Yankees | Could look to acquire Sheets
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:27:09 -0700

Mark Lelinwalla, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Yankees could look into acquiring Milwaukee Brewers SP Ben Sheets during the offseason.

Yankees | Keeping eye on Burnett
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:26:41 -0700

Mark Lelinwalla, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Yankees will keep an eye on Toronto Blue Jays SP A.J. Burnett during the offseason, according to co-owner Hank Steinbrenner. Burnett can opt out of his contract with the Blue Jays and become a free agent at the end of the season.

Yankees | Keeping eye on Sabathia
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:21:16 -0700

Mark Lelinwalla, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Yankees will keep an eye on Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia during the offseason, according to co-owner Hank Steinbrenner. Sabathia will be a free agent at the end of the 2008 season.

Yankees | Chamberlain could return in bullpen role
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:35:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, ESPNews reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) could return next week in a bullpen role.

Yankees | Chamberlain throws Thursday
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:31:24 -0700

Updating a previous report, Samantha Newman, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) threw 45 pitches during a bullpen session Thursday, Aug. 28, and said his arm strength has continued to progress. Chamberlain also stated that his slider was improved. He is scheduled to throw 35 pitches to hitters during batting practice Saturday, Aug. 30. He said he feels he would be able to pitch in a game as early as next week if everything goes according to plan Saturday. However, he is unsure if his first game back would be as a starter.

Yankees | Cashman takes blame for struggles
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:27:37 -0700

Peter Botte, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees general manger Brian Cashman is taking all of the blame for the team's struggles this season. "Bottom line, I'm the general manager, so if you want, we can clear this out of the way. This is not a Joe Girardi issue, we have a terrific hitting coach I think in Kevin Long, I think we have extremely talented players. I put together a club that is where it's at and I'm responsible for that," Cashman said.

Yankees | Aceves recalled
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:27:05 -0700

The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees recalled P Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Thursday, Aug. 28.

Yankees | Robertson optioned
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:26:07 -0700

The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees optioned RP David Robertson to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Thursday, Aug. 28.

Yankees | Chamberlain to face hitters next
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:09:44 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Samantha Newman reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) threw 45 pitches in a bullpen session Thursday, Aug. 28, and will throw 35 pitches in batting practice Saturday.

Yankees | A-Rod hitting well at home
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:50:57 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Samantha Newman reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez is hitting .360 with 39 RBIs in his last 37 home games.

Yankees | Mussina struggles against Boston
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:50:35 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Samantha Newman reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina is 1-2 with a 5.52 ERA against the Boston Red Sox this season.

Yankees | Mussina to start Thursday
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:26:14 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina (16-7, 3.45 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 28, against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees | Ponson continues to struggle against Boston
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:18:49 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Sidney Ponson lasted 4 2/3 innings Wednesday, Aug. 27, and fell to 3-13 with a 6.95 ERA in 22 starts against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees | Pettitte still one of best against Boston
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:42:04 -0700

Samantha Newman, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte is tied for the best winning percentage in the majors against the Boston Red Sox in his career at .667 despite losing Tuesday, Aug. 26. Pettitte has just one win in his last six starts since July 3.

Yankees | Abreu reaching base safely
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:41:35 -0700

Samantha Newman, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Bobby Abreu went 2-for-4 Tuesday, Aug. 26, and has now reached base safely in 19 straight games at home since July 8. Abreu is batting .373 during that time.

Yankees | Two headed to AFL
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:33:53 -0700

MiLB.com reports the New York Yankees will send OF Austin Jackson and 2B Kevin Russo to play for the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League.

Yankees | Ponson to start Wednesday
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:26:27 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Sidney Ponson (7-4, 4.67 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 27, against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees | Jeter's defense has improved slightly
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:45:38 -0700

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter has improved his defense slightly this season. Jeter ranks 23rd among qualifying major-league shortstops according to the Bill James Online plus-minus system, up from 31st in each of the previous two seasons.

Yankees | Pettitte hit hard Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:07:07 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte gave up six runs and 10 hits in just 4 2/3 innings Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Yankees | A-Rod struggles Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:06:16 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 0-for-5 Tuesday, Aug. 26, grounding into two double plays and striking out to end the game. He also committed an error during the game. Rodriguez is now 1-for-10 with the bases loaded this season and 0-for-7 with the bases loaded and less than two outs. He has grounded into nine double plays in his last 19 games.

Yankees | Damon homers twice Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:05:47 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon hit two home runs Tuesday, Aug. 26. Damon hit his 23rd career leadoff home run and collected his 11th career multi-homer game.

Yankees | Rasner allowing first-inning runs
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:57:05 -0700

Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Darrell Rasner has given up first-inning runs in nine of his 18 starts this year. He has surrendered a total of 17 earned runs in the first inning this year.

