Yankees Winter Meetings Predictions: Hot Stove is Heating Up

With the Winter Meetings fast approaching completion, and the “Hot Stove” officially alight (evidenced by the return of the YES Network’s show), it’s time to forecast some key moves the Yankees might make during the 3.5-day event. The team has several critical needs to address, including bolstering the bullpen, securing a first baseman, and potentially …

Steinbrenner discusses team needs for 2026 with media

Hal Steinbrenner made his second appearance of 2025 via a Zoom call with reporters on Monday, the first time since February 21 when he shook the baseball world where he announced that the Yankees would drop the “no facial hair” mandate. There was a notable discourse between Steinbrenner and The Athletic reporter Chris Kirschner regarding …

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

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 …

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

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. …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …