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Yahoo
a day ago
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Yankees must act fast after tough Dodgers series
Yankees must act fast after tough Dodgers series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Losing a series like this one against the reigning World Series champions stings. Getting embarrassed on national TV hurts. The Yankees got a brutal real reality check in Los Angeles this weekend. After months of saying the World Series loss to this team has driven them to improve, it was clear for everyone to see they have fallen well short of matching the Dodgers' firepower and depth. Advertisement But this may not be the worst thing for the Yankees. Reports say that the Yankees are "aggressively," looking for help on the trade market. Well, this weekend showed they better be. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman© Kim Klement-Imagn Images All we learned from this weekend is that Aaron Judge did his job this offseason and in the series. The front office clearly has not done its job yet. This wasn't just a few bad innings or a fluke loss. The series exposed glaring issues in New York's starting rotation. The pitching staff, which was supposed to be a strength, looked shaky and inconsistent. Meanwhile, the offense showed clear gaps. That's a glaring hole the Yankees still need to fill. Advertisement Even the defense, a key area the Yankees believed they had improved after having it cost them a game in the World Series last October, needs tightening. It's not just about putting a body on the field; it's about reliability, hustle, and consistency. Against a team like the Dodgers, every mistake gets magnified. Judge has hit three home runs in two games. He showed he put in the work this winter. If the Yankees want to take advanatage of Judge's generational talent in his prime, the front office better be aggressive. Their team-building needs to catch up to their captain's level of commitment. There's still almost two months before the trade deadline. That give Cashman plenty of time to go to work. The Yankees know how they match up, where they fall short and need improvement. This is the kind of wake-up call that can reset a team. The Dodgers showed what a complete, championship-caliber roster looks like. The Yankees got a firsthand look at the gap they need to close. Advertisement Related: Could This Young Elite Third Baseman Be the Missing Piece for the Yankees? Related: Giancarlo Stanton's Bold Rule For the 2025 Yankees This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Yankees linked to an elite third baseman who is available
Yankees linked to an elite third baseman who is available originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After getting whooped by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, the message to the New York Yankees' front office was clear: they need to do something. GM Brian Cashman is reportedly busy looking for a starter and a right-handed bat, if it comes as a third baseman that would be ideal. Advertisement Sunday, USA Today's Bob Nightengale dropped an interesting nugget in his column that brings back the comments of a Yankees insider from this offseason. He reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are listening to offers for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. While Hayes does not have the right-handed power numbers the Yankees are looking for, this could be an opportunity move. Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes takes a swing against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on May 28, 2025. At 28, Hayes is best known for his defense. In 2023, he ended Nolan Arenado's Gold Glove streak, taking home the award himself. His glove is elite. This year, he leads all MLB third basemen with six Outs Above Average (OAA), a Statcast metric that measures range and playmaking. Over the past four seasons, he's racked up 72 Defensive Runs Saved, topping the position. That's impact defense. Advertisement Offensively, it's been a different story. Hayes is hitting .223 with a .560 OPS in 2025, a clear dip from his career norms. That's a concern, but it's one the Yankees might be willing to overlook given their lineup depth and their ongoing struggle to settle on a reliable third baseman. The Pirates might be happy to shed Hayes' salary as the rebuild and not ask for a ton in prospects in return. YES Network's Michael Kay has been vocal about this. Earlier this year, he suggested the Yankees should make a move for Hayes, citing conversations with Hayes' father, former Yankees infielder Charlie, who isn't thrilled with how Pittsburgh has handled his son's offensive development. Maybe a change of scenery and voices would benefit Hayes' offense. The Yankees have had some success with the sons of their former players this season, with Cody Bellinger's resurgence. Advertisement Hayes is signed through 2030 on a team-friendly deal, another plus for New York, which always wants to balance cost and talent. With Pittsburgh rebuilding and the Yankees needing stability at third, this could be a long-term win-win trade. Hayes brings top-tier defense and a manageable contract. If New York can unlock more offense from him, they get a solid upgrade on the hot corner. Related: Yankees Legend Gives Brutally Honest Take After Dodgers' Blowout Related: Yankees Make a Surprising Roster Move Before Dodgers Series Finale This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted to Swing Blockbuster Trade for $110 Million Ace
