Hal Steinbrenner isn’t like his old man. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-brian-cashman-breaks-the-silence-on-the-yankees-offseason-20220330-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> will no longer one-up every other team in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/how-to-watch-and-live-stream-the-2022-mlb-games-in-the-united-states-20220416-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a> to get the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/Top-10-MLB-home-runs-leaders-in-2022-20220419-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best free agents</a> in the market. They’ll, instead, trade for aging players and sign them to massive contract extensions.
Brian Cashman’s M.O. has remained unchanged regardless of the team’s failure to reach, let alone win, another World Series. He’ll let other teams go to war in free agency and then try to land a star in the trade market.
That’s exactly what happened again in 2022. But judging by the start of the season, it’s clear that the Evil Empire needs to get to work and make some moves to improve the roster. With that in mind, let’s take a look at 3 potential trade targets for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-aaron-boone-is-concerned-about-unvaccinated-yankees-players-20220314-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yankees.</a>
<h2>MLB Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Targets For The New York Yankees</h2>
<h3>3. Willson Contreras</h3>
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Losing Gary Sánchez was great for defensive purposes but terrible in terms of offensive production. The Chicago Cubs signed Yan Gomes and traded most of their World Series-wining core last season, so Willson Contreras could be the next to go.
Contreras would provide the Yankees with an elite backstop who can also rake. The Cubs haven’t reached out to him about a contract extension, so they could be forced to move him at a discount before he walks away as a free agent.
<h3>2. Frankie Montas</h3>
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While Aaron Boone seems fully confident in his starting rotation, it’s clear that the Yankees could use another reliable arm on the mound. The Oakland Athletics traded away nearly every good player on their roster but Frankie Montas.
Montas hasn’t exactly been lights out to start the season, going 1-1 with a 4.76 ERA and 1.059 WHIP with 12 strikeouts on 11.1 IP. But he’s a proven veteran who’s durable and capable of handling a big workload, which is more than we can say about most of the Yankees’ starters.
<h3>1. Cedric Mullins</h3>
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The Baltimore Orioles are bad. Like, really bad. And they’re not trying to get better any time soon. Cedric Mullins is one of the most dynamic offensive players in the game and could be a big improvement for them at center field over the injury-prone Aaron Hicks.
Mullins can steal a handful of bases, has great contact, and is an outstanding fielder as well. Also, he’d give the Yankees another much-needed left-handed hitter at a more than reasonable price.

MLB Rumors: Willson Contreras and potential Yankees trade targets

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a> also has female voices in one of the most used streaming services in the United States. Now fans, men and women, will have female announcers and reporters on Apple TV+ on Fridays in what will be known as Friday Night <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-2022-top-5-projected-rotations-for-the-upcoming-regular-season-20220402-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Baseball</a>.
This is the first time that a streaming service in the country offers team where women have a bigger role compared to other streaming services where the dominant voice is a male announcer.
Apple TV+ new show, Friday Nigth Baseball, began broadcasting on Friday, April 8 with a couple of test games that were well received by fans and Apple users. The Mets at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-2022-top-5-prospects-to-watch-this-season-20220405-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nationals </a>game and the Astros at the Angels gameswere scheduled by Apple TV+ as the first two games for Friday Night Baseball.
<h2>Who are the women of the Friday Night Baseball show on Apple TV+?</h2>
It is a group of six women who, together with other hosts and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-2022-top-5-prospects-to-watch-this-season-20220405-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ex-MLB stars</a>, will carry out the broadcast of the scheduled Friday baseball games offered on Apple TV+. It is a group made up of women who will have different jobs between announcers, reporters and hosts.
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Lauren Gardner: She not only works with Baseball but is also part of the NHL Network.
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img alt="Katie Nolan" data-height="507" data-size="w:573,h:507" data-width="573" hspace="5" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20220409_BUS_188214_katienolan.jpg_763729418_a5076a25.webp&amp;width=500&amp;height=310" title="" vspace="5"></figure><figcaption> Katie Nolan@natiekolan </figcaption></figure>
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Katie Nolan: Woman with experience in sports, apart from Apple TV she also works for NBC and was the protagonist of a show called Sports? on ESPN.
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img alt="Hannah Keyser" data-height="518" data-size="w:524,h:518" data-width="524" hspace="5" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20220409_BUS_188214_hannah_keyser.jpg_1649082864_97c846a5.webp&amp;width=500&amp;height=310" title="" vspace="5"></figure><figcaption> Hannah Keyser@cleverwpanache </figcaption></figure>
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Hannah Keyser: Until recently, Katie was producing a fun show known as The Bandwagon from her home. She has extensive experience not only in the MLB but in most American sports.
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img alt="Melanie Newman @melanielynnen" data-height="526" data-size="w:516,h:526" data-width="516" hspace="5" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20220409_BUS_188214_melanie_newman.jpg_1050318896_2a211850.webp&amp;width=500&amp;height=310" title="" vspace="5"></figure><figcaption> Melanie Newman @melanielynnen </figcaption></figure>
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Melanie Newman: Everyone knows Malanie as an incredible announcer, reporter, and baseball specialist.
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img alt="Brooke Fletcher @brookenfletcher" data-height="526" data-size="w:422,h:526" data-width="422" hspace="5" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20220409_BUS_188214_brooke_fletcher.jpg_2029962326_bae16117.webp&amp;width=500&amp;height=310" title="" vspace="5"></figure><figcaption> Brooke Fletcher @brookenfletcher </figcaption></figure>
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Brooke Fletcher: This is not the first time that Brooke covers baseball, she had a first experience with Bally Sports covering the Tigers and in the NHL the Red Wings.
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Heidi Watney: She has a lot of experience as a sportscaster with NESN and SportsNET.

