MLB admits umpires blew call that cost Yankees

2011-08-18T16:30:19Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Umpires blew a call on a home run ball that helped the slumping Kansas City Royals beat a New York Yankees team battling for top spot in the American League East,

Burnett or Hughes could lose starting role with Yankees

2011-08-11T18:00:06Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees have decided six pitchers in their starting rotation is one too many, manager Joe Girardi said on Thursday.

"We feel we need to get it down to a five-man rotation and go with it," Girardi told Reuters) - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has a slight cartilage tear in his right knee and may need surgery that would sideline him for a month, manager Joe Girardi told report...

Torn ligament to sideline Yankees' Chamberlain

2011-06-09T20:30:49Z

New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has a torn ligament in his right elbow and likely will miss the remainder of the Major League Baseball season, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday.

The extent of the 25-year-old righ...

Rivera reaches 1,000 games with Yankees

2011-05-25T20:30:40Z

Mariano Rivera, who has helped the New York Yankees win five World Series titles, has become the first pitcher to reach 1,000 games with the same Major League Baseball team.

"You have to be old to do that," a smiling Rivera said. "You've got to have the right combination, I guess, an org...

NY insurance policy Colon pays off with brilliant win

2011-04-27T20:30:26Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees signed former Cy Young Award winner Bartolo Colon as an insurance policy before the season and the beefy right-hand...

Yankees are very expensive "underdogs" this season

2011-03-30T15:30:10Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees are $200 million underdogs in the eyes of handicappers picking the Boston Red Sox to be World Series champions this season, and that has lit a fire under some of the Bronx Bombers.

"Maybe we can sneak up on somebody...

Baseball General Managers on the hot seat in 2009

2010-11-29T15:41:59Z

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Baseball managers on the hot seat in 2009

2010-11-29T15:52:54Z

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MLB: What it's like to be a Florida Marlins fan

2010-11-29T15:42:03Z

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Yankees sign manager Girardi to new three-year deal

2010-10-29T14:30:33Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Joe Girardi, who guided the New York Yankees to last year's World Series title, will return as manager through the 2013 season after agreeing to a three-year contract.

Financial terms were not announced by the Yankees, but New York media said...

AP source: Girardi, Yanks agree to outline of deal

2010-10-28T10:31:01Z

Person familiar with negotiations: Girardi, Yanks agree to outline of $9 million, 3-year deal

A baseball official familiar with the negotiations says Joe Girardi and the New York Yankees have agreed on the outline of a $9 million, three-year contract.

Although the agreement is not complete, the sides "are dotting the...

Yankees start offseason by firing pitching coach

2010-10-25T13:31:08Z

Yanks begin busy offseason by firing pitching coach Dave Eiland; new contract for Girardi next

The Yankees started a busy offseason Monday, but not with new contracts for manager Joe Girardi or aging icons Derek Jeter

Yankees tip caps to triumphant Texas

2010-10-22T23:30:05Z

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers, who had never won a playoff series in 50 years as a franchise, booked a World Series debut on Friday and made believers out of the vanquished New York Yankees.

"They out-hit us, they ou...

Umpires miss again in postseason

2010-10-11T17:21:34Z

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Familiar trap: Umpires miss again in postseason

2010-10-07T02:30:06Z

Postseason replay: Opening day of playoffs marked by another missed call from umpires

A few years ago, four umpires gathered in the middle of the diamond to sort out a home-run-or-not call that none of them clearly saw. As arguments raged around them and a crazed crowd looked at TV monitors and howled, one of the umps simply said to his crewmates: "It's a shame that there are 50,000 people here tonight and we're the only people who don't know what happened."

A.J. Burnett out of Yankees' rotation

2010-10-07T08:35:38Z

The Yankees announced Tuesday that CC Sabathia will start Game 1 against the Minnesota Twins.

Andy Pettitte will start in Game 2, while Phil Hughes will start Game 3 when the series moves from Minnesota to the Bronx.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi wants to throw as many lefties as he can against a Minnesota lineup that is loaded with dangerous lefties, so he will bring Sabathia back for Game 4 on short rest if needed, while Pettitte, who would pitch on regular rest because...

