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Ivan Nova Returns to New York Yankees, but Removed from Starting Rotation
May 25th, 2013 at 12:40 PM
***PHOTO1*** Ivan Nova was activated from the disabled list on Friday -- where he had been since April 27th due to inflammation in his right triceps -- but upon his return to the team, was informed he was no longer a member of the rotation. Instead, his spot was taken...

New York Yankees’ Curtis Granderson Suffers Fractured Finger; No Timetable on Return
May 25th, 2013 at 7:25 AM
***PHOTO1*** Three months to the day after breaking his right forearm after being hit by a pitch from J.A. Happ in his first at-bat of spring training, New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson is once again down for the count. This time Granderson was hit by a pitch from Tampa...

New York Yankees Begin Eight Game Road Trip Against AL East and Crosstown Rivals
May 20th, 2013 at 1:25 PM
The first place New York Yankees sit a top the AL East and now begin a stretch against some of their heated rivals. First stop Baltimore, where tonight CC Sabathia will get the start going against a familiar name in Freddy Garcia. Sabathia was slated to start on Sunday, but the...

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 Acquire Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies
May 18th, 2013 at 1:42 PM
The New York Yankees have traded for utility infielder Reid Brignac, who most of you remember as a significant player for the Tampa Bay Rays. To make room for Brignac the Yankees designated Alberto Gonzalez for assignment. Gonzalez was obtained from the Chicago Cubs on May 9. Brignac can play second, shortstop...

New York Yankees Activate Outfielder Curtis Granderson from Disabled List
May 14th, 2013 at 4:09 PM
***PHOTO1*** After suffering a fractured right forearm in his first at-bat of spring training against the Toronto Blue Jays, which was then followed with a diligent rehabilitation process and a successful five-game rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, outfielder Curtis Granderson will make his 2013 debut in the Bronx on Tuesday night. Following...

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.  ***PHOTO1*** The conflict...

Andy Pettitte Back in Form in the New York Yankees 3-2 Victory Over Kansas City Royals
May 12th, 2013 at 12:46 PM
New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals, 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium for the second straight day behind the solid pitching of Andy Pettitte. No need to worry Yankees' fans the veteran lefty found his cutter and threw seven solid innings giving him his 10th straight decision over the Royals. Pettitte struck...

New York Yankees Trounce Kansas City 11-6 Netting Joe Girardi’s 500th Win as Manager
May 11th, 2013 at 10:17 AM
The New York Yankees took the first game in this weekend series against the Kansas City Royals, 11-6 at Kauffman Stadium Friday night. Joe Girardi managing his 844th game as the Yankees skipper notched his 500th win joining Miller Huggins, Joe McCarthy, Casey Stengel, Ralph Houk and Joe Torre into this exclusive club. Lyle Overbay...

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’ Tampa Complex is Rehab Central
May 9th, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Tampa is now the place to be if you are a New York Yankee getting closer to coming off the disabled list, which actually reads like a who's-who of multi-million dollar talent. Curtis Granderson (broken forearm) is one of three Yankees projected to comeback by mid-May that includes Kevin Youkilis (lumbar spine sprain) and...

New York Yankees Win 3-2 Over the Colorado Rockies
May 9th, 2013 at 12:41 PM
This season for the New York Yankees took another bizarre turn in their 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Manager Joe Girardi's lineup included a pitcher batting eighth and his starting left fielder finish at third base. Girardi has been mixing and matching lineups all season due to the massive amount of injuries the Yankees...

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 Acquire Former Colorado Rockies Utility Man Chris Nelson
May 2nd, 2013 at 8:14 AM
***PHOTO1*** Following win number 17 on the young season on Wednesday night, a 5-4 victory over the visiting Houston Astros, and in wake of the recent disabled list stint for third baseman Kevin Youkilis, the New York Yankees made a trade for a veteran utility infielder. The Yankees sent cash and a player...

New York Yankees Third Baseman Kevin Youkilis Lands on 15-Day Disabled List
April 30th, 2013 at 3:52 PM
***PHOTO1*** With the likes of shortstop Derek Jeter, center fielder Curtis Granderson, third baseman Alex Rodriguez, and first baseman Mark Teixeira on the disabled list, the last thing the New York Yankees need is a missing veteran presence in their makeshift lineup, which has actually overachieved to start the 2013 season. However, coming off of the recent...

New York Yankees Support NBA’s Jason Collins After Announcement
April 30th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
News was made on Monday after NBA player Jason Collins became the first active player of the four major American sports to announce that he is gay. Following the decision to come out publicly, Collins has received support from many teams and athletes of all professional sports, including the New...

New York Yankees to Sign Former Slugger Hideki Matsui to One-Day Contract
April 29th, 2013 at 1:53 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Yankees have announced they will sign former outfielder/designated hitter Hideki Matsui to a one-day contract, in an obvious gesture of properly celebrating the slugger's career in pinstripes. Matsui, who signed as a Yankee in 2002, and whose career in pinstripes culminated with a World Series MVP award, when the...

New York Yankees Third Baseman Kevin Youkilis Heading for MRI on Balky Back
April 29th, 2013 at 9:59 AM
***PHOTO1*** While the New York Yankees have raced out to a 15-9 start, culminating with Sunday's come-from-behind 3-2 victory over their American League East rival Toronto Blue Jays, the injury bug continues to plague the pinstripers, as another integral Yankee could miss some significant time. Off of Saturday's news that Yankees catcher Francisco...

New York Yankees Catcher Francisco Cervelli Out Minimum of Six Weeks
April 27th, 2013 at 5:45 AM
New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli will miss a minimum of six weeks after fracturing his right hand on the fifth pitch of Friday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.  ***PHOTO1*** Cervelli, who was off to a good start this season after beating out Austin Romine for the opportunity to platoon with...