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Yankees aren't expected to join in MLB's shortstop free agent frenzy
The Cardinals, Giants, Phillies and Cubs are among teams that could join the Red Sox, Dodgers, Braves and Twins in pursuit of one of the big free-agent shortstops.
Aaron Judge, Xander Bogaerts' batting title race remains razor thin
Aaron Judge went 0-for-2 with three walk, but his pitching staff and defense helped make sure he preserved his lead for the batting title.
Top shortstops destined for free agency amid likely contract standoffs
Carlos Correa loves Minnesota, but he will opt out if he and the Twins can’t work out a long deal.
What could make this historic Yankees-Mets season even more intriguing
To paraphrase one executive: “I think the Mets are the last team the Nationals want to trade Soto to, and the Yankees would be in the running for second on...
Even without Juan Soto, MLB trade market is well stocked
It should be a decent trade market even without the young Nationals star, thanks in part to MLB having so many clear Have-Nots along with some obvious Haves.
Could the demise of the Red Sox leave the Yankees feeling empty come playoff time?
The Red Sox's sputtering start has left the soaring Yankees in search of a satisfying rival this season.
The trade deadline prizes who could be pried away from baseball’s biggest bummers
How baseball’s biggest disappointments could shake up the trade deadline this sunmmer.
What future could hold for MLB's next big free-agent shortstop class
It’s impossible to top last year’s free-agent shortstop crop for star power and depth, but this coming winter should feature three mega-star shortstops.
Red Sox's 'slap in the face' offer to star makes Yankees' Aaron Judge talks look better: Heyman
While the Yankees and star outfielder Aaron Judge were about $75 million apart in negotiations, sources suggest that figure is dwarfed by the gap in talks between Red Sox and...
Red Sox star pulled from game after positive COVID-19 test
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston Red Sox star shortstop Xander Bogaerts was pulled from Tuesday night's game at Tampa Bay after testing positive for COVID-19, the latest virus setback for...
Brett Gardner's words made it a little harder for the Yankees
Brett Gardner may have given the Red Sox extra ammunition this weekend.
The big-name trades Steve Cohen can pounce on in strange market: Sherman
An unpopular ownership despised by the fan base was out. A new ownership fueled by financial-services money was in, purchasing a mega-market franchise for a record price. Steve Cohen was...
Yankees got the first dose of their rival's last stand
BOSTON — For one night at Fenway Park, it was 2018 all over again for the Red Sox. They looked like defending champions against the Yankees, humiliating Masahiro Tanaka in...
Red Sox in awe of Yankees' secret weapon you rarely see
LONDON — Here in James Bond’s native country, Alex Cora commended the Yankees for doing bloody good spy work. Legal spy work, to be clear. But effective nonetheless as Cora’s...
Yankees' replacement ace suddenly struggling
Replacing an ace couldn’t have been as simple as Domingo German made it seem. After sliding into the injured Luis Severino’s spot in the rotation, and spending the first third...
Red Sox digging themselves into deeper hole
The tying runs were on base. J.D. Martinez was at the plate. A Red Sox uprising had suddenly generated nervous energy in The Bronx. Three Aroldis Chapman pitches later, however,...
MLB's most critical extensions are making noise
In February 2008, the Yankees extended Robinson Cano, and for the next 10 years they reached agreement on just two more extensions — CC Sabathia in 2011 and Brett Gardner...
Jake Marisnick wrecks Red Sox
HOUSTON — Thrust into an everyday role because of injuries, Jake Marisnick is making the most of his opportunity with the Houston Astros. Marisnick homered early off Chris Sale, then...
J.D. Martinez belts 200th HR as Red Sox get back to bashing
BALTIMORE — J.D. Martinez got back to into a long-ball groove with a milestone homer that set the tone for Boston's potent offense. Martinez hit his 200th career home run,...
Red Sox smack 10 straight hits vs. ex-Yankee farmhand Manny Bañuelos
CHICAGO — The Boston Red Sox strung together 10 straight hits against White Sox left-hander and former Yankees farmhand Manny Bañuelos, ending one hit shy of the major league record...