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Yankees Reportedly Eyeing $22M All-Star Pitcher as MLB Trade Deadline Looms

Amid the pitching woes, the Yankees are rumored to be pursuing an All-Star pitcher as the trade deadline is nearing soon.
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“I Would Trade Him”- A-Rod Issues Blunt Verdict on Anthony Volpe as Yankees Urged to Make Strong Call

A-Rod had strong words for Anthony Volpe—and if the New York Yankees are listening, change might be coming fast.
Alex Rodriguez and Anthony Volpe

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani All-Star No-Shows Spark Backlash Over MLB Swing-Off Blunder

All-Star Game minus the top stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge? MLB insider highlights the oddness of the decision-making.
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Yankees’ Michael Kay Hands Blame for Juan Soto Snub, Fires Back at Mets Fans

A broadcaster blasted Mets fans for Juan Soto’s All-Star snub, pointing to fan apathy as the real culprit.
MLB: New York Mets at Colorado Rockies

Calls Mount to Replace Aaron Boone With 84-Year-Old Ex-Yankees Manager After Nostalgic All-Star Return

Aaron Boone is under the scanner by the New York Yankees fans. And the miscues and errors are only adding to the frustration.
MLB: Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees

Aaron Judge Beats Jalen Brunson in Prestigious Ranking Amid History-Chasing 2025 MLB Season

Aaron Judge edges past Jalen Brunson in a prestigious New York athlete ranking, fueled by his record-breaking 2025 season.
MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees

Derek Jeter’s Bold Shohei Ohtani Claims Sparks Heated Debate Among MLB Fans

Derek Jeter's comments on Ohtani ignite fiery MLB debate. Was it praise or spekticism? Fans divided on what defines "best."
Derek Jeter and Shohei Ohtani

Yankees Manager Told to Get Tough on Anthony Volpe After Jazz Chisholm Jr. Dragged Into Blame Game

Yankees manager Aaron Boone faces backlash for defending Anthony Volpe by blaming Jazz Chisholm Jr., sparking calls for tougher action.
MLB: New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins

Aaron Judge Breaks Silence on Jazz Chisholm’s HR Derby Collapse, Drops Hilarious Response to Why Stars Sit Out

Aaron Judge opens up on Jazz Chisholm's Derby disaster. Captain's hilarious take on why stars skip the event.
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Derek Jeter’s World Series Prediction Turns Heads With Surprise NL Contender Over Dodgers

Yankees legend Derek Jeter has ignited debate with his stunning World Series pick for the National League pennant winner.
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Aaron Judge Surprises Fans by Snubbing Cubs Legend From His Top 3 Former Teammates

Aaron Judge named his top former teammates, but his surprising choices have ignited a major debate among baseball fans.
Aaron Judge with Anthony Rizzo

MLB All-Star Policy Under Fire After Yankees Trade Target Suffers Painful Injury From White Sox Pick

The New York Yankees nearly lost their trade target, and this could have been bad. And now, MLB policy is under fire.
MLB: Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees

AL Manager Aaron Boone Faces Music After Pete Alonso Punishes “81 ERA” All-Star Decision

Fans are calling out the AL manager, Aaron Boone, for misplaying a clutch moment that allowed Pete Alonso to take advantage.
MLB: Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees

MLB All-Star Broadcaster Accidentally Leaks Yankees’ $66M Trade Deadline Move for Star NL Third Baseman

A hot mic, a looming deadline, and the Yankees chasing headlines—MLB drama doesn’t wait for press releases.
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MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees, Mets Could Lock Horns Over 40-Year-Old Veteran as New Signing Looms

New York teams Yankees and Mets both eyeing veteran reliever David Robertson to boost their bullpens ahead of the trade deadline.
Aaron Boone and Carlos Mendoza

Yankees, Dodgers Dubbed Biggest 2025 MLB Draft Losers After Costly Decisions Backfire

The Yankees and Dodgers drew criticism for their mistakes in the 2025 MLB Draft. Costly decisions led to missed opportunities.
MLB: Draft

“It’s Not Fair” — Yankees’ Ace Carlos Rodon Fumes After Scouting Report on A’s Rookie Backfires

Yankees ace Carlos Rodón admitted defeat against a rookie whose old-school contact approach is exposing modern MLB pitching strategies.
MLB: Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Breaks Silence on Home Run Derby Collapse With Unexpected Response

