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Joba Chamberlain

Starting Pitcher for New York Yankees

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Yankees | Joba on track for Saturday bullpen session
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:48:30 -0700

Updating previous items, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) is slated to play catch again Thursday, Aug. 21, and then throw a bullpen session Saturday, Aug. 23.

Yankees | Joba to throw Tuesday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:38:10 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Samantha Newman reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) will throw again Tuesday, Aug. 19, before resting Wednesday.

Yankees | Chamberlain throws Friday and Saturday
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:26:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) threw 25 pitches from about 65 feet Friday, Aug. 15, and also threw before the team's game Saturday, Aug. 16. He plans to take Sunday, Aug. 17, off and continue throwing Monday, Aug. 18.

Yankees | Joba may return to pen
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:29:41 -0700

The New York Post's George A. King III reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) may return to the bullpen when he comes off the disabled list to reduce the strain on his shoulder.

Yankees | Chamberlain to play catch Friday
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:07:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) will play catch Friday, Aug. 15. Chamberlain initially said he would start throwing on Wednesday, but manager Joe Girardi said the right-hander will begin Friday when the Yankees return home to start a series against the Kansas City Royals.

Yankees | Chamberlain to throw Wednesday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:16:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) will start a throwing program Wednesday, Aug. 13. He still hopes to return to the team before the end of the month.

Yankees | Chamberlain to begin throwing program soon
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:53:57 -0700

ESPNews reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) will begin a throwing program next week and should be able to return before the end of August.

Yankees | Chamberlain advised to rest for a week
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 16:55:29 -0700

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) was diagnosed with rotator cuff tendonitis. He has been advised to rest his shoulder for about a week and then begin a throwing program shortly thereafter.

Yankees | Chamberlain placed on DL
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:04:37 -0700

ESPNews reports the New York Yankees placed SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Yankees | Chamberlain to meet with Dr. Andrews
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:17:12 -0700

George E. King III, of The New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) will meet with Dr. James Andrews to have his injured shoulder examined. He underwent an MRI on his shoulder Tuesday, Aug. 5, but no results have been disclosed. Chamberlain will miss at least his next scheduled start.

Yankees | More on Chamberlain
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:06:48 -0700

Correcting a previous item, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's (shoulder) injury is to his right shoulder.

Yankees | Chamberlain suffers arm stiffness, leaves game
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:15:36 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (arm) left his start Monday, Aug. 4, in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers. Chamberlain was diagnosed with upper arm stiffness, which will force him to miss at least one turn in the rotation.

Yankees | Chamberlain to start Monday
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:03:10 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (4-3, 2.24 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 4, against the Texas Rangers.

Yankees | Chamberlain wins second straight start Wednesday
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:27:07 -0700

Dave Skretta, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain won his second consecutive game Wednesday, July 30, for the first time in his career. He gave up two runs (one earned) and five hits while striking out six and walking none in six innings. Chamberlain has given up just two earned runs in his last three starts.

Yankees | Chamberlain to start Wednesday
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:31:37 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (3-3, 2.30 ERA) will start Wednesday, July 30, against the Baltimore Orioles.

Yankees | Chamberlain picks up victory Friday
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:21:52 -0700

New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain threw seven shutout innings Friday, July 25, against the Boston Red Sox, according to The Associated Press. He allowed three hits, walked one and struck out nine, while improving to 3-3 on the year.

Yankees | Chamberlain will start Friday
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:01:23 -0700

MLB.com is reporting New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (2-3, 2.52 ERA) will start Friday, July 25, against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees | Chamberlain pitches well Saturday
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:54:48 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed one run on six hits in six innings Saturday, July 19. He struck out eight batters and walked one batter in the game. It was his seventh no-decision in nine starts this season.

Yankees | Gossage says Chamberlain is more valuable in relief
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:17:35 -0700

Barry M. Bloom, of MLB.com, reports former major league CL Rich Gossage said he believes New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain is more valuable to the team as a relief pitcher and not as a starting pitcher. "I think he's more valuable, personally, in the bullpen. To utilize him three or four days out of the week is more valuable than starting him. And the way starters are used today -- now it's five innings. Six innings is a quality start. They can get most anybody to be a starter with the emphasis on those setup guys, who have really been instrumental. You don't win a World [Series] championship without a great, great bullpen. So that's where his value is," Gossage said.

