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Mark Teixeira sets switch-hitting homer record

2011-08-03T00:00:19Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - New York slugger Mark Teixeira hit home runs from both sides of the plate for the 12th game of his career to set a new Major League record in the Yankees' 6-0 victory...

Yankees draw first blood in Subway Series

2011-07-01T20:30:09Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The red-hot New York Yankees silenced a record crowd at the Mets' Citi Field with a 5-1 win over their cross-town rivals in the Subway Series opener on Friday.

A boisterous crowd of just over 42,000 watched the Yankees extend their...

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2010-11-30T13:35:02Z

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Analyzing the 2010 MLB free agent market

2010-11-29T15:52:45Z

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If I ran the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

2010-11-29T15:42:00Z

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Leigh Teixeira

2010-11-30T13:34:37Z

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2010 Fantasy baseball rankings: First basemen

2010-11-29T15:52:44Z

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Yankees Sweep Red Sox - Win AL East Championship

2010-11-03T02:54:35Z

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Yankees Take Game 4; Lead Series 3-1

2010-11-03T02:54:24Z

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Injured Teixeira removed from Yankees roster

2010-10-20T10:00:30Z

Injured All-Star first baseman Mark Teixeira removed from Yankees postseason roster

Mark Teixeira's season is over.

The All-Star first baseman is being removed from the New York Yankees postseason roster, one day after straining his right hamstring while running out a grounder against Yankees star 1B Mark Teixeira leaves Game 4 of ALCS with leg injury

Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira left Game 4 of the AL championship series with a strained right hamstring Tuesday night.

He was sent for an MRI exam at New York-Presbyter...

A-Rod and Teixeira return to Texas with Yankees

2010-10-13T18:01:27Z

Texas 2-step: Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira lead Yankees into Texas to play former team

Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez have a fondness for the Texas Rangers, a team that failed to win during their time there.

Tex and ...

Yankees win

2010-11-03T00:52:12Z

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Sports Trivia Questions - Baseball Trivia

2010-11-03T00:51:31Z

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3 x 2 – Fantasy Baseball Recap for July 22, 2010

2010-11-03T00:46:14Z

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When the tide says Red Sox Nation, the era of Yanks is virtually over.

2010-11-03T00:52:28Z

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Fantasy Baseball Keeper League Strategy

2010-11-03T00:46:13Z

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Yankees, Rangers win playoff openers

2010-10-07T00:15:29Z

Mark Teixeira smashed a two-run home run in the seventh inning to give the reigning World Series champion New York Yankees a 6-4 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday in a playoff opener.

The Yankees seized a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five American League first-round series with game two here on Thursday.

"I ...

Wells, Buck homer and Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-5

2010-09-27T19:15:37Z

Vernon Wells and John Buck hit home runs and Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-5

Vernon Wells hit a three-run homer, John Buck added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays pounded A.J. Burnett, then held on for a 7-5 victory...

Cano, Yankees tag Cahill in 11-5 rout of Oakland

2010-08-30T20:00:21Z

Cano, Teixeira and Yankees tag All-Star Trevor Cahill again in 11-5 rout of Oakland

Robinson Cano, Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankee...

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 <...

Yankees 1B Teixeira leaves game against White Sox

2010-08-28T18:15:06Z

Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira leaves game against Chicago White Sox with bruised right thumb

First baseman Mark Teixeira left the New York Yankees' game against the Chicago White Sox after two innings Saturday because of a bruised right thumb.

Teixeira fielded Sabathia wins 15th as Yankees edge Royals 4-3

CC Sabathia picked up his 15th victory, Austin Kearns homered and the New York Yankees held off the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.

Sabathia (15-5) is tied wi...

Granderson's 2-run HR helps Yanks top Indians 3-2

2010-07-26T19:15:22Z

A-Rod homerless, though Yankees rally to beat Indians 3-2 on Granderson's two-run shot

Curtis Granderson hit a two-run shot and Alex Rodriguez missed out on his 600th homer in the New York Yankees' 3-2 win over the C...

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2010-11-02T15:30:36Z

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Teixeira leaves Yanks' game after three innings

2010-06-01T22:15:18Z

First baseman Mark Teixeira leaves Yanks' game after three innings with bruised foot

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has left New York's game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of a bruised left foot.

The Yankees say X-rays are negative and he is ...

