Behind the 97th percentile hard-hit rate and the adjustments needed to conquer left-handed pitching.

While fans worry about "running it back," the true boost to the Bronx Bombers lies in a full season of the McMahon-Rosario platoon.

As New York prepares for Spring Training, the Yankees remain engaged with Free Agent Starters and Relievers and Platoon Options Sep 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Tommy Pham (28) hits a RBI double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Yankees might have another trick up their sleeves this offseason. The team is Tampa Bound in less than two weeks and Cashma

On this Podcast episode, I break down Cody Bellinger's return to the Yankees on a free agent deal. I also give flowers to Brian Cashman for the negotiation and talk about next moves. YouTube: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Substack:

On today's podcast, we discuss the Yankees trade for Ryan Weathers, and why I like it. YOUTUBE: SPOTIFY: APPLE PODCASTS:

The New York Yankees have made a trade for a Marlins pitcher. Not Sandy Alcantara, not Edward Cabrera, though the hall would make you think he did. No, the Yankees got former first-round pick Ryan Weathers for OF Dillon Lewis, OF Brendan Jones, INF Dylan Jasso, and IF Juan Matheus. Weathers, 26, has a lot of upside and potential. During the 2025 season, he posted a respectable 3.99 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over eight starts. While he has dealt with health-related interruptions in

The New York Yankees have released their 2026 Spring Training Dates . Pitchers and catchers report February 11, with their first workout on February 12. Position players report February 15 and their first full-squad workout will be February 16. The return to George M. Steinbrenner Field marks a significant homecoming for the Bronx Bombers. GMS served as a vital temporary home during the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2025 season. The Yankees' staff has worked tirelessly throughou

The Yankees and Cubs have had recent trade talks surrounding infielder Nico Hoerner , according to Sports Illustrated. The rumor comes one day after the Yankees are at an impasse in negotiations with free agent Cody Bellinger . This trade would make so much sense for the Yankees with their need for a right-handed bat. The only question -- where does Anthony Volpe play when he returns in May ? The Yankees have shown no willingness from moving off of Volpe, and that could chan

The Yankees are " At an Impasse " with Cody Bellinger as we begin the new week, and are looking to their "Plan B". They have done virtually nothing this offseason, and that is due to waiting on Bellinger to sign. The Yankees won't be moving heaven and earth to bring Bellinger back, and that begins now. One avenue the Yankees to peruse is a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Earlier this offseason, the Yankees and Cardinals had conversations surrounding a multitude of player

The Yankees and  Cody Bellinger  are done negotiating — at least for now. We are heading towards the middle of January, with pitchers and catchers reporting to camp in less than a month and the two sides have yet to find common ground. The Yankees current offer out to Bellinger is a five-year deal, worth $157 million dollars ($31.4M AAV), according to a source. No deal is done yet. Bellinger’s camp is seeking a seven-year deal, and about $37 million AAV. The Yankees are not

The New York Yankees announced Friday that they claimed right-handed reliever Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Houston Astros. Ort is a right-handed power reliever whose pitching profile is defined by a high-velocity four-seam fastball and a sharp slider. Standing 6’4”, he utilizes a three-quarters arm slot and a high-effort delivery that generates significant life on his heater. His heater consistently averages between 96 and 98 mph and has been clocked as high as 99.4 mph. In

The Yankees are looking for a starting pitcher this offseason. The Athletic is reporting the Yankees in talks with multiple teams for a starter, including the Brewers for Freddy Peralta . About Freddy Peralta In 2025, Peralta fully leaned into his identity as a four-pitch starter, a significant evolution from his early career where he relied on his fastball nearly 80% of the time. The secret to his success this year was the stabilization of his Horizontal Release Point, whic

NEW EPISODE OF 161st and River: A Yankees Podcast! Today on the podcast, we go over Okamoto going to Toronto, the AL East getting better, and the Yankees current Roster. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: SUBSTACK: https://fanzonereportsports.substack.com/p/yankees-offseason-talk-is-belli-enough?r=4hcmx4 READ MY LAST WORD ON SPORTS COLUMNS: https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/author/matthewnethercott Follow us on Socials: IG: https://www.instagra

The Yankees offseason has been super slow an boring, but rumors are beginning to swirl. It's no secret that the Yankees are looking to add another bat to their lineup , preferably Cody Bellinger . Adding Bellinger would allow for Spencer Jones or Jasson Dominguez , as noted earlier this offseason. This could add to Luis Gil moving to the bullpen. The Yankees bullpen is a huge issue going into next season. The Yankees have signaled that they are not willing to spend big on a

NEW EPISODE OF 161st and River: A Yankees Podcast! Today on the podcast, we go over Imai going to Houston, the new Bichette and Yankees rumors and Bellinger's official offer. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: SUBSTACK: https://fanzonereportsports.substack.com/p/imai-to-astros-new-yankees-rumors READ MY LAST WORD ON SPORTS COLUMNS: https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/author/matthewnethercott Follow us on Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sub

Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning for game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Yankees have not had a good offseason by any means so far. From no external free agents signed, to Trent Grisham taking the $22 million qualifying offer, hampering their plans, to the

With closer Pete Fairbanks signing a one-year contract with the Miami Marlins on December 24th, the majority of the upper echelon of relievers have come off the board. The Yankees were really only linked to one of those relievers, that being Luke Weaver , but the club never made a formal offer. With the price for relievers in free agency, it was always speculated that the Yankees would have to fix their bullpen via trade. With some teams with great relievers doing a sell-off,

The Yankees need a starting pitcher this offseason. Despite the "Yankees Hot Stove" show trying to sell Yankee Fans that Ryan Yarbrough is a viable fifth starter, it's simply not true. When you look at how the Yankees rotation sets up for the first month or two of the season, six starts each of Will Warren and Yarbrough. This would not be a smart move for the Yankees. About Lodolo There was a name floating around social media this week, and it makes sense. When healthy over

The Yankees are hard at work this offseason trying to improve the team. The offseason has been super slow this offseason, and there are some reasons for that. Bellinger Race The first reason the offseason his slow is who they are targeting. Scott Boras is taking his sweet time with Cody Bellinger , waiting for his market to develop. Boras is planning to wait out the Kyle Tucker market to see if other teams come calling for Bellinger's services. The issue -- Tucker does not h

The hits just keep on coming for the Yankees. After the Yankees relived Director of International Scouting Donny Rowland of his duties on November 12th, the organization is yet to make a hire. Now, news comes out of the Dominican Republic Thursday that SS prospect Wandy Asigen will sign with the Mets. The period to sign opens in January. Asigen was committed to the Yankees for years. A report surfaced a few weeks ago was a warning sign this could happen. It's now a reality. T