Yankees | Chamberlain to start Saturday
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:25:53 -0700

New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (2-3, 2.62 ERA) will start Saturday, July 19, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Chamberlain suffers loss Friday
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:18:31 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings Friday, July 11, to suffer his third loss of the season. He struck out nine batters in the game. It was his first loss in eight starts.

Yankees | Chamberlain to start Friday
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:27:10 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (2-2, 2.45 ERA) will start Friday, July 11, against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Red Sox | Youkilis upset at Chamberlain
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:31:16 -0700

Anthony McCarron, of the New York Daily News, reports Boston Red Sox 1B Kevin Youkilis was upset after New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain threw a ball that barely missed Youkilis. Youkilis took a few steps towards the mound while his teammates were shouting at Chamberlain. After the game Youkilis commented. "What I want to say, I'm not going to say," he said. Last season Chamberlain threw a couple of balls over Youkilis' head.

Yankees | Chamberlain has control issues Tuesday
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 07:41:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain threw 91 pitches in just four innings of his no-decision Tuesday, July 1. He allowed two runs on five hits, four walks and struck out six.

Yankees | Chamberlain solid in three starts
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 11:20:23 -0700

ESPNews reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain has allowed only two earned runs while striking out 18 batters in 18 1/3 innings pitched (three starts).

Yankees | Chamberlain to start Tuesday
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:16:43 -0700

Dan Tomasino, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain will start Tuesday, July 1, after he was originally scheduled to start Monday, June 30. He will start on five days rest after throwing a career-high 114 pitches Wednesday, June 25.

Yankees | Chamberlain earns first win as starter
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:59:01 -0700

Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain earned his first victory as a starting pitcher Wednesday, June 25. He struck out seven and walked one in 6 2/3 innings pitched. Chamberlain has allowed only two runs in his last 18 1/3 innings.

Yankees | Chamberlain pitching well
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:47:06 -0700

ESPNews reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain has allowed two earned runs and struck out 11 batters in his last two starts (11 2/3 innings pitched).

Yankees | Chamberlain to start Wednesday
Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:28:35 -0700

Kat O'Brien, of Newsday, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain will start Wednesday, June 25, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Yankees | Chamberlain strikes out career-high nine Thursday
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:01:06 -0700

Rachel Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed one run on four hits in 5 2/3 innings Thursday, June 19. He struck out a career-high nine batters in the game and also walked three batters.

Yankees | Chamberlain starting Thursday
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:51:43 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (1-2, 2.48 ERA) will start Thursday, June 19, against the San Diego Padres.

Yankees | Chamberlain wins first road start Friday
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:35:29 -0700

Chris Duncan, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain won his first career road start Friday, June 13. Chamberlain gave up six hits and struck out two.

Yankees | Chamberlain has eight strikeouts in two starts
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:14:41 -0700

ESPNews reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain has recorded eight strikeouts and only given up three earned runs in two starts this season.

Yankees | Chamberlain to start Friday
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:56:57 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (1-2, 2.67 ERA) will start Friday, June 13, against the Houston Astros.

Yankees | Chamberlain throws 78 pitches in second start
Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:06:54 -0700

New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain showed improvement in his second start of the year Sunday, June 8, reports The Associated Press' Jay Cohen. He pitched into the fifth inning and allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits in 4 1/3 innings, with five strikeouts and no walks. "I think he learned a lot from his first start," said Yankees 1B Jason Giambi. "He attacked the hitters a lot more this time around." Chamberlain's pitch count for his next start could be increased to around 90 pitches.

Yankees | Chamberlain scheduled to start Sunday
Sat, 7 Jun 2008 16:18:22 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain is scheduled to start Sunday, June 8. Manager Joe Girardi said Chamberlain will be on a pitch count of about 75-80 pitches. Girardi hopes to get five solid innings from Chamberlain.

Yankees | Chamberlain throws 62 pitches in first start
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 20:42:58 -0700

New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain threw 62 pitches in his first start Tuesday, June 3, reports MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Chamberlain had a rough 38-pitch first inning but settled down after that. However, he was pulled after 2 1/3 innings, as he had neared his pitch count. He hit 101 mph on one of his fastballs.

Yankees | Chamberlain to start Tuesday
Fri, 30 May 2008 15:09:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Joba Chamberlain will start Tuesday, June 3, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Joe Girardi. Chamberlain will be limited to 65 to 70 pitches in the start.

