Gary Phillips
@garyhphillips.bsky.social
Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily News
Hal Steinbrenner was clear about who he blamed for the #Yankees' shortcomings in 2025, repeatedly saying players didn't "play up to their potential" while backing Aaron Boone.
More from the owner on the manager and what he didn't like about the season:
More from the owner on the manager and what he didn't like about the season:
Hal Steinbrenner backs Aaron Boone after Yankees’ ALDS exit, says players fell short of ‘potential’
Steinbrenner also shared some things he’d like to see the Yankees improve at next season.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hal Steinbrenner was clear about who he blamed for the #Yankees' shortcomings in 2025, repeatedly saying players didn't "play up to their potential" while backing Aaron Boone.
More from the owner on the manager and what he didn't like about the season:
More from the owner on the manager and what he didn't like about the season:
Hal Steinbrenner said it would be "ideal" to lower the #Yankees' payroll, but that doesn't mean that'll happen.
The owner also called his club's profitability into question & discussed the #Dodgers' spending, among other topics.
Much more here:
The owner also called his club's profitability into question & discussed the #Dodgers' spending, among other topics.
Much more here:
Yankees’ Steinbrenner says lower payroll ‘ideal’ if unlikely, questions club’s profitability
Hal Steinbrenner had a lot to say about payroll and finances in the Yankees owner’s first media availability since February. He also discussed the Dodgers’ spending.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Updated this story on the #Yankees' payroll with a breakdown of their non-tenders, including Mark Leiter. Jr., as well the deals for Clarke Schmidt and Oswaldo Cabrera (plus notes on their recoveries):
Brian Cashman insists Yankees have necessary financial resources with Trent Grisham returning
The GM spoke with the Yankees’ projected competitive balance tax payroll at $281 million for 2026.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Updated this story on the #Yankees' payroll with a breakdown of their non-tenders, including Mark Leiter. Jr., as well the deals for Clarke Schmidt and Oswaldo Cabrera (plus notes on their recoveries):
Had a blast on the Views From 314 ft podcast with @pamsson.bsky.social! We talked...
⚾️ Trent Grisham's return to the #Yankees & why he can remain an impact bat
⚾️ Tatsuya Imai, the Japanese market & NY's rotation
⚾️ Jasson Domínguez's future
Much more here:
⚾️ Trent Grisham's return to the #Yankees & why he can remain an impact bat
⚾️ Tatsuya Imai, the Japanese market & NY's rotation
⚾️ Jasson Domínguez's future
Much more here:
Episode 150 - Grisham Accepts the QO and Cashman Speaks with the Press | Views from 314ft - A New York Yankees Podcast
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November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Had a blast on the Views From 314 ft podcast with @pamsson.bsky.social! We talked...
⚾️ Trent Grisham's return to the #Yankees & why he can remain an impact bat
⚾️ Tatsuya Imai, the Japanese market & NY's rotation
⚾️ Jasson Domínguez's future
Much more here:
⚾️ Trent Grisham's return to the #Yankees & why he can remain an impact bat
⚾️ Tatsuya Imai, the Japanese market & NY's rotation
⚾️ Jasson Domínguez's future
Much more here:
Brian Cashman said he checked on Tatsuya Imai yesterday. He wouldn't say how hard the #Yankees will push for the Japanese ace, but they're expected to be players.
With that in mind, here are some nuggets on Imai's free agency:
With that in mind, here are some nuggets on Imai's free agency:
What to know about Tatsuya Imai’s free agency as Yankees check in on Japanese star
The Yankees haven’t had a Japanese-born player since Masahiro Tanaka.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Brian Cashman said he checked on Tatsuya Imai yesterday. He wouldn't say how hard the #Yankees will push for the Japanese ace, but they're expected to be players.
With that in mind, here are some nuggets on Imai's free agency:
With that in mind, here are some nuggets on Imai's free agency:
The #Yankees' projected CBT payroll is at $281M with Trent Grisham back. Do they have the necessary resources to fill out their roster?
