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Four New York Yankees’ Pitchers File for Arbitration
January 16th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
On Tuesday four New York Yankees hurlers filed for arbitration; relievers Boone Logan, Joba Chamberlain, David Robertson and starting pitcher Phil Hughes. The arbitration hearings are scheduled to take place from Feb. 4 through Feb. 20, but players and teams can reach agreements before any hearing takes place. Hughes is in his third year...

Vote to Get New York Yankees’ CC Sabathia on Cover of MLB 13: the Show
January 11th, 2013 at 1:26 PM
To decide who will be on the cover of the MLB 13: The Show, Sony has launched an online cover vote that allows fans to choose which Major League Baseball superstar will be showcased on the cover of the video game's case. Among the seven candidates is New York Yankees...

Opening Day Versus Red Sox Slated for 1:05 First Pitch on Monday, April 1st
January 4th, 2013 at 3:40 PM
***PHOTO1*** The same arch nemesis that closed out the 2012 regular season in the Bronx will be back to kick off the 2013 campaign when the Boston Red Sox come to town on Monday, April 1st.  First pitch that afternoon will be at 1:05 and will begin the first of a three-game series...

Kevin Youkilis Seriously Considering New York Yankees’ Offer
December 10th, 2012 at 9:58 AM
The possibility of Kevin Youkilis in Pinstripes just became a little closer to reality with Mark Reynolds agreeing to a deal with the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. As reported by Anthony McCarron and Christian Red of the New York Daily News Youkilis' agent Joe Bick said Sunday his client is giving serious...

Catcher Russell Martin Signs with Pittsburgh; Leaves Hole at Backstop for New York Yankees
November 30th, 2012 at 9:17 AM
The New York Yankees have addressed their pitching concerns, but now they need a new backstop with Russell Martin signing a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, New York offered Martin a two-year deal between $12-$14 million and the Pirates bumped their offer for the...

Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees Agree to One Year Contract
November 30th, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Mariano Rivera, the all-time saves leader, will be adding to those numbers agreeing in principal to a one year contract with the New York Yankees as tweeted by Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.com. The deal is worth $10 million which also includes an award and incentive program in the structure of the contract. Mo, who...

New York Yankees Could Look into Acquiring Arizona Diamondbacks’ Justin Upton to Join Their Outfield
November 19th, 2012 at 12:41 PM
During the recent general managers' meeting one of the names being bantered around was that of Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton. The 25 year old didn't have one of his best season's last year, but is still considered one of the most young talented outfielders in the game. Upton has a limited no trade-clause...

Multiple Teams Courting Free Agent Hiroki Kuroda
November 15th, 2012 at 1:33 PM
The Los Angeles Angels have become the latest team to join in on the talks for Yankees Free Agent Hiroki Kuroda.  The Angels join the Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers as possible destinations.   There has been no indications of the 37 year old right handers preference as free agency...

New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano Win Silver Slugger Awards
November 9th, 2012 at 4:10 PM
The New York Yankees middle infielders have been recognized for their hitting prowess for the 2012 season. Shortstop Derek Jeter and second baseman Robinson Cano were each honored with the Silver Slugger Award on Thursday. The awards are given to the best offensive players at each position in the American and National...

New York Yankees’ GM Brian Cashman Will Listen to Offers for Alex Rodriguez, but Says Deal Unrealistic
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:06 AM
New York Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman will not close any doors when it comes to hearing any offers for Alex Rodriguez. Cashman knows as a general manager you field calls for trades of players all the time, but cautioned everyone that a deal for the lighting rod that is A-Rod is...

Derek Jeter not Finishing His Career in Pinstripes; “Comical” Says the Captain
September 21st, 2012 at 8:49 PM
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter clarified with the media a statement he made about seeing himself playing for another team. In a published interview he did with ESPN's Rick Reilly, Jeter said he told Reilly he could see himself playing for another franchise the way Peyton Manning left the Indianapolis Colts to play for...

New York Yankees Will Play National League West in 2013 MLB Season
September 12th, 2012 at 2:14 PM
The New York Yankees announced their schedule for the 2013 Major League season and some old rivalries will be renewed. The Bombers will be hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers (June 18-19) and San Francisco Giants (Sept 20-22) at Yankee Stadium, conjuring up memories of the old Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants days....

Mark Teixeira’s MRI Shows Irritated Calf; Andy Pettitte Close to Returning to New York Yankees’ Rotation
September 11th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira's MRI revealed irritation of his grade 1 calf strain. Mark will be out another two weeks and should be ready for the playoffs. Teixeira was examined by team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad at New York-Presbyterian Hospital where the MRI showed no further damage to...

New York Yankees Double-A Trenton Thunder Advance to the Eastern Conference Championship
September 10th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
The Trenton Thunder lost their first game in the Eastern Conference, but adjustments were made and the Thunder won the next three in a row over the Reading Phillies to advance to the Championship series. On Saturday the Thunder,aka Baby Bombers, showed their power with J.R. Murphy and Addison Maruszak hitting key home...

New York Yankees’ Walking Wounded Poised for Possible Weekend Return
September 7th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
The New York Yankees are fighting for first place in the AL East and are hoping by this weekend to have some of their walking wounded back in action. Mark Teixeira technically wasn't put on the DL after straining his calf left calf over a week ago. Yesterday he ran in the outfield before...

New York Yankees Acquire 1B/OF Steve Pearce from Houston Astros
August 27th, 2012 at 2:12 PM
The New York Yankees have acquired 1B/OF Steve Pearce from the Houston Astros for cash considerations as tweeted by Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. To make room for Pearce on the 40-man roster Brandon Laird has been deactivated and designated for assignment. Laird was suppose to help as a right-handed power hitter, but never...

New York Yankees’ Michael Pineda Arrested in Tampa for DUI
August 20th, 2012 at 7:07 PM
New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was arrested on Monday for DUI in Tampa according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Pineda was arrested at 2:35 am E.T. by Tampa police who observed a Nissan sport utility vehicle operated by Pineda driving without headlights, speeding and weaving in between traffic on North Dale...

New York Yankees Captain Derek Jeter Ties Hank Aaron’s Record of 17 Consecutive Seasons with at Least 150 Hits
August 12th, 2012 at 11:27 AM
With two hits on Saturday, New York Yankees team captain Derek Jeter tied Hall of Famer Hank Aaron for a Major league record of 17 consecutive seasons with 150 hits or more.  ***PHOTO1*** After singling earlier in the game, Jeter hit an RBI ground-rule double in the sixth inning of New York's...

New York Yankees Put CC Sabathia on the DL; Agree to Contract with Derek Lowe
August 11th, 2012 at 8:50 PM
The New York Yankees have decided to put CC Sabathia on the 15-day DL, retro active to Thursday, as a precautionary measure. According to manager Joe Girardi, Sabathia hasn't had any more soreness, but they don't want to take any chances as they plow through the last third of the season. Sabathia initially felt some discomfort after...

Andy Pettitte Has Setback in Rehab from His Broken Left Ankle
July 30th, 2012 at 10:15 AM
New York Yankees' pitcher Andy Pettitte has had a minor setback in his rehab on his broken left ankle as reported by the New York Post on Sunday. The 40 year old Pettitte told the Post that he did a little too much in Seattle, which has caused some swelling to...