Alex Rodriguez is preparing for his return to the New York Yankees lineup. At the same time, the Biogenesis incident and potential suspensions are looming like a dark cloud over the heads of several players, including the Yankees third baseman.
Details about the performance-enhancing drugs scandal have been extremely limited, and Rodriguez didn't want to shed any further light on the situation. Michael Martinez of CNN reports that there have been no plea negotiations involving a possible suspension.
New York Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez denies any plea negotiations with Major League Baseball ...
The New York Yankees are headed back to the drawing board after the San Diego Padres refused to trade star third baseman Chase Headley to the Bronx Bombers.
According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Padres were not impressed by the Yankees' offer, which is why Headley won't be heading to the Big Apple.
The Yankees recently called for Padres star third baseman Chase Headley and were told there wasn't a deal to be made, according to people familiar with the brief discussion.
This is bad news for the Yanks, who desperately ...
The hour of Alex Rodriguez's return to the New York Yankees is no longer on the distant horizon. It's now just around the bend.
With 10 minor league games and a good chunk of his 20-day rehab stint in the bags, it was already apparent that A-Rod was very close to returning. Now it's more or less official, according to both the man himself and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.
“I will be back on Monday and I’m very excited,” Rodriguez told WFAN's Mike Francesca on Wednesday. With the usual "if all ...
The pomp and pageantry of the Mariano Rivera farewell tour stopped over at the 2013 All-Star Game just long enough to give stars from around baseball a chance to tip their caps to one of the great ones.
It was just one of many times Rivera represented the Yankees in the Midsummer Classic, and indeed, it was one of the better ones.
Join MLB Lead Writer Zachary Rymer and MLB Contributor Gabe Zaldivar as they go through the best moments from Rivera’s illustrious cameos during the All-Star Game.
We break down a great ...
Mariano Rivera's final MLB All-Star Game appearance was a good one. It was exciting and emotional and should certainly prove to be memorable in the long run.
The legendary New York Yankees closer's final Midsummer Classic Tuesday night was not, however, the one thing so many people wanted it to be:
Climactic.
The stage was set perfectly at Citi Field for Mo to come in and record the dramatic save. The American League had a 2-0 lead through seven and a 3-0 lead after batting in the top of the eighth. It was ...
Mariano Rivera has pitched in the final All-Star Game of his Hall of Fame career.
The New York Yankees closer is the best of all-time, and he made one final trip to the mound during the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday night.
Citi Field erupted when Mo came onto the field, with both fans and fellow players saluting one of the greatest players in baseball history.
As Rivera made the trip to the mound from the bullpen, all eyes were on him, and it ended up being the best moment of the night.
Mariano Rivera warming ...
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will be participating in his 13th and final MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, and his American League teammates paid homage to him in fitting fashion.
In a pose that suggests reverence, some of the game's greats, including Robinson Cano, Miguel Cabrera, David Ortiz and Felix Hernandez, seemingly look down in wonder at the closer who has amassed more saves than anyone in the history of the game.
The 43-year-old Rivera has been pitching unlike a man ready to retire; he entered the break with a 1.83 ...
Robinson Cano has chosen to let his contract negotiations with the New York Yankees stay privately between himself and the organization, but that didn't stop Jose Cano, Robinson's father, from chiming in on his son's impending free agency.
Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com reports that the elder Cano believes his son will re-sign with the Yankees during the upcoming offseason: "I think he is coming back. I don't think he is going to go anywhere else. Hopefully, he can stay here."
Jose's confidence in the matter comes from his own personal desires, however. ...
Alex Rodriguez is set to rejoin the New York Yankees after his 20-game rehab assignment. But is the ensuing media circus going to collapse the sturdy clubhouse?
According to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, the PED suspension appeals could extend into the offseason.
Michael Weiner, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Assn., said Tuesday he does not know how many players might be affected but that no suspensions are imminent.
For Rodriguez, that means he'll likely get back on the field in the Bronx. Unless of course, he has a ...
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has pitched in eight MLB All-Star Games and made five career appearances at Citi Field. Combining past regular seasons and playoff runs, the Sandman has ascended to the mound in the ninth inning more than 1,000 times since turning pro.
The future first-ballot Hall of Famer is fully prepared for Tuesday's sell-out crowd to shower him with enthusiasm during the 2013 Midsummer Classic, so don't expect any change in his always-stoic demeanor.
Rather, Rivera takes private moments to reflect on the treatment he's receiving on this ...