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Alex Rodriguez, 3B, New York YankeesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsYankees | A-Rod ties RBI record Randy Miller, of The Bucks County Courier Times, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez picked up his 16th run batted in for the postseason, which is a new Yankees single-season record. Yankees | A-Rod wins Game 4 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit a go-ahead two-out double in the top of the ninth inning Sunday, Nov. 1, to win Game 4 of the World Series. Yankees | Disputed A-Rod double changed to homer via replay The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez made history by taking part in the first instant replay World Series call. Rodriguez hit what was thought to be a double Saturday, Oct. 31, during Game 3 of the World Series, but the ball hit a camera lens and bounced back onto the field. After an umpire discussion and check of replay, the call was changed to a home run. Yankees | Teixeira, A-Rod have success against Blanton The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira is 9-for-27 with three home runs in his career off Philadelphia Phillies SP Joe Blanton, while 3B Alex Rodriguez is 4-for-7 with two home runs. Yankees | A-Rod continues World Series struggles The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez struck out three times for the second straight game in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29. He is 0-for-8 in his first two World Series games. Yankees | A-Rod struggles in Game 1 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went hitless and struck out three times in his World Series debut Wednesday, Oct. 28. It was his first three-strikeout game this year since July 30. Yankees | A-Rod continues to hit in postseason The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez has hit in 11 straight playoff games. Yankees | A-Rod homers again The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit a homer in the third straight game in Game 4 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 20. He drove in a run in his eighth straight postseason game, tying a major league record. Yankees | Trio hits solo homers The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, 3B Alex Rodriguez and OF Johnny Damon hit solo homers in Game 3 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 20. Yankees | A-Rod coming up big in the postseason New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez joined David Ortiz (2004), Kirk Gibson (1988) and Dave Henderson (1986) as the only players in big league history to have two or more game-tying or go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning or later of one postseason, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Yankees | A-Rod homers to forge tie in ALCS Game 2 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday, Oct. 17, in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series. Rodriguez tied the game at 3-3 and the Yankees went on for a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 13 innings. Yankees | A-Rod struggles against Lackey Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez is .176 (9-for-51) with 23 strikeouts in his career against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey. Yankees | A-Rod has good series The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 5-for-11 with two homers and six RBIs in the ALDS. Yankees | A-Rod homers in Game 2 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit a game-tying two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth in Game 2 of the Division Series Friday, Oct. 9. He also had a two-out RBI single in the game. It was Rodriguez's first playoff home run since Game 4 of the 2007 Division Series. He has five RBIs in the series after entering the postseason hitless in his previous 18 at-bats with runners in scoring position. Yankees | A-Rod at 95 percent Ed Price, of FanHouse.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez's (hip) surgically repaired hip is at 95 percent strength and might not need a second operation in the offseason, according to his surgeon, Marc J. Philippon. Philippon also said Rodriguez is expected to be at 100 percent by Spring Training. Yankees | A-Rod comes through in Game 1 The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit an RBI single in the fifth inning in Game 1 of the Divisional Series Wednesday, Oct. 7. He had gone 0-for-29 in the playoffs with runners on base dating back to Game 4 of the 2004 American League Championship Series. Rodriguez also had another run-scoring single later in the game. Yankees | A-Rod drives in seven in one inning The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez had two homers and an AL-record seven RBIs in the 6th inning Sunday, Oct. 4. He finished the season with at least 30 homers and 100 RBIs for the 13th time and 12th season in a row. He also tied 1B Mark McGwire with 583 career homers. Yankees | A-Rod steals three bases Friday New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-3 Friday, Sept. 25, against the Boston Red Sox, with a double, home run, four RBIs, three runs scored and two walks, according to The Associated Press. He also tied a career high with three stolen bases. Yankees | Team sets franchise record for homers hit at home The Associated Press reports that the home run by New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez Friday, Sept. 25, against the Boston Red Sox, was the team's 127th at new Yankee Stadium, setting a franchise record. New York hit 126 home runs at old Yankee Stadium during both the 2004 and 2005 seasons, according to STATS LLC. Yankees | Rodriguez, Cano traditionally weak against Lester STATS.com reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez is 2-for-13 (.154) against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester in the past two seasons. 