market is heating up with the July 30 trade deadline approaching. The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, and New York..." July 27

The Athletic "This is not a collection of rumors. Though some rumors turn out to be true, the method here is to look for the biggest holes on teams that are headed to close battles down the stretch. Add in a nod to the team’s finances and past strategies, you might hit on a few likely trades ahead of..." July 27

Bleacher Report "Whereas it was seemingly always somewhere off in the far distance, Major League Baseball's trade deadline is now mere days away. So, here's hoping that every team in the league has a clear plan for buying or selling by now. July 27

MLB.com "The Trade Deadline arrives on Friday at 4 p.m. ET, and one of the things that makes this time of year so exciting is its unpredictable nature. Sure, many of the deals that go down will be ones with some connection to rumors that have been percolating over the previous weeks. Yet..." July 27

Bleacher Report "Dominoes are going to fall between now and the passing of Major League Baseball's trade deadline on Friday. But how many? In what order? And when? .psd-readMoreComponent{padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;border-top:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px..." July 27

MLB Trade Rumors "The week of the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline is upon us! We’ve seen a handful of deals thus far — Nelson Cruz to the Rays, Rich Hill to the Mets, Adam Frazier to the Padres, Joc Pederson to the Braves — but most of the market’s top..." July 27

Bleacher Report "The New York Yankees have made a trade offer to the Colorado Rockies for two-time All-Star Trevor Story, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. " July 26

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Not that anyone really expected them to do, but the Pirates aren’t stopping with Adam Frazier. On Monday afternoon, they also traded reliever Clay Holmes to the Yankees for a pair of infield prospects, Hoy Jun Park and Diego Castillo. July 26

MLB.com "As we approach Friday's Trade Deadline, the Hot Stove is lit and the wheeling and dealing will only ramp up. Trades will be made and blockbuster deals could significantly change the landscape of postseason races down the stretch. But whatever does or doesn't happen,..." July 26

ESPN "The MLB trade deadline looms large this week, with a number of legitimately big names potentially on the move as teams assess how close they are to competing for a World Series title. Of course, there's a big difference between what's going to happen and what we think should..." July 26

USA Today "The trade deadline is one of baseball’s unofficial holidays, hyped by the league, fueled by its own media cottage industry and viewed as a source of hope for fans across generations. Old heads might recall such heists like the Atlanta Braves acquiring John Smoltz from..." July 26

MLB.com "In a perfect world, teams that are competing for playoff spots would have pieces in their farm systems to offer up as pawns at the Trade Deadline to bring in Major Leaguers who can help for the postseason push. Of course, perfection is rarely attainable. Teams jockeying to play deep..." July 26

SI "It would take a haul to get him, but Twins outfielder Max Kepler is one of the best fits for the Yankees at this year's Trade Deadline. New York's search for an outfielder has been ongoing as rumors continue to swirl regarding the club's interest in the top players on the..." July 26

Bleacher Report "With Friday's MLB trade deadline fast approaching, rebuilding clubs are scouring the minor league teams of contenders in hopes of bolstering their farm systems with blockbuster packages of prospects. The Chicago Cubs showed how highly a contender can value what it views..." July 25

Sportsnaut "The Miami Marlins have been unable to build on their 2020 playoff appearance, as they’re in last place in the National League East and likely sellers at the MLB trade deadline. In any case, outfielder Adam Duvall is a prime trade candidate. This season, the 32-year-old has been..." July 25

Clutch Points "The Boston Red Sox have been among the best teams in baseball in the 2021 season with a 60-39 record (tied for second in the MLB) entering play Sunday. While the Red Sox have been a great team, there are holes both in their lineup and in their rotation that need to be filled in order..." July 25

Sportsnaut "The Chicago Cubs are sellers at the MLB trade deadline and Anthony Rizzo is one of the hottest candidates on the market. Just a few years removed from playing a crucial role in a historic World Series title, the All-Star free agent could be moved before July 30. Compared to..." July 25

MLB Trade Rumors "The Tigers are 47-53, 12 games behind the White Sox for the division lead. Their fate was sealed by a disastrous April when they went 8-19 to start the year. Since then, they’ve actually put together three consecutive winnings months, including an 11-8 mark so far in July. These Tigers..." July 25

Sportsnaut "The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t made the playoffs since 2011 and with the MLB trade deadline approaching, pressure is mounting on the front office to make significant moves that will snap the club’s playoff drought. There is renewed hope in Philadelphia. The..." July 24

MLB.com "The 2021 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline is next Friday at 4 p.m. ET, and make no mistake, it is the trade deadline. By that, we mean that the August waiver period, the one that once sent Justin Verlander to the Astros in the waning moments of August, no longer exists...." July 24

Clutch Points "The Trevor Story era with the Colorado Rockies is coming to an end one way or another after this season, and plenty of teams are interested in his services before this month’s MLB trade deadline. But what’s the best fit? July 23

The Score "As the July 30 trade deadline nears, theScore's MLB editors look at the top 20 pitching candidates (10 starters, 10 relievers) who could be moved.   1. Max Scherzer, Nationals Age: 36July 23

Bleacher Report "The MLB trade deadline is not just about superstar players changing teams in blockbuster trades. High-profile trade chips like Kris Bryant, Trevor Story and Max Scherzer will dominate the rumor mill and the headlines in the days leading up to the 2021 MLB trade deadline, but..." July 23

Bleacher Report "Somehow, some way, Major League Baseball's 2021 trade deadline is just a week away. And with plenty of stars still on the market, it could be a wild week. The emphasis is on "could," however, because it's not a given that every one of those stars will be moved before..." July 23

MLB.com "After getting pushed back a month to Aug. 31 a year ago, the Trade Deadline is back in its normal place on the calendar in 2021. The deadline looms on July 30 at 4 p.m. ET, moved from July 31 so it doesn't land on a Saturday with a bunch of day games on the schedule. Since a 2019..." July 23

ESPN "The practice of catchers using their fingers to flash a combination of signs for pitchers to decipher, a strategy that is almost as old as the sport itself, could be on the verge of becoming obsolete. Major League Baseball will begin testing new technology that allows catchers to..." July 23

Larry Brown Sports "Trevor Story is one of the top trade candidates for this year’s deadline, and the New York Yankees are among the teams that have shown interest in him. The Yanks checked in on Story, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Olney believes the Yankees would likely move..." July 22