"Yes," Brian Cashman said.
Can they stay under $300M?
“I think it could go both ways.”
More on the Bombers' budget:
"Yes," Brian Cashman said.
Can they stay under $300M?
“I think it could go both ways.”
More on the Bombers' budget:
Brian Cashman insists Yankees have necessary financial resources with Trent Grisham returning
The GM spoke with the Yankees’ projected competitive balance tax payroll at $281 million for 2026.
www.nydailynews.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The #Yankees' projected CBT payroll is at $281M with Trent Grisham back. Do they have the necessary resources to fill out their roster?
"Yes," Brian Cashman said.
Can they stay under $300M?
“I think it could go both ways.”
More on the Bombers' budget:
"Yes," Brian Cashman said.
Can they stay under $300M?
“I think it could go both ways.”
More on the Bombers' budget:
How much is Hal Steinbrenner willing to spend?
With Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer, here's a look at where the #Yankees' payroll stands with the team still in pursuit/need of other pieces, including Cody Bellinger and pitching:
With Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer, here's a look at where the #Yankees' payroll stands with the team still in pursuit/need of other pieces, including Cody Bellinger and pitching:
Where does Yankees’ payroll stand after Trent Grisham’s qualifying offer decision?
Now that Grisham has accepted the pricey offer, the question is how comfortable Hal Steinbrenner would be with another $300 million payroll.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
How much is Hal Steinbrenner willing to spend?
With Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer, here's a look at where the #Yankees' payroll stands with the team still in pursuit/need of other pieces, including Cody Bellinger and pitching:
With Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer, here's a look at where the #Yankees' payroll stands with the team still in pursuit/need of other pieces, including Cody Bellinger and pitching:
A quick look at Spencer Jones, Elmer Rodríguez and Chase Hampton, who have been added to the #Yankees' 40-man roster and protected from the Rule 5 Draft:
Spencer Jones, Elmer Rodríguez among 3 Yankees prospects added to 40-man roster
The Yankees protected three eligible prospects from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them their 40-man roster on Tuesday, including Spencer Jones and Elmer Rodríguez.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A quick look at Spencer Jones, Elmer Rodríguez and Chase Hampton, who have been added to the #Yankees' 40-man roster and protected from the Rule 5 Draft:
Trent Grisham is accepting the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer.
So where do the #Yankees go from here?
A look at what this means for Grisham, Cody Bellinger, New York's payroll and more:
So where do the #Yankees go from here?
A look at what this means for Grisham, Cody Bellinger, New York's payroll and more:
Trent Grisham accepts qualifying offer: Where do Yankees go from here?
Instead of chasing a multi-year deal, Trent Grisham is returning to the Yankees for another season.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Trent Grisham is accepting the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer.
So where do the #Yankees go from here?
A look at what this means for Grisham, Cody Bellinger, New York's payroll and more:
So where do the #Yankees go from here?
A look at what this means for Grisham, Cody Bellinger, New York's payroll and more:
The deadline to protect players eligible for the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster is tomorrow.
Two #Yankees are locks: Spencer Jones and Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz.
Could any other Baby Bombers join them?
Two #Yankees are locks: Spencer Jones and Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz.
Could any other Baby Bombers join them?
Which Rule 5 eligible Yankees prospects are assured spots on 40-man roster?
With the deadline to add players to 40-man rosters approaching at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, two eligible Yankees prospects are assured protection from the Rule 5 Draft.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The deadline to protect players eligible for the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster is tomorrow.
Two #Yankees are locks: Spencer Jones and Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz.
Could any other Baby Bombers join them?
Two #Yankees are locks: Spencer Jones and Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz.
Could any other Baby Bombers join them?
"We’ll be exploring how to protect ourselves so we’re not taking on water early," Brian Cashman said of the #Yankees' rotation, full of moving parts, last week.
Ryann Yarbrough's agreement on a one-year deal to remain with the team helps in that regard.