Pettitte to start Game 2 for Yanks, Hughes Game 3

2010-10-05T16:45:07Z

Andy Pettitte to start Game 2 for Yankees, Phil Hughes goes in Game 3

The New York Yankees have bumped struggling starter A.J. Burnett to the bullpen for the Sabathia gets 21st win as Yankees beat Blue Jays 6-1 to clinch 15th playoff berth in 16 years

The New York Yankees staggered up to the finish line. Then, behind a dominant performance from CC Sabathia, they strode across it and into the playoffs.

After that, it was time to party.

The Yankees clinched their ...

Girardi ignores criticism, wants Yankees healthy

2010-09-23T17:45:07Z

Yankees manager Joe Girardi ignores criticism, trying to get team healthy for playoffs

In Yankeeland, a trip to the playoffs is not enough. It's the World Series or bust.

Thinking deep into October, manager Joe Girardi has taken considerable heat from fans and the New York media for several curious calls to the bullpen during the past couple of weeks that some think could hinder the club's chances of winn...

Sabathia first to win 20, Yankees stay in lead

2010-09-21T12:52:51Z

BALTIMORE, Maryland (Reuters) - CC Sabathia became the first pitcher to win 20 games this season as the New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 on Saturday.

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A-Rod back in Yankees' starting lineup

2010-09-12T01:20:53Z

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Girardi Likely To Manage Cubs In 2011

2010-11-02T12:26:48Z

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Teixeira back in Yankees' lineup at first base

2010-08-30T18:30:11Z

Mark Teixeira back in New York Yankees' lineup at first base against Oakland

Mark Teixeira returned to the New York Yankees' lineup with a bang Monday night after missing a game with a bruised right thumb.

The slugger singled, homered and doubled in his first three trips to the plate against <...

Girardi says focus is on Yankees, not Cubs

2010-08-27T18:30:09Z

Joe Girardi says focus is on New York Yankees, not Chicago Cubs

Yankees manager Joe Girardi says he has a number in mind, and it's not 1908.

Girardi brushed aside questions about whether he's interested in the Chicago Cubs' job before New York opened a three-game series against the White...

Yankees move RHP Vazquez to bullpen

2010-08-24T15:15:18Z

Yankees move RHP Javier Vazquez to bullpen, rookie Ivan Nova to start Sunday

The New York Yankees are moving Javier Vazquez to the bullpen and will let rookie Ivan Nova start in his place this weekend.

Vazquez was among the top pitchers in the Jose Bautista homers twice, including majors-leading 40th, as Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-2

Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer, then added a tiebreaking solo drive in the eighth inning for his 40th of the season, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Monday night.

Burnett scratched, A-Rod back in lineup for Yanks

2010-08-08T17:30:10Z

A.J. Burnett is scratched from start, but A-Rod back in lineup for Yanks against Red Sox.

A.J. Burnett was forced to miss a start Sunday because of a bad back. Alex Rodriguez would not let a freak injury cause him to miss another game against the Boston Red Sox.

Burnett tweaked his bac...

Yankees' Posada back in lineup as DH

2010-07-28T16:00:13Z

Jorge Posada healthy enough to return to Yankees' lineup, as designated hitter

Jorge Posada is going to play with a sore left knee for as long as he can.

The 38-year-old returned to the New York Yankees' lineup Wednesday night after missing one game. Instead of playing catcher, he was the designated hitter.

"It's something I've dealt ...

Yankees' Pettitte hoping to be back soon

2010-07-24T09:30:24Z

Yankees All-Star Andy Pettitte plays toss, says he hopes to return long before team expects

Andy Pettitte has already been in Joe Girardi's ear, telling the Yankees manager at every turn that he feels fine and could be back soon, despite a left groin strain that the team expects to keep him ...

All-Star shuffle: Injuries, new rule revamp roster

2010-07-14T14:14:21Z

Verlander & Bailey in, Heyward out, Beltre a maybe: Injuries, new rule revamp All-Star rosters

Justin Verlander and Andrew Bailey are in. Jason Heyward is out. Adrian Beltre is a maybe.

