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New York Yankees Defeated as Daniel Murphy Leads New York Mets in Game 1 of Subway Series
May 27th, 2013 at 10:10 PM
The opening game of the annual Subway Series between the New York Yankees and New York Mets started out as a pitchers duel between Jonathan Niese and Phil Hughes. ***PHOTO1*** Both departed after seven innings and the game turned into a battle of the bullpens; one in which the Mets ended up...

New York Yankees Call up Preston Claiborne; Designate Cody Eppley for Assignment
May 4th, 2013 at 2:00 AM
The New York Yankees have called up right-handed reliever Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To make room for Claiborne on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated right-handed reliever Cody Eppley for assignment.  ***PHOTO1*** Claiborne recorded a 3.48 ERA with three saves and 10 strikeouts in 10.1 innings this season at Triple-A....

New York Yankees Defeat Toronto Blue Jays in Extra Innings, 5-3
April 20th, 2013 at 5:28 PM
  FINAL/11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E NYY 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 11 0 TOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 7 2 W: S. Kelley (1-0) L: A. Loup (1-1) S: M. Rivera (5)   Despite relinquishing a three-run lead in the eighth inning, and squandering an outstanding performance by starter Hiroki Kuroda, shoddy defense by the host Toronto Blue Jays helped the Yankees escape with a 5-3 victory, in 11 innings, on Saturday afternoon. ***PHOTO1*** Kuroda, who...

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.  ***PHOTO1*** "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 Prospect Watch: No. 8 Mark Montgomery
March 6th, 2013 at 10:56 AM
The consensus is this 205 lb RHP is ready to make an impact for the New York Yankees right now. Mark Montgomery was selected in the 11th round of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft out of Longwood University.  Montgomery's stuff is considered above average and in two years jumped through four levels ending 2012 with the Double-A Trenton Thunder. Mark's numbers...

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. 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...

New York Yankees, David Robertson Avoid Arbitration with One-Year Deal
January 25th, 2013 at 1:12 PM
The New York Yankees and reliever David Robertson have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.1 million deal, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.  ***PHOTO1*** Robertson, 27, filed for a $3.55 million salary for 2013, while the Yankees countered with a $2.85 million before finally agreeing at $3.1 million. The Yankees...

Are the Yankees Headed for an Arbitration Hearing with Reliever David Robertson?
January 21st, 2013 at 7:00 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** This past week, relievers Joba Chamberlain, David Robertson, and Boone Logan, as well as starter Phil Hughes, all filed for arbitration.  This is a contractual process where players can negotiate for more money with their respective team and is generally settled before hearings commence in February.  As of now, Logan, Chamberlain, and Hughes have all...

Yankees and Reliever Boone Logan Avoid Arbitration, Agree to a One-Year, $3.15 Million Deal
January 18th, 2013 at 2:45 PM
***PHOTO1*** Following the news reported by Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com that starter Phil Hughes, set-up man David Robertson, and relievers Joba Chamberlain and Boone Logan all filed for arbitration, the Yankees have been assertive in locking in agreements.  After avoiding arbitration by agreeing on one-year deals with Hughes and Chamberlain, today the Yankees came...

Reliever Joba Chamberlain Agrees to One-Year Deal with Yankees; Avoids Arbitration
January 18th, 2013 at 9:01 AM
***PHOTO1*** On Tuesday, ESPNNewYork.com senior writer Andrew Marchand reported starter Phil Hughes, set-up man David Robertson, and relievers Joba Chamberlain and Boone Logan all filed for arbitration with the Major League Baseball Players Association.  When such proceedings are filed, it means the respective players are able to negotiate deals and if...

With Rafael Soriano Heading to Washington, Who is the Heir Apparent to All-time Saves King Mariano Rivera?
January 16th, 2013 at 1:16 PM
While it never seemed to be a possibility that general manager Brian Cashman would retain the services of closer Rafael Soriano following his opt out, the idea officially closed its doors yesterday.  As first reported by Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, the Washington Nationals and Soriano agreed to a two-year deal for...

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...

New York Yankees’ Pitching Overlooked with Emphasis on Offensive Struggles
October 15th, 2012 at 11:25 AM
The one question mark coming into the season was the New York Yankees starting pitching. Who would back up CC Sabathia, can Hiroki Kuroda pitch in the American League, will Phil Hughes have a good year and can Andy Pettitte be Andy? Well, the rotation proved their mettle after Michael Pineda...

Jacoby Ellsbury Leads Boston Red Sox to 4-3 Victory Over New York Yankees with Walk Off RBI Single
September 11th, 2012 at 10:35 PM
The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees after Jacoby Ellsbury hit a walk off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to score Pedro Ciriaco and give the Red Sox a 4-3 win.  ***PHOTO1*** Robinson Cano gave the Yankees an early lead as he hit an RBI ground out...

Baltimore Orioles Outslug New York Yankees, Join Them Atop American League East
September 6th, 2012 at 10:42 PM
The Baltimore Orioles have once again joined the New York Yankees in a tie for first place in the American League East division, as they topped the Yankees in a 10-6 slugfest Thursday night.  ***PHOTO1*** Rookie right-hander David Phelps got the start for New York, but couldn't come through in the big...

New York Yankees AL East Lead Cut to One Game in Loss to Tampa Bay Rays
September 3rd, 2012 at 5:28 PM
The New York Yankees have seen an almost insurmountable 10 game lead in the AL East cut to one with a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. CC Sabathia for the Yankees and James Shields for the Rays went head-to-head and matched pitch for pitch in this playoff atmosphere at Tropicana Field.  The...

New York Yankees’ Usual Reliable Bullpen and First Baseman Falter in Loss to Tampa Bay Rays
July 2nd, 2012 at 10:23 PM
New York dropped the opening game in a three game set against the Tampa Bay Rays losing 4-3 at Tropicana Field. The Yankees wasted no time in the top of the first scoring two runs with RBIs by Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano making it 2-0. Tampa would tie it up hitting...

New York Yankees Fall 4-3 to Chicago White Sox After Ninth Inning Home Run
June 28th, 2012 at 10:49 PM
The Chicago White Sox pulled off a comeback to win 4-3 against the New York Yankees on Thursday night. The Yankees were leading 3-1 in the top of the ninth inning, but Dayan Viciedo hit a three run home run to give Chicago the lead.  ***PHOTO1*** Ivan Nova started for the Yankees and...