Ryann Yarbrough's agreement on a one-year deal to remain with the team helps in that regard.
Yankees reuniting with Ryan Yarbrough on one-year deal
The Yankees checked in on Yarbrough last week, and there was mutual interest between the two sides after the swingman spent the 2025 season in the Bronx.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"We’ll be exploring how to protect ourselves so we’re not taking on water early," Brian Cashman said of the #Yankees' rotation, full of moving parts, last week.
Ryann Yarbrough's agreement on a one-year deal to remain with the team helps in that regard.
Ryann Yarbrough's agreement on a one-year deal to remain with the team helps in that regard.
PED suspects aside, everyone with 3 MVPs is in the Hall of Fame or heading there. Count Aaron Judge among the Cooperstown collection.
“It’s tough for me to wrap my head around it,” the #Yankees' star said, but he added he'd trade his awards for a ring.
“It’s tough for me to wrap my head around it,” the #Yankees' star said, but he added he'd trade his awards for a ring.
Yankees’ Aaron Judge wins third MVP, solidifies Hall of Fame case with win over Cal Raleigh
Judge is now the fourth player to win three MVP Awards with the Yankees.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
PED suspects aside, everyone with 3 MVPs is in the Hall of Fame or heading there. Count Aaron Judge among the Cooperstown collection.
“It’s tough for me to wrap my head around it,” the #Yankees' star said, but he added he'd trade his awards for a ring.
“It’s tough for me to wrap my head around it,” the #Yankees' star said, but he added he'd trade his awards for a ring.
With Aaron Judge's 2025 campaign still in its infancy, an ex-teammate was asked what impresses him most about the #Yankees superstar.
“It’s just the continual drive to be better every year,” Kyle Higashioka said.
That drive has now made Judge a 3x MVP:
“It’s just the continual drive to be better every year,” Kyle Higashioka said.
That drive has now made Judge a 3x MVP:
Aaron Judge wins third MVP, joins select Yankees company after defeating Cal Raleigh
Judge is now the fourth player to win three MVP Awards with the Yankees.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
With Aaron Judge's 2025 campaign still in its infancy, an ex-teammate was asked what impresses him most about the #Yankees superstar.
“It’s just the continual drive to be better every year,” Kyle Higashioka said.
That drive has now made Judge a 3x MVP:
“It’s just the continual drive to be better every year,” Kyle Higashioka said.
That drive has now made Judge a 3x MVP:
With Donny Rowland out as the #Yankees' international scouting director, here's a look at the many millions the Bombers have burned through over the years, as well as some of the team's success stories:
Yankees searching for new international scouting director after burning millions of dollars
The Yankees decided against keeping Donny Rowland in the position when his contract expired earlier this offseason.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
With Donny Rowland out as the #Yankees' international scouting director, here's a look at the many millions the Bombers have burned through over the years, as well as some of the team's success stories:
There was a lot to take away from Brian Cashman's comments yesterday. Here's what he had to say on...
💵 The #Yankees' "fluid" payroll
💰 The possibility of a Jazz Chisholm Jr. extension
🍚 Ben Rice's future & fit
⚾️ SS & George Lombard Jr.'s timeline
💵 The #Yankees' "fluid" payroll
💰 The possibility of a Jazz Chisholm Jr. extension
🍚 Ben Rice's future & fit
⚾️ SS & George Lombard Jr.'s timeline
Brian Cashman talks Yankees’ ‘fluid’ payroll, Jazz Chisholm Jr. extension, George Lombard Jr. & more
Brian Cashman also discussed a potential Jazz Chisholm Jr. extension, where Ben Rice will likely play in 2026, and how the Yankees could handle the shortstop position.
www.nydailynews.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
There was a lot to take away from Brian Cashman's comments yesterday. Here's what he had to say on...
