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Michael Sakuraba

Michael Sakuraba

Joined: Aug 31, 2024

Mike Sakuraba is a contributing writer for the Yankees and Mets On SI sites. He has previously written for Betcris, Rotocurve, and TimTurkhockey.com.

Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Yankees’ Free Agent Juan Soto Trolls Fans With Social Media Announcement

New York Yankees' superstar free agent Juan Soto teased fans with a video he posted on his Instagram account.

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Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (12) warms up before game one against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Yankees Retain Outfielder for $5 million; Non-Tender Utility Man, Lefty Reliever

The Yankees avoided arbitration with an outfielder for a total of $5 million and non-tendered a veteran utility man and a lefty reliever.

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Mar 24, 2024; Bradenton, Florida, USA; New York Yankees infielder Caleb Durbin (87) throws the ball for an out during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Potential Yankees’ Gleyber Torres Replacement Earns Impressive AFL Award

The Yankees' second-base prospect was awarded the Arizona Fall League Breakout Prospect of the Year Award for 2024.

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Oct 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees former pitcher CC Sabathia throws the ceremonial first pitch before game one of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Yankees’ Fan Favorite Enters Baseball Hall of Fame Balloting

This former Yankee ace has been selected to this year’s Hall of Fame ballot.

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Oct 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates with outfielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a three run home run during the tenth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during game five of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Yankees' Superstar Tandem Named to All-MLB First Team

New York Yankees superstar duo Aaron Judge and Juan Soto were named to the All-MLB First Team for the 2024 season.

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Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) on the field during workout day at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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MLB Insider Puts Yankees Ahead of Rival in the Juan Soto Sweepstakes

One MLB insider says the New York Yankees are the team to beat when it comes to signing free-agent superstar Juan Soto. 

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Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates with outfielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Yankees' Dynamic Duo Take Home AL Silver Slugger Awards

The Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Juan Soto were named the recipients of the AL Silver Slugger Awards for 2024.

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Mar 2, 2024; Sarasota, Florida, USA; New York Yankees infielder Caleb Durbin (87) at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Yankees Manager Predicts Big Role for Top Prospect in 2025

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone sees a big role for one of the team’s top prospects in 2025.

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Oct 29, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil (81) throws during the first inning in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Yankees’ Flamethrower Named Baseball Digest’s AL Rookie of the Year

A breakout rookie season for Yankee pitcher Luis Gil has earned him the prestigious award from Baseball Digest.

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Aug 14, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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New York Yankees Trade Veteran Outfielder to Hated Rivals

The New York Yankees have traded a veteran outfielder to one of their hated rivals in the American League.

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Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) celebrate with outfielder Juan Soto (22) after scoring on a two run home run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Four New York Yankees' Stars Named 2024 Silver Slugger Finalists

Four of the New York Yankees’ best hitters have been named finalists for the 2024 Silver Slugger Award.

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver (30) pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Yankees Exercise 2025 Option for Luke Weaver

The New York Yankees exercised the $2.5 million club option for Luke Weaver on Friday.

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