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The New York Yankees, before the 2020 campaign, gave right-hander Gerrit Cole a nine-year, $324 million deal to be their ace ...

Did interest from a division rival force the New York Yankees to make a version of the Cody Bellinger trade that they didn't like?

Veteran first baseman Justin Turner took exception to his omission from a list of the best free agents at the position still ...

Additionally, Goldschmidt is expected to help in the clubhouse, replacing first baseman and veteran leader Anthony Rizzo. Goldschmidt's professional approach revealed itself early in his career ...

The Yankees were left needing a first baseman after declining Anthony Rizzo's club option in November, and bringing in Goldschmidt will provide a short-term solution for 2025. The 37-year-old slashed ...

The New York Yankees made another big move to fill their hole at first base, agreeing to one-year, $12.5 million deal with former MVP Paul Goldschmidt, according to a person with knowledge of the ...

The Yankees have been incredibly aggressive in the weeks since losing the bidding war for Juan Soto, signing Max Fried to a ...

He replaces Anthony Rizzo, who repeatedly battled injuries the past two seasons as the Yankees’ starting first baseman. Rizzo, 35, remains a free agent. Ben Rice, a converted catcher and left ...

While it was a pretty successful season, first base was a weakness as Anthony Rizzo dealt with injuries and also produced just eight home runs. The team enjoyed a brief hot stretch from rookie Ben ...

Bellinger also can play first base, a position that opened when Anthony Rizzo became a free agent. Bellinger is owed $27.5 million in 2025 under the first of two player options as part of an $80 ...