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In the last four years, Yankee fans have enjoyed endless milestones achieved by some of the team’s legendary players. Derek Jeter broke the all-time franchise hit record in 2009, and then slugged his way to number 3,000 in 2011. Mariano Rivera passed Trevor Hoffman that same year to top the MLB save list. When he [...]
The Yankees and Chicago Cubs struck a deal last night that sends shortstop Alberto Gonzalez to New York in exchange for either cash or a player to be named later, according to Andy McCullough via twitter. The move gives the Yankees some much needed depth at shortstop, since Derek Jeter will be out until after [...]
Although this year’s All-Star game will be held at Citi Field, it looks as if the festivities have moved down to the Yankees’ spring training complex in Tampa, Fla. Today, the injury-ridden-all-star Yankees descended on Florida for rehab, according to Mark Feinsand of the Daily News. Francisco Cervelli, Curtis Granderson, Ivan Nova, Michael Pineda, Alex [...]
Since the Yankees are down in Tampa for a three-game series, it’s a good idea to check in on some of the players who are injured and working on returning to the field. Here are some injury news and notes: Kevin Youkilis (stiff back): Youkilis was taken out of Saturday’s game early with back stiffness. [...]
Derek Jeter has a had a setback in his surgically repaired ankle. Jeter traveled to Charlotte for an unscheduled visit on Thursday to meet with Dr. Robert Anderson, the doctor who performed his initial surgery. During the visit, a CT scan revealed a small crack in the surgically-repaired left ankle. Jeter will avoid surgery and [...]
The Yankees and captain Derek Jeter had originally looked at May 1 as a possible return date, but now that seems very unlikely. Yesterday, manager Joe Girardi said in an interview that Jeter “will be back when he’s back,” according to Yanks beat writer Bryan Hoch. Jeter has been taking batting practice and ground balls [...]
Derek Jeter is progressing in the rehab of his injured left ankle, and will take batting practice on the field today down in Tampa, Fla., according to Andy McCullough of the Newark Star-Ledger. Previously, Jeter had only taken some swings in the batting cage. Yesterday, he took grounders and ran sprints for the first time [...]
April 9, 1996 It was a cold, snowy Opening Day in the Bronx. The Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals, 7-3. Starter Andy Pettitte allowed 3R in 6.1IP (6H, 2BB), earning the win. Newcomers Joe Girardi, replacing Mike Stanley, and Tino Martinez, replacing Don Mattingly, get booed during pregame introductions. Girardi goes 1-for-5 batting in [...]
The analysts, experts, baseball fans, and maybe science itself don’t think the Yankees will be good this year. With the massacre of injuries and both an April starting lineup and starting rotation, with an average age of about only 33 years old (you’d think it would be higher, I know) and a couple of old [...]
Although there is no official timetable for his return, those within the organization are targeting May 1 as a possible return date for Derek Jeter, according to a story written by CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman. Heyman reports that the date is “optimistic” barring any setbacks. Jeter, who experienced “stiffness” in his surgically repaired left ankle on [...]
Threat Level: 2 The Twins seem ticketed for last place in the AL Central in 2013. Yes, they still have the Twin Cities version of the M&M Boys (Mauer and Morneau), but not much else that is concrete. Willingham is their only source of power, since Morneau has been plagued by concussions recently [...]
Threat Level: 9 No team in the offseason went with the “win now” philosophy more than the Los Angeles Angels. They signed Albert Pujols to a long contract last year and signed coveted free-agent Josh Hamilton to big five year deal this offseason. They made long term commitments over the last two seasons and [...]
Derek Jeter’s goal of being the Yankees’ Opening Day shortstop will not be reached, as he is most likely going to start the 2013 season on the disabled list, according to Andy McCullough of The Star Ledger. With Jeter’s absence on the first day of the season, Robinson Cano will be the only position player who [...]
Eduardo Nunez’s role with the Yankees has become increasingly important, especially now since Derek Jeter’s surgically repaired ankle is causing him to miss some spring training games. Yesterday, manager Joe Girardi wouldn’t rule out the possibility that Jeter would be the Opening Day DH. Today, GM Brian Cashman wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a [...]
The Yankees will play the Philadelphia Phillies today in Clearwater, Fla. Captain Derek Jeter was scratched from the lineup with a “cranky” left ankle, and could return to action as early as tomorrow; Gil Velazquez will take his spot today. Righty Adam Warren gets the start for the Bombers. Here is the rest of the [...]
Philadelphia Phillies 7 — New York Yankees 0 Hiroki Kuroda gave up four runs in today’s 7-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees offense was held off the scoreboard today. Derek Jeter and Kevin Youkilis were able to get a double in the game. Brett Gardner got a hit as well. Minor [...]
Atlanta Braves 2 — New York Yankees 1 On an emotional day, Yankees saw the Spring debut of Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera in today’s 2-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Without a hesitation, Derek Jeter got his Spring off to a great start by swinging at the first pitch and pulling a [...]
Derek Jeter will return against the Atlanta Braves today, and will hit first and serve as the DH. Also making his first appearance of the spring will be Mariano Rivera, who made it official by announcing his plans to retire at the end of 2013 earlier this morning. Here is the rest of the lineup: Yankees [...]
Some good news out of Yankee camp today, as Derek Jeter is just about set to return to game action. After receiving “final clearance” on his ankle yesterday, it’s just a matter of time before the Captain will take his place back atop the lineup. WFAN’s Sweeny Murti said that Jeter could play as early [...]
The 2013 baseball season is still very young, but it seems as though it’s starting off the same way it ended in 2012, in shambles. When Derek Jeter had to be helped off the field near the end of the Yankees playoff run last year, it perfectly summarized how the entire season played out for [...]