And in the l...

A-Rod in Yanks lineup as DH, not ready for field

2010-06-16T16:15:47Z

A-Rod in Yankees lineup as DH, hip not ready to play third base

Alex Rodriguez is in the New York Yankees' lineup as the designated hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night because he was not yet ready to play third base after missing four games with ...

Sore hip sidelines Rodriguez again

2010-06-12T16:15:17Z

The New York Yankees were without slugger Alex Rodriguez for the second straight game on Saturday as he continued to nurse a sore right hip.

"I came to the ballpark not planning on starting him," manager Joe Girardi said. "He's not ready to go, and we'll continue to evaluate him every day, see what availabi...

A-Rod ruled out again for Yankees

2010-06-12T12:15:16Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Slugger Alex Rodriguez, baseball's highest-paid player, was left out of the New York Yankees starting lineup for a second successive game on Saturday because of an injured right hip.

The 34-year-old has not played since Thursday's 4-3 defeat by the Yankees manager Joe Girardi calls Armando Galarraga's classy move 'an Ernie Harwell moment'

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi saw a flash from the past in the classy way Dave Eiland takes unspecified leave of absence as Yankees pitching coach

New York Yankees pitching coach Dave Eiland is taking a leave of absence and will be away for the team for an unspecified length of time, manager Joe Girardi said Friday.

"Dave Eiland took a personal leave of absence ...

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2010-10-27T06:46:18Z

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Yankees using caution with key trio

2010-05-04T19:45:04Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees will exercise caution with three key members of the roster as they eye a difficult stretch of the schedule starting this weekend against their arch-rival Boston Red Sox.

World Series stalwarts catcher J...

Angels snap Yanks' series streak

2010-04-25T20:15:11Z

Abreu, Morales hit HRs as Angels become first team to win a series from Yankees

Yankees manager Joe Girardi knew who was to blame for the decision that led to Kendry Morales' three-run homer in the seventh inning.

"I just screwed up, in a sense, you know? Sometimes, your first instinct is your best instinct," Girardi said after New York lost to t...

Yankees ready for latest addition to crown jewels

2010-06-16T12:17:36Z

Rings the thing: Yankees to celebrate for 27th time, hand out latest addition to crown jewels

When crowds last filled the new Yankee Stadium, the old ballpark across 161st Street stood shrouded in a dark screen that resembled a funeral cloak.

Now the old field of dreams mostly has been reduced to rubble. Only the right-field stands remain erect and awaiting demolition, overlooking the ground where t...

Yankees celebrate rings with opening win

2010-06-16T12:17:36Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees collected their World Series rings before celebrating with a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the Yankee Stadium season-opening game on Tuesday.

Yankees win as Sabathia flirts with no-hitter

2010-04-10T19:15:31Z

Yankees hurler CC Sabathia's no-hit bid was broken up in the eighth inning by Kelly Shoppach Saturday, but New York finished the night with a 10-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

A big contingent of Yankees fans among the crowd at Yankees pitching schedule messed up by rain, spent 2 hours to find innings for eight pitchers

Yankees manager Joe Girardi faced a pitching problem: too many pitchers and not enough innings.

Girardi and other team officials spent two hours after Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers was canceled by rain organizing plans for eight different pitc...

Pence, Lee carry Astros to 8-6 win over Yankees

2010-03-20T14:15:38Z

Hunter Pence scores twice, drives in 3 runs to lead Astros to 8-6 win over Yankees

Hunter Pence continues to pick up the slack for an injured Lance Berkman this spring in the Houston Astros' lineup.

Pence smacked two doubles, scored two runs and drove in three more as the Astros hurt New...

Yanks slip past Astros 4-1

2010-03-16T19:33:31Z

Rivera makes first appearance in Yankees' 4-1 win over Houston

Manager Joe Girardi started his potential regular lineup, closer Mariano Rivera worked out of a bases-load jam in his first appearance and the New York Yankees beat a Hous...