Who are the female announcers of Apple TV Friday Night Baseball?

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The official streaming service for Major League Baseball is MLB.TV where most games are shown during the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> regular season and postseason</a>. The problem is the prices for watch games, fans are complaining about how expensive the streaming service is.
Another big problem of the MLB is the blackout policy that the only thing it has done is alienate baseball lovers since the fans, i.e <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Braves</a> followers in other states, cannot watch their teams on local TV due to the blackout and much worse is that the blackout also applies to MLB.TV and other streaming services.
There are several ways to bypass the MLB.TV blackout, some include using a VPN, another way is simpler by paying a satellite tv service. Paying for an MLB.TV membership does not guarantee that the games will be available in your location.
<h2>How much does the MLB.TV subscription to watch games cost?</h2>
To watch the games of a single team for the entire season, the subscription costs $119.99 per year while the pass to watch all the teams for the entire season, fans must pay $24.99 per month which translates to $299.88.
<h2>How to bypass the MLB.TV blackout?</h2>
A quick and legal way to do this is with a T-Mobile TV subscription, subscribers get MLB.TV for free and can watch most games thanks to T-Mobile and T-Mobile Tuesdays. But T-Mobile subs are not exempt from the blackout, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-yankees-eyeing-all-star-to-bolster-their-lineup-20220323-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB </a>blackout also applies to them.
Other channels broadcast some games of the season sporadically during the month, among the TV channels are ESPN, Fox, FS1, TBS, Peacock, Apple TV + and MLB Network. Other local cable providers also offer free MLB games for local teams.

