The New York Yankees are predicted to sign a star player from Japan this offseason to fill a major need on their roster.

Don Mattingly, once again, has been denied entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The New York Yankees’ legend did not reveive the 12 votes needed from the 16-member Contemporary Baseball Era Committee at the Winter Meetings in Orlando to earn induction in what was his 19th time on the ballot.

As Judge enters the offseason, he has continued to stand out as one of the league’s most prominent figures. On Friday, he received a prestigious honor when he was selected as a draw assistant for the FIFA World Cup, joining NFL legend Tom Brady, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and NHL legend Wayne Gretzky on stage.

Mattingly, who turns 65 in April, was elected two months after he made it to the World Series for first time as the bench coach for the American League champion Blue Jays, Toronto beat out the Yankees for the AL East title on a tiebreaker, then then beat them in a best-of-five Division Series that ended in four games.

Following his injury-forced retirement after the 1995 season — made official in 1997, just before the Yankees entered their dynasty — Mattingly went on to serve as a hitting coach for the Yankees and Dodgers before managing 12 seasons with the Dodgers and Marlins.

Attempting to pick the Top 10 moments in Yankees history guarantees disagreement and debate. Ask 10 fans at the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue, and it’s a near-certainty that you’ll walk away with 10 different lists.

Coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers will finish the 2025 season playing a big-name team in a unique stadium setup.

Boone enters his ninth season at the helm of the Yankees, having guided the club to the postseason in seven of his first eight years, highlighted by a World Series appearance in 2024. Joining Boone once again is Brad Ausmus, who resumes his role as bench coach.