Amid the worst collapse possible in the Home Run Derby, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was at his typical flair, dismissing the concerns.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Cal Raleigh’s 2025 Home Run Derby Win Sparks MLB Favoritism Claims Over Controversial Tie-Breaker

Cal Raleigh's 2025 Home Run derby win met with controversies amid growing debates around distance measurement.
MLB: Seattle Mariners at Detroit Tigers

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Pre-Home Run Derby Statement Backfires After Collapse Draws Backlash From MLB Fans

Jazz Chisholm Jr. was roasted by fans after hitting just three homers in the Derby, with his bold pre-event comments adding fuel to the fire.

Dodgers & Yankees Big Market Gains Could Prove to Be a Roadblock in MLB’s Exit from “Blackout Business”

MLB’s efforts to modernize broadcasts and implement automated strike zones face major pushback from big-market teams.
Rob Manfred

Aaron Judge Reveals Bigger Mission as Derek Jeter’s Influence Shapes Yankees’ Future

Aaron Judge follows Derek Jeter’s lead in leadership and humility, while hinting at unfinished business with the Dodgers.
MLB: World Series-Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Yankees, Aaron Judge

Who are Yankees’ Pick Pico Kohn’s Parents? Meet Andrew and Kim Kohn

The details about the Yankees' latest draft pick, Pico Kohn, is discussed along with his career journey all the years.
Pico Kohn

Aaron Judge Takes Playful Jab at Shohei Ohtani Ahead of Star-Studded MLB All-Star Showdown

Aaron Judge fires a light-hearted warning at Ohtani ahead of the MLB All-Star Game, setting the stage for an electric showdown in Atlanta.
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani

Yankees’ 2025 MLB Draft Class Fuels Hilarious Anthony Volpe Conspiracy Theory

Yankees’ two recent draft picks fueled a fan uproar—digging into Anthony Volpe’s slump and what it signals about his future at shortstop.
MLB: New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins

Derek Jeter Reveals Spike Lee’s Acting Advice That Helped Him Become a Yankees Icon

Derek Jeter reveals the pointed advice from filmmaker Spike Lee that shaped his entire legendary career with the Yankees.
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About New York Yankees

New York Yankees: Net Worth, Payroll, History, Roster, and More

Even non-New York Yankees fans would agree that there is nothing quite more American than the word ‘Yankee’. Legacy is too heavy a word to throw around casually, but the Bronx Bombers have a rich one. The franchise that took baseball by storm in the 20th century boasts an overwhelming number of 27 World Series, 40 American League Pennants, and 20 AL East Division titles, more than any other major league team.

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Under the leadership of several owners, the Yankees’ tide of success has ebbed and flowed, yet they remain one of the most powerful sports franchises.

History

Before becoming the New York Yankees, the founding name of the Pinstripes was the Baltimore Orioles (not the current one). Finally, in 1903, thanks to the hard work of minor league owner Ban Johnson, The New York Highlanders came into existence at Hilltop Park. Often referred to as the Hilltoppers or Highlanders at first, it was Sports Editor Jim Price who is credited with coining the term ‘Yank’ or ‘Yankee’ around 1904. The reason was straightforward - he simply found it easier to fit it into newspaper headlines!

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But it was when the move to Polo Grounds came in 1913 that the team officially became the New York Yankees, although their explosive success was still some years away. Sharing a ballpark with their early rivals, the New York Giants (now the San Francisco Giants), the team only saw a smattering of success.

With the efforts of Ban Johnson at the beginning of the 20th century, a proper AL team in the city of New York was established. But it wasn’t until 1921 that the club played its first World Series. When they started attracting more attention than their NL counterpart, the Giants, the then-Giants manager John McGraw grew displeased and demanded that the Yankees move.

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And so was born Yankee Stadium, the House That Ruth Built, in the Bronx, right across the Harlem River from the Polo Grounds.

Why Are the Yankees the Greatest Team?

If one goes by the earliest years that MLB franchises came into existence, the Yankees don’t even rank in the top 10, yet they are the most famous. Why?

It is simply because of the players that proudly wore pinstripes on their backs. No other franchise can boast nicknames like “Murderer’s Row” from the roaring ‘20s, featuring names like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Tony Lazzeri, or the modern-day “Core Four” - Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte.

