Yankees | Bruney moved out of setup role
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:17:03 -0700

Jared Diamond, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Brian Bruney appears to have been removed from the setup role. Manager Joe Girardi went to SP Phil Hughes in the eighth inning Friday, July 3.

Yankees | Cano goes deep Friday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:33:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 2B Robinson Cano hit a home run Friday, July 3. He had gone 12 straight games without an RBI since June 17.

Yankees | A-Rod homers Friday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:33:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 14th home run of the year in a winning effort Friday, July 3. He has five homers in his last eight games and 567 in his career.

Yankees | Rivera earns save Friday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:32:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his 21st save in 22 chances Friday, July 3. It was the 503rd save of his career.

Yankees | Burnett pitches well against old mates
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:56:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett (7-4) gave up two runs and struck out seven in a win against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, July 3.

Yankees | Teixeira to DH one game this weekend
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:31:38 -0700

Matt Gelb, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira will serve as the designated hitter in one game this weekend in order to rest.

Yankees | Posada could return Saturday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:23:27 -0700

Matt Gelb, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees C Jorge Posada (thumb) is still dealing with swelling in the joint of his left thumb. Manager Joe Girardi does not think Posada will be out much longer and he could return as soon as Saturday, July 4.

Yankees | Posada out Friday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:48:55 -0700

The Star-Ledger's Matt Gelb reports New York Yankees C Jorge Posada (thumb) is out of the lineup Friday, July 3.

Yankees | Arredondo, Cabrera sign
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:01:49 -0700

The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports the New York Yankees signed international SS Damian Arredondo to a deal worth $850,000 and right-handed P Christopher Cabrera for $400,000. Arredondo, 16, has great speed, an above-average arm and very good hands according to scouting reports.

Yankees | Posada sits
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:52:00 -0700

The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports New York Yankees C Jorge Posada (thumb) didn't start Thursday, July 2, due to a bruised left thumb.

Yankees | Keeping an eye on Qualls
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:28:59 -0700

FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the New York Yankees are keeping an eye on Arizona Diamondbacks CL Chad Qualls.

Yankees | Sanchez signs
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:45:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees signed 16-year old Dominican C Gary Sanchez Thursday, July 2. Sanchez will receive a $3 million signing bonus.

Yankees | Coke on fire
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:59:22 -0700

MLB.com's Jared Diamond reports New York Yankees RP Phil Coke has allowed one earned run in the past 15 1/3 innings.

Yankees | Cervelli likely headed back to Triple-A when Molina returns
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:28 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli will likely return to Triple-A once C Jose Molina (quadriceps) comes off the disabled list. The Yankees would like Cervelli to play regularly.

Yankees | Would like to add second LHP to bullpen
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:05 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Yankees would like to add a second left-handed pitcher to their bullpen.

Yankees | Molina to play Thursday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:57:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees C Jose Molina (quadriceps) will play with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Thursday, July 2.

Yankees | Nady to undergo Tommy John surgery
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:47:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, July 8. It will be his second Tommy John surgery of his career.

Yankees | Damon goes deep Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:59 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon hit his 15th home run of the season Wednesday, July 1.

Yankees | A-Rod goes yard Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:07:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 566th home run of his career Wednesday, July 1. He is just three homers behind former MLB 1B Rafael Palmeiro for 10th place all time. Rodriguez is 10-for-23 with four home runs in his last seven games.

Yankees | Rivera earns save Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:06:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned his third straight save Wednesday, July 1, and now has 502 in his career. He has recorded 20 saves in 21 chances this season.

Yankees | Pena optioned
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:50:47 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the New York Yankees optioned IF Ramiro Pena to the minors Wednesday, July 1.

Yankees | Melky delivers again
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:55:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Melky Cabrera doubled and drove in three runs as his team scored an 8-5 win Tuesday, June 30, over the Seattle Mariners.

Yankees | Cervelli likely to be sent down
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:47:43 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli is likely to be sent down when C Jose Molina (quadriceps) returns from the disabled list.

Yankees | Nady to visit with doctor Tuesday
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:55:28 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Xavier Nady (elbow) will visit with Dr. Lewis Yocum Tuesday, June 30, to determine if he will need a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

Yankees | DeCaster signed
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:23:03 -0700

OurSports Central reports the New York Yankees signed 3B Yurendell DeCaster (Nationals) to a minor league contract.

