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CC Sabathia, SP, New York YankeesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsYankees | Sabathia earns win Friday New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed one run on three hits over seven innings Friday, June 26, against the New York Mets, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out eight, improving to 7-4 on the season. Yankees | Sabathia confirmed for Friday start MLB.com's Bryan Hoch posted on his Twitter page that New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (biceps) has been confirmed for his start Friday, June 26. Yankees | Sabathia not confirmed for Friday start Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (biceps) has not been confirmed by the team for his start Friday, June 26, despite the fact that he is confident he will pitch. Manager Joe Girardi said he would be able to name a starter for the game Thursday, June 25. Yankees | Sabathia throws Wednesday MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reported on his Twitter page that New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (biceps) threw 27 pitches during his bullpen session Wednesday, June 24, and still expects to make his start Friday, June 26, against the New York Mets. Yankees | Sabathia pushes bullpen back a day George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (biceps) pushed his bullpen session back a day to Wednesday, June 24, but still said that he expects to make his start Friday, June 26. Sabathia received a round of ultrasound, electric stimulation and ice Tuesday, June 23. He is scheduled to throw 20-25 pitches during his bullpen session. Yankees | Sabathia's start hinges on bullpen session Bobbie Dittmeier, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said a decision will not be made on whether SP CC Sabathia (biceps) will make his next start Friday, June 26, until he throws a bullpen session Tuesday, June 23. "Ultimately, it's not his call," Cashman said. "It's the manager's call in consultation with the medical staff. If there's any concern, then he won't start." Sabathia has said this whole time that he will make his next start and that he is just going through a "dead arm" period. Yankees | Sabathia expects to make next start The Journal News reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (biceps) said he will make his next start. However, manager Joe Girardi said a decision will not be made until later in the week. Sabathia plans to receive treatment Monday, June 22, play catch Tuesday, June 23, and throw a bullpen session Wednesday, June 24. Girardi said no MRI exams have been scheduled for Sabathia. Yankees | Sabathia's injury not considered serious Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia's (biceps) injury is not considered serious after he suffered from tightness in his left biceps Sunday, June 21. He felt his arm tighten in the first inning, and tried to shorten his delivery to relieve stress. However, this caused him to leave many pitches up in the zone. Sabathia was examined by Florida Marlins team doctor Dan Kanell, and was told he is likely to have tendonitis in his biceps. Yankees | Sabathia leaves early Sunday Anthony Rieber, of Newsday, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (biceps) was pulled from the game Sunday, June 21, after facing eight batters with tightness in his left biceps, according to the team. No tests were planned and he is considered day-to-day. Yankees | Sabathia pitches eight innings Saturday Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed five runs on five hits in eight innings Saturday, June 6. He struck out five batters and walked three in the game. Yankees | Sabathia earns win Saturday New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings Saturday, May 30, against the Cleveland Indians, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out eight, improving to 5-3 on the season. Yankees | Sabathia's Sunday start produces mixed results The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia gave up three runs and nine hits in eight innings Sunday, May 24, against the Philadelphia Phillies. He has gone at least seven innings in each of his last four starts and is 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA over that stretch. Yankees | Sabathia pitches well The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed a run on three hits, one walk and struck out seven in seven innings to get the win Tuesday, May 19. Yankees | Sabathia overpowers Orioles again The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia overpowered the Baltimore Orioles for the second time this month, allowing just a run and three hits over seven innings. Yankees | Sabathia pitches well against Baltimore Jared Diamond, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia is 6-1 with a 3.01 ERA in 11 career starts against the Baltimore Orioles. Yankees | Sabathia has back-to-back wins The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed five hits in eight innings to win consecutive starts for the first time this season Thursday, May 14, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Yankees | Sabathia hurls complete game shutout Friday New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia hurled a complete game shutout Friday, May 8, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. He allowed four hits, walked one and struck out eight, improving to 2-3 on the season. Yankees | Sabathia suffers loss Saturday New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings Saturday, May 2, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five, falling to 1-3 on the season. Yankees | Sabathia makes few mistakes but still loses The Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed six hits and four runs in eight innings against the Detroit Tigers Monday, April 27. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Sabathia made only three mistakes while needing only 99 pitches to get through eight innings. Yankees | Sabathia has winning record against Detroit MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia is 13-9 with a 4.70 ERA in 26 career starts against the Detroit Tigers. Yankees | Sabathia struggles Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed seven runs (six earned) and six hits while walking four in 6 2/3 innings against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, April 22. Yankees | Sabathia had problems with OAK last year Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia had a 6.62 ERA in three starts against the Oakland Athletics last year. Yankees | Sabathia to start Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia will start against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, April 22. Yankees | Sabathia earns victory Saturday New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia hurled 7 2/3 shutout innings Saturday, April 11, against the Kansas City Royals, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out six, improving to 1-1 on the season. Yankees | Sabathia to continue using heating pads Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia said he will continue to use heating pads to avoid a recurrence of an oblique injury that he suffered in 2006 as long as the weather on the east coast remains chilly. Yankees | Sabathia's ribs are fine Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia was seen with a heating pad on his ribs in the dugout Monday, April 6. Manager Joe Girardi said that it was being used just for warmth and not to treat an oblique or rib injury. Yankees | Sabathia shelled