💵 The #Yankees' "fluid" payroll
💰 The possibility of a Jazz Chisholm Jr. extension
🍚 Ben Rice's future & fit
⚾️ SS & George Lombard Jr.'s timeline
💵 The #Yankees' "fluid" payroll
💰 The possibility of a Jazz Chisholm Jr. extension
🍚 Ben Rice's future & fit
⚾️ SS & George Lombard Jr.'s timeline
Brian Cashman said the #Yankees would be "better served" if Cody Bellinger returns.
But what if he doesn't? And how could Trent Grisham's qualifying offer impact talks with Bellinger? What about Spencer Jones & Jasson Domínguez?
Broke that all down here:
But what if he doesn't? And how could Trent Grisham's qualifying offer impact talks with Bellinger? What about Spencer Jones & Jasson Domínguez?
Broke that all down here:
Brian Cashman: Outfield-needy Yankees will be ‘better served’ if Cody Bellinger returns
Cashman reiterated his desire to keep Bellinger on Wednesday.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Brian Cashman said the #Yankees would be "better served" if Cody Bellinger returns.
But what if he doesn't? And how could Trent Grisham's qualifying offer impact talks with Bellinger? What about Spencer Jones & Jasson Domínguez?
Broke that all down here:
But what if he doesn't? And how could Trent Grisham's qualifying offer impact talks with Bellinger? What about Spencer Jones & Jasson Domínguez?
Broke that all down here:
Once posted on Nov. 19, Tatsuya Imai will have 45 days to sign with an MLB team. The #Yankees are expected to pursue. The #Mets could also be a fit for the Japanese ace, among other clubs.
“When most teams talk to me about Imai, they say, ‘Oh, my.’”
“When most teams talk to me about Imai, they say, ‘Oh, my.’”
Posting date set for Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai, a fit for Yankees and Mets
Imai will be the best pitcher available in a talented Japanese free agent class.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
With lots of moving parts in their rotation, the #Yankees have shown interest in re-signing Ryan Yarbrough, a source said.
The swingman would give NY depth & flexibility. However, a reunion shouldn't stop NY from pursuing a frontline starter.
The swingman would give NY depth & flexibility. However, a reunion shouldn't stop NY from pursuing a frontline starter.
Yankees interested in Ryan Yarbrough reunion with rotation featuring lots of moving parts
A career swingman, Yarbrough could provide cost-efficient rotation depth and flexibility for the Yankees with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt all starting the 2026 season on the injure…
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November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
With lots of moving parts in their rotation, the #Yankees have shown interest in re-signing Ryan Yarbrough, a source said.
The swingman would give NY depth & flexibility. However, a reunion shouldn't stop NY from pursuing a frontline starter.
The swingman would give NY depth & flexibility. However, a reunion shouldn't stop NY from pursuing a frontline starter.
With Dan Fiorito, the #Yankees' coaching staff is getting another infusion of player development personnel after the team also promoted Jake Hirst. Both have MiLB experience with the Bombers' young hitters.
Yankees tab area native Dan Fiorito for first base coach job
The vacancy on Aaron Boone’s big league staff has been filled.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
With Dan Fiorito, the #Yankees' coaching staff is getting another infusion of player development personnel after the team also promoted Jake Hirst. Both have MiLB experience with the Bombers' young hitters.
Looked at some of the questions facing the #Yankees ahead of the GM Meetings, including:
⚾️ What will the OF look like?
⚾️ How about the pitching staff?
⚾️ How serious will NY be in the Japanese market? www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/10/5...
⚾️ What will the OF look like?
⚾️ How about the pitching staff?
⚾️ How serious will NY be in the Japanese market? www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/10/5...
5 questions facing the Yankees ahead of the General Managers Meetings
With the offseason underway, the Yankees and the rest of the baseball world will gather in Las Vegas over the next few days.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Looked at some of the questions facing the #Yankees ahead of the GM Meetings, including:
⚾️ What will the OF look like?
⚾️ How about the pitching staff?
⚾️ How serious will NY be in the Japanese market? www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/10/5...
