Yankees' Jorge Posada Wants To Play Next Season... But Where?
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Derek Jeter had three hits and drove in three runs, including two with a go-ahead triple in the sixth inning, and struggling A.J. Burnett finally won a game in August for the Yankees in their 7-4 victory over the Royals on Monday night.
It was an eventful night in the New York sports landscape. A.J. Burnett halted his winless streak (dating back to June 29) for the Yankees and the Jets opened up their preseason with a loss to the Houston Texans.
Derek Jeter could be one of the few current MLB stars to play an entire career in only one uniform. Mariano Rivera too, perhaps. Though you never know -- before this season, most Yankees fans couldn't imagine Jorge Posada playing anywhere but the Bronx.
Exactly how Freddy Garcia sliced his right index finger, he wouldn't say. Either way, the kitchen accident that caused a small cut next to his nail needs time to heal before he can pitch again for the New York Yankees.
Rodriguez got 13 at-bats in a simulated game and did situational work at third base at the Yankees' minor league complex Sunday. He had right knee surgery July 11.
The game between the Rays and Yankees scheduled for Sunday was postponed because of rain.
Yankees right-hander Freddy Garcia has been scratched from his scheduled start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays because of a cut on a finger sustained in a kitchen accident.
New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez was the designated hitter for his second minor league rehabilitation game and went 0 for 3 with a walk on Saturday night.
Jorge Posada hit a grand slam and drove in six runs in his first game since being benched six days ago.
Derek Jeter has donated to the Hall of Fame his batting helmet and batting gloves that he was wearing when he homered for his 3,000th hit.
Jorge Posada is in the New York Yankees' lineup for the first time since losing his job as the regular designated hitter last week.
New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez is listed to be the designated hitter in his second minor league rehabilitation game.
Johnny Damon, Casey Kotchman and Kelly Shoppach all connected in the third inning for three of Tampa Bay's five solo home runs against CC Sabathia, lifting the Rays over the New York Yankees 5-1 Friday night.
New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez called it a lucky shot. Actually, his home run Friday night was a key step in his return from a knee injury.
This is Mariano Rivera, kids. He of the serene mien and mean fastball, if you give up on Mariano Rivera, then you'll give up on anyone.
The Yankees won on Thursday. So what's the hubbub? A ninth inning, first-pitch, three-run homer off Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, that's what.
With the recent struggles from Mariano Rivera, Steve decided to open his Thursday night show teasing Yankee fans and asking the question: has father time caught up with the great Mo?
Russell Branyan's three-run homer on the first pitch Rivera threw in the ninth inning was not enough to wipe out the lead, though, and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 Thursday.
Curtis Granderson is gaining more attention from MVP voters, but is his resume strong enough when compared to Adrian Gonzalez, Jose Bautista or Jacoby Ellsbury?
It wasn't an official announcement, but Yankees manager Joe Girardi all but put a stamp on Ivan Nova's spot in the rotation on Wednesday. So who's the odd man out?
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos says a report accusing his team of stealing signs at home is "stupid" and "has got a lot of holes in it." This isn't the first time the Blue Jays have been accused of relaying signs. Just ask Yankees catcher Russell Martin.
Curtis Granderson hit a three-run homer off Garrett Richards before the rookie got his first major league out and the New York Yankees snapped their three-game losing streak with a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Alex Rodriguez is preparing for his return to the Yankees -- and his looming sit-down with Major League Baseball about his alleged involvement in high-stakes poker games.
As with any vocation, a writer writes best when he's passionate about his topic. That's what sells newspapers, magazines and websites. Pound the keyboard with the passion of Pamplona's native bulls and you'll hit the bull's-eye. Or, just write about A-Rod.
