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George Steinbrenner’s Daughter Comments on »
Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, a New York Yankees general partner and the daughter of longtime team owner George Steinbrenner, stated Wednesday the family still has no plans to sell the organization. Dan Martin of the New York Post passed along comments Swindal made during a team charitable event called "Winter Warm-up" for the elderly. She said [...]
Derek Jeter’s Jersey Number to Be Retired by »
New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter will have his famed No. 2 jersey retired by the storied organization before the team's game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2017. The Yankees made the announcement official Tuesday morning: New York selected Jeter with the sixth overall pick in the 1992 draft and, following a rise through the [...]
CC Sabathia Injury: Updates on Yankees Star’s »
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia is expected to recover in time for spring training after undergoing surgery on his right knee Tuesday. Continue for updates. Yankees Call Procedure 'a Routine Cleanup' Tuesday, Oct. 11 The Associated Press reported Yankees head team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad handled the surgery after [...]
Luis Severino Injury: Updates on Yankees »
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino made an early exit from his start against the Chicago White Sox on Friday after suffering a triceps injury. He's been placed on the disabled list, per Jesse Spector of Sporting News. Continue for updates. Severino Won't Pick Up Baseball for Several Days Friday, May 13 Spector reported Severino won't [...]
Bryan Mitchell Injury: Updates on Yankees RP’s »
New York Yankees relief pitcher Bryan Mitchell is dealing with a toe injury that required surgery. It is uncertain when he will be able to return to action. Continue for updates. Mitchell Undergoes Surgery Tuesday, April 5 Yankees manager Joe Girardi told reporters Mitchell had surgery on Monday and will miss at least four months [...]
CC Sabathia Discusses Life as an Alcoholic in New York »
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia admitted this week he's known about his alcohol problem for about three years. Yet, it wasn't until near the end of the regular season in Baltimore that he finally understood he needed help. The 35-year-old former ace discussed his addiction to alcohol in an interview with Mark Feinsand of the [...]
Jacoby Ellsbury Injury: Updates on Yankees »
New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury was forced to exit the team's May 19 game against the Washington Nationals with a knee injury and was placed on the 15-day disabled list, though he is unlikely to return when eligible. Continue for updates. Ellsbury Unlikely to Return When Eligible After Being Placed on 15-Day DL Saturday, May [...]
Chris Capuano to Yankees: Latest Contract Details, »
The New York Yankees have brought back veteran pitcher Chris Capuano on a one-year contract worth $5 million. Jack Curry of the YES Network passed along word of the deal: New York later confirmed the move via their Twitter account: The Yankees acquired Capuano from the Colorado Rockies ahead of the July trade deadline to bolster their rotation. [...]
Martin Prado Injury: Updates on Yankees 2B’s »
New York Yankees star Martin Prado is expected to miss the rest of the regular season after an emergency appendectomy. Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network passed along the news: The Yankees later confirmed the news of Prado appendectomy (via Danny Knobler): New York also moved Prado to the 60-day disabled list (via Brendan Kuty of [...]
Alex Rodriguez Denies League Plea Deal in Place »
Alex Rodriguez is preparing for his return to the New York Yankees lineup. At the same time, the Biogenesis incident and potential suspensions are looming like a dark cloud over the heads of several players, including the Yankees third baseman. Details about the performance-enhancing drugs scandal have been extremely limited, and Rodriguez didn't [...]