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New York Yankees Claim LHP David Huff from Cleveland Indians
May 25th, 2013 at 3:29 PM
Looking to bring in extra help to their bullpen, the New York Yankees have claimed left-hander David Huff off waivers on Saturday from the Cleveland Indians. ***PHOTO1*** In 2013. Huff is 0-0 with a 15.00 ERA in three appearances before he was designated for assignment by Cleveland on Thursday. The 28-year-old has...

“Pronk” Enjoying the Moment, as His Bat Helps Carry New York Yankees
April 18th, 2013 at 9:43 AM
***PHOTO1*** After an offseason where the New York Yankees let the likes of outfielders Nick Swisher and Raul Ibanez walk, without putting up much of a battle to retain their services, the initial response was concern of a potential "power outage" in the Bronx. Moreover, up until the acquisition of former All-Star...

Robinson Cano’s Agent Swap Could Mean Long-Term Future with New York Yankees
April 4th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
After firing baseball's biggest agent Scott Boras to join Roc Nation Sports, the New York Yankees' chances of keeping Robinson Cano in the Bronx long-term seem to have increased greatly.  Cano will be represented by CAA Baseball's Brodie Van Wagenen during contract negotiations, but Wagenen has made it known that Roc Nation leader and...

New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Fires Agent Scott Boras, Signs with CAA
April 2nd, 2013 at 11:53 AM
***PHOTO1*** Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, who is expected to command a heavy market when he hits free agency, to the point where the Yankees have already broken tradition of offering extensions, has decided to part ways with baseball super agent Scott Boras, as reported by Buster Olney of ESPN The Magazine...

New York Yankees Catcher Francisco Cervelli Flourishes in Opening Day Start
April 2nd, 2013 at 10:18 AM
***PHOTO1*** While the Monday afternoon opener at Yankee Stadium was a one-sided showing, as the visiting Boston Red Sox essentially controlled the afternoon in their 8-2 victory, the Yankees got their lone offensive contribution from an unlikely source. Following an offseason where the organization made the puzzling decision of letting All-Star catcher Russell...

New York Yankees Claim Sam Demel; Designate Danny Otero for Assignment
March 28th, 2013 at 12:32 AM
After acquiring outfielder Vernon Wells and first baseman Lyle Overbay on Tuesday, the New York Yankees were busy once again on Wednesday, claiming right-hander Sam Demel off waivers from the Houston Astros.  ***PHOTO1*** To make room for Demel on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated newly-acquired right-hander Danny Otero for assignment. Otero was...

Former New York Yankees Catcher Russell Martin was Willing to Sign One-Year Deal
March 27th, 2013 at 8:06 AM
***PHOTO1*** In the midst of the discovery of newfound cash, exemplified by the latest acquisition of former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vernon Wells, is some curiosity.  While there's no question that with the anticipated absences of first baseman Mark Teixeira, center fielder Curtis Granderson, and shortstop Derek Jeter, adding Wells this close to Opening Day was a sensible...

New York Yankees Sign Lyle Overbay
March 26th, 2013 at 5:57 PM
The New York Yankees have signed first baseman Lyle Overbay to a minor league deal, reports Erik Boland of Newsday. Overbay was released by the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday morning to avoid paying a $100k retention bonus.  ***PHOTO1*** After being depleted with injuries across the roster to star players, the Yankees have...

New York Yankees Pitcher Chien-Ming Wang Says It was “Easy Decision” to Return to Yanks
March 25th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
***PHOTO1*** With the exception of a dismal 2009 season, in which he went 1-6 with a 9.64 earned run average and would be punctuated with a season-ending trip to the disabled list due to an ailing right shoulder, the bulk of Chien-Ming Wang's time as a Yankee was highlighted by solid pitching. Wang's...