Baseball fans complain about MLB TV's expensive prices

Baseball fans complain about MLB TV's expensive prices - Bolavip US

Play ball! Finally, after a long offseason which saw the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/how-to-send-an-autograph-request-to-a-mlb-player-20220404-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> Players Union and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/who-is-the-mlb-player-with-most-world-series-rings-20220404-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> come down to the wire on a new CBA, finally, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-2022-top-5-prospects-to-watch-this-season-20220405-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 MLB season</a> will begin. All 30 teams will play 162 game seasondespite the delay and the league will be carried on Fox/FS1, TBS, ESPN/ABC, MLB Network, Apple TV+ across multiple platforms.
The 2022 season will see a league wide use of the designated hitter and the postseason will also be expanded to 12 teams. Another change will be the new name of the Cleveland franchise, gone is the name Indians as the club is now known as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/cleveland-guardians-indians-reveal-new-name-and-logo-20210723-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cleveland Guardians</a>. The 2022 MLB All-Star Game will be held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
On April 7th matchups like the Nationals – <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mets-fan-favorite-lenny-dykstra-on-possible-old-timers-day-snub-20220210-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mets</a>, Angels – Astros, Diamondbacks – Padres will capture national attention but one of the MLB’s marquee duels was forced to be canceled and rescheduled at a later day. Here are the two games pushed back for MLB Opening day.
<h2>Red Sox – Yankees</h2>
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Baseball’s biggest rivalry was set to take place on April 7th at Yankee stadium, but weather issues have forced the game to be pushed back. On Twitter the Yankees announced: Thursday’s Yankees-Red Sox Opening Day game has been rescheduled due to the forecast of inclement weather. The game will now be played on Friday, April 8, at 1:05pm at Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees and Red Sox will now play on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday their three game opening weekend series. The Yankees hold the all-time record over the Red Sox, 1244- 1045- 14, which includes regular and post season meetings.
<h2>Minnesota Twins – Seattle Mariners</h2>
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The Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners also moved their game due to inclement weather and will play on Friday as well. The Twins announced the change of date on Twitter informing fans that tickets will automatically transfer to Friday’s rescheduled game.
All four clubs will not play any double headers due to the changes as each were supposed to have a day off, rather the days have been switched to accommodate fans who will not need to deal with bad weather conditions.

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MLB 2022: Why were two opening day games moved?

MLB 2022: Why were two opening day games moved? - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/world-series-2021-how-many-challenges-do-mlb-teams-get-per-game-20211026-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball</a> has only two teams with more than ten<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-world-series-champions-through-the-decades" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> World Series titles</a>, one is the New York Yankees with 27 titles and the others are the St. Louis Cardinals with 11 titles. Other teams like the Athletics and Boston Red Sox are close to double digits with nine titles each team.
The defending champion<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/interesting-mlb-world-series-records-and-stats-20201021-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Atlanta Braves</a> are the World Series title holders right now after they won the 2021 season against the Houston Astros. That was the 4th championship ring for the Braves and another title that adds to the NL winning streak with three in a row (2019, 2020 and 2021).
Until 10 years ago the most dominant teams were the big favorites like the Yankees who usually won the World Series, but they haven’t won a championship since 2009. Players who win a world series get a ring as an individual prize apart from the Commissioner’s Trophy which is awarded to the team.
<h2>Who is the MLB player with most World Series rings?</h2>
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Yogi Berra is the only MLB player who has won ten <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/interesting-mlb-world-series-records-and-stats-20201021-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series rings</a>, he won all those championship rings as a player for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963. Apart from those ten rings, he also won three other rings but as a manager/coach of the Yankees.
Berra passed away in 2015 and to this day he remains the player with the most World Series rings in MLB history. Berra was also a member of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/Top-25-MLB-teams-with-most-fans-20200528-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mets</a> and Astro on the coaching staff. Another player who won more than ten rings was Frank Crosetti, but most of his rings were as a coach with the Yankees.

Who is the MLB player with most World Series rings?