Twins and Yankees suspended after 5 innings

2010-05-25T20:30:19Z

Twins and Yankees suspended after 5 innings by rain, teams tied 0-0

The first rain delay in Target Field history has given way to the first suspension.

Umpires suspended the game Tuesday night between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins with the teams scoreless after fiv...

Rodriguez slams Twins, giving Yankees 8-4 win

2010-05-14T20:00:16Z

Rodriguez follows intentional walk to Teixeira with 19th slam, leading Yankees over Twins 8-4

Alex Rodriguez followed a seventh-inning intentional walk to Mark Teixeira with his 19th career grand slam, powering the New York Yankees to a 8-4 victory over the

Aceves, Yankees hang on to beat Orioles 7-5

2010-05-05T15:45:45Z

Yankees' depleted bullpen struggles, hangs on to finish sweep of Orioles with 7-5 win

Nick Johnson and Nick Swisher homered, Mark Teixeira hit a two-run double and New York's depleted bullpen barely held on as the Ya...

Teixeira snaps slump with 4 hits, Yanks rout WSox

2010-05-02T14:00:09Z

Teixeira breaks out of slump with 4 hits, Cano homers as Yankees rout White Sox 12-3

Mark Teixeira tied a career high with four hits and Robinson Cano had a three-run homer, backing another dominant performance by Phil Hughes in the Teixeira hits first HR, Pena's single helps Pettitte, Yankees beat wild Harden, Rangers 5-2

Mark Teixeira hit his first home run of the season and Ramiro Pena delivered a key single while filling in for an ailing Derek Jeter, leading Andy Pettitte<...

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 Curtis Granderson's second homer of year helps Yankees beat Red Sox 3-1 in 10 innings

Curtis Granderson led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking homer off Jonathan Papelbon and the New York Yankees beat the Boston ...

Teixeira returns from sore elbow with 2 hits

2010-04-01T13:15:41Z

Teixeira returns to lineup after being hit on elbow and gets 2 hits for Yankees

Mark Teixeira doubled and singled after missing two games with a sore elbow and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 onThursday.

Teixeira wore a protective shield on his right elb...

Yankees hit 4 homers in 11-7 win over Orioles

2010-03-29T20:15:24Z

Homers by Winfree, Cano and Thames carry Yankees to 11-7 win over Orioles

David Winfree replaced injured Mark Teixeira and hit a three-run homer, one of four launched by the New York Yankees in an 11-7 victory over the Baltimo...

Yanks' Teixeira hit by pitch in elbow, leaves game

2010-03-29T18:00:27Z

Yankees star Teixeira hit by pitch, leaves with bruised elbow

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has a bruised right elbow after being hit by a pitch in a game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Teixeira was batting in the second inning against Teixeira believes Yankees will not be complacent and are favorites this season

Mark Teixeira believes the defending World Series champion New York Yankees will not be complacent and are the favorites this season.

The first baseman says that complacency won't be an issue "because we're the Yankees," and that winning a championship "just ma...

Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored

2010-06-12T02:02:58Z

Yankees SS Jeter and 1B Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Hunter, Suzuki both earn 9th straight

Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. The steady Yankees shortstop won his fourth Gold Glove on Tuesday, joining New York first baseman Mark Teixeira among the American League players re...

Ichiro wins ninth consecutive Gold Glove

2010-06-12T02:02:53Z

Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki and fellow outfielder Torii Hunter each won a ninth consecutive American League Gold Glove Award for fielding skills, Major League baseball announced Tuesday.

Suzuki, a top hitter for the Seattle Mariners, made only five err...

Jeter and Teixeira win Gold Gloves

2010-06-12T02:02:53Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and first baseman Mark Teixeira were among the American League players who won Gold Glove awards on Tuesday,

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...

Matsui's 6 RBIs give Yankees 7-3 lead in Game 6

2010-06-16T11:53:30Z

Matsui ties World Series record with 6 RBIs as Yankees take 7-3 lead over Phillies in Game 6

Hideki Matsui tied the World Series record with six RBIs on a home run, single and double that each drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees led the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 a...

Yanks beat Angels in 6 to advance to World Series

2010-06-16T11:55:49Z

Yankees beat Angels 5-2 in Game 6 of ALCS to advance to first World Series since 2003

The New York Yankees, baseball's biggest spenders, finally cashed in with their first pennant in six years Sunday night, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 in Game 6 of the AL championship series behind the savvy pitching of tha...

