Archive for May, 2016
CC Sabathia Injury: Updates on Yankees Star’s »
The start of the New York Yankees' 2016 season has been a nightmare, and things got worse Friday when the team announced starting pitcher CC Sabathia was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain. It's unclear when he'll return to the field. Continue for updates. Sabathia Comments on Recovery Timeline Saturday, May [...]
Aroldis Chapman Says He’s Willing to Pitch for »
New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman said he would be willing to play for the United States in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Chapman told ESPN.com's Marly Rivera that if Team USA manager Jim Leyland were to invite him, he "would love to" wear the U.S. uniform. The left-hander added that he "can close, but I can also go to the bullpen [...]
Brett Gardner Injury: Updates on Yankees OF’s »
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner suffered an elbow injury in Wednesday's win against the Baltimore Orioles and missed Thursday's game. However, he's ready to return to the field. Continue for updates. Gardner Active vs. Red Sox Friday, May 6 Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reported Gardner will play left field and bat [...]
Joe Girardi Comments on Aroldis Chapman’s »
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi announced Tuesday he will begin working Aroldis Chapman into some save situations when the closer returns from his suspension on May 9, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Girardi revealed to Hoch that "should the Yankees have a ninth-inning lead against the Royals on Monday, Chapman will get the call, [...]
Alex Rodriguez Injury: Updates on Yankees Star’s »
New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez suffered a right hamstring injury Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. He's been placed on the disabled list, and it's unclear when he will return. Continue for updates. Pazos Recalled From Triple-A Wednesday, May 4 The Yankees PR department announced that left-handed pitcher James Pazos has been [...]
Yankees Finish April with Fewest Runs in MLB for 1st »
The New York Yankees finished an abysmal first month from the batter's box by ranking last in the majors in runs scored during April for the first time since 1984, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN Stats & Info). With just 74 runs, the so-called Bronx Bombers finished with one fewer run than a struggling Atlanta Braves team that had a 5-18 [...]