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The Yankees did not win four consecutive Fall Classics from 1936 to 39 once, but they did it again from 1950 to 53. The sheer number of records that the Bronx Bombers broke, set their unequivocal place in history books, making them one of the greatest baseball teams of all time.

Why Are New Yorkers So Proud?

The City That Never Sleeps has innumerable things to be proud of, but at the forefront is the sport that built America’s culture - baseball. The Yankees consistently rank as one of the top sports teams in the entire world and their fanbase is equally popular for their unwavering loyalty and passion.

After all, the only team that comes even close to their astonishing 27 World Series victories is the St. Louis Cardinals, at 11. Their accomplishments simply outrank most other teams, so what is there not to be proud of?

Rivalry With Boston Red Sox

One of the most famous sports rivalries to ever exist, it has almost been a century since the Yankees and the Red Sox first clashed. But perhaps it can be said to have begun in 1949 when the Yankees defeated the BoSox in the last two days of the season, a largely surprising move.

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But what had begun to sow seeds of early discord was the acquisition of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox in the 1920 detente era between the two teams, as well as the Chicago White Sox. The famous Curse of the Bambino lasted 86 years, ending in an incredible 2004 victory for the Red Sox, who overcame a 3-0 deficit. It was one of the last World Series played by Derek Jeter, although he was only in his second year as captain.

Aaron Judge: First Captain Since Derek Jeter

The decades of success came to an end in the late 1960s and early 70s, seeing a period of decline. The team was revived to its previous glory in the years of star shortstop Derek Jeter, who later served as captain from 2003 to 2014. Upon his retirement, the team did not find a suitable replacement until 2022, when Aaron Judge was crowned with the honor.

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Judge has been a star player since debuting in the big leagues in 2016, with the occasional slump or injury period. Breaking Roger Maris’ AL single-season home run record last set in 1961 earned him a much-deserved MVP title. Apart from his playing skill, it is his leadership that makes him a special one.

2023 might have gone much the same way if an injury sustained at Dodger Stadium had not sidelined him. As it is, fans have several people to blame for the recent decline in performance, most of all the front office and owners.

Why Do Fans Miss George Steinbrenner and Hate His Son, Hal?

III’s era was a defining generation in Yankee history. The Boss had a reputation for prioritizing winning over anything, and for all his faults, Bronx fans could appreciate that. Papa Steinbrenner manned the ship with tight reins, enforcing strict grooming policies and constantly firing and rehiring managers and coaches.

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And yet, fans miss the days his brash and outspoken nature got him into trouble and even earned him a suspension from the league because it meant he oversaw everything. Keeping the team in the Steinbrenner family had seemed like a good idea, but his sons Hank and Hal have not done much to bring the Yankees out of a steep decline. Where George Steinbrenner boasted of the franchise as one would with a beloved child, there is no such shared sentiment within Hal Steinbrenner.

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Unlike his father, the son is more focused on the team’s finances than success. "I'm a finance geek. I guess I always have been," Hal told the Daily News in 2012. "That's my background; budgets matter and balance sheets matter. I just feel that if you do well on the player development side and you have a good farm system, you don't need a $220 million payroll. You can field every bit as good a team with young talent."

Well, it’s no wonder fans miss the days of The Boss.

Are the Yankees Doing Justice to Their Massive Payroll?

Unfortunately, no! It was George Steinbrenner who was vocal about increasing the numbers on his players’ paychecks. Thanks to his efforts, the Yankees rank among the top three teams with the highest payrolls in MLB. But regrettably, their current position is at the bottom of the AL East.

In one of the worst seasons in recent years, the Yankees’ offensive production has taken a massive hit with almost no signs of improvement. Despite this failure, though, there have been some notable victories by notable names throughout the years.

Legends Produced:

The man that brought the Yankees to the global stage was Babe Ruth. The Sultan of Swat single-handedly doubled the numbers at the new Yankee Stadium in 1923, with news of his home runs spreading far and wide.

Continuing the pinstripes’ legacy, Lou Gehrig was a beloved member of the team, the pride of the Yankees. His hitting abilities earned him the nickname ‘The Iron Horse’, but fans lost him too early to ALS.

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Soon after Ruth retired, Joe DiMaggio burst onto the scene playing like a seasoned professional right from his rookie year. His 56-game hitting streak set in 1941 remains MLB’s longest record to this day.

