New York Yankees

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird, who was a starter on Opening Day last season, has opted for free agency over a Triple-A assignment,… Full Story

The New York Yankees named Rachel Balkovec as a full-time hitting coach in the minor leagues, the New York Times reported, adding she is believed… Full Story

The New York Yankees reportedly will seek to retain some or all of the $26 million they owe to recently released outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. The… Full Story

The New York Yankees made it official Thursday, announcing Matt Blake as their new pitching coach after reports of his hiring surfaced last week. Blake… Full Story

The New York Yankees, who fired veteran pitching coach Larry Rothschild last month, reportedly are adding a youthful replacement. Matt Blake, 33, is set to… Full Story

David Cone is among the candidates for the vacant pitching coach job with the New York Yankees. The former pitcher, now an analyst for Yankees… Full Story

Rather than opting out of his contract with two years remaining, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has signed an extension that will keep him… Full Story

Reliever Aroldis Chapman will attempt to secure a contract extension with the New York Yankees before Saturday or opt out of the final two years… Full Story

The New York Yankees on Thursday declined their $20 million club option for Edwin Encarnacion for the 2020 season. The 36-year-old designated hitter/first baseman will… Full Story