YANKEES READY TO SPLASH $360M ON CUBS OUTFIELDER KYLE TUCKER
The Yankees are predicted to sign Cubs star Kyle Tucker to a massive 10-year, $360M contract in MLB free agency. New York is also linked to Mets closer Edwin Diaz to bolster their pitching staff.
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Top players in MLB free agency and the trade market are still being linked to the Yankees.
In the upcoming weeks of MLB free agency, the New York Yankees might make a big statement. Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report made predictions about the top 25 free agents.
For Yankees fans, the news has both positive and negative aspects. It is anticipated that star outfielder Cody Bellinger would leave the Yankees for the New York Mets, their crosstown foe. The Yankees are also expected to sign Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker to a huge 10-year, $360 million contract, which would be the greatest transaction in MLB free agency.
In an article titled "MLB Free Agency 2025-26: Contract and Landing Spot Predictions for Top 25 Players," published on November 17, 2025, Kelly stated, "We have selected the Yankees to acquire Tucker, effectively providing them with a high-profile corner outfielder to compensate for the loss of Juan Soto last winter." However, what if the Yankees decide to bring back Bellinger or Grisham because they can play centre field and are unsure of what they have in Jasson Domínguez and an ageing Aaron Judge?
In the end, we anticipate that a team will offer Tucker a 10-year contract. As the Blue Jays attempt to overcome the hump in October, should they let (Bo) Bichette walk and give Tucker priority instead? Maybe Buster Posey, who always seems to be acting aggressively, is trying to get Tucker to come to San Francisco to play for the Giants, who already have Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames in their lineup. Perhaps the Phillies will switch to Tucker after losing Kyle Schwarber.
Cubs OF The estimated market value of Kyle Tucker is a $401 million, ten-year contract.
Tucker would sign a contract for somewhat less than what was originally anticipated if the Yankees agreed to the $360 million agreement that Bleacher Report estimates. It is generally expected that Tucker will sign a new contract worth more than $400 million.
In 2025, the veteran signed a one-year, $16.5 million contract with the Cubs. According to Spotrac, Tucker would be worth $401 million over ten years in MLB free agency.
Yankees Rumour: Edwin Diaz, a pitcher for the Mets, was rumoured to be landing in New York.
The Yankees have already been connected to several players in MLB free agency. If Tucker cannot be signed by the Yankees, New York may still pursue other players. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic suggested the Yankees as a possible destination for Edwin Diaz, the closer for the Mets.
Rosenthal wrote in a story titled "With Edwin Díaz on the market, a perfect storm is brewing for the Mets to lose him." The New York Yankees, the Mets' crosstown rivals, are another team that might be interested. The Yankees also have other priorities: they need a starting pitcher and at least one outfielder.
While they have David Bednar as their closer, they are dealing with the loss of two key relievers, Williams and Luke Weaver. Díaz has proven himself in New York.
The Yankees Are Aiming to Improve the Team’s Pitching
The Yankees want to strengthen their pitching staff, and they might consider Tucker as well. General manager Brian Cashman has previously shared the Yankees' plans.
According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Cashman said, "Hopefully, health blesses us in the rotation in the early portion of February, March, and April." However, you can’t rely on that.
With our rotation facing difficulties right from the start, we will be looking for ways to protect ourselves so we don’t sink too soon.
EX-NFL VETERAN JACK BREWER WARNS NEW YORK CLUBS TO CONSIDER MANDATORY CURFEWS
Ex-NFL safety Jack Brewer urges teams to impose curfews after Jets CB Kris Boyd was shot in NYC. Brewer claims "nothing good happens after midnight", and players should be held accountable for being out late.
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In the wake of a shocking Sunday morning shooting, former NFL safety Jack Brewer is recommending teams to keep a closer eye on their players when they travel to New York City for games.
Kris Boyd, a cornerback for the New York Jets, was shot outside a Manhattan restaurant just after two in the morning on Sunday.
Although Boyd's health is still severe, indications suggest that he is stabilised.
Brewer contributes to Fox News and NewsMax and serves as chairman of the Centre for Opportunity Now at the conservative think tank America First Policy Institute.
Brewer said on Fox News, "New York City is even more lawless today." The future of that city will only worsen under incoming leaders that are overtly opposed to law enforcement and order.
In fact, if I were coaching there right now, I would include a clause in every contract that states that you are personally responsible for anything that occurs after midnight and that breaking curfew will result in the termination of your contract.
Jack Brewer, a former NFL safety, believes that teams should punish players who violate curfew.
This follows the shooting death of Kris Boyd, a cornerback with the New York Jets, in New York City.
"These athletes have no business being about in the middle of the night in a lawless city; teams invest millions in them."
It should be mentioned that it is unclear if Boyd is subject to the same curfew regulations as the other Jets players. After sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury during the preseason, Boyd was officially out for the 2025 season at the time of the shooting.