Who is the MLB player with most World Series rings? - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-2022-how-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20220311-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball </a>regular seasons start on April 7 with a game between the New York Yankees and Boston Redsox at 1:05 PM (ET). The opening day is something highly anticipated after so many problems due to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-delay-opening-day-2022-and-cancels-first-two-series-of-the-season-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20220301-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">negotiations during the lockout</a>.
The lineups during spring training offer a view of what the team will use during the regular season, it will not be exactly the same but thanks to that little information it is possible to do a projected pitcher rotation.
There are obvious names among the pitchers in the rotations, like Carlos Carrasco, Corbin Burnes, Jose Berrios, Justin Verlander among others. The important thing is that most of the big names are healthy for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-2022-how-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20220311-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the regular season.</a>
<h2>Top 5 projected rotations for the upcoming 2022 MLB regular season</h2>
<h3>1. Milwaukee Brewers</h3>
Corbin Burnes (RHP) Brandon Woodruff (RHP) Freddy Peralta (RHP) Adrian Houser (RHP) Eric Lauer (LHP)
The Brewers are likely to keep their rotation to 5-6 pitchers this season with Burnes and Woodruff leading the rotation as both are the best pitchers the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brewers </a>have, one was awared with the NL Cy Young and the other was named All Stars.
<h3>2. New York Mets</h3>
Jacob deGrom (RHP) Max Scherzer (RHP) Chris Bassitt (RHP) Carlos Carrasco (RHP) Taijuan Walker (RHP)
The Mets don’t have a top left handed pitcher for the upcoming season, but with the talent in the Mets’ projected rotation it will be more than enough to get the season off to a good start. But a few days before the start of the regular season, deGrom was placed on the injured list for 4 weeks, the Mets lose a key player.
<h3>3. Houston Astros</h3>
Justin Verlander (RHP) Framber Valdez (RHP) Luis Garcia (RHP) José Urquidy (RHP) Jake Odorizzi (RHP)
The Astros with Verlander in a projected rotation have more options to rest other top pitchers like Valdez and Garcia. The only bad news is that the Astros will be without Greinke this season and Lance McCullers Jr will be unavailable for the first few weeks of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-2022-how-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20220311-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 regular season</a> due to surgery.
<h3>4. Los Angeles Dodgers</h3>
Walker Buehler (RHP) Julio Urías (LHP) Clayton Kershaw (LHP) Andrew Heaney (LHP) Tyler Anderson (LHP)
Despite the absences due to medical problems (May and Duffy), the Dodgers have a good likely rotation for the upcoming season. Buehler is in good shape and Urias is another reliable pitcher with 6 years with the team.
<h3>5. New York Yankees</h3>
Gerrit Cole (RHP) Jordan Montgomery (LHP) Luis Severino (RHP) Nestor Cortes (LHP) Jameson Taillon (RHP)
The Yankees rotation is one of the hardest to project, but what is certain is that Cole will be at the top of the list. He is the Yankees’ main weapon to start the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-2022-how-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20220311-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 MLB season</a>, and with Montgomerry and Severino things could be more efficient for the Yankees’ defense in the regular season.

MLB 2022: Top 5 projected rotations for the upcoming regular season

MLB 2022: Top 5 projected rotations for the upcoming regular season - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-blue-jays-want-to-steal-a-yankees-veteran-20220324-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> are slowly turning into the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/adrian-wojnarowski-clears-the-air-on-kemba-walkers-situation-with-the-knicks-20220225-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Knicks.</a> They’re supposed to pursue every single <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-yankees-eyeing-all-star-to-bolster-their-lineup-20220323-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">big-name</a> free agent in the offseason, yet they often end up empty-handed or overpaying for stars past their prime.
Brian Cashman has failed to deliver over the past couple of free agency periods. Other than Gerrit Cole, he’s been reluctant to spend on the team’s most obvious need throughout the Aaron Boone era, which is some pitching.
This winter wasn’t the exception to that rule, with the Yankees refusing to get another starter and missing out on Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-this-is-why-freddie-freeman-joined-the-dodgers-20220322-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freddie Freeman</a>. Instead, they traded for the often-injured Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
<h2>MLB News: Brian Cashman Defends Yankees’ Quiet Offseason</h2>
But even though the fans may not be pleased with the team’s moves over the offseason, Cashman still believes the team did a great job considering the ‘financial limitations’ they faced:
“We stayed in touch and evaluated all the market availabilities through trade and free agencies, and then placed our bets,” the GM continued. “We were able to attack what was available to us once we pulled those down and closed doors on other things. You only have a certain amount of money to spend, and once you fill those needs you keep moving.”

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<h2>Cashman Says They Couldn’t Sign Big-Name Players</h2>
Moreover, Cashman admitted that they worked out that trade with the Minnesota Twins merely due to the lack of financial flexibility, as if he wasn’t the one to blame for that very same issue:
“Even the New York Yankees can only operate within what our flexibility and guidelines happen to be,” Cashman said. “Because we’ve spent a lot of money, we had less ability to maneuver on certain opportunities that might’ve existed, so that’s why we got creative. The deal with Minnesota was hatched out of that lack of flexibility.”

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While some fans may not be that high on Aaron Boone, there’s only so much a manager and his staff can do when the front office is unwilling to address the team’s needs. Once again, the Yankees will have a lineup that can rake like the best of them, but little else.