Yankees | Hinske acquired
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:16:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees acquired OF Eric Hinske and cash from the Pittsburgh Pirates for P Casey Erickson and OF Eric Fryer.

Yankees | Rivera earns share of AL Player of the Week honors
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:35:53 -0700

The Sports Network reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera earned a share of the American League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, June 28. Rivera earned three saves in three chances and did not allow a run while striking out six.

Yankees | Matsui to DH Tuesday
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:21:53 -0700

Tyler Kepner, of The New York Times, reports New York Yankees OF Hideki Matsui will be used as the designated hitter Tuesday, June 30, after serving as the pinch-hitter for the last nine games in National League parks.

Yankees | Interest increasing in Street
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:28:37 -0700

The Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports the New York Yankees have inquired about Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street, according to an anonymous source.

Yankees | Molina update
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:49:12 -0700

The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports New York Yankees C Jose Molina (quadriceps) did some base-running drills Sunday, June 28, and will do the same Tuesday, June 30. He could be ready for a rehab assignment after that.

Yankees | Damon misses Sunday game
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:16:51 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (flu) missed his second straight game due to a flu bug that has gone around the clubhouse.

Yankees | Wang gets first win in over a year
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:08:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang picked up his first win in over a year by allowing four hits and three walks in a season-high 5 1/3 innings. The Yankees beat the New York Mets 4-2 Sunday, June 28.

Yankees | 500 saves for Rivera
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:07:26 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera became the second reliever in major league history with 500 saves, joining Milwaukee Brewers CL Trevor Hoffman (571). He picked up the milestone save Sunday, June 28, in a 4-2 win over the New York Mets.

Yankees | Jeter returning to lineup Sunday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:10:55 -0700

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch posted on his Twitter page that New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (flu) is in the starting lineup Sunday, June 28, against the New York Mets.

Yankees | A-Rod told to cut down practice swings by 75 percent
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:44:58 -0700

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team plans to keep giving 3B Alex Rodriguez days off, according to The Associated Press. In theory, the Yankees want to limit him to five or six games in a row. In addition, after hitting his 564th career home run Friday, Rodriguez was told to cut down his practice swings by 75 percent by Dr. Marc Philippon. "The competitiveness in a player sometimes doesn't allow them to say that I need a day, so it's our job to watch him, and we see or feel that he needs a day, we give him a day," Girardi said.

Yankees | Matsui could see time in outfield in the late innings
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:39:18 -0700

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team had been advised by doctors and trainers not to start DH Hideki Matsui in the outfield, but he could see action there as part of a late-inning switch, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Burnett earns win Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:34:54 -0700

New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett allowed one hit over seven shutout innings Saturday, June 27, against the New York Mets, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out 10, improving to 6-4 on the season.

Yankees | Posada drives in three runs Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:18:07 -0700

New York Yankees C Jorge Posada went 1-for-4 Saturday, June 27, against the New York Mets, with a home run and three RBIs, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Damon not in lineup Saturday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:04:13 -0700

Ronald Blum, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (illness) was not in the starting lineup Saturday, June 27, because of an illness.

Yankees | Jeter not in lineup Saturday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:21:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (illness) is not in the starting lineup Saturday, June 27, because of a cough and a fever.

Yankees | A-Rod passes Mr. October Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:50:21 -0700

New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit the 564th home run of his career Friday, June 26, against the New York Mets, passing Reggie Jackson for 11th place on the all-time list, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Jeter sidelined with flu
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:48:57 -0700

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (flu) did not play Friday, June 26, against the New York Mets, because of a cough and a fever, according to The Associated Press.

Yankees | Gardner collects five hits Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:45:37 -0700

New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner went 5-for-6 Friday, June 26, against the New York Mets, with a triple, home run, two RBIs and three runs scored, according to The Associated Press. The five hits were a career high.

Yankees | Sabathia earns win Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:44:30 -0700

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 | Jeter scratched Friday
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:27:19 -0700

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch posted on his Twitter page that New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter (undisclosed) was scratched from the lineup Friday, June 26.