Defense has always been Bader’s calling card, and that part of his game remains intact. He handled center field and the corners with ease, offering range and instincts that still play at a premium. For the Yankees, who value run prevention as much as power, that matters.

Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch wrote, "In theory, Bichette could open the season at shortstop while Anthony Volpe recovers from left shoulder surgery. But scouts believe Bichette profiles better long-term at second base or third base, positions currently occupied by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ryan McMahon."

The New York Yankees need to make more moves this offseason. Who could they bring in to replace Paul Goldschmidt, who might not re-sign?

While plenty of players will be in Tampa before they’re required to be, the club’s pitchers and catchers will officially report to camp on Feb. 11. Aaron Boone will also conduct his first press conference of the spring that day at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The pitchers and catchers will then hold their first workout on Feb. 12.

With the Yankees reportedly at an impasse in negotiations with Cody Bellinger, they’ve begun giving more serious consideration to alternative paths. Bo Bichette is believed to be among them. A move bringing Bichette to the Bronx would rank among the more surprising developments of the offseason,

Hoch’s reporting underscores a larger reality: the Yankees don’t appear to have a seamless Plan B because Bellinger was the plan. His versatility allowed the Yankees to cover multiple contingencies at once, from outfield alignment to infield depth, without forcing premature trades or rushed promotions.

The Yankees have one of their primary players in Jazz Chisholm Jr., and they should make sure he remains a key part of the lineup

The New York Yankees keep circling the same problem, and it keeps circling them back. Every path this offseason seems […]

The New York Yankees have been in a tiring situation to sort out if Cody Bellinger will return to the team or not. However, the team is making moves to strengthen its depth chart. According to Bryan Hoch,

The New York Yankees want outfielder Cody Bellinger back. Bellinger, for his part, said that he wants to return to the Yankees. A reunion would seemingly make sense. However, the Yankees are not the only team eyeing Bellinger. His ability to play all three ...

The New York Yankees are still deciding how they will add to their roster, but their broadcaster thinks this move was a mistake.