New York Post | Jon Heyman: Heyman reports that the Yankees have raised their initial offer to Juan Soto in order to stay competitive in the race for the highly sought-after free agent. They are also reportedly open to including opt-outs in their proposal, though this is not expected to be a key factor. Additionally, the team has had discussions with free-agent pitchers Corbin Burnes and Max Fried (as they did with Blake Snell before his move to the Dodgers), though no formal offers have been made as their focus remains on Soto.
The Athletic | Evan Drellich: Hal Steinbrenner has publicly expressed concerns about MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s plan to overhaul the league’s television broadcast strategy. Citing the success of the YES Network, the Yankees owner argued that the proposal should at the very least remain optional. If Manfred’s plan is implemented, YES could face a significant reduction in the number of games it can broadcast exclusively.
FanGraphs | Jay Jaffe: Jaffe’s examination of the 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot brings attention to Carlos Beltrán, the nine-time All-Star who spent part of his career with the Yankees. Jaffe reflects on Beltrán’s successful career, highlighting his impressive stats (one of only six players in history with 2,500 hits, 300 homers, and 300 steals). However, Jaffe also addresses the major issue holding back Beltrán’s Hall of Fame candidacy: his involvement in the Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal.
Awful Announcing | Michael Grant: The piece covers Dave Sims, the new radio announcer for the Yankees, who replaces John Sterling after previously filling in for another broadcasting legend, Dave Niehaus, in Seattle. Sims, a Manhattan resident who began his career at the New York Daily News, describes this new role as a “full-circle” moment. He also looks forward to working with Suzyn Waldman, whom he considers one of his closest friends in the industry.
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