New York Yankees Baseball News
- Offense lacking in Tampa Bay Rays' 5-4 loss to New York Yankees Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:46PMBy John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Monday, July 18, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG A bunt single. A stolen base. An error and a fielder's choice, and a runner crosses the plate without the ball ever reaching the outfield. This is how an underdog survives. A walk, and another stolen base. A groundout to the right side, a hitter beating out an infield single, and another run scores without the ball ...
- Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsYankees rally from three down to beat Rays Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:18PMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Russell Martin drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, giving the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
- MLB Trade Rumors: Should the Yankees Swap A.J. Burnett for Carlos Zambrano? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:44PMCarlos “Big Z” Zambrano has long since worn out his welcome with the Chicago Cubs organization, and is currently pitching to a 4.78 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in the National League Central. Making things even more disconcerting is Zambrano’s remaining contract—about $25 million through 2012 with a virtually impossible chance at $44.25 million through 2013 (a player option based on top-four Cy Young ...
- Bautista's absence hurts as Blue Jays lose again Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:15PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press TORONTO Jose Bautista can't get healthy soon enough for the Blue Jays. Bautista missed his third consecutive game with a twisted right ankle and Toronto struggled against Phil Hughes, who pitched six effective innings to earn his first win of the season and lead the New York Yankees to a 7-2 victory on Sunday. Toronto's offense has sputtered without ...
- Hughes gets first win as Yanks beat Blue Jays 7-2 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:12PMNew York pitcher Phil Hughes works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sunday. Hughes got his first victory of the season as the Yankees won, 7-2.
- Hudson throws complete game, Diamondbacks down Dodgers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:11PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
- Sun doesn't set on his vision: Alex Mehran's, developer of Bishop Ranch, is planning his next big project Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:05PMAlex Mehran's Bishop Ranch Business Park made San Ramon a crossroads of commerce, with 550 companies and 33,000 workers occupying the massive facility. Now the principal executive of Sunset Development wants to create a new downtown for the East Bay city.
- Frasor makes history, but Yanks down Jays 7-2 to split series Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:04PMJason Frasor’s 453rd appearance for the Jays moves him past Duane Ward and in No. 1 on the list of all-time Toronto pitchers.
- MLB Trade Deadline: Five Potential Contenders in Need of Offensive Talent Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:45PMWith the trade deadline only two weeks away, here is a look at five playoff-caliber teams that could substantially improve their postseason odds with front office moves to target offensive talent by the trade deadline. With budgetary constraints and long-term goals in mind, this list is not so much a prediction of who will or even who should be buyers at the deadline; rather, it is a list of ...
- Jays bats wilt in the heat Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:39PM— Carlos Villanueva threw exactly what he wanted when he wanted as he faced the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon.
- Manchester United world's most valuable team Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:12AMEnglish Premier League champions Manchester United have retained their title as the world's most valuable sports team, according to Forbes magazine's (www.forbes.com) annual top 50 list.
- Winger: All-Star game shouldn't decide homefield for World Series Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:53AMShould Major League Baseball keep using its All-Star game to determine homefield advantage for the World Series?
- Ex-Colonels reflect on run to 1970 D-II title game Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:11AMNicholls State has a rich baseball tradition.
- For the Record: 7/16/2011 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:49AMScores, statistics, standings and information of local and national sports.
- Blue Jays' Morrow stymies Yankees Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:27AMBrandon Morrow won his fourth straight decision, Yunel Escobar had three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays again roughed up the Yankees for their fifth straight win, 7-1 on Friday night.
- Ubaldo miffed at trade rumors Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:25AMUbaldo Jimenez doesn't anger easily, but the idea that the Rockies would be motivated to trade him because of his attitude struck a raw nerve Friday.
- Escobar quietly getting it done for Jays Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:43PMYunel Escobar has calmed down and stepped up, but few seemed to have noticed.
- MLB Capsules - AL: Martin not mad at Blue Jays for stealing signs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:42PMTORONTO (AP) — New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin isn’t mad at the Toronto Blue Jays for stealing signs. He’s upset with himself for not noticing sooner.
- U.S. judge in Clemens trial may declare mistrial Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:07AMThe judge overseeing the perjury trial of U.S. baseball great Roger Clemens on Thursday raised the possibility of declaring a mistrial because prosecutors violated an order that barred certain information from being introduced to the jury.
- MLB: Fan who returned Jeter ball getting baseball card Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:07AMNEW YORK (AP) — The fan who returned Derek Jeter's ball from his 3,000th hit will get a bit of memorabilia to keep — his own baseball card.
- Back to the future: Jays-Yankees on '80s night Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:57AMThe Toronto Blue Jays return from the All-Star break to take on the New York Yankees on 1980s night at the Rogers Centre.
- Rice off to good start in professional baseball Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:31PMMatt Rice is catching on quickly in professional baseball. The Science Hill graduate is leading the New York-Penn League’s Hudson Valley Renegades (Fishkill, N.Y.) in hitting (.385) and has two home runs and nine RBIs in his first 39 at-bats.
- Some pet owners judge Jeter's name best in show Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:10AMOver 17 seasons and nearly 3,000 hits Derek Jeter has inspired many dog owners who have named their pets after him.
- Somers’ Monologue: Rain, Rain, Go Away Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:34AMSteve opens a Friday night schmooze by talking about the Yankees' rainout that postponed Derek Jeter's quest for 3,000 hits.