Yankees beat Angels 5-2, advance to World Series

2010-06-16T11:55:45Z

Behind A-Rod and Andy Pettitte, Yankees beat Angels 5-2 to advance to World Series

They dashed from the dugout and in from the outfield, swarming Alex Rodriguez in a sea of pinstripes only steps from his spot at third base.

"I couldn't be more excited," he said. "I feel like a 10-year-old kid."

Making it to the World Series for the firs...

Angels beat Yanks in 11, trail series 2-1

2010-04-16T09:45:30Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Angels battled back to beat the New York Yankees 5-4 in 11 innings on Monday and cut their deficit in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series to...

Yankees, Angels put playoff opponents on the brink

2010-06-16T11:58:14Z

Yankees' Mark Teixeira capped a rally with a walk-off homer and the Angels rode pitching ace Jered Weaver as New York and Los Angeles seized control in their first round AL playoff series.

Teixeira belted a game-clinching home run in the 11th inning to lift the Mark Teixeira hammered a walk off home run in the 11th inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 4-3 win over Minnesota in the second game of their first-round playoff series.

Alex Rodriguez set the stage with a two-run ninth inning homer as t...

Twins waste bases-loaded chance in 11th

2010-06-16T11:58:20Z

Twins get bad break, waste bases-loaded, no-outs chance in 11th, then lose 4-3 to Yankees

Umpire Phil Cuzzi blew a call. Then the Minnesota Twins missed a chance to make it right.

Cuzzi called Joe Mauer's fly down the left-field line leading off the 11th inning foul, though the umpires later admit...

Teixeira & A-Rod power Yankees past Twins

2010-04-16T09:56:18Z

Teixeira homers in 11th inning, Yankees beat Twins 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in AL playoff series

Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez stood together as Yankee Stadium roared.

Teixeira had the chills. Rodriguez had a smile that s...

Teixeira homers in 11th inning, Yankees beat Twins

2010-04-16T09:54:12Z

Teixeira homers in 11th inning, Yankees beat Twins 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in AL playoff series

Mark Teixeira got chills as Yankee Stadium roared and his teammates celebrated around him.

Talk about a nice time for your first postseason homer.

Teixeira hit a leadoff drive in th...

Controversial deals might pave the path to the postseason for the Yankees and Dodgers

2010-10-22T12:00:10Z

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From Lidge to ledge, closers make playoffs tense

2010-04-16T09:57:22Z

From Lidge to ledge, closing time in the postseason is always anxious

Arms thrust to the sky on that October night, Brad Lidge was the picture of postseason perfection.

What in the world went so horribly wrong?

"In the closer role, it's feast or famine," Los Angeles Angels relief ace

Mark Teixeira leads Yankees over Angels 5-3

2010-04-16T10:20:02Z

Mark Teixeira leads Yankees over Angels 5-3 in possible postseason preview

Mark Teixeira hit a two-run triple on a play that caused Angels center fielder Torii Hunter to lose a shoe, then doubled to start the go-ahead rally in the eighth inning that led the New York Yankees over On the Mark: Teixeira's homer, 4 RBIs lead Yankees over White Sox 8-3 for 3-game sweep

Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees are playing so well, they can focus on Joba Chamberlain's future and still win big right now.

Teixeira homered and drove in four runs, Teixeira's two-run homer and RBI groundout help Yankees beat Athletics 3-2

Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer, Alfredo Aceves earned his majors-leading eighth win as a reliever and the New York Yankees wrapped up a stretch of 33 games in 34 days with a 3-2 victory over the Yankees hit 3 homers, rally for 1st 4-game home sweep of Red Sox in 24 years with 5-2 victory

Jon Lester dazzled for seven innings, and the Red Sox held a lead in the eighth. Then everything unraveled, much as it did all series, and Boston was left wondering what else it can do to win a game.

John...

Damon, Teixeira power Yanks to 5-2 win over BoSox

2010-04-16T10:54:50Z

Damon, Teixeira hit back-to-back homers, giving Yankees 5-2 win and 4-game sweep of Red Sox

Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning Sunday night, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox...

