A Mexico court sentenced former New York Yankees pitcher Sergio Mitre to 50 years in prison for raping and killing his ex-girlfriend's toddler daughter.
Alek Manoah, the Florida native pitcher of the Toronto Blue Jays, displayed his composure and confidence in his major league debut as the Jays dominated the New York Yankees with six innings of two-hit ball Thursday, 2-0.
Any suspense in this September's MLB postseason run rests in the AL East where five games separate four clubs. If the playoffs started today, three would play October baseball.
After 22 seasons, one World Series title, and 696 home runs, Alex Rodriguez is hanging up his pinstripes. A tumultous playing career filled with enough drama for reality TV ends Friday, closing an era in Yankees history many would rather forget.
Alex Rodriguez isn't the ideal Cooperstown candidate, but three MVP awards, one World Series title, and twenty seasons under his belt may be enough to overlook a few of his glaring misdeeds.
CC Sabathia was impressive in his spring debut for the New York Yankees against the Miami Marlins. It was his first start since Oct. 1 and four months removed from entering a rehab facility for alcoholism.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka underwent surgery to remove a bone spur in his right elbow. He looked good in his return to the mound this Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He only allowed two hits and one walk while he ended up striking out two batters.
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is entering the final year of his eight-year, $180 million contract that was signed back in 2009. He is coming off a bounce-back campaign in 2015 that was cut short by a fractured shin.
The 2016 MLB season has started with players reporting for spring training. The New York Yankees made headlines with their "Mount Krause" hill at their training facility. However, the Yankees are also expecting their players to handle the media in a very respectful manner.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is about to start in a few days when players report to their respective teams. The New York Yankees have acquired new and retained valuable players this offseason, but their overall health is still a major concern.
CC Sabathia is expected to fight for a starting role with Ivan Nova during spring training. New York Yankees spring training is almost here, and manager Joe Girardi has a lot of crucial decisions to make.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is set to start in just a week with the New York Yankees possibly trying to have Starlin Castro play third base, as reported by CBS New York. The 25-year-old Castro is a natural shortstop but was moved to second base towards the end of the season with the Chicago Cubs.
The New York Yankees are reportedly one of the teams that are expected to make a strong push to acquire Cuban slugger Yulieski Gourriel later this year.
All Major League Baseball teams have handed out contracts to free agents this offseason with the exception of the New York Yankees, per MLBTR. The 27-time World Series champions who are worth billions did not spend a single dollar to free agents this season fueled rumors of the team preparing for one big name in 2018.
The New York Yankees received some bad news earlier this week when first baseman Greg Bird suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder. His surgery was a success last Tuesday but could be out for the entire 2016 MLB season.
New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird is going to miss the entire 2016 MLB season with a shoulder injury, per MLB Network Insider Joel Sherman. Bird is set to undergo surgery on Feb. 2 to repair a torn labrum that has been bothering him this offseason.
t's less than a month away before players report to Spring Training and get ready for the 2016 MLB season so teams are stacking up their roster. The latest rumors include the New York Yankees still looking for an additional starting pitcher and the Kansas City Royals wanting to add another outfielder.
Free agent pitcher Tim Lincecum is currently recovering from season-ending hip surgery last September is currently scheduled to have a showcase for MLB teams on February. According to his agent, Rick Thurman, at least 20 teams have made an inquiry about Lincecum and requested his medical results.
Cliff Lee has not pitched in an MLB game since August 2014 due to a flexor tendon tear in his left elbow. After months of rehabilitation, the 37-year-old wants to play for a contender. Reports say that he is a "good gamble," signing for teams like the New York Yankees.
It's still more than a month before New York Yankees players report to Joe Girardi and the rest of the coaching staff for Spring Training in Tampa Bay, but it seems like two positions in the roster are set. Girardi confirmed on Monday that newly acquired closer Aroldis Chapman will be the team's closer while Alex Rodriguez is strictly playing as designated hitter.
