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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...
Eight Most Interesting Yankees Entering 2013: No. 4 Joba Chamberlain
February 8th, 2013 at 11:34 PM
With four days to go until pitchers and catchers ring in spring training, Yankees 101 moves on with its list of eight most interesting Yankees entering 2013.
Yesterday, set-up man David Robertson kept the list going, coming in at number five. With the uncertainty of legendary closer Mariano Rivera coming back after...
Eight Most Interesting Yankees Entering 2013: No. 5 David Robertson
February 7th, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Young right-hander Ivan Nova continued Yankees 101's countdown of most interesting Yankees entering 2013 as he checked in at number six yesterday evening.
Staying in the pitching category, we move on in our countdown to analzying the #5 man on our list: David Robertson and his importance to the New York Yankee's...
Kevin Youkilis Reaches Out to Joba Chamberlain; Much Ado About Nothing
February 6th, 2013 at 11:16 AM
In a story reported a few weeks back by Yankees 101, New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain expressed somewhat of a disappointment after not hearing back from former rival turned teammate Kevin Youkilis. In a story written by ESPNNewYork.com senior writer Andrew Marchand, Chamberlain acknowledged he had made the effort to welcome...
Three Yankees Prospects Crack MLB.com’s Top 100 List
January 31st, 2013 at 8:55 AM
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On Tuesday night, MLB.com senior writer Jonathan Mayo unveiled his Top 100 Prospects list for 2013, a list that three top Yankees prospects were placed in.
Catching prospect Gary Sanchez was the highest ranked Yankee prospect on the list at number 36. The 20-year-old right-handed catcher split time between Class-A Charleston...
Hideki Okajima Returning to MLB Following Season in Japan Because of Failed Physical with New York Yankees
January 29th, 2013 at 9:16 AM
After playing one season of Nippon Professional Baseball with the Softbank Hawks in Japan, reliever Hideki Okajima has been released so he can return to America and continue his Major League Baseball career that was thrown off track when an injury to his throwing shoulder prevented him from passing his...
