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New York Yankees Rotation: Healthy or Not, Here They Are
Much has been made of the health in the Yankees’ starting rotation, from the front-end arms of Masahiro Tanaka and Michael Pineda to the depth potential in Ivan Nova and CC Sabathia. New York will be going into the regular season... More of this article »
Scott Baker – Most Important Player Not on Yankees 40 Man Roster
The New York Yankees will need a lot to go right in order to be contenders for the 2015 season. CC Sabathia and his recent weight gain will have to stay healthy and effective. Michael Pineda and Mashiro Tanaka will likely have to avoid... More of this article »
New York Yankees Made the Smartest Decisions This Winter
With pitchers and catchers due to report this weekend and James Shields firmly planted on the Padres’ roster, the majority of the heavy and impactful lifting is complete for the 2015 winter. The New York Yankees used the past... More of this article »
Yankees Trade Shawn Kelley to Padres
The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres have agreed to a trade that will send right-hander Shawn Kelley to the Padres in exchange for minor league right-hander Johnny Barbato. Kelley went 3-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 59 appearances... More of this article »
New York Yankees, Chase Headley Reach Agreement on four-year deal
The New York Yankees and Chase Headley have reached an agreement on a four-year deal worth $52 million according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Headley spent the 2014 season between the San Diego Padres and Yankees, batting .243 with... More of this article »
Curtis Granderson to the DL, Yankees Recall Brennan Boesch
As expected, the New York Yankees placed outfielder Curtis Granderson on the 15 day disabled list with a fractured finger in his left hand. Granderson suffered the injury in last night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays when he... More of this article »
Reid Brignac acquired By Yankees from Colorado Rockies
The New York Yankees acquired utility infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash. originally drafted by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2004 draft. Brignac was traded to Colorado in February. Brignac hit .250... More of this article »
Joba Chamberlain Should Be Traded Out of Need, Nothing More
Much has been written recently about the melodramatic confrontation between the overrated, “punk” reliever who never quite reached his potential and perhaps the greatest player any reliever can ever aspire to become. Of... More of this article »
Curtis Granderson to Return Soon, Shakeup Yankees’ Roster
Curtis Granderson delivered a base hit in his first rehab game on Friday and is now able to play a full nine innings. Granderson has been out since early in Spring Training when he broke his arm on a pitch from J.A. Happ, but appears... More of this article »
Joba Chamberlain Return to Yankees’ Bullpen May Be Sooner Rather Than Later
Joba Chamberlain left a hole in the Yankees’ vaunted bullpen when he injured himself on May 2nd with an Olique strain. The good news, much like last season when he recovered quickly, is Chamberlain should be able to return when... More of this article »
Joe Girardi Thinking Outside The Box Has Yankees Winning
On Wednesday night, Joe Girardi batted David Phelps eighth in the lineup ahead of rookie Austin Romine. The part I have never seen the Yankees do in any World Series game or interleague matchup was the pitcher batting ahead of the... More of this article »
Yankees Place Kevin Youkilis on 15-day DL With Back Sprain
The New York Yankees placed infielder Kevin Youkilis on the disabled list with a lumbar spine sprain. The team recalled infielder Corban Joseph, who will make his major-league debut when he gets into a game. Joseph is hitting .273... More of this article »
Yankees Francisco Cervelli Out With Broken Hand, Nova With Elbow Pain
The old adage of it’s going to get worse before it gets better certainly applies to the New York Yankees injury situation. Five pitches into Friday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, catcher Francisco Cervelli was... More of this article »
Perception Vs. Reality: Yankees’ Season Starting Differently Than Predicted
The New York Yankees were scrutinized for the moves they didn’t make as much as for the players they acquired. Spring Training received failing grades by most “experts” because needs weren’t addressed. Now,... More of this article »
Chien-Ming Wang Dazzles in AAA Debut, Hopes to Provide Depth to Yankees
Chien-Ming Wang threw his first 74 pitches since re-joining the Yankees organization and was dominant, tossing 5.1 scoreless innings in his AAA debut. Scranton won the game over the Syracuse Chiefs, 5-3, fueled by home runs for Corban... More of this article »
New York Yankees “Big Three” Hold Key To AL East Crown
It’s about as diverse as it gets when it comes to the front of the Yankees’ rotation. CC Sabathia, enjoying his fifth season as the New York Yankees’ uncontested “Ace” delivered another solid outing and... More of this article »
Yankees Castoffs Off to a Solid Start, Will Determine Season
This year’s version of the Yankees may be one of the most complicated rosters of all time for a supposed playoff contender. It’s so confusing, critics have chosen the defending AL East champs to finish anywhere from first... More of this article »
New York Yankees Robinson Cano Fires Scott Boras, Extension Likely?
Usually agent, Scott Boras, adds high caliber Free Agents throughout the season. On Tuesday, he lost his biggest one. Robinson Cano fired the super agent and has hired CAA. Reportedly the Yankees’ superstar has been searching... More of this article »
Yankees Release Juan Rivera, Offense Appears Set for Opening Day
Perhaps the most heavily evolving offensive roster may finally have found its completion on Thursday. Juan Rivera, vying initially for the back up left field, then starting left field, then back up first base and finally starting first... More of this article »
Yankees Sign Lyle Overbay, Increase Roster Competition
The New York Yankees wasted no time signing another released infielder. The latest invite, Lyle Overbay, was released by the Red Sox on Tuesday to avoid paying a $100,000 retention fee and signed by New York the same day to compete... More of this article »