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Yankees | Chamberlain wins Wednesday Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:54:48 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (4-2) allowed two earned runs in 6 1/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, June 24, for his first win in four starts.
Yankees | Chamberlain takes loss Thursday Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:46:20 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain fell to 3-2 on the year after allowing three earned runs over six innings Thursday, June 18, to the Washington Nationals. Chamberlain walked four and gave up seven hits while striking out six batters.
Yankees | Burnett dropped from weekend rotation Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:41:07 -0700 Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the New York Yankees dropped SP A.J. Burnett from their weekend rotation while he waits to hear back from Major League Baseball on his six-game suspension. SP Joba Chamberlain will pitch Sunday, June 7.
Yankees | Chamberlain pitches eight in victory Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:42:11 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed two runs in a career-high eight innings Monday, June 1, in a 5-2 victory against the Cleveland Indians. Chamberlain retired the first 11 batters before allowing a home run in the fourth inning. He allowed four hits, walked two and struck out five.
Yankees | Wang could start Tuesday Sat, 23 May 2009 12:42:02 -0700 New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang will start Tuesday, May 26, against the Texas Rangers, if SP Joba Chamberlain (knee) is unable to pitch, according to Ronald Blum of The Associated Press.
Yankees | Chamberlain says he will make next start Fri, 22 May 2009 12:41:14 -0700 Peter Botte, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (knee) said he will make his next start Tuesday, May 26, against the Texas Rangers. However, manager Joe Girardi said the situation will be taken on a day-to-day basis.
Yankees | Chamberlain's X-rays negative Fri, 22 May 2009 04:49:31 -0700 According to The Associated Press, X-rays on New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (knee) turned out negative. It was unclear if the bruised right knee he suffered Thursday, May 21, was severe enough to force him to miss a start.
Yankees | Chamberlain leaves after being hit by line drive Thu, 21 May 2009 16:20:26 -0700 ESPNews reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (leg) left his start Thursday, May 21, after being hit on the leg by a line drive. He had recorded two outs before being dinged up but walked off the field under his own power.
Yankees | Chamberlain's fastball down in first inning Tue, 12 May 2009 11:18:22 -0700 Ken Davidoff, of Newsday, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's fastball was clocked at 89-91 mph in the first inning during his start Sunday, May 10. However, his fastball reached as high as 99 mph in the second inning.
Yankees | Chamberlain not bothered by popped vessel Mon, 11 May 2009 00:22:20 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed three runs and nine hits in six innings Sunday, May 10, against the Baltimore Orioles. Although he popped a blood vessel in his right thumb on Saturday, May 9, Chamberlain did not appear bothered by the injury.
Yankees | Chamberlain suffers thumb injury Sun, 10 May 2009 04:11:03 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (thumb) broke a blood vessel in his thumb Saturday, May 9, during batting practice. His status for the team's game Sunday, May 10, is in question because of it. The injury does not appear to be an issue according to the team's head trainer, Gene Monahan. If Chamberlain isn't able to start, the team would give P Alfredo Aceves the starting nod.
Yankees | Chamberlain fans career high Wed, 06 May 2009 05:29:24 -0700 The Hartford Courant reports New York Yankees OF Joba Chamberlain struck out 12 Boston Red Sox hitters before leaving in the sixth inning Tuesday, May 5. The Yankees eventually lost the game, 7-3.
Yankees | Chamberlain's mother arrested Tue, 05 May 2009 09:41:24 -0700 The New York Post's Kate Sheehy reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's mother, 44-year-old Jacqueline Standley, was arrested over the weekend for allegedly selling meth to an undercover cop in Nebraska.
Yankees | Chamberlain dominant Wednesday Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:15:56 -0700 Larry Lage, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed just one run in seven innings in a win over the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, April 29.
Yankees | Chamberlain receives no-decision Friday Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:15:39 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed one run and nine hits while walking four and striking out two against the Boston Red Sox Friday, April 24.
Yankees | Chamberlain undefeated against Boston Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:45:30 -0700 MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain is 2-0 with a 3.12 ERA in six games (two starts) in his career against the Boston Red Sox.
Yankees | Chamberlain gives up five in no-decision Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:11:53 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain gave up five runs and six hits while walking five in 4 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Indians Friday, April 17.
Yankees | Chamberlain has trouble with Tribe Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:34:26 -0700 Yankees.MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in five relief appearances against the Cleveland Indians.