Yanks' Sabathia wild, but on track for season

2010-03-14T15:30:09Z

Yanks ace Sabathia pleased with progress; Morton aggressive in Pirates' 10-5 win over Yankees

Yankees manager Joe Girardi and his staff have made evaluating a pitcher's performance on more than just statistics a sort of mantra this spring. He stuck to that Sunday.

Take CC Sabathia's outing against the Aces High! Aceves is standing out among candidates for No. 5 starter spot; Yanks top O's 5-3

Alfredo Aceves has more to worry about than the competition for the No. 5 starter spot in the Yankees' rotation.

"My family, my car. I don't know. I don't want a lot of things in my head," the soft-spoken Aceves said Saturday with a laugh.

Sabathia throws off mound

2010-06-12T01:56:36Z

Yankees' ace CC Sabathia throws 35 pitches during first spring training bullpen session

Yankees' ace CC Sabathia threw 35 pitches during his first spring training bullpen session on Saturday.

The expected opening day starter threw fastballs and changeups to catcher Jorge Posada.

"The first time out, I felt good," Sabathia said. "My body fee...

Chamberlain and Hughes throw off the mound

2010-06-12T01:56:57Z

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Jets bring in Girardi to teach Sanchez to slide

2010-06-16T11:51:15Z

Jets coach Rex Ryan calls Yankees, has Joe Girardi come in to teach QB Mark Sanchez to slide

Mark Sanchez is learning how to slide like a Yankee.

Don't worry, Jets fans. The rookie quarterback isn't looking to trade in his pads for pinstrip...

Colorado's Tracy, LA's Scioscia managers of the year

2010-06-12T02:02:22Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia were named managers of the year on Wednes...

Yankees take World Series bash to streets of New York

2010-06-16T11:51:38Z

The World Series champion New York Yankees paraded through the streets of Manhattan Friday, two days after their six-game series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Major League Baseball fans lined the streets for the t...

Crowds roar, confetti falls as NYC fetes Yankees

2010-06-12T02:03:12Z

Crowds roar, confetti falls on Broadway as NYC fetes Yankees with parade, keys to city

Crowds roared, church bells rang and streams of paper rained down on Broadway as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship Friday in a way only this city can, with a parade up the Canyo...

Yankees turn attention to No 28

2010-06-16T11:51:56Z

With title No 27 secure, Yankees turn attention to championship No 28

The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white "27" over the "26" that had been up on the board for nine, long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.

Wind caused a few problems at the Himes complex in Ta...

Girardi plays good samaritan in wake of Series win

2010-06-16T11:52:01Z

Yankees manager Joe Girardi, heading home in triumph from the World Series, stopped to help out at a road accident, police said.

Police said Girardi pulled over to help after a woman lost control on a Westchester County parkway in suburban New York and crashed into a wall around 2:30 on Thursday morning.

Hours earlier, Girardi's

Girardi stops to aid motorist after bagging Series

2010-06-16T11:52:05Z

Police: After bagging World Series, Girardi stops to aid motorist who crashed

Yankees manager Joe Girardi capped off a victorious evening by helping a car crash victim in suburban New York.

Police say Girardi pulled over to help after a woman lost control on a Westchester County parkway and crashed into a wall around 2:30 a.m. Thursday.

Everything in NY will be Girardi's for the asking

2010-06-16T11:52:08Z

Girardi already hatching a new plan: Does he dare don Yankees uniform No. 28 next season?

Some guys like to sneak up on their target.

Joe Girardi put his on the back of a uniform:

No. 27.

And no sooner had Girardi delivered a 27th World Series title for the most storied franchise in American pro sports than he began plotting for t...

Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title

2010-06-16T11:52:33Z

Joe Girardi diced and dissected as New York Yankees try for World Series title No 27

When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change.

When he left slumping Nick Swisher in the lineup,...

Martinez set, Pettitte likely for game six showdown

2010-06-16T11:52:46Z

Pedro Martinez will be asked to sustain Philadelphia's dream of back-to-back World Series titles in game six on Wednesday with Andy Pettitte likely to get the nod for the New York Yankees.