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MLB News: Brian Cashman breaks the silence on the Yankees' offseason

MLB News: Brian Cashman breaks the silence on the Yankees' offseason - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-aaron-boone-is-concerned-about-unvaccinated-yankees-players-20220314-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toronto Blue Jays</a> are coming off a tremendous campaign last season. But as it often happens in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/bernie-sanders-wants-to-end-mlbs-antitrust-exemption-with-a-legislation-20220322-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a>, younger teams lacking veteran leadership don’t get that far. Now, with another season of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/25-MLB-stars-that-havent-won-an-MVP-yet-20200501-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a> blossoming into a superstar that might change.
The Canadian side has made great strides in the offseason. Adding Matt Chapman, Yusei Kikuchi, and Kevin Gausman will only make a promising, up-and-coming team scarier for years to come.
But they still need to add more depth and veteran leadership to their lineup, which is why they’ve reportedly shown interest in making a run at lifelong <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-yankees-eyeing-all-star-to-bolster-their-lineup-20220323-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees’</a> OF Brett Gardner.
<h2>MLB Rumors: Blue Jays Want To Sign Brett Gardner</h2>
“Among the teams interested in Brett Gardner: the Blue Jays. But word around the game is Gardner is still waiting to see if the Yankees will make an offer,” reported Erik Boland of Newsday Sports.
<h2>Blue Jays Need A Lefty Hitter</h2>
While Gardner will always have the Yankees as his first choice, his camp has made it clear that he intends to play for a 15th season. The organization, however, has yet to make their interest in him public:
“The Blue Jays have a heavily righty hitting lineup,” writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post. “They would like to add a spare lefty-hitting outfielder with plate patience — an asset of Gardner’s throughout his career. If Gardner is interested in playing somewhere besides the Yankees, multiple executives told The Post they believe he could get a major league contract somewhere because he can still run, defend and is viewed as a hard-working clubhouse leader.”
<h2>Aaron Boone Raves About Gardner</h2>
Gardner is no longer the hitter he once was but he’s still the most beloved and respected member in the clubhouse. He’s spent his entire career with the organization and has been a mentor for youngsters and veterans alike:
“Love the player,love the person,”manager Aaron Boone said, per NJ.com.“He’s been such a force in our room and really helped bring guys along and help guys transition into a leadership role. He’s a complete package. Really good player, spent his entire career in pinstripes. But just a tough, blue-collar, great teammate. Any time you lose that, you miss that kind of stuff.”
It would be a shame to watch Gardner retire with another team, let alone a divisional rival. But that stuff always happens in this business.

MLB Rumors: Blue Jays want to steal a Yankees veteran

MLB Rumors: Blue Jays want to steal a Yankees veteran - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-yankees-eyeing-two-starters-from-the-as-20220321-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> made a big move by trading for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/Top-25-most-dominating-MLB-hitters-of-the-decade-20200508-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Josh Donaldson</a>. But as much of an improvement as that could be, that also cost them a well-known offensive force in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/aaron-boone-aaron-judge-get-brutally-honest-on-gary-sanchez-20210921-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gary Sanchez.</a>
The Bronx Bombers will now haveBen Rortvedt andKyle Higashioka sharing the catching duties. But with Rotvedt’s status for Opening Day in question due to an injury, that position has become a big offensive liability for them.
With that in mind, the Yankees have set their sights on Chicago Cubs veteran Willson Contreras, who’s entering the final year of club control and could be a prime trade candidate around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB.</a>
<h2>MLB Rumors: Yankees Are Interested In Willson Contreras</h2>
“While he might not be a great fit for semi-regular DH time, Contreras should hold plenty of appeal to catching-needy teams,” reported Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors. “The Yankees make an unsurprising possibility after trading away Gary Sánchez. New York is presently slated to roll with Kyle Higashioka and Ben Rortvedt behind the dish. That duo figures to be capable defensively but doesn’t seem likely to come close to Contreras’ production at the plate.”
<h2>The Cubs Could Let Him Go At A Fair Price</h2>
Contreras is entering the final year of his deal, yet that doesn’t mean that the Cubs will let him go at a discount. If anything, they’ll ask for a big return for the Venezuelan backstop, one of the best in the league:
“Per reports, the Cubs are seeking a haul in return for Contreras, who has a strong arm and has put together 20-plus home run campaigns in three out of six seasons in the big-leagues,” reported Pat Ragazzo of Fan Nation.
<h2>Contreras, Cubs Have Yet To Discuss A Contract Extension</h2>
Contreras and the Cubs haven’t exactly had any discussions about his future with the organization. He’s the only veteran left from their World Series-winning core after Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez were traded last season:
“No, there haven’t been any talks. I’m good with it” Contreras told The Athletic. “They know what they’re doing, they know what’s best for the team. I’m here because I love my team. Whatever is going to happen is going to happen. I’m always open. You know me, I’m not focused on that. I’m focused on having a good year, having fun with my team and trying to win.”
Contreras is one of the best players in his position and he’ll gauge plenty of interest around the league if he’s made available for trade. The Yankees have been mostly quiet in the winter, so they better be aggressive if they truly want to get him.