New York Yankees Sign Right-Hander Chien-Ming Wang
March 23rd, 2013 at 12:16 AM
Shortly after it was revealed that starter Phil Hughes could be starting the season on the disabled list, the New York Yankees agreed to terms with right-hander Chien-Ming Wang on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.  ***PHOTO1*** Wang started his career with the Yankees in 2005 and played five seasons...

New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Phil Hughes Struck by One-hopper; No Issues
March 18th, 2013 at 6:01 PM
***PHOTO1*** As the dredded "injury bug" has been a chagrin thus far in spring training, significantly affecting the likes of center fielder Curtis Granderson and first baseman Mark Teixeira, there have been glimmers, and we reiterate, glimmers, of hope, as other players have worked to overcome hindering issues. Projected number four starter Phil Hughes has quietly...

New York Yankees Starter Phil Hughes in Line to Pitch Simulated Game Monday
March 15th, 2013 at 12:01 PM
***PHOTO1*** As Yankees starter Phil Hughes continues to fight a hampering balky back, one that has been a problem since Game Three of the American League Championship Series last October, progress continues to be made. After throwing his most significant bullpen session since mid-February on Monday, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports that...

New York Yankees Will Look at Free Agent Outfielder Brennan Boesch
March 14th, 2013 at 6:45 PM
As the regular seasons gets closer with no clear favorite to replace Curtis Granderson in New York's starting lineup, the Yankees will take a look at free agent Brennan Boesch, who was recently released by the Detroit Tigers.  ***PHOTO1*** Boesch, 27, hit .240 with 12 home runs and 54 RBI last season with...

New York Yankees Sign FA Outfielder Ben Francisco to Minor League Deal
March 11th, 2013 at 4:36 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** After being released by the Cleveland Indians earlier on Monday, the Yankees agreed to a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Ben Francisco.  The release was requested by Francisco, as an Indians outfield, which features former Yankee Nick Swisher and prized offseason signing Michael Bourn, didn't figure to be too...

New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera to Pitch Saturday Versus Atlanta Braves
March 6th, 2013 at 9:11 AM
***PHOTO1*** On May 3 of last season, when Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was being carted off following a freak accident as he customarily took part in shagging fly balls during batting practice in Kansas City, it was hard to imagine Major League Baseball's all-time saves leader coming back for 2013 from...

New York Yankees Starter Phil Hughes Reports No Issues After Throwing Sessions
March 5th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
***PHOTO1*** As Yankees projected number four starter Phil Hughes continues to deal with his second back issue in almost five months, the first flare-up occurring during his Game Three start in the American League Championship Series in October, a very conservative and diligent process is currently being followed in his rehabilitation.  While the bulk of...

Jose Cano, Father of Robinson Cano, Expects Son to Re-Sign with New York Yankees
March 5th, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Last week, New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano made it clear that he was focusing on baseball and did not want to publicly discuss contract negotiations or the upcoming offseason. However, his father didn't mind giving his opinion on the situation, showing optimism about his son's chances of staying in...

New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte Dazzles in First Simulated Game
March 4th, 2013 at 9:11 AM
***PHOTO1*** When the Yankees and veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal this past offseason, the addition of the 41-year-old starter ensured another strong top-heavy rotation for 2013. On Sunday, Pettitte threw his first simulated game of the spring, and as per Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com, the veteran still...

New York Yankees Looking to Bring Back Former Starter Chien-Ming Wang?
March 4th, 2013 at 8:08 AM
While the New York Yankees enter the 2013 season with a top-heavy rotation that includes ace C.C. Sabathia, as well as veteran stalwarts Hiroki Kuroda and Andy Pettitte, there is a little more uncertainty at the four and five slots.  As projected number four starter Phil Hughes slowly attempts to...

New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Continues to Focus on Baseball
March 1st, 2013 at 1:11 PM
***PHOTO1*** In what will continue to be one of the major storylines as the 2013 season progresses, reports circulated yesterday that general manager Brian Cashman confirmed a "significant offer" had been made to second baseman Robinson Cano, in hopes of retaining the slugger on a long-term basis before he hits free agency...