Yankees' Tanaka: Elbow Is 'Healed,' And I Can Throw 'Absolutely Fine'
New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka said Friday his elbow injury from last season is behind him and expects to pitch this year problem free.
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New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka said Friday his elbow injury from last season is behind him and expects to pitch this year problem free.
The pitch clock won't get a call-up in 2015, but Major League Baseball is taking small steps to shorten games.
When healthy, the Yankees' top three of Tanaka, Pineda and Sabathia could be as good as any in baseball. The problem: they have to prove they're no longer damaged goods.
It'll be A-Rod, A-Rod, A-Rod all spring. And that, ironically, means good news for the pitchers and anyone else who doesn't wear No. 13.
Boomer and Craig got this party started discussing the sad state of the activities on the hardwood after Melo undergoes surgery before turning their collective attention to the Yankees.
Masahiro Tanaka threw 21 pitches in his first bullpen session of the year at the New York Yankees' minor league complex.
This isn't just about A-Rod or the public's contempt for him. This is a treatise on the fall of two empires -- A-Rod the man and brand, and the Yankees.
Jay Z made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can. But his game still needs work.
Masahiro Tanaka probably will throw his first bullpen session of the year on Thursday at the New York Yankees' minor league complex.
Alex Rodriguez is really sorry, you guys. You can feel it in his smooth cursive. Unfortunately (for him), Twitter exists.
Alex Rodriguez did some more apologizing on Tuesday, but this story is far from over.
The issue comes down to public relations versus responsibility. A team can set its own standards as to how the franchise tells its story. The writers have to tell it straight. That's not happening right now.
I guess Butch Wynegar wasn't available. The Yankees, who wear the most celebrated uniform on Earth, are handing out plaques like popcorn during a doubleheader.
After arriving from Japan, the 26-year-old threw at up to about 200 feet. He ended his session by using his delivery to make 16 level ground pitches at 60 feet.
Where does one draw the line? Either a retired number is something special or it's not.
