Alex Rodriguez took the next step toward returning to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, making his second start for the Class-A Charleston Riverdogs.The Bronx Bombers are in desperate need of a third baseman and a right-handed hitter, but "A-Rod" didn't look any closer to returning during his three innings on Wednesday night.We know that he'll play in the maximum number of rehab games—20—before returning to New York. He revealed that part of his plan on Tuesday night.Wednesday brought with it new developments in his rehab, so let's take ...
New York Yankees right-hander Hiroki Kuroda will miss his next scheduled start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles due to hip flexor soreness in his left hip, reports Andy McCullough of the Star-Ledger.Kuroda underwent an MRI, and the results came back "clean," according to Joe Girardi (via McCullough). But Kuroda will be re-examined after the conclusion of the current four-game set against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.The fact that Kuroda will have to be re-evaluated is simply a precautionary measure, but it's certainly something that should worry the Yankees. Simple ...
The New York Yankees' latest trade targets appear to be Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins and Michael Young of the Philadelphia Phillies.The Bronx Bombers are in desperate need of another corner infielder after Mark Teixeira underwent wrist surgery and will miss the rest of the year, and Kevin Youkilis and Alex Rodriguez are still on the DL.Playing Lyle Overbay at first and Davis Adams at third is simply unacceptable for a team with a $203 million payroll and one that is looking to win the World Series, hence the ...
In just a few short months, the New York Yankees will say goodbye to franchise icon Mariano Rivera, one of their greatest players—baseball's greatest players—and one of the game's all-time best ambassadors. Not too long from now, or maybe sooner than we think, both Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter will also hang up the spikes. That will leave the Yankees with CC Sabathia as their clubhouse head but few other leaders both on and off the field. Right now, the Yankees have a golden opportunity, whether they realize it or not. ...
The New York Yankees can always count on the Minnesota Twins to brighten their mood.Coming off a five-game losing streak, the Yankees' bats have come alive in the first two games of a four-game set with the Twins.The 17 runs scored is as many as they had in their prior seven games combined (six loses).With just under two weeks before the All-Star break, the Yankees have a chance to close the gap they have created in the AL East.The first half of the MLB season has been a mixed bag ...
Mariano Rivera's latest stop on his farewell tour found him saying goodbye to the Minnesota Twins, and the New York Yankees closer was given perhaps the best gift of his life on Tuesday.The Twins sent Mo out in style, presenting him with a rocking chair made of broken bats, dubbed the "Chair of Broken Dreams."
"The Chair of Broken Dreams." @Twins give Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera a rocking chair made from broken bats. pic.twitter.com/xecdVVZzu4— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 3, 2013
This gift is perfect in so many ways.For starters, the chair symbolizes ...
Alex Rodriguez finally made his polarizing 2013 debut on Tuesday night after being sidelined with a hip injury...but it wasn't for the New York Yankees.A-Rod was finally cleared for baseball activities and took the field for the Charleston RiverDogs in Low-A ball, getting his three innings before taking a seat.
Alex Rodriguez will wear No. 13 for Class A Charleston. Tonight. Will bat 2nd and play 3 innings, possibly more if needed to get 2nd AB.— Roger Rubin (@RogRubin) July 2, 2013
A-Rod's play wasn't exactly up to par, but seeing ...
The road back to the New York Yankees has officially begun for Alex Rodriguez, as the third baseman played his first rehab game for Single-A Charleston on Tuesday evening.Rodriguez recorded two at-bats, grounding into a double play in his first at-bat and striking out looking on a 2-2 fastball in his second at-bat. Not exactly the best results for A-Rod, but it could have been worse.Just last week, Rodriguez tweeted that he was cleared to return to action—much to the chagrin of general manager Brian Cashman. Cashman used expletives to ...
The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez returned to baseball Tuesday night, making his first rehab start since undergoing hip surgery in January. Most of the fans here in Charleston showed up mainly for the novelty of one of baseball's great players coming to town. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I was much more interested in watching how well his hip rotated with each swing of the bat or when chasing ground balls.A-Rod underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left hip in January. Performed by Dr. Bryan Kelly at the Hospital for Special ...
According to Hardball Talk's Craig Calcaterra, citing a report from The New York Times, the New York Yankees are struggling off the field almost as dearly as they are on it.While the team is in the midst of an uphill climb to qualify for their yearly spot in October, fewer and fewer fans in New York seem to be paying attention. With empty seats littering the broadcast on the YES Network camera most nights, this would seemingly ignite plenty of discussion in New York, but with television ratings down, fewer ...