Yankees Eye Former Gold Glove Star Ty France: Could This Be Their Game-Changer?

As the offseason buzz heats up, the Yankees are casting a wide net, eyeing first baseman Ty France among others. According to Chris Cotillo at MassLive.com, the Bombers aren’t alone in this pursuit—teams like the Red Sox, Mets, Padres, and Diamondbacks are also circling the 138-game veteran who posted a .257/.320/.360 slash line last season split between the Twins and Blue Jays. This interest follows whispers that New York might reunite with Paul Goldschmidt, signaling a clear desire to bolster first base with a seasoned, right-handed hitter to complement the lefty Ben Rice right as spring training looms. Speaking of spring training, Bryan Hoch from MLB.com drops a comprehensive FAQ, revealing key dates like pitchers and catchers reporting on February 11th and position players on the 15th at the George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa—free for fans to catch. The Yankees are gearing up to showcase some exciting young talent, including top prospect George Lombard Jr. and arms Elmer Rodríguez and Carlos Lagrange, with spring contests kicking off February 20th and 25 games slated for broadcast via YES Network and the Gotham Sports app. On a different note, the Bronx community benefits from the generosity of Yankees All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr., whose foundation recently funded a computer lab at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, aiming to give kids from underserved backgrounds more opportunities—a testament to the character and heart behind the pinstripes. Dive into all the details and keep up with the latest developments. LEARN MORE

CBS Sports | R.J. Anderson: The Yankees are one of several teams interested in Ty France, per MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo. The Red Sox, Mets, Padres, and Diamondbacks are among the first baseman’s other suitors. France slashed .257/.320/.360 last year in 138 games with the Twins and Blue Jays. This report comes on the heels of rumors that the Yankees have entertained a reunion with Paul Goldschmidt, indicating that adding a veteran, right-handed bat at first base to split time with the left-handed Ben Rice is a priority heading into spring training.

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: With spring training fast approaching, Hoch provides an FAQ for the Yankees’ preseason operation. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report on February 11th, with position players following on February 15th. Fans can attend workouts at Tampa’s George M. Steinbrenner Field free of charge. Several promising youngsters will receive an opportunity to showcase what they can do against major-league talent, including the team’s consensus top prospect, George Lombard Jr., right-handers Elmer Rodríguez and Carlos Lagrange, and outfielder Spencer Jones. Spring games will begin on February 20th and, over the course of spring training, 25 matchups will be broadcast on YES Network or the Gotham Sports app.

Bronx Times | Keke Grant-Floyd: Through his namesake foundation, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has funded the development of a computer lab at an elementary school in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx. The Yankees’ All-Star attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the lab at Community School 55, also known as the Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, where he explained the genesis for this endeavor. “I was raised in public school, and I’m a kid from the hood that didn’t really get as many opportunities as anybody else,” Chisholm said. “I want to be able to give kids all the opportunities that I can help with.” The Jazz Chisholm Foundation supports youth in New York, Florida, and the Bahamas.