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New York Yankees Support NBA’s Jason Collins After Announcement
April 30th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
News was made on Monday after NBA player Jason Collins became the first active player of the four major American sports to announce that he is gay. Following the decision to come out publicly, Collins has received support from many teams and athletes of all professional sports, including the New...
New York Yankees’ Kevin Youkilis Sets Off Detroit Tigers’ Justin Verlander
April 8th, 2013 at 1:56 PM
In the New York Yankees win over the Detroit Tigers yesterday, there seemed to be a little heated exchange between Kevin Youkilis and Justin Verlander.
The ire was squarely coming from Verlander, who seemed quite perturbed with Youkilis after his first inning double.
As reported by Jack O'Connell of Yankees Universe, lip readers detected Verlander...
Major League Baseball Declares Fake-To-Third, Throw-To-First Pickoff Move is Now a Balk
January 28th, 2013 at 3:32 PM
Major League Baseball has decided to outlaw the fake to third, throw to first pickoff move used by pitchers to trick runners on first base. The move will now be considered a balk and the rule change will be effective at the start of the 2013 season.
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The move would start...
DEA, MLB Probing Adviser of Alex Rodriguez for Possible Links to Performance-Enhancing Drugs
January 26th, 2013 at 11:00 AM
The Drug Enforcement Administration and Major League Baseball are investigating Anthony Bosch, who is an adviser to New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, for possibly being linked to performance-enhancing drugs, reports the New York Daily News.
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Bosch, who lives in the Miami area, an area very familiar to A-Rod, is...
Major League Baseball to Start Random HGH Blood Testing
January 10th, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Major League Baseball is set to announce an agreement for random, unannounced in-season HGH blood testing, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Baseball will be the first major sport in the United States to test for human growth hormone.
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The announcement will come from commissioner Bud Selig at the owners meetings in Arizona...
New York Yankees Hit with $18.9 Million Luxury Tax
December 15th, 2012 at 10:06 AM
The New York Yankees have been hit with a luxury tax of $18.9 million by Major League Baseball, after finishing the season with the highest payroll in the league.
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The Yankees finished the season with a $222.5 million payroll, as reported by The Associated Press. Payroll figures for tax purposes include...
As Kuroda Returns, Yankees Await Big Decision from Pettitte
November 21st, 2012 at 11:03 AM
With Hiroki Kuroda returning for the 2013 season, the New York Yankees will hope to get a key component for their starting rotation as they await the decision of Andy Pettitte.
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The importance of Pettitte’s decision might be even greater now that Kuroda is back, and it would be easy...
As Free Agency Kicks into Full Gear the New York Yankees Have Many Decisions to Make
November 5th, 2012 at 12:40 PM
This past weekend Free Agents across the MLB were officially allowed to start signing. The New York Yankees enter the offseason with 12 free agents on their roster. After getting swept in the ALCS by the Tigers' in horrific fashion, many Yankees fans are calling for a major roster overhaul.
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In Wake of Hurricane Sandy, New York Yankees Help Out
November 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 PM
While New York City is in peril after enduring the "Frankenstorm", Hurricane Sandy, many are trying to help out. But not as many have as much influence and power as the New York Yankees, a superpower in sports. Even though baseball season has been over for the Yankees and their...
New York Yankees’ Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano Win AL Gold Glove Awards
October 31st, 2012 at 10:28 AM
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira and second baseman Robinson Cano have each been announced as 2012 Gold Glove award winners for their respective positions in the American League. In addition to the two Yankees, the East division had a strong impact on the AL Gold Glove lineup, with three Baltimore...
Joe Girardi’s Gutsy Call to Pinch Hit for Struggling Alex Rodriguez Propels New York Yankees to Series Lead
October 11th, 2012 at 9:45 AM
The New York Yankees have now taken a 2-1 lead in the ALDS over the Baltimore Orioles. On a night where Raul Ibanez’s two home runs will overshadow anything, it was the gutsy decision made by manager Joe Girardi to put Ibanez in the game that might have very well...
New York Yankees’ Keys to a Successful Playoff Run
October 5th, 2012 at 4:19 PM
The keys of success for the New York Yankees will be their starting rotation, hitting with runners in scoring position and the bullpen, especially Rafael Soriano to close the door.
Looking at the rotation ace CC Sabathia seems to have come back to form these last three starts of the season...
As the Chase for 28 Heats up So Do the New York Yankees
October 4th, 2012 at 12:22 PM
The New York Yankees needed until game 162 to clinch the American League East, but were able to do so while simultaneously clinching the best record in the league. October Baseball is nothing new for this team, but this year the Yankees enter the postseason on an absolute tear. Winners...
After Clinching a Playoff Berth, Yankees Host Red Sox with AL East Title in Sight.
October 1st, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Following the Rangers 8-7 victory over the Angels last night, the Yankees have officially clinched a spot in the 2012 playoffs. But, even with a spot clinched, there is still much to be earned for New York. Starting tonight, they will host the rival Boston Red Sox for a three...
New York Yankees Host Oakland Athletics as the Hunt for October Heats Up
September 21st, 2012 at 1:34 PM
As the New York Yankees play host to the red hot Oakland Athletics; the Baltimore Orioles travel to Boston for a weekend series with the Red Sox. With only 13 games remaining on the Yankees schedule, this weekend could prove crucial in the battle for the American League East Division...
New York Yankees Will Play National League West in 2013 MLB Season
September 12th, 2012 at 2:14 PM
The New York Yankees announced their schedule for the 2013 Major League season and some old rivalries will be renewed. The Bombers will be hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers (June 18-19) and San Francisco Giants (Sept 20-22) at Yankee Stadium, conjuring up memories of the old Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants days....
New York Yankees’ 29 of It’s Final 35 Games Against AL East Rivals
August 27th, 2012 at 12:04 PM
We are coming down to the finish line of the regular season in Major League baseball. The New York Yankees know this is the time to finally separate themselves from the pack with some consecutive wins against their AL East foes.
Over the final 35 games of the season the Bronx...
Major League Baseball to Test New Replay Systems at Yankee Stadium, Citi Field
August 17th, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Major League Baseball will install two new replay systems this month at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, the home fields of the New York Yankees and New York Mets respectively. The league will be testing their viability of reviewing fair/foul calls, reports Jayson Stark of ESPN.com.
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The systems will not yet...
New York Yankees Acquire Ichiro Suzuki in Trade with Seattle Mariners
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:12 PM
The New York Yankees' search for an outfielder came to an end on Monday night as the team acquired Ichiro Suzuki from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for DJ Mitchell and Danny Farquhar.
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"The Yankees have acquired Ichiro Suzuki for RHPs DJ Mitchell and Danny Farquhar, a source said. Yanks also...
Reggie Jackson Releases Official Statement: “Regrets Mistake”
July 12th, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Through the New York Yankees special advisor Reggie Jackson released an official statement concerning his comments in a Sports Illustrated magazine article.
Mr. October had comments on some Hall of Famers he deemed "unworthy players" who never should have been admitted. Kirby Puckett, Gary Carter, Jim Rice, Don Sutton, Phil Niekro and...