MLB Rumors: Yankees eyeing All-Star to bolster their lineup

MLB Rumors: Yankees eyeing All-Star to bolster their lineup - Bolavip US

Once again, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-aaron-boone-is-concerned-about-unvaccinated-yankees-players-20220314-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> failed to deliver the big-name player their fans were hoping for. They struck out on Trevor Story, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-the-most-likely-landing-spots-for-carlos-correa-20220225-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carlos Correa</a>, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freddie Freeman</a>. Moreover, they failed to make a run at any of the big-name pitchers in the free-agent market.
The Yankees’ true issues have come from the mound. They can rake like the best of them, and they sure improved their offensive production with the addition of Josh Donaldson. Their rotation, however, continues to be pedestrian at best.
That’s why, now that they’re officially out of the race for most top-tier hitters, they’ve finally shifted their attention to adding more pitching besides <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/gerrit-cole-earned-181k-per-out-in-wild-card-game-meltdown-20211006-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gerrit Cole</a>. For that, they’re targeting Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas of the Oakland Athletics.
<h2>MLB Rumors: Yankees Targeting Frankie Montas And Sean Manaea</h2>
“Yankees, who checked in on Story, continue to focus on pitching. They remain one of many in on Montas/Manaea,” reported Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
<h2>Why Would The A’s Trade Either Of Them?</h2>
(Transcript via Sports Illustrated)
“It’s no secret that the A’s have been slashing payroll at a rapid pace this offseason. It all began prior to the lockout when Oakland allowed highly esteemed manager Bob Melvin, who was owed $4 million this season, walk to the San Diego Padres for zero compensation in return. And once the work stoppage concluded, the A’s front office went in full fire sale mode, sending Matt Olson to the Braves, Matt Chapman to the Blue Jays and Chris Bassitt to the Mets.
Manaea and Montas have been heavily involved in trade rumors for much of the offseason. And at this point, the rebuilding A’s appear to be more than willing to deal one, if not both of them.
Especially Manaea, who is entering his final year of arbitration and is projected to earn $10.2 million in 2022. As for Montas, he is under cheap control for two more seasons, which might cost teams more in assets if they wish to acquire him.”
Hopefully, Brian Cashman will get a deal done. The race for the AL East will be one for the ages and there’s simply no way the Yankees can keep up with the rest of their division unless they finally add more firepower to that rotation.

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MLB Rumors: Yankees eyeing two starters from the A's

