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New York Yankees Will Honor City of Boston with Playing of “Sweet Caroline”
April 16th, 2013 at 4:47 PM
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On the field, the Boston Red Sox and Yankees maintain one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, an intensity that is felt amongst the players, management, and fans of both respective organizations. However, in a more important perspective, we are all proud Americans, and in the tumultuous times...
New York Yankees Avoid Sweep; Defeat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 for First Win of 2013
April 4th, 2013 at 11:15 PM
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W: A. Pettitte (1-0)
L: R. Dempster (0-1)
S: M. Rivera (1)
With a pair of solo home-runs from the unlikely "power sources" of center fielder Brett Gardner and catcher Francisco Cervelli, as well as an efficient eight innings of work from perpetual stopper, Andy Pettitte, the Yankees avoided the broom on Thursday night...
Former New York Yankees Outfielder Hideki Matsui to Receive High Japanese Honor
April 2nd, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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Generally around this time of year, as Opening Day has come and gone and we're now in the inception of a new baseball season, our stories tend to focus on current team happenings. However, it's nice to check in, now and then, on former Yankees. Moreover, it's even nicer to...
New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Fires Agent Scott Boras, Signs with CAA
April 2nd, 2013 at 11:53 AM
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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 Catcher Francisco Cervelli Flourishes in Opening Day Start
April 2nd, 2013 at 10:18 AM
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While the Monday afternoon opener at Yankee Stadium was a one-sided showing, as the visiting Boston Red Sox essentially controlled the afternoon in their 8-2 victory, the Yankees got their lone offensive contribution from an unlikely source.
Following an offseason where the organization made the puzzling decision of letting All-Star catcher Russell...
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 Opening Day Starting Lineup Vs. Boston Red Sox Lefty Jon Lester
April 1st, 2013 at 10:53 AM
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With the first pitch slated for 1:05 on Monday afternoon at Yankee Stadium between the Boston Red Sox and the Yankees, here is Yankees manager Joe Girardi's starting lineup.
Brett Gardner, CF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Robinson Cano, 2B
Kevin Youkilis, 1B
Vernon Wells, LF
Ben Francisco, DH
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Jayson Nix, 3B
Francisco Cervelli, C
Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia...
New York Yankees Defeat Washington Nationals 4-2 in Exhibition Game in D.C.
March 29th, 2013 at 6:43 PM
While it was a game that still fits under the category of "exhibition," it was a game with a regular season feel to it, as starters played and it was contested in a Major League ballpark, instead of the friendly confines of the Grapefruit League fields.
Needless to say, on Friday...
Former New York Yankee “Sweet” Lou Piniella to Throw Out First Pitch on Monday
March 29th, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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On Monday afternoon, prior to the 1:05 first pitch to commence the start of the 2013 season at Yankee Stadium, some capturing moments will precede the Opening Day contest between the Boston Red Sox and the Yankees.
"Sweet" Lou Piniella, who played 11 seasons in the Bronx, and was an integral...
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 Shortstop Derek Jeter: “I Ran Out of Days”
March 27th, 2013 at 11:12 AM
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For Yankee captain Derek Jeter, who continues his rehabilitation from a broken left ankle, sustained during Game One of this past October's American League Championship Series, the finality of missing Opening Day appears to be setting in.
Following a preemptive move last week by general manager Brian Cashman to "backdate" Jeter...
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.
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After being depleted with injuries across the roster to star players, the Yankees have...
New York Yankees Keeping Tabs on Boston Red Sox First Baseman Lyle Overbay
March 26th, 2013 at 11:13 AM
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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 Shortstop Derek Jeter to Finish Out Spring in Minors
March 22nd, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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While some "crankiness" in the left ankle of Yankee captain Derek Jeter was anticipated, as part of his rehabilitation process, Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com reports that a step has been taken to procure that Jeter is not rushing back.
Earlier this week, general manager Brian Cashman confirmed the possibility that Jeter could start the...
Could New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Start 2013 on the Disabled List?
March 20th, 2013 at 1:49 PM
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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...
New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox Will Honor Sandy Hook Victims on Opening Day
March 20th, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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On Wednesday morning, the New York Yankees announced they will collaboratively honor the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting with their counterpart, the Boston Red Sox, on Monday, April 1. In addition to dedicating the game to the memory of the victims, as well as their families and the overall community...
New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Set to Play in the Field Wednesday
March 12th, 2013 at 2:34 PM
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As Derek Jeter continues to ease back into live play, just months removed from breaking his left ankle in Game One of the American League Championship Series, the Yankee captain looks to take another significant step Wednesday night.
For the first time since October, Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com reports that Jeter will...
New York Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Will Avoid Surgery
March 8th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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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...
New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Nearing Spring Training Debut
March 6th, 2013 at 2:35 PM
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Following a season-ending ankle injury in Game One of the 2012 American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers, an already inept Yankees offense became even weaker. Even at 38, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is still the catalyst in the Yankees lineup, and that was none more apparent than last season. In...
