Tag: Yankees
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Yankees acquire All-Star Juan Soto in blockbuster trade: reports
The Evil Empire might be back. After recording their lowest win total in over 30 seasons, the New York Yankees, according to multiple reports, have acquired Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old began his career with the Washington Nationals in 2018 and quickly won a World Series the next season, but he…
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Yankees land Alex Verdugo in trade with AL East rival Red Sox
The New York Yankees struck a trade with their bitter AL East rival, the Boston Red Sox, to land star outfielder Alex Verdugo. The Yankees acquired Verdugo in exchange for right-handed pitchers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice, the team announced. ESPN first reported the deal. It’s just the eighth time since 1969 the…
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Yankees refrained from surrendering uniform number in hopes of acquiring prized Japanese free agent: report
The New York Yankees are coming off their most disappointing season in a generation. Their 82-80 record was their worst since 1993, the last time they finished under .500. After winning 99 games in 2022, they missed the postseason for the first time since 2016. The franchise may look to a star Japanese pitcher to…