The New York Mets went into MLB free agency hoping to make a big splash with one of the best, young talents available. After a spending spree on veteran starting pitchers backfired in previous offseasons, New York was determined to take a smarter approach this winter. The Mets had their sights set on Japanese starting…
Thursday night former Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo spoke to reporters for the first time since being traded to the New York Yankees, and during his remarks he took a swipe at his former manager Alex Cora. Verdugo expressed his excitement about working with Aaron Boone, the new manager of the Yankees. He admired Boone’s…
The New York Mets are in search of a proven bat and infield insurance this offseason and as fate would have it, a familiar face is available. Enter Justin Turner. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets and Turner’s representatives are currently in talks about a potential reunion. This news comes…
Less than one week after signing a minor-league deal to return to the Yankees, outfielder Billy McKinney is headed to the Pirates. The Yankees traded McKinney to Pittsburgh in exchange for international signing pool money late Thursday night, per Jack Curry of YES Network. McKinney had a solid season with the Yankees, appearing in 48…
Catcher Kyle Higashioka, traded to the San Diego Padres in the blockbuster deal that brought slugger Juan Soto to the Yankees, bid farewell on Sunday night: Reflecting on my 16 seasons with the Yankees organization, I am filled with nothing but gratitude. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the fans, my teammates, the…