- Baseball-Jeter, A-Rod pull out of All-Star game Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:00PM* Jeter to rest calf injury that sidelined him three weeks
- Jeter's chase for 3,000 put on hold Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:42PMThe game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays scheduled for Friday night has been postponed because of rain, delaying Derek Jeter's pursuit of 3,000 hits.
- Jeter, A-Rod, Victorino out of All-Star game Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:34PMDerek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Shane Victorino became the latest All-Star scratches, further threatening to turn baseball's big show into the All-Scar game.
- MLB: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, ppd., rain Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:25PMNEW YORK, July 8 (UPI) -- Friday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees was postponed because of rain in New York.
- BASEBALL: Southgate native is Tigers' new pitching coach Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:31AMSouthgate native Jeff Jones has held many positions in the Detroit Tigers organization. Sunday he was promoted to another one.
- Closing Time: Phil Hughes returns, isn’t terrible Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:30AMIt was almost inevitable that we would open Wednesday's Closing Time with Phil Hughes , so let's not fight it. This is a 25-year-old coming off an 18-win season, after all, making his first major league start since the Yankees sent him to the DL back in April. Hughes, when he's right, is a serious fantasy asset. But in the opening weeks of 2011 he was all kinds of wrong. Diminished velocity ...
- Clemens not getting a lot of love from jury pool Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:25AMOne-time baseball superstar Roger Clemens is in the midst of a tedious and humbling process that is one of the most important parts of his trial on charges of lying about drug use _ selecting the jury members who will decide his fate.
- Lockouts accentuate rise of sports unions Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:05PMMost of today's pro athletes enjoy the perks that come with union membership - but this wasn't always the case.
- Clemens Trial Selecting Jury; Judge Raps Hill Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:04PMRoger Clemens' perjury trial opened Wednesday with both sides raising the prospect of calling a roster of former baseball stars as witnesses.
- Galea pleads guilty to bringing growth hormone into US Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:50PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
- Yankees come apart late, fall to Indians Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:41AMThe Cleveland Indians scored three times in the seventh inning on their way to a 6-3 home win Monday over the New York Yankees.
- Today and Wednesday's TV/radio listings Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:41AMToday and Wednesday's TV/radio listings for baseball, cycling, Women's World Cup soccer and WNBA.
- Brantley nears All-Star break in 1st full season Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:31AMCLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley — son of Catskill native and former major-leaguer Mickey Brantley — is nearing the All-Star break with a solid first half under his belt in his first full year as a starter.
- Kearns' homer lifts Indians to spoil Jeter's return Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:26AMCLEVELAND -- In 10 years, Austin Kearns has just two career hits against A.J. Burnett.
- Try as he might, Jeter can’t avoid spotlight Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:19AMCLEVELAND — For now, there are other issues for the Yankees to fret about, other possible headaches to deal with. There is Mariano Rivera, who wasn’t available last night because he felt a little twinge in his platinum-plated right arm. There is Alex Rodriguez, who isn’t moving well at...
- 'Hit man' got the job done Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:15AMThey told him to go home.
- Players, fans of same mind on All-Stars Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:48PMPlayers, fans of same mind on All-Stars
- Glute tightness forces Dickey to exit early Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:48PMGlute tightness forces Dickey to exit early
- Rodriguez's rep blasts poker game involvement Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:37PMCameron Diaz's boyfriend Alex Rodriguez has become the latest star to distance himself from allegations he participated in unlicensed high-stakes poker games with a convicted conman.
- Alex Rodriguez - Alex Rodriguez's Rep Blasts Poker Game Involvement Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:16PMCameron Diaz's boyfriend Alex Rodriguez has become the latest star to distance himself from allegations he participated in unlicensed high-stakes poker games with a convicted conman. Spider-Man actor Tobey Maguire recently found himself at the centre of a...
- Tired of lockouts? Here's a few sports could use Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:13PMTired of lockouts? Here's a few sports could use In this May 19, 2011, photo, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter warms up for a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. Jeter is among four Yankees in the American League lineup for the July 12 All-Star game.
- 2011 MLB All-Star Voting: 5 Worst Selections in 2011 Midsummer Classic Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:11PMEarlier today, the 2011 MLB All-Stars were announced. In some cases, players were selected to their first Midsummer Classic squad. In others, veterans added yet another appearance to their resumes. To name a few examples, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez made his 14th All-Star game, while up-and-comers like Asdrubal Cabrera made the list for the first time. Yet, some of the All-Star ...
- Washington taking 4 Rangers to All-Star game Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 4:54PMSTEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington gets to take four of his own players with him to Arizona for the All-Star game. He only had to pick one of them. By the time Washington got his managerial picks for the AL team, reigning AL MVP Josh Hamilton had already been voted in as a starter by the fans, while third baseman Adrian Beltre and designated ...
- Reyes sits vs. Yankees as Mets await MRI results Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 4:51PMNEW YORK (AP) -- Jose Reyes was out of the New York Mets' lineup Sunday and the team anxiously awaited test results on his injured leg.
- Dodgers Win Court Approval of $60 Million Bankruptcy Loan (Wilmington) Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:42AMDawn McCarty The Associated Press (c) 2011, Bloomberg News WILMINGTON, Del. — The Los Angeles Dodgers won court approval Tuesday to use as much as $60 million of a bankruptcy loan after Major League Baseball dropped its opposition following changes in the loan's terms. A requirement that the Dodgers sell television rights within six months was deleted and a potential ...
- Baseball notes: Tight hamstring forces early exit for Mets' Jose Reyes Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:11AMJose Reyes left the New York Mets' game against the Yankees on Saturday because of a tight left hamstring.