⚾️ What will the OF look like?
⚾️ How about the pitching staff?
⚾️ How serious will NY be in the Japanese market? www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/10/5...
Wrote about why Munetaka Murakami is a questionable fit for the #Yankees & some of the concerns that will accompany him stateside.
Also mentioned 2 other Japanese players who could make sense for the Bombers as they try to reestablish themselves in that market:
Also mentioned 2 other Japanese players who could make sense for the Bombers as they try to reestablish themselves in that market:
Why Japanese home run king Munetaka Murakami is a questionable fit for Yankees
Another big name is hitting the open market, as the Tokyo Yakult Swallows planned on officially posting Munetaka Murakami on Friday. Does he make sense for the Yankees?
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November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Wrote about why Munetaka Murakami is a questionable fit for the #Yankees & some of the concerns that will accompany him stateside.
Also mentioned 2 other Japanese players who could make sense for the Bombers as they try to reestablish themselves in that market:
Also mentioned 2 other Japanese players who could make sense for the Bombers as they try to reestablish themselves in that market:
The #Yankees made Trent Grisham the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer, attaching draft pick compensation to the center fielder's free agency after a career year.
Here's a look at what could happen next for Grisham and the Bombers' outfield plans:
Here's a look at what could happen next for Grisham and the Bombers' outfield plans:
Yankees make one-year qualifying offer to Trent Grisham
Grisham was one of 13 eligible free agents to receive the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer prior to Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The #Yankees made Trent Grisham the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer, attaching draft pick compensation to the center fielder's free agency after a career year.
Here's a look at what could happen next for Grisham and the Bombers' outfield plans:
Here's a look at what could happen next for Grisham and the Bombers' outfield plans:
The #Yankees picked up Tim Hill's $3 million club option for 2026. They also declined Jonathan Loáisiga’s $5 million option.
More here on the expected decisions and where the Bombers' bullpen stands:
More here on the expected decisions and where the Bombers' bullpen stands:
Yankees exercise Tim Hill’s club option for 2026, decline Jonathan Loáisiga’s
Retaining the 35-year-old was an easy call for the Yankees, as Hill recorded a 3.09 ERA over 67 innings and a team-high 70 games.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The #Yankees picked up Tim Hill's $3 million club option for 2026. They also declined Jonathan Loáisiga’s $5 million option.
More here on the expected decisions and where the Bombers' bullpen stands:
More here on the expected decisions and where the Bombers' bullpen stands:
I saw Part I of Alex vs. A-Rod last night & jotted some thoughts down.
The documentary, which focuses on polarizing #Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez, had a few compelling moments in the opener but left me wanting more from the rest of the HBO series:
The documentary, which focuses on polarizing #Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez, had a few compelling moments in the opener but left me wanting more from the rest of the HBO series:
‘Alex vs. A-Rod’ premiere teases look into ex-Yankees star’s psyche over the years
“Alex vs. A-Rod” is a new, three-part HBO documentary in which former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez reflects on his journey from baseball phenom to pariah.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I saw Part I of Alex vs. A-Rod last night & jotted some thoughts down.
The documentary, which focuses on polarizing #Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez, had a few compelling moments in the opener but left me wanting more from the rest of the HBO series:
The documentary, which focuses on polarizing #Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez, had a few compelling moments in the opener but left me wanting more from the rest of the HBO series:
Cody Bellinger has officially declined his $25 million player option, making him a free agent.
He figures to be the #Yankees' top priority this offseason, though that doesn't mean he should be.
He figures to be the #Yankees' top priority this offseason, though that doesn't mean he should be.
Cody Bellinger opts out of contract with Yankees, becomes free agent
The Yankees have expressed a desire to bring Bellinger back.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Cody Bellinger has officially declined his $25 million player option, making him a free agent.
He figures to be the #Yankees' top priority this offseason, though that doesn't mean he should be.
He figures to be the #Yankees' top priority this offseason, though that doesn't mean he should be.