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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...
The Importance of Tuesday Night’s Start for New York Yankees Right-hander Ivan Nova
April 16th, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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Making his first start in over ten days on Tuesday night, when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Bronx for the first of a three-game set, it's hard to describe an April start as "make or break." However, after a dismal 2012 season, and a rocky first start of 2013 against...
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 Skip Ivan Nova in Rotation, Phil Hughes to Start Thursday Night
April 11th, 2013 at 12:28 PM
After Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians was postponed due to rain, the New York Yankees have decided to keep their rotation on pace, meaning Wednesday's expected starter Ivan Nova will now be skipped and Phil Hughes will make his scheduled start on Thursday night.
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By skipping Nova's start, the Yankees...
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 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 Right-hander David Phelps Solidifies Spot in Starting Rotation
March 28th, 2013 at 2:13 PM
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While Wednesday's news regarding number four starter Phil Hughes beginning the season on the disabled list made it less of a surprise, a strong spring has solidified a spot in the rotation for 26-year-old right-hander David Phelps.
Phelps, who entered spring training with the intention of battling Ivan Nova for the final spot in...
New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Phil Hughes Will Begin Season on DL
March 27th, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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In what has become "par for the course" this spring, another integral Yankee is headed to the disabled list to start the 2013 season. However, in this case, the declaration of manager Joe Girardi regarding projected number four starter Phil Hughes was inevitable.
On Wednesday, Joel Sherman of The New York Post confirmed that...
New York Yankees Pitcher Michael Pineda to Throw Live BP in Two Weeks
March 26th, 2013 at 12:26 PM
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While the Yankees will be in the initial stages of the 2013 regular season, another interesting contest will be taking place, albeit on the fields in Tampa, Florida.
Chad Jennings of The Journal News is reporting that Michael Pineda, in his continued progress from major shoulder surgery last year, will face live...
New York Yankees Sign Right-Hander Chien-Ming Wang
March 23rd, 2013 at 12:16 AM
Shortly after it was revealed that starter Phil Hughes could be starting the season on the disabled list, the New York Yankees agreed to terms with right-hander Chien-Ming Wang on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
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Wang started his career with the Yankees in 2005 and played five seasons...
New York Yankees Starter Phil Hughes Most Likely to Start Season on DL
March 22nd, 2013 at 5:04 PM
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While projected number four starter Phil Hughes continues to bounce back from a hampering back issue, one that can be said goes back to Game Three of the American League Championship Series this past October, there is some good and some bad sprinkled in.
As he proclaims to "feel great," such...
New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Phil Hughes Struck by One-hopper; No Issues
March 18th, 2013 at 6:01 PM
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As the dredded "injury bug" has been a chagrin thus far in spring training, significantly affecting the likes of center fielder Curtis Granderson and first baseman Mark Teixeira, there have been glimmers, and we reiterate, glimmers, of hope, as other players have worked to overcome hindering issues.
Projected number four starter Phil Hughes has quietly...
New York Yankees Starter Phil Hughes in Line to Pitch Simulated Game Monday
March 15th, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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As Yankees starter Phil Hughes continues to fight a hampering balky back, one that has been a problem since Game Three of the American League Championship Series last October, progress continues to be made.
After throwing his most significant bullpen session since mid-February on Monday, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports that...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 5 Manny Banuelos
March 15th, 2013 at 1:59 AM
Manny Banuelos has been talked about so much over the last number of years you may think he is some old guy.
Banuelos the 21 year old LHP will turn 22 tomorrow and has been with the New York Yankees since 2008 signed as a non-draftee out of Mexico.
After a stellar 2010...
New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte Works Three Innings in Spring Debut
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 AM
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On Wednesday night, the Yankees' three remaining "Core Four" members all partook in their first game together in almost three years, and while shortstop Derek Jeter and closer Mariano Rivera had already made appearances this spring, 40-year-old starter Andy Pettitte made his spring debut.
In three innings of work, against the visiting...
New York Yankees’ Three Remaining “Core Four” Mates to Play Wednesday Night
March 13th, 2013 at 2:38 PM
On Wednesday night, when the Philadelphia Phillies visit Steinbrenner Field for a 7:05 p.m. start, something that has not happened since 2010 will come to fruition.
In addition to Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter re-assuming his customary role in the infield, albeit only for a few innings, and closer Mariano Rivera being...
New York Yankees Pitcher Ivan Nova Thriving Off of Tough Love
March 13th, 2013 at 10:58 AM
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Coming off of a dismal finish to his 2012 season, which included injury and would be punctuated by being left off of the Yankees postseason roster, 26-year-old right-hander Ivan Nova has entered this spring in a competition to reclaim a role in the starting rotation.
While he attempts to stave off another 26-year-old...
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...
