2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• Prior to Friday’s deadline the Yankees tendered all their pre-arbitration and arbitration-eligible players contracts for 2019. That includes Didi Gregorius, who will miss part of next season rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. There’d been some speculation the Yankees could non-tender him.
• The Yankees claimed righty Parker Bridwell off waivers from the Angels and traded Ronald Torreyes to the Cubs to clear a 40-man roster spot. They also sent Jordan Foley to the Rockies for Yefry Valdez.
• Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz, two rumored Yankees targets, were traded to the Mets.
• The Yankees split $2.87M in postseason pool money after losing the ALDS.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• The Yankees made their first significant move of the offseason last week, acquiring James Paxton from the Mariners for prospects Justus Sheffield, Erik Swanson, and Dom Thompson-Williams.
• Even after the Paxton trade, the Yankees still have interest in Patrick Corbin, J.A. Happ, and Corey Kluber. They’re also interested in Adam Ottavino. The Athletics and Reds have spoken to the Yankees about Sonny Gray.
• Injury Update: Thairo Estrada (hip) had the bullet removed in June. He was shot during a robbery in January. Estrada is fully recovered now and did play in the Arizona Fall League.
• The Yankees acquired Tim Locastro from the Dodgers in a minor trade. They also added reliever Joe Harvey to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• The Yankees are not yet discussing a long-term contract extension with Dellin Betances, who can become a free agent next offseason. Brian Cashman said the Yankees want to keep Didi Gregorius long-term.
• Miguel Andujar was the runner-up to Shohei Ohtani for the Rookie of the Year award. Gleyber Torres finished third in the voting. The Yankees have had a top two finisher for the award in each of the last three years.
• Aaron Boone finished fifth in the Manager of the Year voting and Luis Severino finished ninth in the Cy Young voting. Gregorius, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Aaron Hicks all received MVP votes.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• Welcome back, CC Sabathia. The Yankees re-signed Sabathia to a one-year deal worth $8M. Also, the Yankees signed Ryan Lavarnway and re-signed Gio Urshela to minor league contracts.
• During the GM Meetings, word got out the Yankees have interest in Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco, James Paxton, J.A. Happ, Patrick Corbin, Andrew Miller, Josh Harrison, and Zach Britton. They’ve also requested medical info for Daniel Hudson, Charlie Morton, David Phelps, and Miller. They’ve yet to show interest in Paul Goldschmidt.
• Injury Update: Gary Sanchez (shoulder) underwent debridement surgery. The injury was to his non-throwing shoulder and the surgery comes with a three-month rehab. Sanchez is expected to be ready for Opening Day.
• Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres are both finalists for the AL Rookie of the Year award. They’re up against Shohei Ohtani. No other Yankees are awards finalists.
• George Steinbrenner is on this year’s Today’s Game era Hall of Fame ballot. Inductees will be announced December 9th.
• Baseball America released their updated top ten Yankees’ prospects list.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• Prior to the option decision deadline, the Yankees signed Brett Gardner to a new one-year contract worth $7.5M. Between his option buyout and new contract, Gardner will receive $9.5M.
• The Yankees declined to make CC Sabathia, their only eligible free agent, the qualifying offer. They also claimed infielder Hanser Alberto off waivers from the Rangers.
• Pursuing Bryce Harper is “not part of the plan” and the Yankees are only “lukewarm” about Manny Machado. Typical early offseason posturing, I reckon.
• No Yankees won a Gold Glove. Gardner, Aaron Judge, and Masahiro Tanaka were finalists.
• Here is the 2018-19 offseason calendar and what the dates mean for the Yankees.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• Not surprisingly, teams have been calling with trade interest in Gary Sanchez. Brian Cashman said Sanchez “will be our catcher” next year.
• Brett Gardner said he would “love to be back” with the Yankees next season. I mean, duh.
• Gardner, Aaron Judge, and Masahiro Tanaka are Gold Glove finalists.
• Here’s a look at the 2019 payroll situation.
• The Red Sox won the World Series.

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2018 Regular Season Record: 100-62 (851 RS, 669 RA, 98-64 expected record), second in ALE
2018 Postseason Record: 2-3 (22 RS, 29 RA), won WC Game, lost ALDS

Top stories from last week:

• Brian Cashman said the rotation will be a “focus point” this offseason. David Robertson wants to return next season. The qualifying offer has been set at $17.9M.
• The Yankees have a very large arbitration class and could offer some players extensions.
• Injury Updates: Didi Gregorius (elbow) had his Tommy John surgery last Wednesday. Clint Frazier (post-concussion migraines) is expected to be ready for Spring Training. Thairo Estrada (back, hip) has returned to game action int he Arizona Fall League.
• The Yankees are planning to buy back controlling interest in the YES Network.

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