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Fantasy baseball production hiding where you least expect it
We’re at a point in the season where any type of fantasy production you can find on the waiver wires is a positive. It’s time to dig deep — really...
Yankees use Jose Pirela in trade with Padres
The Yankees traded utility man Jose Pirela to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in exchange for minor league right-hander Ronald Herrera, the team announced. Pirela, a right-handed hitter who...
Revitalized A-Rod reaping the benefits of much-needed R&R
After an off day Aug. 28 and not starting in any of the three games in Atlanta (Aug. 29-31) because the DH is banned in NL parks, Alex Rodriguez’s bat...
Yankees can't ignore glaring weakness for another month
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The first three months of this Yankees season has fluctuated like an active EKG machine. The Yankees ended May by sweeping three from the Royals, the AL’s...
Brendan Ryan returns to Yankees with an unusual bang
It took Brendan Ryan until mid-June, but he finally made it back to The Bronx. He made his presence felt right away. Ryan, on the disabled list since spring training...
Hey, Stephen Drew haters: Rob Refsnyder says he's peaking
With second baseman Stephen Drew in a year-long slump and backup Jose Pirela not much better, Rob Refsnyder knows he’s on the minds of plenty of Yankees fans. “It’s flattering...
Pineda has a shot to show Mariners what they're missing
OAKLAND, Calif. — Michael Pineda is sitting at a table for one. Traded to the Yankees from the Mariners following the 2011 season, Pineda gets his first start ever against...
After 7 years in minors, this Yankee finally makes MLB debut
OAKLAND, Calif. — Having spent seven seasons in the minor leagues Ramon Flores never has been a highly regarded prospect. But Saturday, Flores became something a lot of those prospects...
Suddenly hot Sabathia survives Pirela bloopers in Yanks win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jose Pirela’s shaky hands threatened to squeeze the life out of CC Sabathia’s solid outing. Instead of turning Mike Moustakas’ routine ground ball into a double...
Yankees completely baffled by Stephen Drew's ineptitude
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Every fiber in Joe Girardi’s body leaks optimism when it comes to his players. Even when presented with the cold numbers next to Stephen Drew’s name...
Whose Yankees at-bats will Jose Pirela be stealing?
TORONTO -- Jose Pirela’s rehab assignment ended Tuesday when he joined the Yankees at Rogers Centre and remained on the DL. He is expected to be activated on Wednesday. Whose spot...
Girardi: We've fixed one Beltran issue, just one more to go
BOSTON — Joe Girardi has very simple reasons for Carlos Beltran’s slow start at the plate. “Go back to [Friday]. He had two hits and hit the ball hard,’’ Girardi...
Yanks tab familiar sixth starter to give rotation a break
Unless something comes out of left field, Chase Whitley will start Tuesday night for the Yankees against the Rays at Yankee Stadium. With the Yankees in a stretch of 30...
Yankees looking at speedy Cuban 2nd baseman
https://twitter.com/padres_fanly/status/589505951125938176 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees had eyes on Andy Ibanez on Saturday in Miami, where the 22-year-old Cuban second baseman worked out for MLB clubs. Ibanez isn’t as...
Look out, Refsnyder: Yankees interested in Braves' 2B prospect
BALTIMORE — The Yankees have let the Braves know they have an interest in Atlanta’s second-base prospect Jose Peraza, who is currently playing at Triple-A. According to a person with...
A-Rod grateful for support from Bonds as he chases homer history
BALTIMORE — Barry Bonds saying baseball should celebrate when Alex Rodriguez ties Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list sits well with Rodriguez. Yet, Rodriguez has...
Yankees preview: Fading stars won't reach 80 wins
TAMPA — Having missed the postseason in 2013, the Yankees reached into the Steinbrenner Family vault for $458 million they used to sign Masahiro Tanaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, Brian McCann and...
As Betances struggles, Girardi undecided on Yankees' closer
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Dellin Betances’ subpar spring doesn’t have Yankees manager Joe Girardi delaying a decision as to who will replace David Robertson in the closer’s role. “That is...
Masahiro Tanaka's four-seamer: Alibis and conspiracy theories
TAMPA — Until Masahiro Tanaka is told by Joe Girardi he will start Opening Day, the Yankees’ ace won’t talk about the honor that CC Sabathia held for the past...
Yankees prospect rushed to hospital after crashing into wall
[mlbvideo id="51713283" width="600" height="400" /] PORT ST. LUCIE — Jose Pirela suffered a concussion — and possibly more — Sunday when he ran into the center-field fence at Tradition Field...