Yankees Preview: 11 For '11
With the regular season just one day away, here are Sweeny Murti's 11 key Yankees for 2011.
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With the regular season just one day away, here are Sweeny Murti's 11 key Yankees for 2011.
It's starting to come together for Phil Hughes and the Bombers. The next step in filling two open spots behind Hughes in the Yankees rotation will take place on Thursday's off day, when Freddy Garcia will pitch in a minor league game.
A surer sign of spring you will not find than Mariano Rivera making his first appearance of the exhibition season.
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera struck out all three batters he faced during his first spring training appearance, New York's 9-2 loss to a Minnesota Twins spilt-squad on Sunday.
Rafael Soriano made his initial spring training appearance, allowing one hit in a scoreless fifth inning of the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has taken another step toward pitching in his first spring training game this year.
Joba Chamberlain learned this offseason that his fate was in his hands. No, the fist-pumping reliever didn't take a self-help course. He just realized he needed to start his delivery from the stretch with his hands at his waist instead of his chest.
Yankees ace CC Sabathia is feeling stronger after losing 25 pounds during the offseason. "My stamina, especially coming out of the bullpen and going straight to the mound, I feel good," Sabathia said Thursday.
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw 30 pitches Wednesday in his first bullpen session at spring training this year.
This week Sweeny chatted with Mark Prior, sitting in that corner locker, asking him his expectations for spring training, about his health, his outlook after the highs and lows of the last decade.
Mariano Rivera has arrived at Yankees spring training camp after missing the first two days to be with his sick children. "I'm here and I'm ready to work," Rivera said.
After dealing with sick kids at home during flu season, Mariano Rivera made the transition to baseball season -- arriving at Yankee camp and putting on his familiar number 42 Thursday morning.
Mariano Rivera has missed the Yankees' second day of workouts for pitchers and catchers to be with his sick children. Brian Cashman said Wednesday that Rivera may be in camp for the third day of drills on Thursday.
The Yankees say the right-hander, who's bounced between roles since joining the club in late 2007, will stay a reliever.
Andy Pettitte is going ahead with his decision to retire, leaving the Yankees with a huge hole in what appears to be a rather wobbly starting rotation. On Thursday, several all-time great Yankees weighed in on Pettitte's career in pinstripes.
Will Derek Jeter end his New York career at shortstop? Yankees general manager Brian Cashman rekindled the old Jeter debate during a question-and-answer session with Mike Francesa.
In a move mirroring those of his famous father, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner overruled general manager Brian Cashman in giving a $35 million, three-year contract to Rafael Soriano.
Rafael Soriano was introduced at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday and put on a pinstriped jersey with No. 29, a day after completing a $35 million, three-year contract.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have reached a three-year agreement with AL saves leader Rafael Soriano.
Even though the Yankees came two wins shy of returning to the World Series and the Giants collapsed for the second season in a row, 2010 was a good year. Let's continue the countdown…
The New York Yankees have signed 19-year-old Leonel Vinas to a minor league contract. The right-hander from Long Island was the ace of Hank's Yanks, a team sponsored by Hank Steinbrenner, co-chairman of the Yankees.
Mariano Rivera spoke to reporters Thursday for the first time since signing his 2-year contract to return to the Yankees. As impossible as it sounds, 'The Sandman' coming out of Boston's bullpen was a very real possibility, according to Rivera.
Kerry Wood is returning to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the AP. The Yankees were thought to be among the front-runners for Wood.
Mariano Rivera admitted the unthinkable had been a possibility. The Boston Red Sox offered him a chance to turn in his pinstripes and switch sides in baseball's fiercest rivalry.
Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees have finalized their $30 million, two-year contract. The Yankees also agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Mark Prior.
A person of interest has been identified in connection with a shooting in a St. Albans, Queens park that left a teen dead, the NYPD said.
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
A little girl was found in a stroller alone in Times Square Tuesday night after police responded to an emergency call.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
A little girl was found in a stroller alone in Times Square Tuesday night after police responded to an emergency call.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
The horse captured on incredible body-cam footage last week of an NYPD mounted officer chasing down a suspected purse snatcher was rescued from slaughter off a racetrack.
An NYPD narcotics canine named Mulk is back on the job after a near-death experience during a drug busts in the Bronx and Manhattan.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
The horse captured on incredible body-cam footage last week of an NYPD mounted officer chasing down a suspected purse snatcher was rescued from slaughter off a racetrack.
The pop-up JBJ Soul Kitchen at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, N.J. will shut down at the end of the month.
A large four-alarm fire ripped through multiple homes in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, early Tuesday morning.
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a freeze warning Monday night, and that means crops and plants are in danger of dying.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello is headed to prison in connection with a COVID fraud scheme in New York.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
New York lost its 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Twins on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer in the second and added a two-run double as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to four straight with a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Mexican officials say Jasso Ramirez fired on tourists on the Pyramid of the Moon on Monday. They said he had ammunition, knives, gloves and materials, possibly referencing the Columbine school shooting.
President Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran indefinitely Tuesday, but three commercial vessels came under attack in the strait Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
West Point became a critical fort, essential to winning the American Revolution. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi explains why.
Auditions are being held at Radio City for the 2026 Christmas Spectacular. Dancers must know ballet, tap and jazz and be 18 by the first day of the contract.
A camera on a bear's collar in Connecticut captured the animal's point of view as it went ruffling through someone's back porch looking for food.
