Yankees GM Cashman suspected Astros were stealing signs

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman had suspected that the Houston Astros had been breaking rules against electronic sign stealing long before Commissioner Rob Manfred released his report in January that resulted in three big league managers losing their jobs.

Yanks already banged up heading into spring training

Hal Steinbrenner talked about his goals for the New York Yankees over the next two months. "I just want to get through spring training healthy," the Yankees owner said Wednesday afternoon. Three hours later, New York announced left-hander James Paxton had spinal surgery earlier in the day and wouldn't pitch in a major league game for three-to-four months.

Larsen, who threw only perfect World Series game, dies at 90

Don Larsen, the journeyman pitcher who reached the heights of baseball glory in 1956 for the New York Yankees when he threw a perfect game and the only no-hitter in World Series history, died Wednesday night. He was 90.

Yankees sign Gerrit Cole for $324 million over 9 years

The New York Yankees really, really wanted to get pitcher Gerrit Cole. The team gave the ace an even $36 million annually for 9 years. He can opt-out after the 2024 season. He also has a full no-trade provision.