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New York Yankees’ Mark Teixeira No Longer Aiming for May 1st Return
April 23rd, 2013 at 11:51 PM
After tearing the tendon sheath in his right wrist back in March, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira had pinned May 1st as the day he would like to return to the lineup. However, Teixeira realizes his goal of returning at the start of the month is no longer realistic...
New York Yankees’ Kevin Youkilis Out Sunday with Tight Lower Back
April 21st, 2013 at 12:16 PM
After leaving Saturday's game in the sixth inning with lower back tightness, New York Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis will miss Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays to rest the injury.
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Though Youkilis will sit out Sunday, Yankees manager Joe Girardi doesn't consider the injury to be serious and...
New York Yankees Defeat Toronto Blue Jays in Extra Innings, 5-3
April 20th, 2013 at 5:28 PM
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L: A. Loup (1-1)
S: M. Rivera (5)
Despite relinquishing a three-run lead in the eighth inning, and squandering an outstanding performance by starter Hiroki Kuroda, shoddy defense by the host Toronto Blue Jays helped the Yankees escape with a 5-3 victory, in 11 innings, on Saturday afternoon.
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Despite Back Spasms, New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte a Model of Consistency
April 20th, 2013 at 11:56 AM
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While Friday night was Andy Pettitte's first start since April 9, with lingering back spasms rightfully making his activity very conservative, the 40-year-old southpaw worked over seven effective innings in garnering his third win of 2013.
However, as Pettitte was mostly effective, against a newly-revamped Toronto Blue Jays offense, featuring the...
New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Out Until After All-Star Break
April 18th, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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While the New York Yankees are off to an 8-5 start, and are playing good baseball with a somewhat makeshift lineup, the absence of their shortstop, and captain, Derek Jeter, has been more than noticeable, as the 13-time All-Star continues to recover from a broken left ankle suffered in last...
“Pronk” Enjoying the Moment, as His Bat Helps Carry New York Yankees
April 18th, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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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...
Derek Jeter Lightens Workload Return to the New York Yankees by Early May in Doubt
April 17th, 2013 at 1:12 PM
New York Yankees Captain Derek Jeter has cut back on his workout routine quite extensively putting an early May return to the lineup in doubt.
For the first time on Wednesday April 10 Jeter participated in some baseball relate activities including BP, fielding grounders, running in the outfield and throwing. Following...
Back Spasms Will Push Back Andy Pettitte’s Next Start for New York Yankees
April 13th, 2013 at 1:00 AM
New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte will not make his scheduled start on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles due to back spasms. Instead, Phil Hughes will rejoin the rotation and take the mound on Saturday, while Saturday's original starter Hiroki Kuroda will replace Pettitte on Sunday.
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After two consecutive games in Cleveland...
New York Yankees Third Baseman Alex Rodriguez Allegedly Purchased Biogenesis Documents
April 12th, 2013 at 6:25 PM
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While there are over $200 million reasons to not feel sorry for Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, at this point, it truly is sad to see what was once an incredible talent, just become more and more of an albatross to one of the most prestigious franchises in sports.
As the...
New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman Remains Committed to Granderson in CF
April 9th, 2013 at 6:03 PM
While the anticipated timetable for Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson, recovering from a fractured forearm, calls for an early-May return, Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com reports that general manager Brian Cashman has no plans on having Granderson return anywhere other than his customary position in center field.
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At the inception of spring training, Cashman...
Four-RBI Day by Travis Hafner Powers New York Yankees to 11-6 Win Over Cleveland
April 8th, 2013 at 9:34 PM
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W: H. Kuroda (1-1)
L: U. Jimenez (0-1)
On a day when the Cleveland Indians opened their season in their home confines, Progressive Field, with a new look in new manager Terry Francona and prized offseason additions, outfielder Michael Bourn and first baseman Nick Swisher, it was a former Cleveland Indian who...
New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Cleveland Indians Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez
April 8th, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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Following a 7-0 victory over Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon, the Yankees improved to 2-4 on the young season, with both of their victories coming on the rubber matches of their first two series' of 2013.
On Monday afternoon, with a 4:05 first pitch, the Bombers continue their...
New York Yankees’ Eduardo Nunez Listed as Day to Day with Bruised Biceps
April 6th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
The New York Yankees received another injury scare during Friday's game when Eduardo Nunez dropped to the ground after being hit by a pitch in his right arm. However, X-rays came back negative and the 25 year-old utility infielder is listed as day to day with a bruised biceps.
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"I felt...
New York Yankees Recall Starter Phil Hughes; Will Face Detroit on Saturday
April 5th, 2013 at 10:24 PM
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In a move that in all honesty, puzzles Yankees 101, especially considering the diligence they showed in easing him back into live pitching, the Yankees have scratched starter Phil Hughes from his scheduled Triple-A start on Saturday night, and have recalled him to the big club.
Furthermore, and as per Wallace Matthews...
New York Yankees Fall to the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in First of Three-Game Set
April 5th, 2013 at 5:53 PM
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W: D. Fister (1-0)
L: I. Nova (0-1)
S: D. Smyly (1)
In front of a home crowd of over 45,000 to ring in their home opener, the Detroit Tigers, behind a two home-run, five-RBI performance from their slugging first baseman, Prince Fielder, and four-innings of no-hit ball from left-handed reliever Drew Smyly,...
New York Yankees Starter Hiroki Kuroda to Test Injured Finger Friday
April 5th, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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After taking a line drive from Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino off of his throwing hand on Wednesday night, the status of Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda is a bit uncertain at this point.
While x-rays taken following the Yankees' 7-4 loss proved to be negative, thus avoiding a significant injury, there's still...
New York Yankees Drop to 0-2 on Season; Fall to Boston Red Sox 7-4
April 4th, 2013 at 7:18 AM
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W: C. Buchholz (1-0)
L: H. Kuroda (0-1)
S: J. Hanrahan (1)
Despite outscoring the Red Sox 4-1 over the final six innings of play, thanks to a pair of round-trippers from newest Yankees Travis Hafner, who blasted a solo shot into the Yankees' bullpen off of Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz, and...
New York Yankees News from the Infirmary
April 1st, 2013 at 10:16 PM
While the "healthy" Yankees had a rough go at it Monday afternoon in the Bronx, falling to their American League East nemesis, the Boston Red Sox, by a score of 8-2, there was some news reported from the "infirmary" if you will, as several integral Yankees continue progressing from various ailments.
Third...
New York Yankees Soundly Defeated by Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Opening Day
April 1st, 2013 at 6:55 PM
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W: J. Lester (1-0)
L: C. Sabathia (0-1)
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Coming off of an offseason where one of the true concerns was how the Yankees would replace the production of departed All-Star catcher Russell Martin, it was that catchers' position that would produce the only offense in an otherwise quiet Opening Day on Monday afternoon in...