Brewer participated in 40 NFL games. He played for the Minnesota Vikings for two seasons after signing with them after graduating from the University of Minnesota.
Before concluding his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, he would ultimately end up with the New York Giants.
"Like these Jets players, I was out in New York City late at night," Brewer remarked when discussing his time with the Giants. I have visited those clubs at two in the morning. I am fully aware of the fights, shootings, and mayhem that occur. Even before you enter the room, you are aware of the surroundings.
As a retired player, I can now state with complete certainty that none of us had any business being out at two in the morning. "Nothing good happens after midnight" is a message that every college and professional coach instils in their players.
Police posted images of the guy they believe was responsible for the shooting on Monday, requesting that the public help identify him.
An unidentified person discharged a pistol in front of 156 West 38 Street on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at around 0206 hours, striking a 29-year-old male victim in the abdomen, the NYPD said in a statement.
Two pictures of the man suspected of shooting Jets star Kris Boyd have been made public by the NYPD.
Following the shooting, Boyd is presently in Bellevue Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
Moments after being shot in Manhattan, NY Jets standout Kris Boyd was spotted.
The victim was taken by EMS to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue in a critical but stable state. The unnamed person left the scene on foot, heading east on West 38 Street to an unspecified place.
The person being sought is described as medium-skinned and masculine. When he was last seen, he was carrying a black bookbag and sporting a black cap, black hoodie, black slacks, and multicoloured sneakers.
According to reports, the incident happened after a verbal altercation got out of hand, and the shooter fired two shots. Leeroy Johnson's video, which the Daily Mail was able to obtain, shows the tense aftermath outside the restaurant as police surrounded Boyd to administer medical attention.
The Jets player was then placed on a stretcher and transported in an ambulance after officers were shown on camera tending to him.
"He is all fine now," a friend of the cornerback told the New York Post later on Sunday. He is in good health. He is doing quite well.
BILLS RB TY JOHNSON CELEBRATION SPARKS FINES, NFL RULES UNDER SCRUTINY
Bills RB Ty Johnson may be fined for his touchdown celebration vs. the Buccaneers. The NFL previously fined Detroit's Jameson Williams for a similar gesture after a score, putting Johnson at risk of a penalty.
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Ty Johnson, a running back for the Buffalo Bills, may face a fine from the NFL for his dubious celebration following a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Josh Allen outperformed Baker Mayfield as the Bills defeated the Buccaneers 44-32 on Sunday, winning a classic at Highmark Stadium. In addition to rushing into the end zone for three scores, Allen passed for 317 yards and three touchdowns.
The Buffalo signal caller has earned the bragging rights for this season, despite Allen and Mayfield exchanging humorous jabs before the game. Although the game was exciting, Johnson might be disciplined for his end-zone gesture.
With 36 seconds left in the second quarter, Johnson scored a 52-yard touchdown to put the Bills ahead 21–20 at the half. It surpassed the 41-yard touchdown he scored against the Los Angeles Rams in 2024 to become the longest score in his NFL career.
The Bills' rushing back thrust the ground and lay on his front in the end zone as a way to celebrate. Jameson Williams, a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, was fined by the NFL for making a similar gesture against the Washington Commanders in January.
For his unsportsmanlike behaviour, Williams received a $25,325 fine, and Johnson can get a similar penalty. Johnson is on less generous terms, while Williams has now agreed to a three-year, $83 million agreement with a $67 million guarantee.
Only $1.49 million of the $5 million contract Johnson signed with the Bills in March is guaranteed. Since the NFL usually imposes fines for rule infractions once a week, Johnson will have to wait anxiously to find out if he will be disciplined.
Still, with 61 receptions, yards, and a score, Johnson had an outstanding game for the Bills. After losing to the Miami Dolphins 30–13 in Week 10, Buffalo had the ideal reaction.
Last week, a heartbroken Allen accepted full responsibility and promised to improve his offensive performance. The quarterback from Buffalo fulfilled his promise and demonstrated to the world why he is the current NFL MVP.
Despite Allen's two interceptions during the game, the Buccaneers fell to 6-4 and the Bills rose to 7-3. Buffalo is trying to regain its early-season form and contend for the Super Bowl after starting the season 4-0.
Between 1991 and 1994, the Bills made four consecutive visits to the Super Bowl, although they have yet to win one. The Bills are, predictably, the only team to have been in four consecutive Super Bowls without taking home a trophy.
The New England Patriots are now putting pressure on Buffalo in the AFC East division, although Allen appeared in a Super Bowl parade prior to the season. "The parade is visible to me. "I sense it," Allen remarked.
"It was five degrees, windy, rolling down, and I could hear the bus rolling over the ice and salt." Downtown Buffalo was packed with tens of thousands of fans. Up on the steps at City Hall, I can see where we are heading. I see everything. Therefore, we must make it a reality.