Mickey Mantle was another young talent, who, although had some struggles at first, ended up as one of the greatest switch hitters of all time. Not only that, but Mantle consistently hit tape-measure home runs, establishing a reputation as one of MLB’s best sluggers.

His teammates Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra earned a reputation of their own and are regarded among Yankee legends of the 20th century.

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Following them into fame was Roger Maris, who of course set his 1961 home run record at 61, surpassing Babe Ruth’s 60. Along with Mickey Mantle, the duo was known as the ‘M&M’ boys for their moonshots.

In a period of decline, Thurman Munson was the sole shining star in the late 60s and early 70s, although the former Yankees captain lost his life in an airplane crash in 1979. It was a dark day for the team and followed a lackluster year of Bronx baseball.

Although Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson achieved legendary status, his controversial remarks about the team often alienated him from the fanbase.

The tail end of the 20th century saw Don Mattingly as one of the most distinguished hitters in baseball, although he famously never won a World Series in his 14-year career.

A few names gained recognition here and there at the beginning of the 21st century, but the ones who are still regarded as icons are Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera. The two players have the highest percentages of being voted into Cooperstown, with Mo’s election being unanimous and Jeter following a few votes behind.

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It was a golden age for the Yankees, with Alex Rodriguez and Bernie Williams contributing to immense team success, but the current roster seems a bit lackluster.

Yankees' Current Roster:

Pitchers -

  1. Albert Abreu
  2. Gerrit Cole
  3. Domingo German
  4. Ian Hamilton
  5. Clay Holmes
  6. Tommy Kahnle
  7. Michael King
  8. Ron Marinaccio
  9. Wandy Peralta
  10. Nick Ramirez
  11. Carlos Rodon
  12. Clarke Schmidt
  13. Luis Severino

Catchers - 

  1. Kyle Higashioka
  2. Ben Rortvedt

Infielders - 

  1. DJ LeMahieu
  2. Anthony Rizzo
  3. Gleyber Torres
  4. Anthony Volpe

Outfielders -

  1. Aaron Judge
  2. Harrison Bader
  3. Jake Bauers
  4. Aaron Judge
  5. Isiah Kiner-Falefa
  6. Billy McKinney
  7. Greg Allen

Designated Hitters -

  1. Giancarlo Stanton

Yanks’ Rise to 'Become the Best' and Downfall to 'Become the Worst'

Every empire that has risen will fall, and so it would stand for the Yankees. Babe Ruth’s arrival in the Bronx from Boston shook things up, heralding not only a new era of the Pinstripes but baseball itself. Even after Ruth left, the franchise continued its upward trajectory until the 1970s, eventually falling into despair.

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With a few victories here and there, the arrival of Derek Jeter on the scene in 1995 was a major watershed moment. The very next year, the Yankees broke an 18-year World Series title drought record, entering a new era. However, the team is set on another long era of no silverware, with the last one won in 2009. 2023 will most likely not be the year that they turn things around.

Injuries That Hurt Them in 2023

The biggest injury that has hurt the Yankees is, of course, Aaron Judge’s toe injury, with fans still unsure of his return date. Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Rodon started the season on the IL, but even after their return, the Yankees do not seem to be pulling up through the ranks.

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Harrison Bader, a powerful defensive presence whenever he’s on the field, seems to go back and forth from the list as well. With Jose Trevino out for the season and Nestor Cortes out until August, it will only be more of a struggle.

There is also Josh Donaldson on another IL trip, but fans have stopped concerning themselves with his moves.

Know more about the New York Yankees

Net Worth:$7.13 Billion
Earnings:$657 Million
Payroll:$162,085,714
World Series Titles:27
Owner:Hal Steinbrenner
Home Stadium:Yankee Stadium
Manager: Aaron Boone
Bench Coach:Carlos Mendoza
Pitching Coach:Matt Blake 
Bullpen Coach:Mike Harvey 
Asst. Pitching Coach:Desi Druschel 
Hitting Coach: Sean Casey
Asst. Hitting Coaches:Eric Chavez & Casey Dykes 
Third Base and Outfield Coach:Luis Rojas
First Base and Infield Coach:Travis Chapman
Quality Control and Catching Coach:Tanner Swanson 
Official Websitehttps://www.mlb.com/yankees/
Title SponsorBad Boy Mowers 

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