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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...

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’ 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 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 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’ Juan Rivera: Overbay to Play First, Francisco to Be Fourth OF
March 28th, 2013 at 4:14 PM
With the Boston Red Sox heading to town on Monday for Opening Day, and some closure needed with two integral spots in the Yankees game plan, especially with first baseman Mark Teixeira and center fielder Curtis Granderson starting the season on the disabled list, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports...

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 Complete Acquisition of Outfielder Vernon Wells
March 26th, 2013 at 4:01 PM
***PHOTO1*** After it was reported on Monday that former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vernon Wells was headed to Tampa for an imminent physical, the Yankees officially completed the acquisition on Tuesday afternoon, and as Cash Kruth of MLB.com reports, the 34-year-old veteran is excited for the opportunity in front of him, “I feel like...

New York Yankees Keeping Tabs on Boston Red Sox First Baseman Lyle Overbay
March 26th, 2013 at 11:13 AM
***PHOTO1*** On Monday, as it was confirmed that former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Vernon Wells was on his way to Tampa to officially become a Yankee, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reported that another veteran could be garnering some interest from the organization. The Boston Red Sox, who currently have a logjam at first...

New York Yankees Infielder Eduardo Nunez Ready for Promotion If Necessary
March 21st, 2013 at 4:19 PM
***PHOTO1*** With the probability of Yankee captain and shortstop Derek Jeter being ready for Opening Day dropping from "definite" to "not so fast" on Wednesday, the thought of no Jeter, with the already confirmed absences of first baseman Mark Teixeira and third baseman Alex Rodriguez, is a less than ideal start to the...

Could New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Start 2013 on the Disabled List?
March 20th, 2013 at 1:49 PM
***PHOTO1*** While the progress of Yankee captain Derek Jeter, returning from a broken left ankle suffered in Game One of last October's American League Championship Series, had been a mostly positive storyline of spring training, it's possible that his return could be facing a bump in the road. The edict maintained by general manager...

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’ Mark Teixeira Could Potentially Be Out for Season
March 17th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
Earlier this month, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira was diagnosed with a wrist strain that would keep him sidelined for eight to 10 weeks, tabling his regular season debut until May. However, the wrist strain is actually a partially torn tendon sheath that could potentially require season-ending surgery.  ***PHOTO1*** If...

New York Yankees to Reach Out to Retired Third Baseman Chipper Jones?
March 11th, 2013 at 12:07 PM
***PHOTO1*** On the same day it was reported that the Yankees were attempting to lure retired first baseman Derrek Lee out of retirement, it appears the Yankees have another retired player in mind as well. Per Jack Curry of YES Network, general manager Brian Cashman states that he will reach out to the agent...

New York Yankees Trying to Lure First Baseman Derrek Lee Out of Retirement
March 11th, 2013 at 10:10 AM
***PHOTO1*** As the New York Yankees weigh all options to replace holes at first base and third base, especially with the absence of first baseman Mark Teixeira, who will be out until mid-May with a strained wrist, is it possible the Yankees go to a retired veteran? While the Yankees do have a previous Gold...

New York Yankees Weighing Different Options at Third Base
March 11th, 2013 at 8:23 AM
When it was determined that incumbent third baseman Alex Rodriguez would miss significant time following major hip surgery, the resolution seemed to be simple: insert Kevin Youkilis into the everyday third base role.  However, circumstances have changed. With the most recent news that first baseman Mark Teixeira will be out until early May,...

New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Declares Himself “100 Percent Healed”
March 8th, 2013 at 3:30 PM
***PHOTO1*** As the Yankees prepare to begin the season without two of the more important pieces of their lineup, as first baseman Mark Teixeira and center fielder Curtis Granderson will be out until May, the catalyst that gets the offense started could be back as early as this weekend. Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com reports that...

New York Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Will Avoid Surgery
March 8th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
***PHOTO1*** While the injury bug has given the Yankees few and far reasons to remain optimistic as spring training progresses, a bit of news confirmed yesterday by injured first baseman Mark Teixeira could provide a little glimmer. After straining his right wrist while taking batting practice with his United States teammates as they...

Kevin Youkilis Ready to Play Wherever New York Yankees Need Him
March 8th, 2013 at 12:18 PM
After signing with the New York Yankees to fill in for the injured Alex Rodriguez, corner infielder Kevin Youkilis was focused on playing third base. However, with Mark Teixeira now out eight to 10 weeks with a strained wrist, Youkilis may be sliding across the diamond to first base.  ***PHOTO1*** The Yankees...

New York Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira to Miss Eight to Ten Weeks
March 7th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
The injury bug continues to bite the New York Yankees, as first baseman Mark Teixeira is now expected to miss eight to 10 weeks with a strained right wrist, reports Jack Curry of the YES Network. Teixeira is the third Yankees starter to go down this spring, joining outfielder Curtis Granderson...