New York Yankees Rumors & News

New York Post "Joe Girardi said it’s imperative to get Ivan Nova back to being an effective pitcher, but the Yankees manager is sticking with Vidal Nuno for Saturday’s start against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday, Nova took a seat in the bullpen. Because long man..." May 25

New York Post "The Yankees have a definitive plan in place for bringing Mark Teixeira's rehab assignment. Teixeira will leave the team’s spring training complex here Tuesday and play for Double A-Trenton on Wednesday and Thursday. On Saturday, the star first baseman will play an extended spring training game..." May 25

New York Daily News "Given their many injuries and some unflattering predictions for them at the start of the season, you could be forgiven for not expecting to read this sentence: The Yankees are in first place on Memorial Day weekend. The slew of health issues haven’t thrashed the Bombers’ season as many had..." May 25

Newark Star-Ledger "Curtis Granderson suffered another unfortunate strike from fate. This one came to his left hand. He was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning and left the game to undergo X-Rays. The results showed that the Yankees' outfielder had fractured the knuckle on his left pinky finger. It is the second..." May 25

New York Post "Alex Rodriguez is selling his Miami Beach waterfront dream house for $30 million because he believed he was being constantly watched while at home. Sources exclusively tell us the Yankee slugger was often photographed from the water or nearby buildings while he was relaxing indoors or in his..." May 24

New York Post "Pitching has been the reason the Yankees have thrived into the middle of the season’s second month, even with Andy Pettitte, Ivan Nova and Joba Chamberlain on the disabled list. There is the possibility the staff could get stronger if Michael Pineda continues to progress. “He threw great,..." May 24

New York Post "Curtis Granderson was the first one back from the disabled list and it appears Mark Teixeira will be the second, with Kevin Youkilis a close third. “He could start a rehab [assignment] Tuesday in Trenton [Double-A],’’ general manager Brian Cashman said yesterday after Teixeira worked out at the..." May 24

New York Post "In a season where seemingly every bump and bruise suffered sends the player to the disabled list, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he is supremely confident Hiroki Kuroda won’t be sidelined by the bruised right calf that forced him out of last night’s game. “I would be shocked if he couldn’t..." May 23

CSN Baltimore "What a difference two days made for the Orioles. After their rotation looked battered and their closer teetering, they won their second straight game on Wednesday night, and looked forward to watching their phenom, Kevin Gausman, debut on Thursday. Thanks to Jason Hammel’s 6 2/3 innings, the..." May 23

New York Daily News "Dave Robertson remembers seeing the tornado damage in his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Ala. two years ago and feeling sick to his stomach. The reliever had a similar feeling as he watched coverage of the Oklahoma tornado this week, a tragedy that took at least 24 lives. “I know firsthand what it..." May 22

Newark Star-Ledger "Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda was removed midway through the third inning of Wednesday’s game against the Orioles. Kuroda appeared to favor his back after giving up a single to first baseman Chris Davis. There was no diagnosis immediately available. Earlier in the night, Kuroda was hit on..." May 22

New York Post "Joe Girardi said he doesn’t know when he will get Mark Teixeira or Kevin Youkilis back from the disabled list, but the Yankees manager reported Tuesday the first baseman and corner infielder are making progress. “He had four more [at-bats],’’ Girardi said of Teixeira’s participation in a..." May 22

CSN Baltimore "For the last week, Jim Johnson’s locker has been the most popular stopping point in the Orioles clubhouse. Three times he stood there and explained what went wrong. Never made any excuses, never any whining. On Tuesday, his space was a happier place. After blowing three straight saves,..." May 22

New York Post "No Yankee is more familiar with Travis Hafner than CC Sabathia, making the ace the resident expert. “It looks like he is back,’’ Sabathia said of his former Indians teammate whose career has been derailed by injuries. “He is healthy and happy.’’ Last night at Camden Yards, Hafner put a smile..." May 21

New York Post "The Yankees didn’t need to see Orioles closer Jim Johnson implode for a third consecutive appearance to appreciate Mariano Rivera. “Believe me, I don’t take it for granted,” manager Joe Girardi said after Rivera picked up his 17th save in as many chances in last night’s 6-4, 10-inning win over..." May 21

