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Ivan Nova Returns to New York Yankees, but Removed from Starting Rotation
May 25th, 2013 at 12:40 PM
***PHOTO1*** Ivan Nova was activated from the disabled list on Friday -- where he had been since April 27th due to inflammation in his right triceps -- but upon his return to the team, was informed he was no longer a member of the rotation. Instead, his spot was taken...
New York Yankees Begin Eight Game Road Trip Against AL East and Crosstown Rivals
May 20th, 2013 at 1:25 PM
The first place New York Yankees sit a top the AL East and now begin a stretch against some of their heated rivals.
First stop Baltimore, where tonight CC Sabathia will get the start going against a familiar name in Freddy Garcia. Sabathia was slated to start on Sunday, but the...
Baby Bombers Bringing Youthful Energy to New York Yankees Roster
May 18th, 2013 at 2:38 PM
If you are a New York Yankees' fan you have heard all the names like Dellin Betances, Preston Claiborne, Vidal Nuno, Austin Romine, David Phelps, Adam Warren and David Adams.
All these young Yankees' prospects are currently on the Major League roster because of the continued onslaught of injured Yankees heading to the DL. The waiver...
Andy Pettitte Back in Form in the New York Yankees 3-2 Victory Over Kansas City Royals
May 12th, 2013 at 12:46 PM
New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals, 3-2 at Kauffman Stadium for the second straight day behind the solid pitching of Andy Pettitte.
No need to worry Yankees' fans the veteran lefty found his cutter and threw seven solid innings giving him his 10th straight decision over the Royals. Pettitte struck...
New York Yankees Trounce Kansas City 11-6 Netting Joe Girardi’s 500th Win as Manager
May 11th, 2013 at 10:17 AM
The New York Yankees took the first game in this weekend series against the Kansas City Royals, 11-6 at Kauffman Stadium Friday night.
Joe Girardi managing his 844th game as the Yankees skipper notched his 500th win joining Miller Huggins, Joe McCarthy, Casey Stengel, Ralph Houk and Joe Torre into this exclusive club.
Lyle Overbay...
New York Yankees’ Tampa Complex is Rehab Central
May 9th, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Tampa is now the place to be if you are a New York Yankee getting closer to coming off the disabled list, which actually reads like a who's-who of multi-million dollar talent.
Curtis Granderson (broken forearm) is one of three Yankees projected to comeback by mid-May that includes Kevin Youkilis (lumbar spine sprain) and...
New York Yankees Win 3-2 Over the Colorado Rockies
May 9th, 2013 at 12:41 PM
This season for the New York Yankees took another bizarre turn in their 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Manager Joe Girardi's lineup included a pitcher batting eighth and his starting left fielder finish at third base. Girardi has been mixing and matching lineups all season due to the massive amount of injuries the Yankees...
Despite Back Spasms, New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte a Model of Consistency
April 20th, 2013 at 11:56 AM
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While Friday night was Andy Pettitte's first start since April 9, with lingering back spasms rightfully making his activity very conservative, the 40-year-old southpaw worked over seven effective innings in garnering his third win of 2013.
However, as Pettitte was mostly effective, against a newly-revamped Toronto Blue Jays offense, featuring the...
The Importance of Tuesday Night’s Start for New York Yankees Right-hander Ivan Nova
April 16th, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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Making his first start in over ten days on Tuesday night, when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Bronx for the first of a three-game set, it's hard to describe an April start as "make or break." However, after a dismal 2012 season, and a rocky first start of 2013 against...
Back Spasms Will Push Back Andy Pettitte’s Next Start for New York Yankees
April 13th, 2013 at 1:00 AM
New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte will not make his scheduled start on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles due to back spasms. Instead, Phil Hughes will rejoin the rotation and take the mound on Saturday, while Saturday's original starter Hiroki Kuroda will replace Pettitte on Sunday.
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After two consecutive games in Cleveland...
New York Yankees Skip Ivan Nova in Rotation, Phil Hughes to Start Thursday Night
April 11th, 2013 at 12:28 PM
After Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians was postponed due to rain, the New York Yankees have decided to keep their rotation on pace, meaning Wednesday's expected starter Ivan Nova will now be skipped and Phil Hughes will make his scheduled start on Thursday night.
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By skipping Nova's start, the Yankees...
New York Yankees Recall Starter Phil Hughes; Will Face Detroit on Saturday
April 5th, 2013 at 10:24 PM
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In a move that in all honesty, puzzles Yankees 101, especially considering the diligence they showed in easing him back into live pitching, the Yankees have scratched starter Phil Hughes from his scheduled Triple-A start on Saturday night, and have recalled him to the big club.
Furthermore, and as per Wallace Matthews...
New York Yankees Starter Hiroki Kuroda to Test Injured Finger Friday
April 5th, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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After taking a line drive from Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino off of his throwing hand on Wednesday night, the status of Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda is a bit uncertain at this point.
While x-rays taken following the Yankees' 7-4 loss proved to be negative, thus avoiding a significant injury, there's still...
New York Yankees Right-hander David Phelps Solidifies Spot in Starting Rotation
March 28th, 2013 at 2:13 PM
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While Wednesday's news regarding number four starter Phil Hughes beginning the season on the disabled list made it less of a surprise, a strong spring has solidified a spot in the rotation for 26-year-old right-hander David Phelps.
Phelps, who entered spring training with the intention of battling Ivan Nova for the final spot in...
New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Phil Hughes Will Begin Season on DL
March 27th, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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In what has become "par for the course" this spring, another integral Yankee is headed to the disabled list to start the 2013 season. However, in this case, the declaration of manager Joe Girardi regarding projected number four starter Phil Hughes was inevitable.
On Wednesday, Joel Sherman of The New York Post confirmed that...
New York Yankees Pitcher Michael Pineda to Throw Live BP in Two Weeks
March 26th, 2013 at 12:26 PM
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While the Yankees will be in the initial stages of the 2013 regular season, another interesting contest will be taking place, albeit on the fields in Tampa, Florida.
Chad Jennings of The Journal News is reporting that Michael Pineda, in his continued progress from major shoulder surgery last year, will face live...
New York Yankees Sign Right-Hander Chien-Ming Wang
March 23rd, 2013 at 12:16 AM
Shortly after it was revealed that starter Phil Hughes could be starting the season on the disabled list, the New York Yankees agreed to terms with right-hander Chien-Ming Wang on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
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Wang started his career with the Yankees in 2005 and played five seasons...
New York Yankees Starter Phil Hughes Most Likely to Start Season on DL
March 22nd, 2013 at 5:04 PM
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While projected number four starter Phil Hughes continues to bounce back from a hampering back issue, one that can be said goes back to Game Three of the American League Championship Series this past October, there is some good and some bad sprinkled in.
As he proclaims to "feel great," such...