Pitching matchups became the focus after ...

Utley homers keep Phillies in title Chase

2010-06-16T11:52:59Z

Chase Utley, who takes pride in playing each game as if it were his last, hit two historic home runs to ensure defending World Series champion Philadelphia had more games to play.

Utley smacked a three-run homer in the first inning and a solo round-tripper in the seventh to power the Phillies past the A.J. Burnett, who pitched a game two World Series victory for the New York Yankees, will start game five Monday on short rest, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Sunday.

Burnett, a 32-year-old right-hander, was given the nod after an impressive effort Thursday and will go against

Yankee ace Sabathia to pitch on short rest

2010-06-16T11:53:49Z

C.C. Sabathia, who shared the Major League Baseball season lead with 19 victories, will pitch for the New York Yankees in game four of the World Series, Yankee manager Joe Girardi said.

The 29-year-old southpaw will throw against defend...

Yankees will use ace pitcher Sabathia in game four

2010-06-16T11:53:54Z

C.C. Sabathia, who shared the Major League Baseball season lead with 19 victories, will pitch for the New York Yankees in game four of the World Series, Yankee manager Joe Girardi said.

The 29-year-old southpaw will pitch against defend...

Sabathia to start Game 4 for Yankees

2010-06-16T11:53:52Z

Sabathia to start Game 4 for Yankees; Burnett and Pettitte could pitch on short rest, too

CC Sabathia actually likes starting on three days' rest.

"I hate to throw bullpens," the New York Yankees big man said. "I don't have to throw a bullpen when I pitch on three days' rest."

Sabathia will throw on short rest for the second time th...

Yankees' Sabathia to start Game Four on short rest

2010-06-16T11:53:52Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The New York Yankees will lean heavily on CC Sabathia in their chase for a 27th World Series title as manager Joe Girardi said Saturday the big left-ha...

Sabathia to start World Series Game 4 for Yankees

2010-06-16T11:53:55Z

Sabathia to start Game 4 for Yankees; Burnett and Pettitte could pitch on short rest, too

CC Sabathia will start Game 4 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days' rest.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said it's possible A...

Japan's Matusi left in limbo as pitchers grab bats

2010-06-16T11:54:02Z

Hideki Matsui is a home-run hero who helped the New York Yankees even the World Series, but the Japanese star will be forced to the bench as the title showdown shifts to Philadelphia.

The Yankee designated hitter whose every move is major news in Japan...

The rap on Girardi: Too smart for his own good?

2010-06-16T11:54:14Z

Instead of binders full of stats, Yankees manager Joe Girardi relies on gut in Yankees' win

If the knock against Yankees manager Joe Girardi is that he's been overmanaging his way through his first postseason, well, let's put it this way: At least he's got plenty of help.

Girardi has enough computer programs to make stat geeks envious and the...

Girardi benches Swisher for Game 2

2010-06-16T11:54:30Z

Yankees manager Joe Girardi benches right fielder Nick Swisher for World Series Game 2

Yankees manager Joe Girardi benched slumping outfielder Nick Swisher for Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night and again put Jose Molina behind the plate to catch Managers including Joe Girardi, Mike Scioscia second-guessed throughout playoffs

When Joe Girardi has big decisions to make, he consults his thick black binder.

In his first postseason as New York's manager, he's been checking that book full of baseball data a lot. Some say too much.

At this time of year, when the moves of experienced postsea...

Game 6 of AL championship series postponed by rain

2010-06-16T11:56:03Z

Game 6 of ALCS between Yankees and Angels postponed by rain; rescheduled for Sunday night

An hour after Game 6 of the AL championship series was postponed, there was Andy Pettitte in a nearly empty Yankee Stadium, drenched in the pouring rain.

With his short hair soaked...

Rain washes out ALCS Game Six in New York

2010-06-16T11:56:03Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Persistent rain in New York forced the postponement of Game Six of the American League Championship Series between the Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.