New York Post "On a gorgeous day in Rye, Brian Cashman didn’t want to send a cloud all the way down to Tampa. It’s just that the Yankees’ general manager, 16 years on the job, has seen way too much to place optimism where it doesn’t belong. Mark Teixeira played in a simulated game yesterday at the Yankees’..." May 21

New York Post "Phil Hughes and pitching coach Larry Rothschild didn’t make any drastic between-starts changes with tonight’s Yankees starter after he failed to get out of the first inning in his last outing Wednesday against the Mariners at Yankee Stadium. “I felt I was a little on the side of the ball. That..." May 21

North Jersey "Phil Hughes’ long wait has ended. After his shortest, roughest career outing, Hughes starts fresh tonight at Camden Yards. "It was especially tough, the last one," Hughes said of Wednesday’s first-inning knockout against Seattle. "It took me a couple of days to get over. It’s not something you..." May 21

New York Daily News "In the ultimate odd-couple alliance, Hal Steinbrenner has joined forces with controversial multi-billionaire Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan to bring an expansion MLS team to New York. MLS commissioner Don Garber announced on Tuesday that the Yankees and Sheikh Mansour's Manchester City..." May 21

SportingNews.com "Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez started his third week of on-field work by adding defensive drills and hitting in a cage. The 37-year-old, recuperating from left hip surgery on Jan. 16, fielded grounders and took 25 swings during a batting practice session in an indoor cage Monday at the..." May 20

New York Post "CC Sabathia will start tonight’s game in Baltimore after yesterday’s rainout against the Blue Jays in The Bronx, which is a better result than the last time he had to deal with bad weather. His outing against the Rockies on May 9 in Denver was cut short after four innings because of a lengthy..." May 20

New York Daily News "CC Sabathia describes himself as "not very intense" in the moments before one of his starts. So it was no surprise to hear that the Yankees' ace was lounging on a clubhouse couch Sunday when he was told the game against the Blue Jays was rained out. Sabathia got up and played a brief game of..." May 20

Newark Star-Ledger "Lyle Overbay affixes himself to a stationary bike at least three times a week. He props open his iPad and turns on a television show. He’s almost finished with the first season of "The Wire." The screen keeps his mind occupied as he plods through the monotony of the exercise, a 60-minute..." May 20

Newark Star-Ledger "Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli appeared in the team’s clubhouse shortly after Sunday’s game with Toronto was rained out. He has been in the city for the past week, he said, doing exercises as his broken right hand heals. Cervelli has a doctor’s appointment this week to see if he can get the..." May 20

New York Daily News "You can be sure that a pair of hanging off-speed pitches from Brandon Morrow had more to do with Robinson Cano’s power show on Saturday than Hal Steinbrenner’s rare presence at the Stadium. And, for that matter, you can be fairly sure as well, based on the way the Yankee owner speaks of his..." May 20

New York Post "Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was in the back of the press box telling The Post what he likes best about yesterday’s starting pitcher David Phelps. “What’s impressive to me is his composure,’’ Cashman said. “From Day 1 he’s acted like nothing is overwhelming.’’ A few minutes later in..." May 19

Newark Star-Ledger "On a day when they lose starter Andy Pettite for two weeks, the Yankees appeared to avoid another calamity when catcher Chris Stewart received a clean MRI on his left groin. Stewart “felt a grab” while running the bases on Thursday, he said. But no injury could be found. He’ll rest for a few..." May 18

Newark Star-Ledger "In search of upgrades for their roster, the Yankees have acquired utility infielder Reid Brignac from Colorado for cash considerations. The Rockies designated Brignac for assignment earlier this week, after he posted a .669 on-base plus slugging percentage for them in 29 games this season. The..." May 18

New York Post "Someone once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. These 2013 Yankees have put a twist on that: They’re doing the same thing over and over, and the rest of us are expecting different results. Yes, the Yankees, who keep dropping..." May 18

Newark Star-Ledger "A horde of season-ticket holders ringed the warning track of Yankee Stadium on Saturday morning. They awaited an opportunity to meet their beloved Yankees, general manager Brian Cashman and managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner. On his way to the field, preparing to press the flesh with the..." May 18