Yankees | Joba has a solid start Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:39:04 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed an earned run on four hits, one walk and struck out five in six innings Sunday, April 12. He received a no-decision after his bullpen gave up the lead.
Yankees | Chamberlain strong in final spring training start Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:43:26 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed two runs and two hits during 5 1/3 innings Sunday, April 5. It was his final spring training start. After allowing two hits and a walk to start the game, he retired 16 in a row, including five strikeouts. He was pitching for Double-A Trenton against Triple-A Scranton/Wikes-Barre. Chamberlain, the team's No. 5 starter, is scheduled to make his first start of the season against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, April 12.
Yankees | Chamberlain to pitch in minor league game Sunday Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:19:33 -0700 New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain is expected to throw five innings (or 75 pitches) in a camp game between Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Double-A Trenton Sunday, April 5, according to The Associated Press.
Yankees | Chamberlain receives probation Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:19:12 -0700 Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain pleaded guilty to a charge of drunken driving Wednesday, April 1, and was given probation. Chamberlain will also have to pay a $400 fine.
Yankees | Joba pleads guilty Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:40:27 -0700 FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain pleaded guilty to drunken driving. After a plea deal, prosecutors dropped the second charge of driving with an open alcohol container.
Yankees | Chamberlain's hearing delayed yet again Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:28:58 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's arraignment on a drunk-driving charge has been rescheduled for a fourth time. The hearing has been changed to Wednesday, April 1, after his lawyer requested the postponement. Chamberlain is scheduled to pitch in the team's game Tuesday, March 31.
Yankees | Chamberlain's velocity down Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:53:27 -0700 George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's velocity has been down over the last few weeks in Spring Training. His fastball is consistently being clocked between 88 and 90 mph and topped out at 94 twice Thursday, March 26. Chamberlain looked as though he was working on something in particular in his outing Thursday and did not look very impressive, according to a scout.
Yankees | Chamberlain to start team's sixth game Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:19:58 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain, the team's No. 5 starter, will make his regular season debut in the team's sixth game of the season against the Kansas City Royals April 12.
Yankees | Chamberlain's hearing delayed again Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:24:56 -0700 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's arraignment for a drunk driving charge has been rescheduled for a third time. Chamberlain did not show up for his hearing Thursday, March 19, and it was reset for March 31 at the request of Chamberlain's lawyer.
Yankees | Chamberlain next in line Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:13:10 -0700 The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain would be moved to closer if CL Mariano Rivera were injured, according to multiple sources.
Yankees | Chamberlain to start Saturday Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:50:54 -0700 Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain will make his next spring start Saturday, March 21, and will throw around 60 to 65 pitches. He has given up just one run in six innings pitched in his last two outings.
Yankees | Chamberlain solid Monday Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:37:49 -0700 Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain tossed three shutout innings Monday, March 16, giving up two hits and striking out three.
Yankees | Agree to terms with 20 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:23:44 -0700 The Canadian Press reports the New York Yankees agreed to terms on one-year deals with P Alfredo Aceves, P Jonathan Albaladejo, C Francisco Cervelli, SP Joba Chamberlain, P Anthony Claggett, P Phil Coke, P Wilkins De La Rossa, P Michael Dunn, P Christian Garcia, OF Brett Gardner, RP Dan Giese, P Eric Hacker, SP Phil Hughes, P Steven Jackson, SP Ian Kennedy, RP Edwar Ramirez, SS Cody Ransom, P David Robertson, RP Humberto Sanchez and P Jose Veras Tuesday, March 10. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Yankees | Chamberlain keeps hold on fifth spot Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:49:16 -0700 Marc Carig, of The Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed one run in three innings in a 7-1 victory against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 10.
Yankees | Chamberlain struggles Thursday Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:40:44 -0800 Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain gave up five runs against Team Canada without recording an out Thursday, March 5. He gave up four walks, a single and also threw a wild pitch during the outing.
Yankees | Chamberlain to start Thursday Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:15:56 -0800 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain will start the team's game Thursday, March 5, against Team Canada.
Yankees | Chamberlain struggles in spring debut Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:19:38 -0800 New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain allowed two runs on three hits over one inning Saturday, Feb. 28, against the Minnesota Twins, according to The Associated Press. He is slated to pitch two innings in his next start Thursday, March 5.
Yankees | Chamberlain's first turn may be skipped Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:01:44 -0800 The New York Post reports the New York Yankees are contemplating skipping SP Joba Chamberlain during the first trip through the rotation. His 150-inning limit and the desire to have SP CC Sabathia open at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees | Joba to be capped at 150 innings Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:13:12 -0800 Updating previous reports, the New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain will be limited to around 150 innings this year.