Yankees complete Red Sox sweep with big eighth inning

2010-04-16T10:56:57Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees completed a four-game sweep of their arch rivals the Boston Red Sox, scoring four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 5-2 win on Sunday night.

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2010-10-22T10:53:21Z

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Heres a switch Teixeira could soon be with a winner

2010-10-22T10:44:45Z

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Most dangerous switch hitters

2010-10-22T10:18:10Z

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Garza fined for hitting batter

2010-04-16T11:03:19Z

Rays RHP Matt Garza fined for hitting New York Yankees' Teixeira with a pitch

Tampa Bay right-hander Matt Garza has been fined an undisclosed amount for hitting New York Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira with a pitch.

Rays executive...

Chamberlain dominates in Yanks' 6-2 win over Rays

2010-04-16T11:07:52Z

Chamberlain pitches 8 scoreless innings, Yankees hit 3 homers in 6-2 win over Rays

Joba Chamberlain pitched eight scoreless innings and Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano homered and drove in two runs apiece to lead the New York Ya...

Teixeira homer lifts Yankees past Tigers 5-3

2010-04-16T11:17:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mark Teixeira belted a three-run homer in the seventh inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday and snap a three-game losing streak.

Detroit's Zumaya reinjures shoulder

2010-04-16T11:17:12Z

Zumaya reinjures shoulder and will return to Detroit for tests

Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya was to return to Detroit for tests after reinjuring his pitching shoulder.

The 24-year-old right-hander was hurt in Friday night's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees, just after giving up a three...

Teixeira homers, Yankees top Twins 6-4 for sweep

2010-04-16T11:27:23Z

Mark Teixeira finally homers, Yankees extend dominance of Twins with 6-4 victory for sweep

Mark Teixeira ended a 23-game homerless drought and the New York Yankees completed a season sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 6-4 victory Thursday. Teixeira connected on the first pitch of th...

Youkilis overtakes Teixeira in All-Star vote

2010-04-16T11:34:03Z

Youkilis overtakes Teixeira in All-Star vote; Pedroia cuts gap with Kinsler

Boston's Kevin Youkilis has moved back in front of the Yankees' Mark Teixeira with two days left in AL balloting for starters for the All-Star game in St. Louis...

Teixeira leads Youkilis again

2010-04-16T11:40:12Z

Yankees' Teixeira back ahead of Red Sox's Youkilis in AL fan voting

Mark Teixeira has regained the lead over Kevin Youkilis in a back-and-forth race to be elected the starting American League first baseman for the All-Star game.

In results of fan voting released Tuesday...

Youkilis takes lead over Teixeira in fan voting

2010-04-16T11:47:15Z

Youkilis takes slim lead over Teixeira in AL fan voting

Kevin Youkilis has taken a slim lead over Mark Teixeira in a back-and-forth race to be elected the starting American League first baseman for the All-Star game.

In results of fan voting released Tuesday, Youkilis h...

Castillo's error gives Yankees wild win over Mets

2010-08-04T12:08:13Z

Castillo's error gives Yankees wild 9-8 win over Mets in Subway Series opener

It's happened before in tens of thousands of games, a simple popup for the final out.

This time, not so simple.

Alex Rodriguez slammed his bat, then threw it after lofting a two-out pop to

Teixeira shrugs off Henry's Twitter

2010-04-16T11:50:06Z

Yankees' Mark Teixeira shrugs off Twitter jibe from Red Sox owner John Henry

Mark Teixeira isn't bitter about Boston's little Twitter.

Just after the Red Sox beat the Yankees

Cabrera clout completes Yanks comeback win

2010-04-16T11:57:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Melky Cabrera clouted a two-run homer in the eighth inning to complete an 8-6 comeback win for the New York Yankees over the Texas Rangers on Thursday.

The Yankees had trailed the West Division leaders 5-1 before stormi...

Burnett, Matsui lead Yankees past Rangers 9-2

2010-04-16T12:07:43Z

Burnett throws 6 scoreless innings, Matsui homers twice as Yankees down Rangers 9-2

A.J. Burnett used a simple plan to end six weeks of struggles.

Burnett pitched six shutout innings to win for the first time since April 14, Hideki Matsui homered twice and the New York Yankees gained...

