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Yankees Eye Right-Handed Outfielder as Spring Training Looms
sports22 days ago

Yankees Eye Right-Handed Outfielder as Spring Training Looms

The Yankees, after re-signing Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, remain in the market for a right-handed hitting outfielder to balance the lineup, with options dwindling as spring training approaches; Slater is off the board, Grichuk’s left-handed splits declined in 2025, and internal candidates like Jasson Dominguez face added pressure while Miguel Andujar left for the Padres, leaving Cashman with a roster not far from the one that fell to the Blue Jays in the 2025 ALDS.

Yankees Lock in Bellinger on Five-Year, $162.5M Deal
sports1 month ago

Yankees Lock in Bellinger on Five-Year, $162.5M Deal

New York Yankees re-sign Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with opt-outs after years 2 and 3, a no-trade clause, and a $20 million signing bonus, following a standout Bronx season (29 HR, 98 RBI). While GM Brian Cashman spoke cautiously, longtime radio voice Suzyn Waldman led a crowd-pleasing moment praising the move and claimed Cashman beat Scott Boras in the negotiations.

Peralta to Mets; Yankees Reinstate Bellinger as Rotation Market Heats Up
sports1 month ago

Peralta to Mets; Yankees Reinstate Bellinger as Rotation Market Heats Up

The Mets acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the Brewers, giving up two top prospects (Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat) and Tobias Myers to fortify the top of their rotation, while the Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million deal to stabilize their outfield. The Peralta deal shifts the rotation market, as teams consider remaining front‑line arms like Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen and plot additional upgrades.

Yankees lock in Bellinger on a lucrative multi-year pact
sports1 month ago

Yankees lock in Bellinger on a lucrative multi-year pact

The New York Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with a $20 million signing bonus, a full no-trade clause, no deferred money, and opt-outs after the second and third seasons. The 30-year-old had a standout 2025 season (.272/.334/.480, 29 HR, 98 RBI, 13 SB in 152 games) with strong defensive metrics, enabling the Yankees to envision a powerful 2026 lineup alongside Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. After leading MLB in runs in the regular season, New York was eliminated by the Blue Jays in the ALDS in 2025.

Yankees lock in Bellinger on five-year, $162.5M deal
sports1 month ago

Yankees lock in Bellinger on five-year, $162.5M deal

The New York Yankees agreed to sign Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with a $20 million signing bonus, opt-outs after years two and three, and a full no-trade clause, after a strong 2025 season (.272/.334/.480 with 29 homers). He returns to anchor the outfield near Aaron Judge and bolster defense, while the organization pivots toward pitching and roster flexibility, including potential use of Jasson Domínguez in trades.

Bellinger Back in Bronx on Record-Setting 5-Year Deal
mlb1 month ago

Bellinger Back in Bronx on Record-Setting 5-Year Deal

The New York Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with a $20 million signing bonus, full no-trade protection, and opt-outs after the second and third seasons. The deal pays $32.5 million in each of the first two years, has no deferrals, and opt-outs could be pushed a year if the 2027 season is wiped out by a lockout. The Yankees currently have a 40-man vacancy as they finalize terms, and the signing ends a lengthy negotiation that kept a key bat in New York after a productive previous season.

Mets should cap Cody Bellinger at six years, $200 million
sports1 month ago

Mets should cap Cody Bellinger at six years, $200 million

The Mets are targeting Cody Bellinger as a top upgrade, but the article argues a six-year, about $200 million deal should be the maximum, with seven years deemed too risky. It compares Bellinger to Alex Bregman and notes Bregman’s $175 million, five-year benchmark as a reference point, suggesting the six-year ceiling would provide security while keeping the option to pivot to left-field alternatives if Bellinger won’t accept that package.

Bellinger Free Agency Narrows as Mets Acquire Robert Jr.; Yankees Take Lead
sports1 month ago

Bellinger Free Agency Narrows as Mets Acquire Robert Jr.; Yankees Take Lead

After the Mets traded for Luis Robert Jr., Cody Bellinger's free-agent market narrowed, with the Yankees emerging as the favorite after reportedly presenting a five-year, $160 million offer with opt-outs; other teams have shown limited buzz, and while Boras has cited Giants, Reds and Angels as possible suitors, there hasn't been sustained interest, keeping the Yankees in the driver's seat for now.

Winter MLB Rumors: Bellinger Decision Looms, Dodgers Eye Peralta, Skubal Talks Return
mlb1 month ago

Winter MLB Rumors: Bellinger Decision Looms, Dodgers Eye Peralta, Skubal Talks Return

Bleacher Nation’s MLB rumor roundup notes Cody Bellinger weighing multiple offers (Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays) with a decision expected soon; the Dodgers are eyeing Freddy Peralta to bolster their rotation, and Tarik Skubal trade chatter has resurfaced as arbitration looms. The piece also touches on other potential moves and headlines, including links to Miguel Andujar, Matt Shaw, and various starting-pitching options across the league.