Michael King

Former Yankee 'disappointed' he won't face old team in this series

About 10 days ago, Michael King began to look at the Padres’ schedule to find out whether he might actually get to face his old team.

Ex-Yankee up for Padres challenge he couldn't get in Bronx

While King’s end-of-season excellence did not assure him a rotation berth with the Yankees, it sure helped land Juan Soto.

Why Aaron Boone is not overly concerned over looming Yankees issue

There are significant injury risks in their rotation — notably with Carlos Rodón and Nestor Cortes — and maybe the largest issue facing the 2024 Yankees concerns the reinforcements.

Ex-Yankee shipped to Padres for Juan Soto isn't shy about who 'won' trade

Michael King, coming off a terrific final season with Yankees, was sent to the Padres along with catcher Kyle Higashioka and young pitchers.

Yankees' pitching program paid dividends again in Juan Soto deal

Since the 2022 trade deadline, the Yankees have lost 20 pitchers to trade or the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft.

Yankees reliever found out he was traded for Juan Soto in 'bizarre' fashion

Yankees reliever Michael King's date night with his fiancée, Sheila Hill, was interrupted by the news that he was getting traded to the San Diego Padres in a blockbuster for...

Grading the Juan Soto trade and other key Yankees free-agency questions

Here's how we grade the Yankees' Juan Soto trade, along with some answers to lingering questions as the Yankees remain active in MLB free agency.

How 'aggressive' Yankees beat out three final teams for Juan Soto

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A.J. Preller walked into a mostly empty media workroom late Wednesday night at the Gaylord Opryland Resort looking worn out. After three-plus exhausting days at the winter...

Yankees hurler key to potential Juan Soto trade

The Padres have been adamant about the Yankees including both Michael King and Drew Thorpe in a deal, and the Yankees have resisted on both.

Yankees' in-house bullpen options with Michael King likely headed to rotation

As Michael King likely enters a rotation competition, there figures to be a King-sized hole in the Yankees’ bullpen.

Yankees reliever trying to keep rotation spot after late-season taste

Michael King held up in longer outings as well as the Yankees could've hoped. Now the question is whether he'll physically handle the workload.

Massive Yankees offseason begins as underwhelming campaign ends in fitting fashion

While 12 other teams will now move on to the postseason, the Yankees (82-80) will watch from home as they undergo a deep dive into the organization.

Yankees rookie continues to impress with bat by homering again in win

Most of the praise Austin Wells has received in his first month as a big-leaguer has come for his defense.

Yankees right-hander makes case for 2024 rotation in dominant outing

King’s first five starts as a member of the rotation were encouraging, but he took his game to another level on Wednesday night

Yankees salvage doubleheader split thanks to Game 2 outburst

The Yankees suffered a 5-0 loss to the Red Sox in Game 1 on Thursday before they split the doubleheader with a 8-5 win in the nightcap at Fenway Park.

Yankees waste another solid Michael King start

King struck out eight and gave up one walk and six hits while building his pitch count up to a career-high 87.

Yankees' rookie catcher applauded for quick adjustments: 'Phenomenal player'

Wells took steps toward proving himself with his bat, with his arm and notably with his brain in a sweep of the Astros that culminated with a 6-1 win on...

Jasson Dominguez shows off massive power as Yankees get sweep of rival

The last time the Yankees swept a three-game series against the Astros, Jasson Dominguez was 10 years old.

Yankees outfielder still playing while his future is in flux

Harrison Bader remained both in limbo and in the Yankees lineup on Wednesday night.

Yankees righty makes strong case to stay in rotation in win over Tigers

Michael King knows that his best chance of staying in the rotation for the rest of this season banks on pitching well.