MLB Rumors: Yankees eyeing two starters from the A's - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-news-aaron-boone-is-concerned-about-unvaccinated-yankees-players-20220314-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> didn’t swing for the fences like most of their fans expected. They failed to land <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-plan-after-signing-freddie-freeman-20220317-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freddie Freeman</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-the-most-likely-landing-spots-for-carlos-correa-20220225-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carlos Correa</a>, or Trevor Story. Moreover, they have yet to improve their shaky starting rotation.
But even despite that, landing Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson will certainly give their infield a boost. They got a massive defensive upgrade at shortstop and a former MVP a third baseman, although he won’t come without injury risk.
The Bronx Bombers now have a bit of a logjam at the infield, making Luke Voit the odd man out in their lineup. That’s why the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/fernando-tatis-jr-to-miss-the-start-of-the-2022-mlb-season-how-long-will-the-padres-star-be-out-20220314-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Diego Padres</a> are reportedly looking to make a move for him, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic:
<h2>MLB Rumors: Padres Are Interested In Luke Voit</h2>
“The signing of free-agent first basemen Anthony Rizzo gives the Yankees five infielders — Rizzo, Donaldson, Kiner-Falefa, Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu — for four spots,” Rosenthal said.”The depth not only should prove useful if Donaldson again deals with leg issues, but also will enable the team to trade first baseman Luke Voit, who projects to earn $5.4 million in arbitration. The Yankees are speaking with clubs about Voit, and the Padres — one of the losers in the Freeman sweepstakes — are among the teams interested, sources said.”
“A hypothetical Voit acquisition would strengthen a lineup that is thin on middle-of-the-order firepower after Fernando Tatis Jr.’s most recent injury,”Sean Bavazzano of MLB Trade Rumors said.“Projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz to earn $5.4MM in arbitration, Voit would also prove eminently affordable for a Padres club that’s about $10MM of payroll shy of incurring luxury tax-related penalties. That projected arbitration figure likely appeals to a handful of clubs, but for a San Diego team saddled with pricy contracts and limited free agent options, a displaced Voit may prove to be their best bet at improving team offense without emptying the farm or wallets.”
 
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The Yankees sure need to make some moves to keep up with the rest of the powerhouses in the AL, while the Padres will be thirsty for revenge after a disappointing campaign last season, so we expect both teams to be quite aggressive to try and get a deal done as soon as possible.

MLB Rumors: Padres want to steal a Yankees star

MLB Rumors: Padres want to steal a Yankees star - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-yankees-to-battle-for-freddie-freeman-20220311-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> enter this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-2022-how-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20220311-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB season</a> with high hopes and expectations, especially after completing the blockbuster deal that landed them Josh Donaldson in return for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/gary-sanchez-opens-up-on-his-terrible-play-last-season-20210318-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gary Sanchez.</a>
The Bronx Bombers have struggled to keep up with the rest of the American League East over the past couple of years. They’re looking forward to add more firepower totheir roster before the start of the season.
Nonetheless, they could still have some issues against one of their biggest rivals in the division. Per Canadian authorities, unvaccinated players won’t be able to travel to Toronto to face the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-five-teams-looking-to-sign-japanese-star-tomoyuki-sugano-20201228-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Jays.</a>
<h2>MLB News: Unvaccinated Players Won’t Be Able To Travel To Toronto</h2>
(Transcript via Sportsnet)
“Players who haven’t been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be able to play in Toronto.
In addition, unvaccinated players won’t be paid for games or service time for the entirety of a series played north of the border. Each day spent on a baseball club’s active roster or injured list represents one day of service time.
Current vaccination guidelines still doesn’t allow foreign unvaccinated travellers to cross the Canadian border. Athletes no longer have special status in order to travel without having taken the vaccine after the federal government revoked the exemption on Jan. 15.”
<h2>Aaron Boone Admits Vaccination Status Is A Concern For The Yankees</h2>
The Yankees have nine games in Toronto next season against a rival they topped by only one win last year. That’s why manager Aaron Boone admits it’ll be a concern and an ‘interesting’ situation:
“It’ll be interesting, to say the least, how that situation unfolds,” Boone said, per The New York Post. “I think we still have a few guys at least that aren’t vaccinated. So we’ll be monitoring that situation closely and see how that plays out. But yeah, it’s a concern.”
 
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<h2>Boone Says It’s ‘A Personal Decision’</h2>
“It’s definitely a personal decision,” Boone added. “Now, if it’s something that becomes an issue, yeah, I would have conversations with guys. But ultimately it’s something that I do look at as a personal choice. I have people in my life that have made choices on both sides. I understand it’s one of those things that’s kind of polarized us unfortunately, as a nation, as a world. So yeah, I’ll certainly communicate with our guys, but in the end, it’s a personal decision.”
The Yankees had 85% of its tier 1 personnel vaccinated last season but there was no disclosed information about the players. Now, some of them will have a choice to make if they want to be available all the time.

