New York Yankees

Aaron Judge is the favorite to win another MVP Award, an honor that will be handed out on Thursday night on MLB Network. AP By Max Goodman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Every season of Aaron Judge's career has ended with the Yankees falling short of their ultimate goal, so packing up after Game 5 of the World Series last month was a familiar feeling for the captain. Judge was coming off another historic performance in the regular season and his team was unable to be the last club standing in October. That's been a blueprint the Yankees have followed throughout the slugger's career in pinstripes. MORE YANKEES COVERAGE Hal Steinbrenner shares Yankees offseason priorities beyond Juan Soto Michael

During a break from Wednesday's MLB owners' meetings in Manhattan, Hal Steinbrenner discussed a number of topics beyond free agent priority Juan Soto.

The MLB offseason is still young, but free agency rumors have already started swirling. Here's the latest news from around the league.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones, who signed a minor league contract, has played 69 games in his MLB career with four teams in four seasons.

The New York Yankees are right in the middle of the Juan Soto sweepstakes, but there are a number of potential replacement options if that falls through. While Yankees fans don't want to entertain the notion of Soto leaving The Bronx after he put together an MVP-caliber campaign in pinstripes, it's no guarantee he will return. Having a contingency plan in place would be wise while the Yankees go all in for Soto, and one of the top options comes from within the division. In listing the top landing spots in free agency for Baltimore Orioles switch-hitting slugger Anthony Santander, Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report ranked New York as the sixth-best suitor on the list.

It’s the second ball connected to the Dodgers to be auctioned this season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are enjoying a well-earned victory lap over the New York Yankees, but that will eventually have to come to a close. The Dodgers dominated the Yankees in this year's World Series, winning their second championship in the last five seasons. Once free agency signings begin, however, the Yankees and Dodgers will both refocus their efforts toward getting back to the World Series next season.

Without a starting first baseman, should the Yankees pursue a deal with slugger Pete Alonso?

The Yankees added infielder Caleb Durbin and catcher Jesus Rodriguez to their 40-man roster to protect them from the 2024 Rule 5 Draft.

Fossas finished his pitching career with a 3.90 ERA.

The Yankees have a few holes in the infield. Would they consider bringing in Alex Bregman to play third base?

On Monday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced its complete 2025 ballot, with CC Sabathia and Ichiro Suzuki appearing as first year eligibles for Cooperstown.

Gil replaced Gerrit Cole in the Yankees' rotation during spring training, then did his best Gerrit Cole impression.