New York Daily News "After inviting a record 84 players to camp this spring, the Yankees might just need to use each and every one of them before the season is over. On Friday, Andy Pettitte became the latest banged-up Bomber to land on the disabled list. That makes 13 players on the DL this season, 11 of whom are..." May 18

New York Post "CC Sabathia is the resident ace based on past performance and salary. Andy Pettitte, who went on the disabled list yesterday with an upper back muscle problem is the wise old head others go to for advice. Then there is Hiroki Kuroda, who is easily the Yankees’ best pitcher. Kuroda pounded..." May 18

New York Post "Considering what has gone down across the first six weeks of the Yankees season, it’s not wise to believe injuries to Andy Pettitte and Chris Stewart aren’t going to cause problems. Last night’s battery against the Mariners at Yankee Stadium left before Robinson Cano made the final out with..." May 17

New York Post "The Yankee Way used to be all about superstars. This year it’s all about team and overcoming an absurd amount of injuries. That means there is less room for error, everyone has to contribute. In addition to the continuing onslaught of injuries, the Yankees have a bit of an outfield crisis on..." May 17

New York Post "Joba Chamberlain’s delay in getting back to the Yankees resulted in Dellin Betances getting an unexpected ticket to The Bronx last night. Chamberlain, out with a strained oblique, expects to have at least one more outing in the minors after playing catch today. “We just want to make sure..." May 17

New York Post "From the inside, this Yankees’ quarter-season has been all about validation. So it should not surprise you the man running things wants to keep moving forward on all fronts. Robinson Cano, having risen to the challenge of being the Yankees’ main guy, is moving forward with the hopes of spending..." May 17

New York Post "Travis Hafner was not in the lineup for the third straight game Thursday night when manager Joe Girardi used Vernon Wells as designated hitter against Mariners right-hander Hector Noesi. Hafner, who has a history of right shoulder problems, received a cortisone injection Tuesday. “BP went..." May 17

North Jersey "Joba Chamberlain (right oblique) needs another rehab assignment after throwing a scoreless inning Tuesday for Class AAA Scranton. "I’m just going to continue to make sure everything is strong around [it], so this doesn’t linger for a while," Chamberlain said. "It’s one of those things where you..." May 17

SI.com "The New York Yankees have placed veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left trapezious muscle, according to multiple reports. The 40-year-old was forced to exit Thursday’s game against the Seattle Mariners after just 4.2 innings on Thursday. The Yankees have..." May 17

New York Post "David Adams has gone from being released by the Yankees in March to starting at third base for them last night in their 12-2 loss to the Mariners after they designated Chris Nelson for assignment. Adams’ first major league hit was a single in the sixth and he played well at third. “I’m..." May 16

Bombers Beat "Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte was forced to leave his start against the Mariners on Thursday after 79 pitches with an apparent undisclosed injury. Pettitte appeared to stiffen and wince after throwing his final pitch, a swinging strikeout of Kyle Seager for the second out of the fifth..." May 16

MLB.com "Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is pleased by his progress as he works his way back from a torn tendon sheath in his right wrist, and he hopes to rejoin the big league squad by the end of the month. "It's great -- I couldn't be happier with my rehab," Teixeira said. "I'm looking at the end..." May 16

Seattle Times "There come times in every game where one swing can decide the outcome, and this particular moment was staring Raul Ibanez in the face. And Ibanez, as he did so often in the home team's uniform here a year ago, settled this Wednesday night affair for the Mariners before his squad's pitcher even..." May 16

New York Post "The Yankees had their Opening Day on April 1. Curtis Granderson — out since fracturing his right forearm in spring training — finally had his last night. Granderson, activated before the game, started in left field and scored a run in the Yankees’ 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Mariners at..." May 15

New York Post "Travis Hafner had been able to shake off his recent history of injuries since joining the Yankees, but it was easy to become alarmed when he was forced to miss last night’s 4-3 win over the Mariners and get an MRI exam on his ailing right shoulder. The Yankees’ concerns were allayed when the..." May 15