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Mark Teixeira Will Retire at End of Season: Latest »
Mired in the worst slump of his career, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira announced his retirement from baseball Friday, effective at the end of the 2016 season, per Pedro Gomez of ESPN: ESPN's Buster Olney first reported the news, and Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports confirmed it. The 36-year-old slugger has been hampered by [...]
Chris Parmelee Injury: Updates on Yankees 1B’s »
Shortly after seemingly establishing himself as the New York Yankees' starting first baseman, Chris Parmelee suffered a right hamstring injury in Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Continue for updates. Girardi Comments on Parmelee's Injury Friday, June 10 Following the contest, manager Joe Girardi said he would be "completely [...]
Mark Teixeira Injury: Updates on Yankees 1B’s »
First baseman Mark Teixeira has been a driving force behind the New York Yankees' high-powered offense this season, but the American League All-Star is now banged up at a critical time. He will be out until at least the middle of September with a shin injury. Continue for updates. Teixeira Placed on DL Friday, Sept. 4 The [...]
Yankees Strike Deal with Fan Who Caught Alex »
When New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez launched a home run into the seats at Yankee Stadium for his 3,000th career hit in June, it seemed as though he would never get the ball back, but the dynamic changed Friday, as the Yanks negotiated a deal with the fan who caught it. According to the Yankees' official Twitter account, Zack Hample, who [...]
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees Settle Dispute Regarding HR »
While it initially looked as though the New York Yankees would keep the entire bonus owed to designated hitter Alex Rodriguez for tying Willie Mays for fourth on the all-time home run list, the two sides compromised and resolved the dispute. MLB Communications provided a statement from the league and the MLB Players Association, which [...]
Alex Rodriguez Reportedly May Play 1st Base for »
Third baseman Alex Rodriguez is expected to make his return to the New York Yankees in 2015, but he may be spending some time on the opposite side of the diamond. According to Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com, A-Rod and Bronx Bombers manager Joe Girardi have discussed Rodriguez potentially playing some first base next season. The three-time [...]
Derek Jeter Passes Honus Wagner for 6th on All-Time »
New York Yankees star Derek Jeter earned yet another accolade Saturday as he moved into sixth place on MLB's all-time hits list with 3,431. According to the Yanks' official Twitter account, the captain broke a tie with legendary Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop and Hall of Famer Honus Wagner: As seen in this video courtesy of MLB.com, the landmark [...]
Twitter Reacts to Masahiro Tanaka Reportedly Signing »
The MLB offseason has been a wild one thus far with plenty of big names switching locales, but perhaps the most intriguing free agent of all was Japanese ace Masahiro Tanaka. The potential superstar is on the market no longer, though, as he has agreed to a seven-year, $155 million contract with the New York Yankees, according to Ken Rosenthal of [...]
New York Yankees Designate Vernon Wells for Assignment »
After signing outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran this offseason, it was clear that the New York Yankees needed to make additional moves in order to make room. They did precisely that on Jan. 10 by designating veteran outfielder Vernon Wells for assignment, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. The Yankees made things official later Friday [...]
Yankees Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Brett Gardner, »
The New York Yankees have already been the busiest team in baseball this offseason after missing the playoffs in 2013, but their work is far from done. The Yanks still have plenty of holes to fill, and they are taking measures to continue improving. New York has signed catcher Brian McCann and outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran, but it [...]