2B Robinson Cano is 2-for-18 (.111) in that same stretch. Yankees | A-Rod receives day off Wednesday Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez received the day off Wednesday, Sept. 23. Yankees | A-Rod sends team to playoffs The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth to win the game Tuesday, Sept. 22. A-Rod also homered and drove in three runs in the game. The team clinched a playoff spot with the win. Yankees | A-Rod, Girardi tossed ESPNews reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez and manager Joe Girardi were ejected for arguing balls and strikes Sunday, Sept. 13. Yankees | A-Rod will not be disciplined by the commissioner's office The New York Times' Michael S. Schmidt reports that the MLB commissioner's office has decided not to punish New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, following its investigation into whether he lied about his use of performance-enhancing drugs during a meeting with baseball officials in March. Yankees | A-Rod drives in three runs Friday New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 2-for-3 Friday, Sept. 11, against the Baltimore Orioles, with a home run and three RBIs, according to The Associated Press. Yankees | A-Rod has three hits in first game Monday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-3 in a winning effort in the first game of a doubleheader Monday, Sept. 7. Yankees | A-Rod goes deep Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 24th home run of the season and 50th overall against the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday, Sept. 3. He has 577 homers in his career. Yankees | A-Rod drives in four Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez collected his 2,500th career hit and drove in four runs Wednesday, Sept. 2. Yankees | A-Rod might not need another surgery Ed Eagle, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip) has progressed so well after right hip surgery in May that his doctor is hopeful that Rodriguez will not need another surgery in the offseason. "I don't want to jinx us, but there is a very good chance we can use conservative treatment," Dr. Marc Philippon said. "We will take our time and look at all the variables, but I am very optimistic and happy." Yankees | A-Rod sits The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez was rested Monday, Aug. 31. Yankees | A-Rod has bruised foot The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (foot) was diagnosed with a bruised right foot after he fouled a ball off his foot in the seventh inning Wednesday, Aug. 26. Yankees | A-Rod hits ball off leg The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (leg) came up hobbling after fouling a ball off his leg in the seventh inning, but remained in the game. Yankees | A-Rod collects four hits Friday New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 4-for-4 Friday, Aug. 21, against the Boston Red Sox, with a triple, RBI, two runs scored and a walk, according to The Associated Press. Yankees | A-Rod still sore The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (elbow, back) is not worried yet about his injuries but he remains in contact with manager Joe Girardi about what to do. "I'm not really concerned," Rodriguez said. "I'm kind of just dealing with a little bit of the back and elbow." He figures he will regularly communicate with Girardi about his health to determine whether he needs a break. The Yankees have a much-needed day off Thursday, Aug. 20, following a stretch with 33 games in 34 days. Yankees | A-Rod returns to action Saturday Updating previous reports, New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (back, elbow) went 1-for-2 in his return to the starting lineup Saturday, Aug. 15, against the Seattle Mariners, with two walks, according to The Associated Press. Yankees | A-Rod scratched Friday Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (back, elbow) was scratched from the lineup Friday, Aug. 14, with back spasms. He said the spasms may be related to being hit on the elbow by a pitch Wednesday, Aug. 12. Rodriguez is hoping to start Saturday, Aug. 15. Yankees | A-Rod hopes to play Friday Peter Abraham, of The Journal News, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (elbow) is hoping to return to the lineup Friday, Aug. 14, after being hit by a pitch in the elbow Wednesday, Aug. 12. He has been receiving treatment for his swollen elbow and said he could have started Thursday, Aug. 13. Yankees | A-Rod sits Thursday The Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (elbow) sat out Thursday, Aug. 13, after playing the night before. IF Jerry Hairston Jr. went 2-for-5 with a double and a pair of RBIs in place of Rodriguez. Yankees | More on A-Rod Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (elbow) lost feeling in his hand when he was hit by a pitch in the 11th inning Wednesday, Aug. 12. However, X-rays on his elbow came back negative. Rodriguez is scheduled for a day off Thursday, Aug. 13. Yankees | A-Rod hit in elbow Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (elbow) was hit by a pitch on his left elbow Wednesday, Aug. 12, and stayed down for a short period of time. Manager Joe Girardi and a trainer visited with Rodriguez, but he remained in the game. Yankees | A-Rod snaps homerless drought Friday New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run walkoff homer Friday, Aug. 7, against Boston Red Sox P Junichi Tazawa, according to The Associated Press. The home run broke a scoreless tie with two outs in the bottom of the 15th inning. It was Rodriguez's first homer since Sunday, July 19, ending a season-high streak of 72 consecutive homerless at-bats. Yankees | A-Rod in homerless drought The New York Post's George A. King III reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hasn't hit a home run in 53 at-bats. Hitting coach Kevin Long noticed Rodriguez lunging at pitches last week, and that has been corrected. "We have worked on backing up a bit and not being out in front," Long said. "He is getting more consistency." Yankees | A-Rod given Sunday's game off New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez was given the day off Sunday, July 26, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. IF Cody Ransom started at third base. Yankees | A-Rod has mixed success against Baltimore STATS.com reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez is 3-for-20 against the Baltimore Orioles this season, but two of those hits are home runs. Yankees | Teixeira, A-Rod each homer Sunday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira and 3B Alex Rodriguez each went 2-for-4 with solo home runs Sunday, July 19. Yankees | Rodriguez goes yard Saturday Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 18th home run of the season Saturday, July 18. It was his 571st career home run. Yankees | A-Rod homers twice Saturday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit two home runs Saturday, July 11. He has 570 career home runs, which is 10th on the all-time list. Yankees | A-Rod ties Palmeiro on all-time home run list MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports on his Twitter page that New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 569th career home run Saturday, July 11, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, tying Rafael Palmeiro for 10th place on the all-time list. Yankees | A-Rod hits 15th homer Friday The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez was 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored Friday, July 10. Yankees | A-Rod the DH Thursday Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez is serving as the designated hitter Thursday, July 9, but is not expected to take any additional time off at third base this weekend. 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