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Updates, Grades and Twitter Reaction for Alex »
Alex Rodriguez took the next step toward returning to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, making his second start for the Class-A Charleston Riverdogs.The Bronx Bombers are in desperate need of a third baseman and a right-handed hitter, but "A-Rod" didn't look any closer to returning during his three innings on Wednesday night.We know that [...]
Is Justin Morneau or Michael Young the Better Trade »
The New York Yankees' latest trade targets appear to be Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins and Michael Young of the Philadelphia Phillies.The Bronx Bombers are in desperate need of another corner infielder after Mark Teixeira underwent wrist surgery and will miss the rest of the year, and Kevin Youkilis and Alex Rodriguez are still on the [...]
Minnesota Twins Present Mariano Rivera with »
Mariano Rivera's latest stop on his farewell tour found him saying goodbye to the Minnesota Twins, and the New York Yankees closer was given perhaps the best gift of his life on Tuesday.The Twins sent Mo out in style, presenting him with a rocking chair made of broken bats, dubbed the "Chair of Broken Dreams." "The Chair of Broken Dreams." [...]
Updates, Grades and Twitter Reaction for Alex »
Alex Rodriguez finally made his polarizing 2013 debut on Tuesday night after being sidelined with a hip injury...but it wasn't for the New York Yankees.A-Rod was finally cleared for baseball activities and took the field for the Charleston RiverDogs in Low-A ball, getting his three innings before taking a seat. Alex Rodriguez will wear No. 13 for [...]
Alex Rodriguez Comes Off Smelling Like Roses in Public »
The Brian Cashman-Alex Rodriguez saga appears to be over just one day after it started.The New York Yankees' general manager and star third baseman got into a bit of a public spat Tuesday, but it wrapped up quickly, with A-Rod getting off scot-free.It's rare to see players coming out of public feuds looking good, but Rodriguez was able to do [...]
Ichiro Suzuki Overshadows Duel of Japanese Pitchers in »
An all-Japanese pitching battle headlined the game between the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees on Tuesday night, as Yu Darvish and Hiroki Kuroda took to the mound for their respective teams.However, the spotlight ended up being stolen by the best Japanese player of all-time—Ichiro Suzuki.After belting just his second career walk-off home [...]
Will Derek Jeter or Alex Rodriguez Have More Impact on »
Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez are getting close to returning to the New York Yankees starting lineup.Both Jeter and A-Rod have taken batting practice and are returning to baseball form, but will either have the same effect on the team that they have had in years past?Jeter was taking swings and fielding balls on June 10, according to ESPN. Jeter [...]
Brian Cashman Says Yankees Open for Business: Can He »
Brian Cashman's New York Yankees will be shopping around as we draw closer and closer to the 2013 MLB trade deadline.The Yanks are always involved around the trade deadline, but this year the team could be in all the headlines.Cashman recently talked about his team's early activity due to injury and how that could become even more pronounced as we [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Trade for Ty Wigginton Is Not »
Alex Rodriguez was seen writhing on the ground in pain after being hit in the left hand with a pitch on Tuesday before leaving the game. As it turns out will be sidelined for a month or more with a fractured hand, and the New York Yankees are looking for a suitable replacement.According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Philadelphia Phillies' [...]
Derek Jeter’s Home Run and the Coolest Ways »
Derek Jeter has reached 3,000 hits by blasting a home run over the left field wall, becoming the 28th player to reach the milestone. The impressive fashion of the home run got me thinking: what are the coolest ways players have reached 3,000 hits?While most players have reached the milestone on a single or double, some players have done so in [...]