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Baby Bombers Bringing Youthful Energy to New York Yankees Roster
May 18th, 2013 at 2:38 PM
If you are a New York Yankees' fan you have heard all the names like Dellin Betances, Preston Claiborne, Vidal Nuno, Austin Romine, David Phelps, Adam Warren and David Adams.
All these young Yankees' prospects are currently on the Major League roster because of the continued onslaught of injured Yankees heading to the DL. The waiver...
New York Yankees’ Mariano Rivera, Joba Chamberlain Exchange Words; Make up After Game
May 12th, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Before Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was confronted by teammate Joba Chamberlain after telling him to quiet down during his interview. However, after the story made news and brought attention to the situation, the two players made up and moved on.
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The conflict...
Robinson Cano Reaches 1,500 Hit Milestone in Rain Delay Win Over Colorado
May 10th, 2013 at 2:09 PM
Yesterday's 3-1 New York Yankees win over the Colorado Rockies was filled with a number of good things. Robinson Cano got his 1,500th career hit breaking out of a 5-for-28 slide, the bullpen had five relievers hold a slim-one run lead and the win moved the Yankees into a three-way tie...
New York Yankees Call up Preston Claiborne; Designate Cody Eppley for Assignment
May 4th, 2013 at 2:00 AM
The New York Yankees have called up right-handed reliever Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To make room for Claiborne on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated right-handed reliever Cody Eppley for assignment.
***PHOTO1*** Claiborne recorded a 3.48 ERA with three saves and 10 strikeouts in 10.1 innings this season at Triple-A....
Joba Chamberlain Becomes the Tenth New York Yankee to the DL This Season
May 2nd, 2013 at 3:43 PM
For the New York Yankees all the cliches apply, when it rains it pours, Murphy's Law and here we go again. Yes, the Yankees have added their tenth player to the disabled list this season.
Joba Chamberlain was the latest Bomber to go down, placed on the 15 day DL with a right oblique strain,...
New York Yankees Minor League Report: 4/15/13
April 15th, 2013 at 12:59 PM
The first couple of weeks of 2013 has New York Yankees Minor League affiliates showing a mixed bag of results in this young season.
Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are back in their newly renovated PNC Field, but have had a tough beginning going 2-6 and dealing with multiple rain outs.
Some bright spots include SS Addison Maruszak who leads the...
David Phelps Replaces Cody Eppley in Bullpen with Phil Hughes Back in New York Yankees Rotation
April 7th, 2013 at 12:33 PM
With New York Yankees starter Phil Hughes back from the disabled list and penciled into the starting rotation, versatile right-hander David Phelps will once again return to the bullpen, replacing right-hander Cody Eppley.
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Phelps was expected to start the season as a starter, but ended up coming out of the bullpen...
Relief Pitchers Cody Eppley and Adam Warren Win Final Spots on Opening Day Roster for New York Yankees
March 31st, 2013 at 10:27 PM
In preparation of Monday's Opening Day game against the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees have finalized their 25 man roster, with relievers Cody Eppley and Adam Warren locking up the final two available spots.
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Eppley and Warren will join Mariano Rivera, David Robertson, Boone Logan, Joba Chamberlain, and Shawn...
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.
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To make room for Demel on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated newly-acquired right-hander Danny Otero for assignment. Otero was...
Could New York Yankees Acquire Mike Olt from Texas Rangers?
March 19th, 2013 at 4:59 PM
With Opening Day just weeks away, the New York Yankees are dealing with injuries at both corner infield positions, leaving general manager Brian Cashman open to the idea of making a trade before the season starts. Though Cashman has not mentioned any names, one potential player the Yankees could try to...
New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda Off to an Impressive Start
March 12th, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Thus far in spring training, the main stories being generated from the mound are the progress of Michael Pineda, the balky back of Phil Hughes, the pending retirement of legendary closer Mariano Rivera, the successful simulated games thrown by ace C.C. Sabathia and number three starter Andy Pettitte, and the ongoing battle for the final...
New York Yankees’ David Robertson Cleared to Return to Mound
March 9th, 2013 at 7:00 AM
After being sidelined for a little over a week with discomfort in his throwing shoulder, New York Yankees set up man David Robertson has been cleared to return to action.
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"I think he feels fine," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who wasn't sure whether Robertson's next time pitching would be in...
New York Yankees Left-hander Andy Pettitte’s Son, Josh, Throws No-Hitter
February 26th, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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When they say "it's in your blood," sometimes it really is. As Jack Curry of YES Network reported during Sunday's telecast of the Yankees spring training home opener at Steinbrenner Field, the son of left-hander Andy Pettitte enjoyed some baseball fortune of his own.
Considered one of the best high school pitchers in...
New York Yankees Split the First Two Games of Grapefruit League Play
February 25th, 2013 at 9:04 AM
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While the biggest story from the weekend is undoubtedly the long-term absence of slugger Curtis Granderson, courtesy of a first-inning beaning yesterday afternoon by Toronto Blue Jays left hander J.A. Happ, the Yankees came away 1-1 as Grapefruit League play opened.
The spring training slate opened up in Orlando, Florida, as the...
New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera Faces Batters for First Time
February 22nd, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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As the first full week of spring training begins to wind down, the progress of legendary Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has been a major storyline. Continuing his recovery from a torn ACL, Rivera has looked seamless in all aspects of camp thus far, from throwing sessions to showing good mobility covering...
Seattle Mariners Trade Shawn Kelley to New York Yankees for Abraham Almonte
February 14th, 2013 at 6:03 AM
The New York Yankees have acquired right-hander Shawn Kelley from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league outfielder Abraham Almonte, reports Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune.
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Kelley had been designated for assignment by the Mariners last Thursday.
In 47 appearances last season, Kelley posted a 2-4 record with a...
New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera Throws First Session of ’13; Announcement Soon
February 13th, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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Following the unfortunate accident prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals last May, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera proclaimed his intent to return for the 2013 season, deciding that after hinting of his retirement after 2012, a torn right ACL was no way to end his illustrious career.
Today, after successfully...
Eight Most Interesting Yankees Entering 2013: No. 2 Mariano Rivera
February 10th, 2013 at 9:54 PM
After a rookie season in 2011 that caught the attention of baseball enthusiasts, right-hander Michael Pineda's first season in pinstripes in 2012 was, well, non-existent. As a meticulous and diligent rehabilitation process is being followed in his quest to make his debut in the Bronx in 2013, Pineda garnered our number...
Eight Most Interesting Yankees Entering 2013: No. 3 Michael Pineda
February 9th, 2013 at 8:09 PM
Once considered a "can't miss" pitching prospect in the Yankees organization, 27-year-old reliever Joba Chamberlain kept our "Eight Most Interesting Yankees Entering 2013" series going yesterday at number four.
After bursting onto the scene in 2007 with an impressive fastball and carefully progressing with the aide of "Joba Rules," which meant not...