Ruiz lifts Phillies to 4-3 win over Yankees

2010-04-16T12:09:49Z

Ruiz's 11th-inning RBI double gives Phillies 4-3 victory over Yankees

Carlos Ruiz hit a two-out RBI double in the 11th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame another blown save by Brad Lidge to beat the New York Yankees

Yankees beat Twins 7-6 to complete 4-game sweep

2010-10-22T09:30:31Z

Teixeira, Yankees beat Twins 7-6 to complete 4-game sweep, extend winning streak to 6

Mark Teixeira was hitting .198 on May 8 with five homers and 15 RBIs. Since Alex Rodriguez returned to the lineup that night, Teixeira has raised his average to .239, doubled his home run total and in...

Youkilis' homer in 11th completes Red Sox's rally

2010-04-16T13:36:47Z

Bay's homer sends game into extras, Youkilis hits one in 11th for Boston's 5-4 win over Yanks

Mark Teixeira got to New York just in time to see the Yankees find a new way to lose to their longtime rivals.

Jason Bay homered off Mariano...

Trio of newcomers lead Yankees past Orioles 11-2

2010-04-16T15:40:18Z

Finally! Burnett and fellow newcomers Teixeira, Swisher, lead Yankees to 11-2 win over Orioles

Three games into the season, the New York Yankees finally looked the part of the highest-priced team in the major leagues.

Using standout performances from newcomers A.J. Burnett, Nick Swisher

Baseball payrolls drop by $47 million

2010-06-16T12:12:06Z

AP analysis shows payrolls drop by $47 million as recession hits Major League Baseball

The recession has hit baseball salaries.

Teams cut payrolls for their active rosters and disabled lists by $47 million from opening day in 2008 to the first day of this season, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. Th...

Teixeira hits 2 HRs, Yankees win again in new park

2010-04-16T15:47:57Z

Home sweet home: Teixeira hits 2 homers, Jeter a 3-run shot in Yankees' 10-1 rout of Cubs

Mark Teixeira is feeling right at home in his new house.

Flashing the power stroke that earned him a $180 million contract with the Yankees, Teixeira homered twice and drove in four runs to lead New York over the lethargic Chicago Cubs 10-1 on Saturday.

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Pettitte pitches well as Yanks beat Blue Jays 3-1

2010-04-16T15:53:44Z

Pettitte pitches into seventh inning as New York Yankees beat Toronto Blue Jays 3-1

Andy Pettitte pitched into the seventh inning, Mark Teixeira drove in two runs and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on ...

Teixeira showing off midseason form at plate

2010-07-14T14:12:23Z

Normally a slow starter, Mark Teixeira trying to change that in first season with Yanks

Mark Teixeira has been plagued by slow starts throughout his career. The slugging first baseman is hoping to change all that with a productive first spring training with the New York Yankees.

Teixeira, who signed an eight-year deal worth $180 million i...

Teixeira Brings a Donnie Baseball Feeling Back to the Bronx

2010-10-14T05:35:25Z

When the Yankees unveiled their most recent prized possession yesterday with Mark Teixeira at the Stadium, the flashbulbs popped as the new Yankee first baseman tried on his very own set of pinstripes for the first time. His later comments, smile, and swagger could only remind of one other first baseman in recent Yankee lure, and no, I'm not talking about Jason Giambi.

Coincidently, Teixeira grew up idolizing former Yankee captain Don Mattingly and has worn number 23 as he ha...

Lowell confident for opening day after hip surgery

2010-04-16T14:21:50Z

Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell was hurt by team's pursuit of 1B Mark Teixeira in offseason.

Mike Lowell is still with the Red Sox and confident he'll be ready by opening day following hip surgery.

The team's pursuit of free agent Mark Teixeira very likely would have ended the third baseman's caree...

Mark Teixeira joins the Bronx millionaires

2010-04-16T15:27:06Z

Mark Teixeira joins Bronx millionaires as Yankee Stadium has one more last hurrah

Mark Teixeira sat down with his wife on Dec. 12 to have dinner, his regular Friday "date night" with Leigh at the Vaquero Club in Westlake,

Teixeira dons Yankee pinstripes

2010-04-16T15:27:17Z

Mark Teixeira, the first baseman who signed an eight-year deal worth 180 million dollars with the New York Yankees, donned the club's pinstripe uniform in public for the first time on Tuesday.