The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed six runs on eight hits, five walks and didn't strike out a batter in 4 1/3 innings in his loss Monday, April 6. Yankees | Sabathia has mighty struggle Monday against Orioles The Washington Post reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia failed to record a single strikeout during an outing for the first time in nearly four years. He threw two wild pitches in an inning for the first time in his career. He needed 96 pitches, only 50 of them for strikes, to collect 13 outs. Yankees | Sabathia makes final spring outing Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed two runs and six hits while striking out five in 3 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, April 1. Sabathia finished with a spring ERA of 4.26. Yankees | Sabathia strong Friday Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia gave up just one run and four hits while striking out seven in 7 2/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds Friday, March 27. Yankees | Sabathia to start opener Newsday's Kat O'Brien reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia will start the season opener April 6 in Baltimore to face the Baltimore Orioles and the home opener April 16 against the Cleveland Indians. Yankees | Sabathia fans seven in Tuesday win Kat O'Brien, of New York Newsday, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia racked up seven strikeouts in four innings as the Yankees rolled over the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-2, Tuesday, March 17. Sabathia allowed one earned run, one hit and a walk. Yankees | Sabathia slammed Wednesday Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia gave up five runs and six hits in Spring Training Wednesday, March 11. Yankees | Sabathia solid in debut New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed an unearned run and two hits over two innings Friday, March 6, against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Associated Press. He struck out two batters, and 20 of the 26 pitches he threw were strikes. Yankees | Sabathia throws simulated game Monday ESPN.com reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia threw 28 pitches in two innings of a simulated game Monday, March 2. Yankees | Chamberlain's first turn may be skipped 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 | Chamberlain to get 30 starts 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 | Sabathia resumes workouts The Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (flu) appeared comfortable while throwing 40 pitches of batting practice to live hitters on Sunday, Feb. 22, one day after being sent home due to the flu. Yankees | Sabathia sent home with the flu New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia (flu) missed his scheduled batting practice session Saturday, Feb. 21, because of the flu, according to The Associated Press. He was sent home from Steinbrenner Field after it was determined he was too ill for the workout, but manager Joe Girardi did not rule out his return Sunday, Feb. 22. Yankees | Sabathia to make debut March 6 Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia will make his Spring Training debut March 6. Sabathia is expected to be named the team's Opening Day starter, according to manager Joe Girardi. Sabathia threw live batting practice during workouts Thursday, Feb. 19, throwing 30 pitches at around 80 mph, focusing on two-seam and four-seam fastballs. Yankees | Sabathia shaves The New York Times reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia has shaved his facial hair, save for a mustache, to conform to the team's strict grooming rules regarding no facial hair. Yankees | Sabathia honored New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia has been named the recipient of the Spahn Award, given to baseball's top left-handed pitcher, for the second consecutive year, according to The Associated Press. Yankees | Brass defends big spending Anthony McCarron, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner and team president Randy Levine recently defended their big offseason spending on SPs CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and 1B Mark Teixeira. "It's sour grapes. If the Brewers had gotten CC Sabathia for $130 million, I don't think anybody would've been complaining," Levine said. Yankees | Steinbrenner thinks team does its share of revenue sharing The Associated Press reports New York Yankees co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner believes his team has done its part to help keep the playing field in Major League Baseball competitive, even after a $423 million outlay for 1B Mark Teixeira, SP CC Sabathia and SP A.J. Burnett. "We all feel like we do a lot for this industry, between the revenue-sharing dollars we contribute, the merchandise we sell, the tickets we sell," Steinbrenner said. "So if you've got some owners that are upset, I'm just not going to let it worry me. I'm not going to lose sleep over it. It's a shame that they feel that way." Yankees | Coaches have plans to peak Sabathia and Burnett on Opening Day The Bergen Record's Pete Caldera reports New York Yankees pitching coach Dave Eiland plans to condition SP CC Sabathia and SP A.J. Burnett just right in the offseason. "We're going to be careful with them and make sure they peak April 6, not March 20," Eiland said, referring to opening day. "We've already got a plan in place." MLB | Owner: baseball might need salary cap MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio stated baseball "might need a salary cap" in the wake of the New York Yankees offseason spending spree that has seen them add SP CC Sabathia, SP A.J. Burnett and 1B Mark Teixeira. "At the rate the Yankees are going, I'm not sure anyone can compete with them," wrote Attanasio in an e-mail to Bloomberg News. "At some point it gets to be absurd when a team has a $200 million payroll," said Attanasio in a separate telephone interview. The Brewers, for example, are expected to have a payroll in the $80 million range in 2009. Brewers | Team gets first rounder FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Milwaukee Brewers receive the New York Yankees' first-round pick in next year's draft after the Yankees signed SP CC Sabathia. Yankees | Sabathia to receive money before throwing pitch The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia will receive $9.5 million from the team before even throwing a pitch for the team. As part of his deal he will receive a $9 million signing bonus. Sabathia will have already received $6 million of his bonus plus $3.5 million of next year's salary by Opening Day next year. His salary in 2009 will be $14 million and $23 million in each of the final six seasons of the deal. Sabathia will receive semi-monthly installments over all 12 months of the year, meaning he will have received six payments of $583,333 before the 2009 season opener. Yankees | Sabathia wants Cameron in center Dan Tomasino, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia said he hopes the team trades for Milwaukee Brewers OF Mike Cameron. "Cameron's awesome," said Sabathia. "That clubhouse we had in Milwaukee, a big reason it was the way it was, was because of Cameron. He's a guy [who's] never had a bad day in his life. He comes in every day with the same attitude and plays hard and has fun, and I think that rubs off." Yankees | Sabathia won't pitch in WBC The New York Times' Tyler Kepner reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia won't pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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