Yankees | Pettitte good against Boston
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:47:50 -0700

David Singh, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte is 16-7 with a 3.54 ERA in his career against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees | Pettitte to start Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:36:54 -0700

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte (13-9, 4.17 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 26, against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees | A-Rod struggling with RISP
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:56:22 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez is hitting just .244 with runners in scoring position.

Yankees | Chamberlain throws bullpen session Monday
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:09:20 -0700

Ed Price, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday, Aug. 25, and used all of his pitches. He is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Thursday, Aug. 28.

Yankees | Rasner struggles Sunday in shortest start of year
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:24:15 -0700

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports New York Yankees SP Darrell Rasner struggled Sunday, Aug. 24, while lasting 3 1/3 innings for his shortest start of the season. He threw 97 pitches but was only able to retire 10 of the 21 batters he faced, and was unable to take advantage of a 7-2 lead entering the bottom of the fourth inning. In all, he allowed five runs (three earned) on eight hits. "It was like I never pitched before," said Rasner. "I'm disgusted with my outing."

Yankees | Damon homers Sunday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:04:29 -0700

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon hit a three-run homer Sunday, Aug. 24, against the Baltimore Orioles. The homer was his ninth of the year. He now has hit 25 homers in his career versus the Orioles, the most he's had against any opposing team.

Yankees | Cano homers Sunday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:00:22 -0700

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports New York Yankees 2B Robinson Cano homered Sunday, Aug. 24. He finished the day 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. His homer was his 12th.

Yankees | Pavano records win Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:06:49 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SP Carl Pavano (elbow) allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out five, to improve to 1-0 on the season. It was his first major league appearance since April 2007.

Yankees | Rivera records save Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:06:43 -0700

New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera earned his 30th save in 31 opportunities Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Baltimore Orioles, by pitching a perfect ninth inning, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out one.

Yankees | Matsui drives in 500th career run Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:06:32 -0700

New York Yankees DH Hideki Matsui went 1-for-4 Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Baltimore Orioles, with a solo home run, according to The Associated Press. It was his 500th career RBI.

Yankees | A. Jackson placed on minor league disabled list
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:07:43 -0700

New York Yankees minor league OF Austin Jackson (back) has been placed on Double-A Trenton's disabled list due to lower back stiffness, according to the New York Post.

Yankees | Traber sent to Triple-A
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:04:46 -0700

The New York Yankees have optioned RP Billy Traber to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to USAToday.com.

Yankees | Wordekemper promoted to Double-A
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:04:45 -0700

New York Yankees minor league P Eric Wordekemper has been assigned to Double-A Trenton, from Class A Tampa, according to USAToday.com.

Yankees | Giambi ties Dickey
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:04:42 -0700

New York Yankees 1B Jason Giambi hit his 202nd career home run as a Yankee Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Baltimore Orioles, tying Bill Dickey for 13th place on the franchise's all-time list, according to the New York Post.

Yankees | Fast fact: Jeter third-youngest player to reach 2,500 hits
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:04:39 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter became the third youngest player in MLB history to record 2,500 hits in a career Friday, Aug. 22, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Jeter reached the milestone at 34 years, 57 days, and only Hank Aaron (1967) and Robin Yount (1989) were able to compile 2,500 hits at a younger age.

Yankees | Chamberlain throws bullpen session Saturday
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:55:19 -0700

Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, Aug. 23. He reported no pain after the session. He will throw between 40 and 50 pitches during a bullpen session Monday, Aug. 25.

Yankees | Pavano activated from DL
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:45:35 -0700

The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees have activated SP Carl Pavano (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list. He is scheduled to start Saturday, Aug. 23.

Yankees | Abreu experiencing productive week
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:22:22 -0700

New York Yankees OF Bobby Abreu is 11-for-25 (.440) in his last six games, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Jeter records 2,500th career hit
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:54:28 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter recorded his 2,500th hit Friday, Aug. 22, with a bloop single in the first inning. Jeter becomes only the third player in team history to record 2,500 hits as a member of the Yankees.

Yankees | Rivera records save Friday
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:54:04 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera recorded his 29th save in 30 chances Friday, Aug. 22.

Yankees | Abreu records five hits Friday
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:53:40 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees OF Bobby Abreu went 5-for-5 Friday, Aug. 22, matching a career high.

Yankees | Mussina struggles Friday
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:53:08 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees SP Mike Mussina gave up four runs and nine hits in six innings Friday, Aug. 22, while failing to win his 17th game of the year. He is 0-2 with an 8.49 ERA in three starts against the Baltimore Orioles this season and has given up three home runs in his last 11 starts, all of them to the Orioles.

Yankees | Win rare game after trailing
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:30:14 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports the New York Yankees won Friday, Aug. 22, when trailing after seven innings for only the third time this season. They are 3-50 when trailing after seven innings this season.