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6/16/2013 |
Teixeira has inflammation in right wrist, no tear
The news on Mark Teixeira's ailing right wrist was positive Sunday, but the Yankees are still uncertain if their slumping first baseman is headed for another stint on the disabled list. An MRI in New York on Sunday morning revealed inflammation, but no tear, manager Joe Girardi said before Sunday's game against the Angels.
6/16/2013 |
Overbay to handle first base with Tex out of action
Since he arrived in the Bronx, Lyle Overbay's role with the Yankees has been fluid. He filled in for a couple months when first baseman Mark Teixeira was on the disabled list. When Teixeira returned, Overbay shifted to a spot outfielder, backup first baseman and pinch-hitter. Now, with Teixeira's wrist problems flaring up again, for at least the next couple games, Overbay is penciled back in as the Yankees' everyday first baseman.
6/16/2013 |
Girardi staying positive during offensive slump
It's no secret that the Yankees' bats are in a funk. They haven't seen a number higher than three on the top half of the scoreline since Tuesday in Oakland. But despite the club's struggles at the plate, manager Joe Girardi is taking a positive approach with his hitters.
6/16/2013 |
Girardi thinking of his dad on Father's Day
Playing on Father's Day has always taken on special meaning to Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who shared an extremely close bond with his father, Jerry. Jerry passed away last October, but Joe continues to honor his memory, specifically on days like Sunday.
6/16/2013 |
After CC's gem, Mo holds on to help Yanks snap skid
Travis Hafner belted a three-run homer, CC Sabathia pitched into the ninth inning and Mariano Rivera and the Yanks held off a late charge by the Angels for a 6-5 win on Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
6/16/2013 |
Mattingly returns to Bronx for Dodgers-Yankees set
Former Yankees great Don Mattingly returns to the Bronx on Tuesday as his Dodgers open a three-game Interleague series against the Yankees with Hyun-Jin Ryu facing Phil Hughes.
6/16/2013 |
Derby captain Cano leads pack at second base
American League Home Run Derby captain Robinson Cano is maintaining his lead at second base, as the sweet-swinging Yankees slugger seeks his fourth consecutive starting assignment in the All-Star Game.
6/15/2013 |
CC looks to snap Yanks' skid in Anaheim
CC Sabathia will try to put an end to the Yankees' five-game losing streak when he squares off with Halos ace Jered Weaver in the clubs' series finale at Angel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
6/15/2013 |
Teixeira heads to NY early to have wrist evaluated
Mark Teixeria was removed from Saturday's game against the Angels in the bottom of the fourth inning because of an aggravated right wrist. He will miss the rest of the series so he can fly back to New York early to be evaluated by team physician Christopher Ahmad on Sunday.
6/15/2013 |
Mo's farewell stop in Anaheim has special meaning
Mariano Rivera's farewell tour continued on Saturday, as the Yankees closer was recognized during a pregame ceremony at Angel Stadium and hosted a meet and greet with a few longtime Angels employees, stadium staffers and fans.
6/15/2013 |
Power drought is only part of Yankees' issue
The Yankees entered Saturday's matchup with the Angels with only one home run in their last 68 innings, a stat manager Joe Girardi said was partly a product of a string of games at pitcher-friendly Safeco Field and O.co Coliseum, but the dropoff in power numbers isn't the Bombers' only problem.
6/15/2013 |
Yanks dealt fifth straight loss in Anaheim
The Yankees' offensive funk continued during a 6-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday at Angel Stadium, New York's fifth setback in a row, tying a season high. Making matters worse, Mark Teixeira was pulled and left the club to have a right wrist injury evaluated.
6/15/2013 |
Yankees stumble in Anaheim lid-lifter
The Yankees' scoring drought came to an end with David Adams' two-run single in the fourth inning, but their losing streak reached four with a 5-2 loss to the Angels on Friday night at Angel Stadium.
6/15/2013 |
Yankees looking for a spark in Anaheim
The Yankees, who have scored only 16 runs in their last 72 innings, will try to support David Phelps and snap their four-game losing streak when they take on Tommy Hanson and the Angels on Saturday.
6/14/2013 |
Youk returns to DL with back injury
The Yankees have placed third baseman Kevin Youkilis on the disabled list for the second time this season on Friday. The 34-year-old has a lumbar strain and will visit a doctor on Monday.
6/14/2013 |
Yankees call up Bootcheck, Neal
In response to Thursday's 18-inning series finale in Oakland and Kevin Youkilis hitting the disabled list, the Yankees called up right-handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck and outfielder Thomas Neal from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.
6/14/2013 |
Wells returns to Anaheim
When the Yankees face the Angels this weekend, Vernon Wells will be doing everything he can to help New York come away with a series win, but prior to the three-game set on Friday, the left fielder enjoyed reuniting with his former teammates.
6/14/2013 |
With green light, Jeter hits, fields, plays catch
Derek Jeter hit in the batting cage, fielded grounders at shortstop and played catch at the Yankees' Minor League complex on Friday, his first day of work since being cleared to resume baseball activities.
6/14/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: June 14
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
6/13/2013 |
Cano upset by A's suspicion of sign stealing
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was involved in a minor flare-up in the 13th inning of New York's 3-2 loss to the Athletics in 18 innings on Thursday when he was accused of stealing signs.
6/13/2013 |
Outlasted: Yanks miss chances, fall in 18th inning
Mariano Rivera broke a pair of bats but served up Nate Freiman's walk-off RBI single, giving the Athletics a 3-2 victory and a series sweep and had the Yankees rushing for the exits of O.co Coliseum on Thursday.
6/13/2013 |
Jeter healing, cleared for baseball activities, running
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been cleared to progress into baseball activities and running, the team announced on Thursday.
6/13/2013 |
Cano and father team up on and off the field
Robinson Cano flashed that million-dollar smile and laughed when he was asked if he planned to have his father throw to him again in this year's State Farm Home Run Derby contest.
6/13/2013 |
El Duque to debut at Old-Timers' Day on June 23
Nearly 50 former players will be on hand for the 67th annual Old-Timers' Day ceremonies on June 23 at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees announced Thursday, with the Old-Timers headlined by Hall of Famers Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Rich "Goose" Gossage, Rickey Henderson and Reggie Jackson.
6/13/2013 |
Cano taking measures to solve southpaws
There is a huge gap between facing a left-hander in a big league game and seeing hitting coach Kevin Long during batting practice, but the Yankees hope that a slight change might help Robinson Cano crack through his struggles at the plate. More Results > |