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Braves foil Yankees' plans for rehabbing, once-hyped prospect
The Braves signed Jacob Lindgren to a one-year major league contract after he was non-tendered last week by the Yankees. The Yanks, with a deep farm system, didn’t want to...
Why Yankees are keeping absurd relief prospect buried in minors
Jonathan Holder, a 2014 Yankees sixth-round pick, was having a nice season, climbing from Single-A to Double- to Triple-A. But then the righty reliever did something Sunday that really gets...
Get ready to see more Brian McCann at DH
With Gary Sanchez expected to catch when his minor left thumb problem vanishes and manager Joe Girardi saying Austin Romine has earned playing time, how many of Brian McCann’s at-bats...
Yankees’ last 10 top draft picks is a litany of disaster
The Yankees have the No. 18 pick in the MLB Draft, which begins Thursday night. Here’s an (unsightly) glimpse at how the Yankees’ top picks the past 10 years have...
Brian McCann sees immediate results as pain recedes
Brian McCann snapped out of a 1-for-18 slide with a two-run homer and a run-scoring single that gave the Yankees the lead for good Friday in their 6-3 win over...
A-Rod, David Ortiz finally cooling their bitter PED feud
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez was asked Tuesday night about the relative calm between the Yankees and Red Sox in recent seasons. Of course, the new, seemingly well-behaved Rodriguez...
Brett Gardner passes key test before anticipated return
TAMPA — It was just a simulated game, but the swings were real, and Brett Gardner said he was encouraged by how his balky left wrist came through another test...
Yankees prospect thriving after having same surgery as Tanaka
TAMPA — Jacob Lindgren didn’t want to speak for Masahiro Tanaka regarding the Yankees ace's comeback after having a bone spur removed from his right elbow. Lindgren, however, said his...
Cashman hints at bullpen follow-up as Wilson trade is questioned
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brian Cashman arrived Sunday at the Winter Meetings looking to upgrade the Yankees at second base and did by adding Starlin Castro. When the general manager split Thursday,...
Breaking down every Yankee's status for 2016
As the Yankees' wild-card playoff loss to the Astros wears off, The Post takes a look at the key members of the 2015 roster and evaluates what 2016 may hold...
A September fix for Yankees rotation: Relievers, lots of 'em
The Yankees have used a conveyor belt of pitchers this season. Luis Severino was No. 30, a total that leads the AL and is the second-most for a season in...
Fight for Ellsbury's outfield spot becoming battle of attrition
Filling in for Jacoby Ellsbury can be a dangerous occupation. Mason Williams was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, two days after jamming his right shoulder diving back into...
Joe Girardi's trust issues front and center with Miller injury
Joe Girardi has excelled in manipulating a bullpen while Yankees manager, generally showing judiciousness in protecting arms while putting relievers in position to thrive. Since he took over in 2008,...
Yankees immediately feel Andrew Miller injury in loss
A two-run lead in the eighth inning has been almost an automatic victory for the Yankees this season, thanks to the two-headed monster of Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances at...
One half of Yankees' Manny Banuelos trade has failed
SEATTLE — When the Yankees acquired David Carpenter with Chasen Shreve from the Braves for Manny Banuelos in January, they believed the right-hander would fill out their late-game bullpen. Carpenter,...
With No. 16 pick, Yankees can't repeat these draft flops
SEATTLE — Monday night, the Yankees will pick 16th in the MLB draft and hope their highest slot in 22 years brings a player who contributes more than the one...
Flash of Yankees' future from Heathcott, Lindgren
For those clamoring for new faces in The Bronx, Monday was a good day. After Slade Heathcott hit his first major league homer in the seventh inning of a 14-1...
Young Lindgren gives Yanks fresh arm in tiring bullpen
It didn’t take Jacob Lindgren long to figure out where he was a year ago Sunday. Standing in front of his new locker in the Yankees clubhouse, the left-hander looked...
Reeling Yankees call up top bullpen prospect Jacob Lindgren
The Yankees have put Jacob Lindgren on the fast track since taking the lefty reliever with their first pick (in the second round) last June. Now, he will speed all...
Why McCann and the Yankees are changing offensive approach
TAMPA — It didn’t take Brian McCann long to discover he needs to improve at the plate in his second season as a Yankee. Signed to a five-year, $85 million...