1+ hour, 45+ min ago (771+ words) Nov 25, 2025 | 1:51 AM EST MLB, Baseball Herren, USA Winter Meetings, Dec 11, 2017 Orlando, FL, USA New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner during the winter meetings at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, 11.12.2017 14:04:47, 10473954, MLB, Hal Steinbrenner, New York Yankees PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xKimxKlementx 10473954 Despite all the money the Steinbrenner family has invested in the Yankees, the team hasn't won a championship in more than 16 years. Aaron Boone isn't the cause of the entire drought; he wasn't even managing for most of it, but he arguably had the strongest roster during this stretch. Even so, Hal Steinbrenner insists Boone carries no responsibility at all. "You can't pin this on Aaron Boone, that's for sure. This Toronto series was on the players." Steinbrenner said Monday via Zoom. "I've been asked this question so many times. He's a good manager…...

9+ hour, 36+ min ago (508+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 6:01 PM EST The Toronto Blue Jays know that this winter can't only be about the big-shot players. After coming super close to the World Series title before the Dodgers shut the door on them, Toronto is aggressive this winter. And they have one goal: to get better everywhere. And according to Carter Fruest at the Locked on Blue Jays podcast, there is one name that the front office should circle in red ink'Ryan Helsley, the New York Mets reliever. Fuerst didn't hold back, and his face lit up talking about Helsley and his future in Toronto'he called him a straight-up fireballer. "He throws absolute gas," Fuerst mentioned. MLB, Baseball Herren, USA New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers Aug 10, 2025 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA New York Mets pitcher Ryan Helsley 56 reacts after giving up the tying run in the eighth inning against…...

12+ hour, 10+ min ago (594+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 3:26 PM EST New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman talks on a cell phone during a team workout two days before they host game one of the American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in New York City. NYP20191002146 JOHNxANGELILLO If you thought that every Japanese star seems destined to land in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tatsuya Imai is here to tell you otherwise'and loudly. The right-hander, dubbed by some as the "second Yoshinobu Yamamoto," went on Japanese TV earlier today and gave a message that probably has Yankee fans grinning ear to ear. Not only did he prefer to join a team without other Japanese players, but he even took a direct shot at baseball's biggest Japanese pipeline'the Los Angeles Dodgers. "I want to take them down," Imai said. "Beating a team like…...

12+ hour, 16+ min ago (541+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 3:20 PM EST Remember when the New York Yankees used to dominate MLB and had made getting to the World Series a common thing? One of the most important reasons for that type of dominance was not settling for 2nd best. That is the type of mentality George Steinbrenner had. But after Hal Steinbrenner took over, everything has changed, and every mistake seems to be taking center stage. In a recent interview, Hal Steinbrenner talked about the feelings of players and coaches heading into the offseason. As reported by Bryan Hoch, "Hal Steinbrenner says that when he talks to coaches and players, they believe the Yankees must cut down on "mental mistakes " baserunning for sure, which is why we made a [coaching] change. That has been a thorn in our side most of the season this year.'" When George Steinbrenner ran…...

14+ hour, 3+ min ago (500+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 1:33 PM EST MLB Marathon suggested on X that the Mets" latest deal could push the team to get more aggressive in chasing outfielders like Cody Bellinger or Kyle Tucker. Bill Madden quote-tweeted that post and firmly added, "This is not happening. With the lockout and all the uncertainty of the next CBA looming, Cohen is out of the big game hunting business. Plus, this adds more AAV (Semien 26 to Nimmo 20) for luxury tax purposes. If any more spending is happening, it"s got to be for starting pitching and Diaz." Undoubtedly, the Mets" interest in $183 million Cody Bellinger is genuine. But whether they can actually make a move is less certain. A report from The Athletic also highlighted the challenges the Mets could face with their winter strategy. Ken Rosenthal stated that the Mets will need to clear salary…...

14+ hour, 23+ min ago (231+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 1:13 PM EST If this off-season has felt like "New York Mets: Version 2.0," you are not imagining it. Because nothing screams new era louder than trading away the heart of your clubhouse. That's exactly what happened when everyone heard that the Mets shipped their longtime outfielder, Brandon Nimmo, to the Texas Rangers. This was in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien. Call it bold, call it cold, but that move says one thing'they have locked sentiments in a closet and tossed away the key. For Nimmo, this moment is emotional, and he has a message for his fans. He shared on Instagram, clearly stunned at the move. "To the fans I'll always hold near and dear," he wrote. "There is truly no way I could adequately put into words how much my tenure with the Mets has meant to me…...

14+ hour, 43+ min ago (250+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 12:53 PM EST In a recent video by Jim Reily, he talked about the landing spots of all the top free agents as predicted by BETUS. When it came to Pete Alonso, he said, "The Phillies are ahead of Boston to New York with 3-1 odds" Harper could go to DH. Harper could maybe move back to the outfield, especially if Kyle Schwarber's gone. I could see the Phillies pushing for Pete Alonso." The Mets can stall all they want, but Pete Alonso's market will not wait forever. The Phillies do not need to beg because Dave Dombrowski collects power hitters like souvenirs. If Steve Cohen lets Alonso walk to Philadelphia, the punchline writes itself for years. Pete Alonso enters free agency after opting out and regaining peak production in 2025. He played 162 games with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs for New York....

15+ hour, 17+ min ago (533+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 12:19 PM EST The Toronto Blue Jays are exploring a left-handed power bat to slide into the lineup right behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette (if he re-signs). But their challenge might be trying to pry Tucker away from the star-studded Dodgers. But even that feels halfway resolved now. MLB.com Dodgers reporter Sonja Chen shed light on how the Dodgers plan to get younger and more athletic in the outfield as it chases a three-peat. "I think one of the factors at play is that many of the Dodgers" top outfield prospects are about a year or two away from the Majors. By 2027, they should theoretically have quite a few younger, more athletic options in the outfield. But what that means for next year, I"m not entirely sure yet." Further, she explained that one can never really…...

15+ hour, 40+ min ago (638+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 11:57 AM EST David Stearns has one goal: October glory in 2026. And hitting is one of those pieces. Just when third base appeared settled, another option has emerged that could reshape the offseason entirely. Brett Baty seemed like the right player for the Mets at 3B. In 2025, the 26-year-old played 130 games, hitting .254 with 18 home runs and 50 RBIs. After an early-season trip back to Triple-A Syracuse, Baty came back improved, posting a .263 batting average with a .324 on-base percentage and .448 slugging over his last 111 games. His defense also got better. He saved 14 runs at third base and three more at second base, a position he only began playing in 2024. However, Empire Sports Media reporter Alexander Wilson believes Boston could change everything for Baty. The Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman opted out of his contract and entered free agency, creating a decision point for the…...

16+ hour, 5+ min ago (632+ words) Nov 24, 2025 | 11:31 AM EST Did you think that emotions are the only thing keeping Pete Alonso rooted in Queens? Or that Edwin Diaz's popularity alone would allow him to stay back in the New York Mets? Well, Sunday just proved all those days are over. Because if the New York Mets can trade Brandon Nimmo'the Brandon Nimmo, the longest-tenured Met, the heartbeat of the clubhouse and fans'then honestly no one is safe around here. Nimmo was dealt to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien, giving New York a veteran infielder to pair with Francisco Lindor. This, though, sends a huge message, which Will Sammon of the Athletic best put into words: "Diaz and Alonso are also beloved Mets. The Mets hold interest in re-signing both of them. But the Mets are not going to be persuaded by emotion." That's the theme…...