NEW YORK — The Bronx is once again in turmoil. The names that made up the golden age of the New York Yankees in the early 21st century are being mentioned with all respect and expectation: Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera, two immortal icons, are said to be very close to becoming co-owners of the Yankees in the 2026 season, according to many sources close to the matter revealed this morning.
If the news comes true, it would be one of the biggest deals in New York sports history, not just because of the expected massive amount of money involved, but also because of the emotional significance – heroes from the past are returning to shape the future of the greatest team in baseball.
Both Posada and Rivera were pillars of the golden era of the Yankees, joining Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte in forming the legendary “Core Four” with five World Series championships (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009). After retiring, both have maintained close ties to the team — but returning as co-owners is something no one would dare to think about.
According to sources from the New York Post, the investment group that Posada and Rivera are part of is in talks with the Steinbrenner Group to acquire a small but strategically influential stake in the Yankees’ operating structure.
“They’re not back for the glory. They’re back because their hearts still beat to Yankee Stadium,” a source close to the matter said.
Mariano Rivera, the immortal “The Sandman,” is the only player in MLB history to be elected to the Hall of Fame with 100 percent of the vote, and the man whose every time he steps onto the field to the song “Enter Sandman” is a storm of emotion. Jorge Posada, the steel warrior behind the catcher’s mask, is a symbol of loyalty and Bronx spirit.
If the two do indeed return as co-owners, it would be not only good news for the Yankees, but also a rebirth of the winning spirit that once terrified the baseball world.
“If you’ve ever worn a Yankees jersey, you know — it’s not just the colors, it’s the legacy,” Posada said in an interview last year.
Rivera, on the other hand, was more succinct but profound:
“I never leave home. I just take a break.”
Those words, now heard, seem to foreshadow this emotional return.
Although financial details have not been disclosed, experts predict the value of the deal could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars, including strategic equity, participation in the executive committee and the ability to influence the team’s sporting direction.
That means: if the deal is signed, Posada and Rivera will become the first former players in the modern era to own a Yankees – an unprecedented milestone.
Bronx fans went crazy when the news spread. On social network X (Twitter), the hashtags #LegendsReturnHome and #YankeesReborn climbed to the top of the trending list within minutes.
One fan wrote:
“We cried when they left. Now we cry again — because they’re back.”
More than a decade after hanging up their gloves, Posada and Rivera still breathe life into the Yankees. This return, if confirmed, would be more than just sports news—it would be a new chapter in love, loyalty, and legacy.
“They don’t just want to invest money,” said one former Yankees employee. “They want to invest in the soul of the team.”
If 2026 sees Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera officially join the ranks of Yankees co-owners, the Bronx will witness not just the rebuilding of an empire—but the rebirth of an immortal belief:
“Once a Yankee, always a Yankee.”
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