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Justin Verlander is just part of the wreckage of last year's Cy Young races
Much is made of the ages of Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to explain their downturns in performance. And, sure, that probably is part of it.
Astros' cheating scandal will get first Hall of Fame test
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced its 2023 ballot on Monday, and the most intriguing newcomer's candidacy could be tarnished by his role in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day: the worst contracts in pro sports history
July 1 is Bobby Bonilla Day, a celebration that will continue through 2035 as Bonilla collects $1.2 million check from the Amazins’ each time this year.
Yankees quietly settled 2019 grievance with former star
The Yankees and Jacoby Ellsbury quietly settled their contract dispute at least a year ago to avoid an airing of grievances, The Post has learned.
All-time Yankees bust reappears wearing Red Sox jersey
To honor one of their all-time greats, the Red Sox brought in an all-time terrible Yankees acquisition.
MLB's highest-paid player is not who you think
The coronavirus pandemic has had its economic effects on the 2020 MLB season, but the most bizarre aspect has to be the league-leading salary of one vastly overpaid pitcher. Chen...
Giancarlo Stanton giving Yankees fans Jacoby Ellsbury flashbacks
This probably is the last player Giancarlo Stanton wants to be compared with at this point. With news Wednesday that the Yankees slugger could miss Opening Day due to a...
Jacoby Ellsbury gets first nibble of MLB interest
Could Jacoby Ellsbury be coming out of his two-year hibernation? The Cubs are at least considering bringing in the former Yankee, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Heyman described it...
Jacoby Ellsbury isn't losing his $26 million without a fight
Jacoby Ellsbury isn't off the Yankees' payroll just yet. The Major League Baseball Players Association filed a grievance on behalf of the oft-injured outfielder, attempting to recover $26 million Ellsbury...
Jacoby Ellsbury doctor details the origins of Yankees' fight for millions
The war between the Yankees and Jacoby Ellsbury continued to escalate Monday as the doctor at the heart of the explosive contractual dispute argued that he never treated the oft-injured...
The Didi Gregorius fallout Yankees face as decisions await
Now that the Yankees and Jacoby Ellsbury have kicked off what should be a delicious and possibly extended battle over the $26 million owed to the recently released outfielder, there...
Yankees claim Ellsbury went behind their backs as money fight escalates
If only Jacoby Ellsbury had inspired this much fire and fury when he actually played for the Yankees. Ellsbury, long ago a worthy foe when he wore a Red Sox...
Yankees are coming for some of Jacoby Ellsbury's $26 million
The Yankees may not be on the hook for all of the $26 million they owe Jacoby Ellsbury. The Post has learned, according to several people with knowledge of the...
The tantalizing prospects the Yankees saved over Ellsbury, Bird
The Yankees made big noise on Wednesday with the players they let go, moving on from Jacoby Ellsbury and Greg Bird. But one reason those decisions were made was to...
Jacoby Ellsbury has surprising plans for future
Try and stifle your laughter. Jacoby Ellsbury's time with the Yankees is over after they cut him on Wednesday night, but he still envisions playing in the big leagues in...
This Jacoby Ellsbury-Yankees hot take includes important lesson
ARLINGTON, Texas — Let’s start this momentous transaction with a hot take. Worst contracts in Yankees history: 1. Kei Igawa 2. Carl Pavano 3. Jacoby Ellsbury At least Ellsbury actually...
Brian Cashman may have foreshadowed Ellsbury's demise
Jacoby Ellsbury’s release Wednesday night surprised many in the baseball world, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman in October hinted his failed $153 million player’s future was on thin ice....
Jacoby Ellsbury's sad Yankees contract kept getting uglier
Jacoby Ellsbury never lived up to the $153 million contract he received from the Yankees, and will end up having not played more than half the potential games in his...
Jacoby Ellsbury wasn't the only bust Yankees got rid of
Smothered by the Yankees releasing Jacoby Ellsbury and eating $26 million Wednesday night was the news that Greg Bird’s career in pinstripes is likely kaput. Needing room on the 40-man...
Yankees release Jacoby Ellsbury in stunner
The Yankees opened wide Wednesday night and swallowed hard cash when they released Jacoby Ellsbury, whom they owe $21 million for the 2020 season and a $5 million buyout on...