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees were hit hard before the season ever started. Gerrit Cole underwent Tommy John surgery and Luis Gil went on the injured list with a lat strain that could keep him out until the middle of July. The Yankees do not seem interested in giving Marcus Stroman another shot and have already moved on from Carlos Carrasco in the rotation. BALLCAP Sports' Jim Riley predicted the team would acquire Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers. "The plan when they signed (Max) Fried was to have a lefty and a righty at the top of the rotation, aces leading them back to the World Series, and if we get to the World Series and face off with the (Los Angeles) Dodgers again we need to be able to go toe-to-toe with the their rotation as well," said Riley. "Right now, the Yankees do not have a rotation that could go toe-to-toe with a healthy Dodgers starting pitching group, so you have to continue to add, Freddy Peralta, I think, would be the piece." NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media prior to the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 08, 2022 in New York City. MoreRiley also tabbed the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres as suitors for Peralta. However, he noted that the Yankees' farm system is deep and could intrigue the Brewers. Peralta has an $8 million club option for next season, but is projected to earn a five-year, $110 million deal on the open market. He was an All-Star in 2021 and has a 3.40 ERA since becoming a full-time starter that season. He is looking like an All-Star again this season and could help carry the Yankees through October. He has a 2.55 ERA this year and has been extremely reliable in terms of staying healthy. He has made 30-plus starts in each of his last two seasons. Brian Cashman will have to be aggressive if he wants the Yankees back in the World Series. More MLB: Red Sox Predicted to Move $50 Million Outfielder to Bench After Roman Anthony Call-Up
Reuters
25-05-2025
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Yankees GM: Giancarlo Stanton 'really close' to rehab assignment
May 25 - New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn't played this season due to injuries in both elbows, is nearing a rehab assignment, according to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Speaking to MLB Network Radio, Cashman said that his designated hitter could return to live batting practice within the next two weeks, noting that Stanton "has been doing everything," including completing baserunning drills and hitting off the pitching machine. "He's getting really close to doing a rehab assignment thereafter," Cashman said. Stanton, 35, was placed on 10-day injured list in late March and later transferred to the 60-day IL in May due to right and left elbow epicondylitis. The 2017 National League MVP with the Miami Marlins and a five-time All-Star, Stanton batted .233 with 27 home runs and 72 RBIs in 114 games last season. In seven seasons with the Yankees, Stanton has belted 162 homers and driven in 431 runs while hitting .241. Injuries have plagued Stanton, however: He has averaged just 94.7 games per season while with New York, playing more than 115 games just twice -- the last time occurring in 2021 when he played 139 games. --Field Level Media
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
The Yankees' offseason decisions that kept a disastrous spring from spiraling
Access the Yankees beat like never before Don't miss Greg Joyce's text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. Sign Up Now Somehow, the Yankees' spring from hell is transitioning into a summer of fun. Brian Cashman — on the wrong (and unfair) end of slings, arrows and worse for years — isn't heading to his 28th straight winning season as GM on a fluke. But, considering the devastating spring that saw ace Gerrit Cole, Cooperstown-bound slugger Giancarlo Stanton and Rookie of the Year Luis Gil go out — Cole's gone for the year, the others still recovering — it's still impressive they are five games up in a formerly formidable AL East. Advertisement Here's a rundown of the best of the big decisions … 1. Max Fried Sure, their pockets were full after Juan Soto surprised them by turning down $760 million and leaving, but they look very wise to move quickly from their seven-year, $190M or so bid for Fried to meet the Cy Young leader's $218M, eight-year request to beat the rival Red Sox and Rangers, who were also offering seven.