Yankees | Chamberlain to get 30 starts Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:04:51 -0800 According to The Associated Press, New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain may make about 30 starts according to the pitching plan set by manager Joe Girardi. His likely rotation has SP CC Sabathia starting Opening Day on April 6 at the Baltimore Orioles, followed by SP Chien-Ming Wang, SP A.J. Burnett, SP Andy Pettitte and Chamberlain.
Yankees | Chamberlain to start Saturday Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:42:26 -0800 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain will start the team's Spring Training game Saturday, Feb. 28.
Yankees | Chamberlain faces live hitters Thursday Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:18:10 -0800 Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain faced live hitters during workouts Thursday, Feb. 19.
Yankees | Hughes or Kennedy could push Joba back to bullpen Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:33:20 -0800 Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain is slated to be in the team's starting rotation, but could be shifted back to the bullpen if SP Phil Hughes or SP Ian Kennedy has a dominant spring training, according to The Associated Press.
Yankees | Chamberlain's court date postponed again Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:03:18 -0800 Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain has postponed his second court appearance for an October 2008 DUI charge, according to Katie Strang of New York Newsday. Chamberlain's lawyer, Randy Paragas, filed a motion to continue Friday, Jan. 23 because he is still sorting through some details with the case. Once this is processed, a new court date is expected to be issued within the next 30 to 45 days. Paragas said his desire is to settle the case before the start of spring training.
Yankees | Chamberlain's court date changed Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:28:08 -0800 Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's arraignment for drunken-driving charges has been postponed to Jan. 26.
Yankees | Chamberlain to skip court date for fundraiser Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:52:59 -0800 New York Newsday reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's first court appearance to face a DUI charge was scheduled to take place Dec. 17 in Lincoln, Neb. But Chamberlain already has filed a not guilty plea through the mail, according to his lawyer, Omaha-based W. Randall Paragas. That, along with a written request for a waiver of attendance, means Chamberlain is able to attend a fundraiser for the Police Athletic League of New York City tonight in which he will be honored as its athlete of the year.
Yankees | Chamberlain wants to play in WBC Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:28:49 -0800 Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain has expressed his interest in playing in the 2009 World Baseball Classic for the United States. However, the team is unlikely to allow Chamberlain to play in the Classic.
Yankees | Chamberlain's starts likely to be limited Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:17:44 -0800 Joel Sherman and George A. King III, of the New York Post, report the New York Yankees will likely devise a plan to limit SP Joba Chamberlain to 25-27 starts next season.
Yankees | Strawberry reaches out to Chamberlain Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:27:00 -0700 New York Newsday's Jim Baumbach reports former New York Yankees OF Darryl Strawberry called Yankees executive Ray Negron and asked him to pass along some words to SP Joba Chamberlain, who was arrested for DUI earlier this week. "I told him I think the main thing for Joba right now is he needs to look at himself in the mirror and evaluate himself, more than anything," Strawberry said. "At that age, in the situation he's in with the Yankees, it's easy to think you can do whatever you want to do. But that's just the beginning."
Yankees | Addiction issues have been in Chamberlain's family Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:13:29 -0700 New York Newsday's Katie Strang reports the mother of New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain, Jackie Standley, has not spoken to her son since 2006 and is battling addiction issues of her own. "I think he's gonna try harder," Standley said. "He tries now, but I think he's a pretty focused person."
Yankees | Chamberlain's party nearly involved in a fight Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:37:40 -0700 The New York Daily News' Mike Jaccarino and Jonathan Lemire report New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain and some friends were allegedly almost involved in a fight a strip club hours before Chamberlain's arrest for suspicion of drunken driving. According to a man at the club that night, another man yelled out 'if you played for the Boston Red Sox, you wouldn't be sitting here.' Chamberlain and the man shouted back and forth, and one of Chamberlain's friends was involved in a shoving match with the man. Once order was restored, Chamberlain and his five friends stayed for nearly 90 minutes before leaving just after midnight. Chamberlain paid the $145 tab and left a $100 tip at the club, the manager said.
Yankees | Chamberlain reportedly well over alcohol limit Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:14:51 -0700 Updating an ongoing story, The New York Daily News is reporting New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain's blood alcohol level was well above the legal limit when he was arrested in Nebraska on suspicion of driving under the influence, speeding and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. Chamberlain registered a .134 blood alcohol level, according to the report. Nebraska's state blood alcohol level is .08. |