Cody Bellinger has made his intentions crystal clear heading into 2026: he’s not just here to play - he’s here to win it all. After the Yankees’ bitter ALDS exit at the hands of the Blue Jays, Bellinger’s message resonates with a fanbase that’s hungry for more than just playoff appearances. He wants a World Series ring in pinstripes - and a parade down the Canyon of Heroes to go with it.
That kind of talk isn’t just lip service in the Bronx. It’s the kind of swagger that fits the Yankee mold.
And after signing a contract extension this offseason, Bellinger isn’t going anywhere. He’s locked in for five more seasons, and he’s made it clear that bringing a championship back to New York is at the top of his to-do list.
The Yankees, despite watching the Blue Jays make the World Series last year, are still firmly in the contender conversation. They've been to the Fall Classic once in the last three years, and with Bellinger back in the fold, expectations haven’t cooled - they’ve only grown.
And why wouldn’t they? Bellinger was one of the Yankees’ most consistent offensive threats last season.
"I want to win it all. I want to win it in a Yankee uniform. I want a parade in New York City."
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) February 16, 2026
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He hit .272 with 29 home runs, 98 RBIs, and 89 runs scored - numbers that speak to both power and productivity. His .480 slugging percentage and .334 on-base percentage added to his value as a middle-of-the-order force.
Sure, the postseason numbers dipped - .214 across seven games - but that small sample doesn’t erase the impact he had over 162.
This is a franchise built on October success - 27 World Series titles, more than any team in the sport - but the last one came in 2009. That’s a long drought by Yankees standards. Since then, they’ve come close, including a tough loss to the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, where they dropped the series in five games and watched another team celebrate on their turf.
Bellinger’s not interested in watching anymore. He’s aiming to flip the script - to be the one hoisting the trophy, not just chasing it.
And with a core that’s still built to win now, the Yankees have the pieces to make that happen. The mission is clear.
The expectations are sky-high. And Cody Bellinger is all in.