MLB News: Aaron Boone is concerned about unvaccinated Yankees players

MLB News: Aaron Boone is concerned about unvaccinated Yankees players - Bolavip US

It’s been a while since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-yankees-to-battle-for-freddie-freeman-20220311-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Yankees</a> have been to a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-winners-list-of-world-series-champions-by-year-20211027-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series</a>, let alone win one. Despite having one of the most stacked rosters in all of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">baseball</a>, theBronx Bombershave struggled to keep up in the AL East.
That might as well change as soon as the team addresses their need for pitching. Besides Gerrit Cole, they lacked a reliable arm who could eat up innings and make things easier for their bullpen.
With that in mind, Brian Cashman and company are reportedly looking to solve their issues once and for all, which is why they targetted a leftyinYusei Kikuchi, per Jon Heyman of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-best-fits-for-seiya-suzuki-20211214-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a>.com.
<h2>MLB Rumors: Yankees Wanted To Sign Carlos Rodon Or Yusei Kikuchi</h2>
(Transcript via Audacy)
“Heyman also reported that the Yankees requested physicals on pitchers Carlos Rodon and Yusei Kikuchi as well. Rodon, a lefty, was one of the biggest steals of the offseason before 2021, when the White Sox brought him back on a one-year, $3 million deal. Rodon responded by adding nearly 3 mph to his fastball, and most importantly, was mainly healthy. The 29-year-old tossed 132.2 innings, nine of them coming in a no-hitter, and posted a 2.37 ERA, earning his first ever All-Star selection. He showed some wear in the second half of the season, which wasn’t too surprising considering he hadn’t thrown more than 100 innings since 2018.
Kikuchi, also a lefty, also posted his first All-Star season in 2021. He tossed 157 innings and finished with a career-best 4.41 ERA. But he fell off heavily in the second half of the season, his ERA from just before the All-Star break to the end of the season coming in at an inflated 6.22.”
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Unfortunately, the Yankees failed to bring in either of them, but the fact that they’re finally trying to solve their biggest issue is at least slightly encouraging. Now, we’ll have to wait and see what they manage to do before the start of the season.

MLB Rumors: Yankees targetted two lefties to bolster their rotation

MLB Rumors: Yankees targetted two lefties to bolster their rotation - Bolavip US

Several months ago, no one would even entertain the thought of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-freddie-freeman-clayton-kershaw-and-the-lockout-20211230-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Freddie Freeman</a> ever leaving the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/atlanta-braves-in-mlb-world-series-championships-and-appearances-20211027-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Braves</a>. But now that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-is-back-when-is-2022-opening-day-start-date-updated-after-labor-deal-20220310-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">baseball is finally back</a>, that possibility seems more and more likely by the day.
Freeman and the Braves didn’t instantly agree on a new deal as most insiders expected. And while that doesn’t mean that both parties are inevitably heading towards a divorce, it doesn’t prevent him from listening to other offers, either.
Over the past couple of months, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-dodgers-cheap-offer-to-max-scherzer-was-lowkey-insulting-20211215-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> have shown their interest in signing the World Series champion. But now, it seems like they’ll have to go to war with multiple AL East teams for his services.
<h2>MLB Rumors: Yankees, Jays, And Rays To Compete With Dodgers To Sign Freddie Freeman</h2>
“The Los Angeles Dodgers have a “sincere” interest in the longtime Atlanta Braves first baseman, according to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, who adds that some in the industry believe he could be the next top-tier free agent to sign a contract,” wrote Erin Walsh of Bleacher Report.
“However, the Dodgers will face stiff competition for the 2020 National League MVP,” Walsh added. “According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Tampa Bay Rays have already made Freeman an offer. In addition, the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to the veteran.And, of course, the Braves are interested in retaining the five-time All-Star who has spent his entire 12-year career with the franchise.”
 
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Freeman is one of the most reliable infielders in the league, not to mention a leader and well-respected member of the MLB community. But as such, he’ll also demand a big salary. Now, it’ll be up to what team is willing to spend the most to sign the veteran first baseman.

MLB Rumors: Dodgers, Yankees to battle for Freddie Freeman

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