Masahiro Tanaka retired 12 batters in order — the first six on strikeouts — in four perfect innings to lead the New York Yankees’ 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers Saturday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tigers starter Daniel Norris also pitched well, but he surrendered a two-run, wind-aided home run to Gary Sanchez in the first inning.
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Yankees: The Trials Of Riding The Third Rail In Spring Training
The Yankees Spring Training camp has been marked by a winning presence and some talented young players who are fighting for recognition. Some Yankees players, however, are riding on the third rail and are destined for another time.
MLB trade rumors: Which 5 Yankees are untouchable for White Sox’s Jose Quintana?
… after he struck out during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Piratesat Lecom Park. (Kim Klement/USA Today Sports) While spring training isn’t likely the time for a move, due diligence could be complete now before real talks intensify this …
Sorry, Chris Carter, scorned Rays look like the better choice
The Rays wanted to sign slugging 1B/DH Chris Carter this winter, but he didn’t want them, opting to join the Yankees instead. Carter said Tuesday he picked the Yankees because he felt their signing of Logan Morrison would have limited his opportunities for at-bats in Tampa Bay.
Tanaka pitches Yankees past Pirates
A Pittsburgh Pirates’ baseball cap features an American flag in honor of the 14th anniversary of the Sept.
Yankees Soar To 9-2 With Win Against The Pirates
The Yankees upped their Spring Training record to 9-2 with a win over the Pirates today by a score of 3-2 at Boss Field. The Yankees are on a Spring Training roll.
Yankees: Jon Heyman Kicks The Organization’s Tires On Bryce Harper
The Yankees and Phillies are the most likely landing spots for Bryce Harper when he becomes a free agent following the 2018 season, according to Jon Heyman, who has a pretty good track record on these things. Should the Yankees even be thinking about the 2019 season now? Maybe so, and more than we think.
Pineda dominates with 5 straight strikeouts
One year after Michael Pineda ‘s inconsistency had the Yankees baffled, his spring debut offered a tantalizing reminder that the best may still be yet to come. Pineda was dominant as he toed the rubber against the Tigers at Publix Field on Saturday, pounding the zone to strike out five consecutive batters over two scoreless innings.
Report: MLB wants a baseball with natural tack to eliminate the need for foreign substances
… tar and sun screen. “We think we’re close now,” Mike Thompson, an executive vice president at Rawlings, told Yahoo Sports. “We’re just waiting for MLB to give us the go-ahead on when they want it.” Pitchers commonly resort to rubbing dirt, sweat, …
Wieters joins Nationals; Judge hits long homer for Yankees
In this May 31, 2016 file photo, Matt Wieters, then with the Baltimore Orioles, waits for the pitch as home plate umpire Cory Blaser watches during the third inning of a baseball game as Boston Red Sox’ Travis Shaw bats, in Baltimore. The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with a 2018 player option with catcher Matt Wieters on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.
Klapisch: CC Sabathia thinking about 2018 and beyond
… goes nuclear from there. Today the veteran spends his free hours with family or friends, “just hanging out, watching sports or playing video games,” he said. One look at Sabathia suggests a life that’s indeed cleaner and more honest than it was in …
Orioles closer Zach Britton not concerned about soreness in side
Richard Bleier, who was acquired from the New York Yankees in a trade, says he is “thankful” another team was interested in him. Richard Bleier, who was acquired from the New York Yankees in a trade, says he is “thankful” another team was interested in him.
Palladino: Yankees Shouldn’t Wait To Extend Girardi’s Contract
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Dellin Betances sees no need to talk with Randy Levine
Dellin Betances doesn’t feel he needs to talk with Randy Levine after the New York Yankees president called the reliever a victim of “over-the-top demands based on very little sense of reality” by his representatives at an arbitration hearing Friday won by the team.
Yankees prospect gets lucky break after Tyler Austin’s injury
The Yankees called outfield prospect Billy McKinney up to major league camp Sunday, two days after Tyler Austin learned he’d miss the next six weeks with a broken foot. Rebuilding value: The 24th overall pick in 2013 by the A’s, McKinney’s star has dimmed.
Yankees’ Brett Gardner addresses trade rumors, future with club
Gold Glove left fielder Brett Gardner wasn’t oblivious. He’s making a lot of money, the Yankees dumped veteran stars last summer and they’re going young in a lot of areas.
Yankees: Envisioning What The Franchise Will Look Like In 2020
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Nova happy to be back with Pirates
Nova made that clear in December, when he signed a three-year, $26 million contract. It was obvious again from the smile on Nova ‘s face when he checked into spring training camp Tuesday.
A look at the NL East at the start of spring training
In this May 24, 2016, file photo, then-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in New York. Former NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey signed with the the Atlanta Braves on a one-year contract in the off-season, as the team added a 42-year-old knuckleballer to a thin rotation as the team moves into a new ballpark.
How Donald Trump is like late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner
” just cared about getting from A to Z, and I get the sense that’s how Donald Trump approaches things,” the GM said. He added that both Trump and Steinbrenner could be described as “a man with a plan.”
Catcher Sanchez won’t play in WBC; his commitment is to the Yankees
Gary Sanchez won’t be swinging for the fences in the World Baseball Classic. Instead, he’ll be in Tampa when Yankees pitchers and catchers report on Monday.
Hal Steinbrenner says Yankees will try to get under luxury tax
The Bombers have paid the luxury tax in 14 consecutive seasons — and will continue to spend big — but the franchise’s goal is still to get below the $197 million luxury tax threshold by 2018. “We will put money back into the club like we always do,” Yanks owner Hal Steinbrenner told reporters Thursday while reiterating four times that his family will not be selling the franchise, “but I think the threshold is a good payroll.
Yankees: Recapping the Ups and Downs of the Offseason
There is no prediction of the future, especially with sports and players – particularly those who suit up for the Yankees. One year someone could be a standout with the following season the person will fall off completely.
Yankees Brian Cashman Says It Again: We’re Staying Pat
Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman, in a far-ranging interview with Brian Hoch of MLB.com , indicated that the team will stay “engaged” with other teams, but that the Yankees are not necessarily looking to make any major changes in the structure of the 2017 team at this time. Yankees GM Brian Cashman did not say anything new in this most recent interview, but that is significant in and of itself because it demonstrates that the Yankees feel like they have the makings of a team that not only be competitive but also has a good chance to qualify for a position in the 2017 playoffs.
Hall of Fame case: Trevor Hoffman will find the Mo to get in
Hall of Fame case: Trevor Hoffman will find the Mo to get in The erstwhile all-times saves leader stacks up favorably with his contemporary. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hq08bT USA TODAY Sports is examining the most intriguing cases on baseball’s 2017 Hall of Fame ballot ahead of the Jan. 18 election results.
Yankees top prospect Clint Frazier talks biggest offseason improvement
Yankees top outfield prospect Clint Frazier has posted workout videos this offseason that have probably made some big leaguers feel soft and flabby. But the 22-year-old said his greatest progress hasn’t come in the weight room, but between his ears.
New York Yankees: Jorge Posada Good, But Not Good Enough for Hall of Fame
Jorge Posada, the catcher for the New York Yankees during the run they had in the 1990s and 2000s, appears on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this year. His inclusion on the ballot gives members of the BBWAA another opportunity to make one of those borderline calls on who gets in and who doesn’t.
Astros 2017 Projection: What to expect from Josh Reddick
Expectations are high in 2017 with our new acquisitions of Brian McCann , Carlos Beltran , and Josh Reddick . Beltran and McCann have well-known track records.