Yankees | Chamberlain pitches two innings Wednesday
Wed, 28 May 2008 19:34:28 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Joba Chamberlain pitched two innings in relief Wednesday, May 28. Chamberlain pitched two scoreless innings while striking out three. His next appearance could come in the starting rotation.

Yankees | Chamberlain getting advice from Clemens
Wed, 28 May 2008 09:02:20 -0700

USAToday.com's Mel Antonen reports New York Yankees P Joba Chamberlain says he is in touch with free-agent SP Roger Clemens regularly. "We text back and forth and I ask him a lot of questions, because that's how you get better," Chamberlain said. "You can't be afraid to ask questions. I ask him everything from workout questions to how to pitch to certain batters. I never thought I'd be texting Roger Clemens."

Yankees | Chamberlain's first start may be moved up
Wed, 28 May 2008 08:54:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Joba Chamberlain could make his first start sooner than expected due to the injury to SP Ian Kennedy (rib cage).

Yankees | Chamberlain to take next step in transition to starter
Sun, 25 May 2008 16:19:38 -0700

New York Yankees P Joba Chamberlain is slated to throw about 55 pitches Tuesday, May 27, or Wednesday, May 28, as he continues his transition to a starting role, according to Yankees manager Joe Girardi, reports The Associated Press' Rachel Cohen. Chamberlain needs to be able to throw 75-80 pitches before he'll be deemed ready to start, according to Girardi.

Yankees | Chamberlain to move to starting rotation
Wed, 21 May 2008 20:22:56 -0700

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said RP Joba Chamberlain's extended outing Wednesday, May 21, was the first step in moving Chamberlain to the team's starting rotation. Chamberlain pitched two scoreless innings.

Yankees | Team has no timetable for starting Chamberlain
Sat, 17 May 2008 14:08:44 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said there is no timetable for RP Joba Chamberlain to move from the bullpen into the starting rotation, and he may stay in the bullpen for the rest of the season, based on the team's needs. "Some point could be next year, it could be two years," Girardi said. "[That] there's no exact timetable is what I'm telling you exactly. Could it happen in month A, B, C, D? Yes. I don't really have an exact timetable to tell you when it's going to happen."

Yankees | Gossage has issue with Joba's celebrations
Tue, 13 May 2008 07:05:14 -0700

ESPN.com reports Hall of Fame CL Rich Gossage has issues with New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain's celebrations. "There's no place for it in the game," Gossage said. "I'm old school, I'm sorry. I didn't see [Dellucci] celebrating when he hit the home run… That's just not the Yankee way, what Joba did. Let everyone else do that stuff, but not a Yankee."

Yankees | Dellucci calls Chamberlain bush league
Fri, 9 May 2008 09:25:53 -0700

The New York Daily News' Kristie Ackert reports Cleveland Indians OF David Dellucci called New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain's celebration after a strikeout "bush league." Dellucci hit a big home run off Chamberlain in their last meeting Tuesday, May 6, and Chamberlain celebrated after striking Dellucci out Thursday. "That's what gets him going and that's what everybody likes to see, but if a hitter was to do something like that they'd probably say it was 'bush (league)' and you shouldn't do it," Dellucci said. "If he wants to yell and scream after a strikeout and dance around, I guess that gets him going. My home run was in a much bigger situation, more a key part of the game and I didn't dance around and scream."

Yankees | Chamberlain gets hold Thursday
Thu, 8 May 2008 13:16:12 -0700

New York Yankees P Joba Chamberlain got a hold Thursday, May 8, after pitching a scoreless inning and striking out one.

Yankees | Chamberlain blows first save of season then takes loss Tuesday
Tue, 6 May 2008 21:36:32 -0700

New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain was charged with his first blown save of the season, and then his second loss, after giving up a three-run homer in the eighth inning Tuesday, May 6, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. He allowed the three runs on the one hit and two walks while fanning one. His ERA now stands at 3.38.

Yankees | Chamberlain's father leaves hospital
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:14:17 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Joba Chamberlain's father left the hospital Tuesday, April 29, after recovering from respiratory failure brought on by pneumonia. Chamberlain missed five games while visiting his father in the hospital and returned to the team April 19.

Yankees | Chamberlain receiving treatment for hamstring
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:59:29 -0700

New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain (hamstring) has been receiving treatment on his hamstring since slipping on a wet mound in Chicago Thursday, April 24, according to the Associated Press.