Chris Carelli

Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Business Management and currently is a freelance sports writer for several outlets covering college athletics and Major League Baseball. He is a stay-at-home father of two boys, ages 6 and 4. After his commitment to family, his love of sports, especially baseball takes over. Working as the senior editor for Yanks Go Yard is very exciting for him having been a fan of the Yankees since he first saw Reggie Jackson from the bleachers in 1977. For links to Chris' other work please visit the Staff link on the site's homepage.

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Yankees opting-out of MLB’s StubHub deal is good business

The New York Yankees are one of three teams, the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs are the others, who have decided to not participate in Major League Baseball’s new five-year agreement with StubHub…Read More

Yankees Rumors: Suzuki close to signing, Youkilis deciding

The New York Yankees could be close to filling one of the voids on their roster as a report from ESPN.com’s Buster Olney suggests Ichiro Suzuki is close to a return to the Bombers’ outfield.…Read More

Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez feels he can contribute again

The New York Yankees entered the offseason with a number of question marks after being swept in the American League Championship Series by the Detroit Tigers. One of those questions was the fate of Alex…Read More

Yankees News and Rumors: Brett Gardner signed; Josh Hamilton in mix?

Friday was by far the most productive day of the week for the New York Yankees insofar as actual signings, unfortunately this one was never in doubt. The Bombers signed outfielder Brett Gardner to a one-year…Read More

Yankees News and Rumors: Winter Meetings end with more questions than answers

The New York Yankees were unable to reach an agreement with a single player while in Nashville and by all accounts made one, maybe two offers. As Yankees general manager Brian Cashman headed home, there…Read More

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Is the New York Yankees’ Brand at Risk?

The New York Yankees have won 40 American League Pennants, 27 World Championships and have missed the…Read More

Yankees News and Rumors: Day Three of Winter Meetings

If the New York Yankees have a plan, it sure is one helluva secret at this point. Wednesday was a day…Read More

Yankees News and Rumors: Day Two of Winter Meetings

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was busy Tuesday trying to figure out the best way to…Read More

Yankees News and Rumors: Day One of Winter Meetings

The biggest news for the New York Yankees coming out of the first day of the Winter Meetings was unfortunately not about a…Read More

Yankees News: Alex Rodriguez to miss significant time in 2013

Hours after I suggested the New York Yankees should look at Eric Chavez for a role with the team as the…Read More

Yankees should consider Eric Chavez for another season

When Eric Chavez re-signed with the New York Yankees last season, they hoped he would once again provide…Read More

Yankees’ ‘Wait your turn,’ philosophy has Ichiro unhappy

When Ichiro Suzuki was traded to the New York Yankees over a week before the trade deadline this season,…Read More

Losing Russell Martin does not spell doom for Yankees

The New York Yankees made a grand statement Thursday by not uttering a word or making a roster move.…Read More

Yankees News: Rivera signing official; Miller claimed; Nix and Storey DFA

The New York Yankees officially announced the one-year, $10 million contract with future Hall of Fame…Read More

Yankees allow Russell Martin to walk without making offer

If you were suspect of the New York Yankees true desire to get below the 2014 competitive balance threshold,…Read More

Enter Sandman: Yankees bring back Mariano Rivera for one-year, $10 million

The New York Yankees came to terms with future Hall of Famer and all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera…Read More

What roles will the Yankees focus on during the Winter Meetings?

Now that the New York Yankees have come to terms with Andy Pettitte and it looks as though they are close…Read More

Grading the Yankees: Robinson Cano

Robinson Cano is by far the best player on the New York Yankees. In my opinion, this is seen with the…Read More

Breaking: Yankees and Andy Pettitte agree to a one-year, $12 million deal with incentives

Once the New York Yankees were able to sign Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year $15 million contract, the team…Read More

Yankees News and Rumors: What a difference a day makes

The beauty of the Hot Stove season is the way things can change in a heartbeat. In a matter of hours…Read More