Scoreboard Roundup – 4/17/13
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NBA: Memphis Grizzlies 86 (56-26) – Utah Jazz 70 (43-39) New York Knicks 98 (54-28) – Atlanta Hawks 92 (44-38)Chicago Bulls 95 (45-37) – Washington Wizards 92 (29-53)Philadelphia 76ers 105 (34-48) – India…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/16/13
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: New York Yankees 4 (7-5) – Arizona Diamondbacks 2 (8-5)Boston Red Sox 7 (9-4) – Cleveland Indians 2 (5-7)Atlanta Braves 6 (12-1) – Kansas City Royals 3 (7-6)Baltimore Orioles 5 (7-6) – Tampa Bay Ra…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/16/13
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: New York Yankees 4 (7-5) – Arizona Diamondbacks 2 (8-5)Boston Red Sox 7 (9-4) – Cleveland Indians 2 (5-7)Atlanta Braves 6 (12-1) – Kansas City Royals 3 (7-6)Baltimore Orioles 5 (7-6) – Tampa Bay Ra…
Kuroda Goes the Distance as Yankees Blank Orioles
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – With half of their lineup not playing due to various injuries, the New York Yankees knew their pitching had to be excellent if they wanted to compete in the AL East this year.
Hiroki Kuroda was excellent on Su…
Sunday Spotlight: Mariano Rivera on the ‘Responsibility’ of Wearing No. 42
ABC News(NEW YORK) — In this week’s Sunday Spotlight, New York Yankees’ closer Mariano Rivera reflects on the new film 42 and carrying on Jackie Robinson’s legacy.Rivera shares a special connection with the baseball legend who broke …
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/12/13
(NEW YORK) — MLB: Chicago Cubs (4-6) edged the San Francisco Giants (7-4), 4-3.
The St. Louis Cardinals (6-4) bopped the Milwaukee Brewers (2-7), 2-0.
The Philadelphia Phillies (5-5) popped the Miami Marlins (1-9) in 10-innings, 3-1.
The Pittsburgh Pi…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/8/13
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NCAA Men’s College Basketball – National Championship: (1) Louisville (35-5) bounced (4) Michigan (31-8), 82-76.MLB: The Texas Rangers (5-2) lassoed the Tampa Bay Rays (3-4), 5-4.The Boston Red Sox (5-2…
Tigers Double Up Yankees, 8-4
Dave Reginek/Getty Images(DETROIT) — The Detroit Tigers used a four-run fourth inning to double up the New York Yankees 8-4 Saturday at Comerica park.
Max Scherzer (1-0) pitched five-plus innings for the Tigers, giving up four runs. Phil Hughes …
Yankees’ Derek Jeter May Not Return Until May
Rob Carr/Getty Images(DETROIT) — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter may not return to the field until May. Jeter continues to rehab at the Yankees Tampa facilities will need a “full spring training reset”, according to manager Joe Girardi.
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Scoreboard Roundup – 4/4/13
Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Toronto Blue Jays (1-2) soared past the Cleveland Indians (2-1), 10-8.The Cincinnati Reds (2-1) one upped the Los Angeles Angels (1-2), 5-4.The Kansas City Royals (1-2) defeated the Chicago White Sox …
Red Sox Take Care of Yankees on Opening Day, 8-2
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Shane Victorino drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox (1-0) took care of the New York Yankees on Opening Day Monday, 8-2.Red Sox starter Jon Lester went five innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven …
Red Sox Take Care of Yankees on Opening Day, 8-2
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Shane Victorino drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox (1-0) took care of the New York Yankees on Opening Day Monday, 8-2.Red Sox starter Jon Lester went five innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out seven …
New York Yankees Add Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay
Rob Carr/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Vernon Wells from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, in exchange for minor league outfielder Exircado Cayones and minor league left-handed pitcher Kramer Sneed. The Halos w…
ESPN: Yankees Set to Acquire Angels’ Outfielder Vernon Wells
Victor Decolongon/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — The New York Yankees are the walking wounded these days and according to ESPN help is on the way as the team is reportedly set to acquire Los Angeles Angels’ outfielder Vernon Wells.Wells is expected to wa…
N.Y. Yankees Sign Chien-Ming Wang To Minor League Contract
Brad White/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — The New York Yankees signed right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to a minor league contract on Saturday. Wang played for the Bronx Bombers from 2005 through 2009, compiling a record of 55-26 with a 4.16 ERA in 10…
Teixeira: Injury More Serious
Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images)(TAMPA, Fla.) — New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira may miss more time than orignally thought.
The injury to Teixiera’s wrist that was originally reported as a wrist strainwas discovered to be a partiall…
Mariano Rivera Formally Announces Retirement
Masterpress/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — Mariano Rivera has officially called it quits.
The New York Yankees closer formally announced his retirement at a news conference on Saturday at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
“After this year, I will be retiring…
Report: Mariano Rivera to Retire Following 2013 Season
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images(JUPITER, Fla.) — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is expected to announce on Saturday that he will retire at the end of the upcoming season, according to ESPN. A news conference is planned for 10 a.m. Eastern at the Yank…
Mark Teixeira Out 8-10 Weeks with Wrist Injury
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) – Injuries keep piling on for the New York Yankees.
Less than two weeks after losing center fielder Curtis Granderson to a broken forearm, the team announced that first baseman Mark Teixeira wi…
Teixeira Pulls Out of WBC Due to Wrist Injury
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira injured his right wrist while working out with Team USA, resulting in him pulling out of the World Baseball Classic. Teixeira is expected to miss at least two week…