The ...

Yankees hope three is a lucky number against Angels

2010-04-16T09:49:00Z

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi tinkered with his playoff lineup Thursday adding more speed in Freddy Guzman and unveiling his starting pitchers for the first three games.

Girardi is pondering going with a three-man rotation for the Am...

Yankees may go with 3-man rotation against Angels

2010-04-16T09:51:32Z

Yankees may go with 3-man rotation against Angels in AL championship series

The Yankees may go with a three-man rotation against the Los Angeles Angels in the AL championship series.

CC Sabathia is scheduled to start Friday night's opener, with

Posada out of Yankees' lineup

2010-04-16T09:54:27Z

Posada out of Yankees' lineup, Twins put Gomez in CF for Game 2

Catcher Jorge Posada is out of the New York Yankees' lineup for Game 2 of their AL division series against the Minnesota Twins.

Friday's move wasn't a surprise. Manag...

Yankees' Girardi comfortable with Molina in Game 2

2010-06-16T11:58:30Z

Yankees manager Joe Girardi comfortable with Burnett-Molina pairing for Game 2

Yankees manager Joe Girardi had the conversation with Jorge Posada on Sunday, a talk similar to one he had with Joe Torre when Posada was about to cut into Girardi's time behind the plate.

Girardi didn't like it, and he did...

Chamberlain to pitch in relief Sunday

2010-04-16T10:00:10Z

Yankees RHP Joba Chamberlain to pitch in relief Sunday, in mix for 1st round bullpen spot

New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is scheduled to work in relief Sunday and appears headed to the bullpen for the first round of the playoffs.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Saturd...

Chamberlain stumbles again as Yanks lose to Royals

2010-06-16T11:59:15Z

Joba Chamberlain stumbles again as Yankees lose to Royals 4-3

The Yankees ended the first regular season at their new $1.5 billion ballpark the same way they began — with a loss.

Joba Chamberlain lasted just 3 2-3 innings in his final tuneup for the postseason and was booed by fans at And on the day after, the regulars shall rest: Yankees go with makeshift lineup against KC

Derek Jeter ambled into a clubhouse that still smelled of stale champagne, less than two hours before game time Monday.

Other than the two bottles of bubbly stashed behind several bats in his locker, he saw scant evidence of the raucous celebration that took place a day earlier at Justice Sonia Sotomayor goes down the middle at Yankee Stadium with ceremonial 1st pitch

Sonia Sotomayor was right down the middle with her ceremonial pitch at Yankee Stadium.

The newest Supreme Court Justice, a Yankees fan from the Yankees catcher Posada, Toronto pitcher Carlson suspended 3 games each after brawl

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson each were suspended for three games and fined Wednesday by Major League ...

Matsui powers Yankees to 13-3 win over Orioles

2010-04-16T10:22:33Z

Hideki Matsui drives in 5 to power Sabathia, Yankees to 13-3 win over Baltimore Orioles

Hideki Matsui homered and drove in five runs, CC Sabathia became the AL's first 17-game winner and the New York Yankees avoided a thre...

Rodriguez, Girardi ejected from Yankees game

2010-04-16T10:21:28Z

Alex Rodriguez, Joe Girardi ejected from New York Yankees game against Baltimore

Yankees manager Joe Girardi and third baseman Alex Rodriguez have been ejected from New York's game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Rodrig...

Yanks' Rivera has groin injury; could be out days

2010-04-16T10:31:32Z

New York Yankees reliver Mariano Rivera has groin injury; closer could miss several days

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has soreness in his left groin, an injury that could sideline him into the weekend.

Rivera said he first began to feel sore on Aug. 15 in Seattle. The right-hander ...

Yankees set to sweep into Boston with AL East lead

2010-04-16T10:43:26Z

Showdown in Beantown: Yankees gear up for second matchup of the month with Red Sox

A lot sure has changed for the New York Yankees since they started out 0-8 against the Boston Red Sox.