Teixeira appeared at Yankee Stadium two weeks after signing the deal and spurning Persons familiar with negotiations: 1B Mark Teixeira agrees to $180M deal with Yankees

Even in the midst of a recession, the New York Yankees' hoard of cash — and players — appears to have no limit. Keeping up an unprecedented spending spree, Mark Teixeira joined the collection of pricey free agents in the Yankees and first baseman Mark Teixeira agreed to on Tuesday. Ignore for the moment that snatching him from the clutches of the Red Sox made Boston’s 2009 offense worse. The important question raised by the Teixeira deal is: how much better doe...

Teixeira cashes in on Yankee's spree

2010-10-21T10:29:55Z

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Free-spending Yankees sign coveted free agent

2010-04-16T13:43:21Z

The New York Yankees won the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes, signing the first baseman to a long term, multi-million dollar Major League Baseball contract, US media reported on Tuesday.

Teixeira, who was considered the most high-profile ...

Angels withdraw offer to slugger Teixeira

2010-04-16T13:44:30Z

Angels withdraw eight-year offer to Teixeria

The Los Angeles Angels have pulled their eight-year offer to Mark Teixeira and will no longer go after the first baseman.

Team spokesman Tim Mead confirmed Sunday the Angels have withdrawn their offer and are "out of the ...

Epstein, Francona silent on pursuit of Teixeira

2010-04-16T13:45:54Z

Red Sox stay mum on Teixeira after saying they would not be a factor in signing free agent

Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein was back at the airport Friday as part of the team's announcement of a new partnership — not with Mark Teixeira.

Epstein flew back from Texas where he, team owner...

Teixeira's RBI single in 17th lifts Braves to win

2010-04-16T14:44:31Z

Teixeira drives in winning run with bases loaded in 17th, giving Braves 7-6 win over Astros

Mark Teixeira singled off the wall in left-center with the bases loaded in the 17th inning, giving the Atlanta Braves a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday in the longest game in

High-flying Angels flop again in October

2010-06-16T12:08:08Z

Regular-season success no help as Angels again turn cold in October

They were baseball's best over the long, hot summer. Then came October, and another big chill. The Los Angeles Angels seemed to have it all: a powerful lineup strengthened by newcomers Torii Hunter and

Lackey fans 12 in 6 innings as Angels beat Rangers

2010-04-16T13:14:02Z

Lackey fans 12 in 6 innings, Teixeira and Rodriguez homer as Angels beat Rangers 7-3

John Lackey gave up two hits and struck out a career-high 12 in six shutout innings, Mark Teixeira and Sean Rodriguez homered, and the Hunter, Santana lead Angels over Tigers 7-1, cutting magic number to 6 for clinching AL West

Torii Hunter homered to back Ervin Santana, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Mark Teixeira thrilled to go from struggling Braves to Angels, who own best mark in baseball

Mark Teixeira slipped into the third spot in the Angels lineup with the smile of a player moving from a struggling team to a superior one.

The switch-hitting first baseman with 20 homers this season and two Gold Gloves in his career made his debut Wednesday night with Mark Teixeira was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim here Tuesday by the Atlanta Braves in a major swap two days before the Major League Baseball trade deadline.

The Braves, who landed first b...

Big deal: Angels acquire Teixeira from Braves

2010-06-16T12:14:03Z

It's a big deal: Angels acquire slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira in trade with Braves

The Los Angeles Angels already have the best record in baseball. That didn't stop them from making a bold move two days before the trade deadline.

With their sights set firmly on the World Series, the Angels pulled off a ...

ALCS Yankees Rangers Baseball

2010-10-23T01:01:46Z

Injured New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira looks on from the dugout in the seventh inning of Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in

APTOPIX ALCS Rangers Yankees Baseball

2010-10-20T06:17:29Z

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira reaches into the seats but can't catch a foul pop by Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz in the fourth inning of Game 4 of baseball's American League Championsh...

ALCS Rangers Yankees Baseball

2010-10-19T22:38:01Z

New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, is helped through the dugout by assistant trainer Steve Donohue after an injury in the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, center, chats with Mark Teixeira, left, and Robinson Cano during batting practice at a baseball workout at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. The Yan...

ALDS Twins Yankees Baseball

2010-10-09T21:32:00Z

New York Yankees Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, and Mark Teixeira celebrate after beating the Minnesota Twins 6-1 to win the