Yankees SS Derek Jeter Cleared to Resume Baseball Activity
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(TAMPA, FL) – New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been cleared to resume baseball activity in his recovery from a broken left ankle.
The 38-year-old Yankee captain broke his ankle lunging for a gro…
Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez Has Surgery on Left Hip
Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and impingement in his left hip socket on Wednesday. He’s expected to return to the diamond after the All-Star…
Report: Soriano Agrees to Deal with Washington Nationals
Elsa/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Free agent reliever Rafael Soriano has agreed to a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday worth $28 million, according to ESPN. The deal also includes a third-year at $14 million, which kicks i…
Yankees’ Derek Jeter Working His Way Back from Ankle Injury
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Believe it or not, spring training is just around the corner and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is doing all he can to be ready for opening day.According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Jet…
Mariano Rivera To Start Offseason Throwing Program
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York Yankees closer and all-time MLB saves leader Mariano Rivera is still not fully recovered from his season-ending knee injury, but he is ready for his winter throwing program.
“It is not 100 percent,” Rivera…
OF Nick Swisher Inks 4-Year Contract With Indians
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images(CLEVELAND) — The Cleveland Indians introduced outfielder Nick Swisher at a news conference on Thursday. The 33-year-old Swisher inked a four-year contract with the Tribe for $56 million, according to The Cleveland Plain-Dealer…
Hideki Matsui Retires
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Hideki Matsui announced his retirement Thursday after 20 seasons in Japan and the MLB.
Matsui made his debut with the Yomiuri Giants back in 1993 and led the team to three titles, including in 2002, when he was…
Indians Sign Nick Swisher
Mike Stobe/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a contract with free agent outfilder Nick Swisher, according to the player’s Twitter account.
According to an ESPN source, the deal is for four years and $56 million with a $14 m…
Yankees Re-Sign Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki
Alex Trautwig/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The New York Yankees re-signed ten-time All-Star outfielder Ichiro Suzuki to a two-year contract on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.The Bronx Bombers acquired Suzuki from the Seattle Mar…
Yankees Re-Sign Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki
Alex Trautwig/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After a successful stint in pinstripes, Ichiro Suzuki has decided he wants to stick around New York. The Yankees have re-signed Ichiro to a two-year deal worth between $12 and $13 million.One of the best hitters …
Sources: Youkilis Agrees to 1-Year Deal With Yankees
Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The New York Yankees and former Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis have verbally agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract, according to sources.
The deal is pending a physical according to …
D-Backs Finalized Deal With 3B Eric Chavez
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(PHOENIX) — Free agent third baseman Eric Chavez finalized a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Last season with the New York Yankees, th…
Alex Rodriguez Will Have Second Hip Surgery
Leon Halip/Getty Images(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The New York Yankees suddenly need some help at third base.
The team announced Monday that Alex Rodriguez will miss most of the first half of next season to recover from a second hip surgery which will take …
Pirates Sign Russell Martin to Two-Year Deal
Al Bello/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Pittsburgh Pirates were able to pry away a key player from the New York Yankees. The team has signed catcher Russell Martin to a two-year deal worth $17 million.Even though the Yankees were hoping to resign Marti…
ESPN: Rivera Agrees to Terms with Yankees
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The New York Yankees have agreed to a one-year $10 million contract, plus incentives, with closer Mariano Rivera, according to sources who spoke to ESPN.The 43-year-old Rivera played in only nine games in 20…
ESPN: Yankees Re-Sign Pitcher Andy Pettitte
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — One of the longest tenured New York Yankees is coming back for at least one more season. The team has signed starting pitcher Andy Pettitte to a one-year deal worth $12 million, according to ESPN.The 40-year old Pe…
Yankees Re-Sign Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to One-Year Deal
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The New York Yankees made sure one of their best starting pitchers in 2012 didn’t go anywhere. The team has signed Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $15 million.In his first season with the Yankees, Kuroda went 16-11…
Mariano Rivera Wants to Pitch
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera says he wants to pitch in 2013.
The 43-year-old Yankees’ great tore his ACL in Kansas City in May while catching fly balls.
He originally said he wouldn’t retire on an inj…
Former MLB Pitcher Pascual Perez Dead at 55
Mike McGinnis/Getty Images(SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic) – Former major league pitcher Pascual Perez was killed at his home in the Dominican Republic during an apparent robbery, according to police. He was 55.
Perez had an 11-season c…
Yankees’ Soriano Opts Out of Contract
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — As for now, the New York Yankees are without a closer. Rafael Soriano opted out of his three-year contract on Wednesday and will become a free agent.
The Yankees will wait and see if Mariano Rivera decides to come back to…