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YANKEES SUBMIT OFFICIAL OFFER AS CODY BELLINGER STANDOFF HITS THE FINAL STAGE

The Yankees have reportedly made an official offer to Cody Bellinger. Read why both sides are waiting for the other to blink.

Yankees submit official offer as Cody Bellinger standoff hits the final stage
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Cody Bellinger smashed 29 home runs and played lights-out defence in left field for the Yankees. That kind of impact—on both sides of the ball—pretty much explains why the team is so eager to bring him back.

Buster Olney echoed those feelings but pointed out the obvious: the Yankees and Bellinger are still stuck at a standstill. Negotiations have dragged on through the winter with no real breakthrough.

Nobody knows for sure if the Yankees will actually lock down this deal, but, honestly, most of the recent buzz makes it sound like they’re closer to a reunion than not.

Bellinger’s next contract is almost definitely going to hit nine figures. Still, with teams like the Mets and Dodgers rumoured to be lurking, all it takes is one phone call to shake things up and finally get this deal done.

Right now, it feels like both sides are waiting for the other to blink first.

For the Yankees, their outfield situation isn’t terrible—they’re basically just missing a right-handed bat to platoon in left and give the bottom of the lineup a little juice. Jasson Dominguez put up a 116 wRC+ against righties, so if they pick up someone like Austin Hays (who can hit lefties and play left) for around $5 million, they’d have a workable combo.

But let’s be real: a platoon like that doesn’t really stack up to what Bellinger brings. He crushes both lefties and righties and plays elite defence in the corners.

As for Bellinger, his market hasn’t exactly taken off the way people expected. The Mets have interest, sure, but they haven’t exactly pressured the Yankees into shelling out a bigger offer.

So now, you’ve got this weird standoff. The Yankees know their best version includes Bellinger in left, but they also know there isn’t a bidding war forcing their hand.

Drag this out much longer, and the Yankees will have another problem. If they want to trade for a starting pitcher, their best chip is probably Dominguez, who, at the moment, is pencilled in as their starting left fielder.

Bellinger, meanwhile, risks running out of time. If he can’t find the big offer he’s hoping for somewhere else, he’ll wind up negotiating with just the Yankees—and the clock, with spring training right around the corner.

KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND

Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.

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Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.

Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.

Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.

He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”

This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.

Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.

So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.

MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING

Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.

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The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.

Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.

Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.

Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.

Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.

So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.

If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.

LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.

Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.

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