Better bullpen. A four-game sweep over the Red Sox in the Bronx. Big lead in the

Bruised A-Rod, Posada sit for Yankees

2010-04-16T10:50:55Z

Battered Yankees without A-Rod, Posada; Jeter, Rivera ready for opener in Seattle

Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada are out, Derek Jeter and

Cano lifts Yankees past Blue Jays in 11

2010-04-16T10:53:51Z

Robinson Cano singles in winning run in 11th, New York Yankees beat Toronto Blue Jays 4-3

Alex Rodriguez lost feeling in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in the 11th inning. Chamberlain to start next Wednesday as New York Yankees try to keep his innings down

Joba Chamberlain's next start will be on seven days' rest as the New York Yankees try to limit his work in his first full season in the rotation.

Chamberlain pitched only 88 1-3 innings in the minors before he joined the Yankees in August 2007. He e...

Can Joe Girardi stitch his team together for a playoff run

2010-10-22T11:00:33Z

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Girardi takes control of a team in transition

2010-10-22T09:52:42Z

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Yankees OF Gardner goes on DL with broken thumb

2010-04-16T11:09:10Z

Yankees put OF Brett Gardner on DL with broken thumb, recall reliever Jonathan Albaladejo

Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner was put on the 15-day disabled list Sunday because of a broken left thumb, leaving the AL East leaders without their fastest player.

To replace Gardner on the roster...

Wang getting second opinion on injured shoulder

2010-04-16T11:14:22Z

Yankees uncertain when injured RHP Chien-Ming Wang will be able to return

Chien-Ming Wang is awaiting a second opinion on his injured right throwing shoulder, and manager Joe Girardi didn't sound optimistic about getting the sinkerballer back this season.

Wang went on the 15-day disabled list July 5 with a strained right shoulder. After two wee...

Taiwan's Wang suffers Yankee return setback

2010-04-16T11:14:10Z

Taiwan pitcher Wang Chien-Ming felt a tenderness in his right bicep when playing catch on Monday, delaying any attempt at full-strength throwing for the New York Yankees hurler until Friday.

The 29-year-old right-hander has pitched in a Major Lea...

Injured Wang suffers setback in recovery

2010-04-16T11:14:08Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming has suffered a setback in his recovery from a shoulder injury delaying his rehabilitation, the team said on Monday.

The Taiwanese right-hander felt tenderness in his biceps while playing catch before Monday's game against Hal Steinbrenner: New York Yankees can win title

Hal Steinbrenner was direct and to the point, much as his famous father always was.

"I think we've got a championship-caliber team," he said. "I absolutely believe that we have the team that can win the championship."

Making his first extensive public comments about the New York...

Yankees activate C Jose Molina

2010-04-16T11:26:22Z

Yankees activate C Jose Molina; send promising Cervelli to Triple-A

The New York Yankees have activated backup catcher Jose Molina from the disabled list on Wednesday.

Molina has not played since May 7 because of a quadriceps injury. He is hitting .273 with one home run and six RBIs in 16 games as Yankees manager Joe Girardi ejected in 1st inning vs Toronto Blue Jays

Yankees manager Joe Girardi has been ejected in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Girardi came out to argue Monday afternoon with umpire Marty Foster after Reuters) - New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming has been placed on the 15-day disabled list after straining his right shoulder on Saturday, the team said.

"He's not going to throw until we get back from the All-Star break, (when he'll) start playing catch. That's a couple weeks a...

Winter Meetings Baseball

2010-12-08T17:00:35Z

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi speaks to reporters at Major League Baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Roberto Gonzalez)

Copyright 2010 New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi stands by the batting cage during an American League Championship Series baseball workout at Yankee Stadium in New York. Girardi and the New York Yankees have agree...

ALCS Yankees Rangers Baseball

2010-10-23T01:01:39Z

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, and pitching coach Dave Eiland watch from the dugout in the seventh inning of Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Texas Ra...

ALCS Rangers Yankees Baseball

2010-10-18T21:31:27Z

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi answers questions during his news conference before Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, left, talks with starting pitcher A.J. Burnett after Burnett threw during a simulated game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. The Yankees will face the

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