Tino, Cecil enter Ted Williams Hall of Fame
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:20:00 -0500)
Three-time All-Star Cecil Fielder, who twice led the Majors in home runs, and four-time World Series champion Tino Martinez were inducted into the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame at Tropicana Field on Friday night.

Girardi would welcome one more bat
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:00 -0500)
Joe Girardi is generally pleased with the work done during his club's offseason, but the Yankees' manager would like to have one more bat added to his lineup card before Spring Training begins.

Sox-Yanks history adds to Super Bowl hype
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500)
The hype for this weekend's Giants-Patriots Super Bowl matchup no doubt got some help from years of Bostonians and New Yorkers watching the Red Sox and Yankees play out the greatest rivalry in all of sports.

Inbox: Bullpen role not ideal for Hughes?
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:27:00 -0500)
Will putting Phil Hughes in the bullpen stunt his development as a starter? Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch answers that question and more in the latest edition of his Inbox.

Yankees outright righty Whelan to Triple-A
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:37:00 -0500)
The Yankees outrighted right-hander Kevin Whelan to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Teixeira may add bunting to arsenal in '12
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:19:00 -0500)
Having been frustrated by his .223 batting average against righties, due in part to seeing sure hits die in the infielders' gloves on the outfield grass, Mark Teixeira said on Tuesday that he is ready to put the bunt in defenders' minds.

Yogi, Teixeira honored with Munson Awards
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:30:00 -0500)
Nearly 33 years after his death in a plane crash, Yankees legend Thurman Munson's legacy continues to endure. Hall of Famer Yogi Berra and first baseman Mark Teixeira were among those honored on Tuesday at the 32nd annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner in New York.

Yankees hire former Cubs GM Hendry
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0500)
The Yankees announced a series of personnel changes on Tuesday, including the hiring of former Cubs general manager Jim Hendry as a special assignment scout.

Granderson thinks Pineda will thrive in AL East
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:40:00 -0500)
In a rarity, Curtis Granderson was cheered and thanked at Fenway Park on Monday night, when the Yankees' center fielder was in town for a fundraiser benefiting a charity run by Theo Epstein and Peter Gammons.

Yanks ink Delcarmen to Minor League deal
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:39:00 -0500)
The Yankees are continuing to stockpile pitching depth with Spring Training approaching, agreeing to terms with right-hander Manny Delcarmen on a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to camp.

Richards tests knowledge on 'Baseball IQ'
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:10:00 -0500)
With MLB Network preparing to launch its first game show, "Baseball IQ," the Yankees administered a practice test. The highest score was posted by Yankees Museum curator Brian Richards, who was selected to represent the club on the program.

Kuroda officially in the fold with one-year deal
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:23:00 -0500)
The Yankees made official another contract on Thursday, formally announcing their one-year pact with right-handed starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda.

No hearings for Yanks as Logan agrees to pact
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:12:00 -0500)
The Yankees avoided arbitration with their lone remaining eligible player on Thursday, inking left-handed reliever Boone Logan to a one-year, $1.87 million contract.

Yanks' system has host of promising backstops
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500)
While the Yankees won't have veteran Jorge Posada or top prospect Jesus Montero in 2012, the future remains bright behind the plate -- and in other areas -- for the organization.

Yanks' approach with system paying off
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
Only three American League franchises -- the A's, Mariners and Rays -- can claim more prospects than the Yankees in the MLB.com Top 100, which was unveiled on Wednesday.

Yankees make Jones signing official
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:20:00 -0500)
The Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed Andruw Jones to a one-year contract, a move that was first reported on Dec. 30.

Gammons: Posada has right Hall of Fame credentials
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:16:00 -0500)
He was never Derek Jeter or Alex Rodriguez in terms of buzz, never controversial. He never really was a "star," but a grinder. He may have trouble passing the Cooperstown eye test, but someday Jorge Posada will be up on that great podium in Cooperstown.

Posada's storybook ending one of many
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0500)
What Jorge Posada did was special. Still, players who aren't fortunate enough to spend their entire careers with the same organization can, and often do, end up indelibly linked to just one franchise.

Yankees agree to one-year deal with Martin
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:55:00 -0500)
The Yankees avoided arbitration with Russell Martin, agreeing to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the catcher on Tuesday.

Posada hints 2012 may be Mo's last year
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:27:00 -0500)
Now that the "Core Four" is officially down to the dynamic duo of Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, who will be the next Yankees great to receive a sendoff toward Cooperstown?

Emotional Posada retires after 17-year career
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:46:00 -0500)
It seemed appropriate that Jorge Posada's voice quivered the most when he addressed the topics of his family and his teammates. Throughout 17 summers in the big leagues, there was nothing that mattered more to him.