(Alika Jenner/Getty Images) The darkest days are seemingly behind us... for now. After a dominant first half of the offseason where we...

A trade that was NOT on my radar. Knee jerk reactions from this Yankees trade.

Unless Willson Contreras somehow ends up in the Bronx, it seems that Gary is sticking behind the backstop. This season, it's now or never.

Kicking off their Banana Ball World Tour at Grayson Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd in fashion, the Savannah Bananas know how to party

Third Base and Outfield, two positions that I don't think the Yankees may address, but why not take a swing at Kris Bryant to improve both?

The MLB, the MLB is...back?

LBPA player leaders agreed unanimously not to accept MLB's final proposal. All is UNWELL. PC: ESPN

As the clock struck midnight, unfortunately a deal was not made, but progress was happening. It was Bob Nightengale who gave the updates.

Derek Jeter has stepped down as CEO of the Marlins. Wild. PC: Jasen Vinlove, USA Today Sports

71 days since the MLB lockout began and Rob Manfred insists that baseball will be played on time.

Testing for PED's has been paused, because the MBL is currently in work stoppage. The fall of the MLB continues.

We have now heard it from the source. Tom Brady, the GOAT's of GOAT's has officially announced his retirement. I still feel he'll come...

Stop standing still, and start standing out. Jesse Cole shares how a "yellow tuxedo" can let you find your happiness and chase your dreams.

Seven years of Manfred, HOF controversy, and lockout news. The state of the MLB in 2022.

In 1971, Blue went 24-8 with a 1.82 ERA/2.20 FIP/ 0.952 WHIP. He threw 301 strikeouts, pitched 8 shutouts, and completed 24 games.

Although long overdue, Rachel Balkovec becomes the first female manager to be affiliated with a major-league club. PIC: New York Yankees

ESPN made major changes to its primetime baseball booth this week. PIC: Getty Images

Baseball may be locked out, but with the new year ringing, t's never too early for some bold predictions. Here are my Yankee picks.

OTD: George Steinbrenner, aka The Boss, led a group to purchase the team in 1973, which would ultimately turn the franchise around.

Over the past few seasons, there have been some surprise players you never would have expected in pinstripes.