Matthew Thomas Holliday Born: January 15, 1980 (Stillwater, OK) Yankees Tenure: 2017

Ryan Weathers eyes Yankees rotation spot after trade from Marlins, inspired by his father’s World Series glory in the Bronx.

Ryan Weathers wasn’t born yet when his father, David, won the 1996 World Series with the Yankees, but he’s heard the stories. Earlier this week, Weathers had just wrapped up a bullpen and sat in the sauna before crashing onto his couch when the phone rang.

The right-hander said New York never presented an official contract offer before he signed across town with the Mets.

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed former New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga to a minor league deal.

The Tigers’ looming salary showdown with their superstar pitcher has been dubbed a “fumble.” Former Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson blasted the Tigers over their arbitration negotiations with ace lefty Tarik Skubal,

The Cardinals and Diamondbacks have completed a trade that sends Nolan Arenado to Arizona. The Cardinals also included cash considerations in the deal and got back minor-league right-hander Jack Martinez in the trade.

Newell Brands announced plans to downsize Yankee Candle by more than 900 employees and approximately 20 stores, but the staff and operations at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield and its factory in Whately will not be impacted.

Bizarrap's “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66,” with Daddy Yankee, flies from No. 7 to No. 1 of the Jan. 17-dated list.