What you’re not hearing about the Yankees’ international prospects

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The New York media has been busy scrutinizing the dismissal of Yankees international scouting director, Donny Rowland, which was first reported by Francys Romero. Rowland’s contract expired this offseason, and General Manager Brian Cashman chose not to renew it. Rowland had spent 23 years with the Yankees, including 15 in his last position, overseeing the …

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A deeper dive into the Yankees’ Rule 5 Eligible players for 2025

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A few weeks ago, I briefly discussed a few of the Rule 5 eligible players that have the potential to be drafted in about a month. Looking at the current 40-man roster, the Yankees have 35 spots filled, leaving the potential for 5 players to be protected, assuming no trades happen during the Winter Meetings. …

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Former Yankees prospect and minor league manager named as 1st base coach

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Yesterday, it was announced via the New York Post that the Yankees had promoted their former infield prospect and minor league coach, Dan Fiorito, to the big league club as their first base coach. Fiorito, a Yonkers, NY-native, attended Fordham Prep. in the Bronx, graduating in 2009 as their Most Outstanding Athlete, before attending Manhattanville …

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Yankees Postseason Options: Minor League Call-ups, Trade Options, and Rule 5

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With the World Series over, free agency has officially begun and the Yankees, along with the other 29 teams, can begin “shopping” to fill gaps for the 2026 season. They will likely lose players, or decline to pay what they and their respective agents are requesting, such as 1B Paul Goldschmidt and possibly UTIL Cody …

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Yankees’ Steinbrenner Field changes: Rays’ impact?

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The Yankees have requested to make $39.8 million worth of upgrades to Steinbrenner Field, with the county paying $18 million and the Yankees paying the balance of about $22 million. The county is financing it via the “bed tax”, or the money the county makes on overnight lodging. Hillsborough County commissioners approved the requested changes …

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Gritty Schlitty is just the tip of the Yankees’ pitching iceberg

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Last night’s Wild Card Game 3 was one for the ages. After throwing a 7 R (6 ER) 2-⅓ inning outing in Cam Schlittler’s last appearance with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, this was quite the outing for the former 7th rounder. Schlittler, a native of East Walpole, Mass., a Boston suburb, has had quite the ascent …

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A day to celebrate Spanish language media

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BRONX, NY – The Yankees held their third annual Hispanic Heritage Media Day ahead of Wednesday’s game versus the Tigers, where they honored and celebrated the many outlets and various media that cover the Yankees in some fashion. I was privileged to have been a part of this on behalf of “Con Las Bases Llenas”, …

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When it rains, it pours

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The Yankees have had a “rollercoaster week,” hitting 14 home runs in Tampa but then struggling offensively and defensively at home against the Red Sox, committing seven errors in four games. Inconsistent performance, especially from seasoned players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. (14 errors) and Anthony Volpe (16 errors), raises concerns as fans grow impatient with the team’s long championship drought.