AL East

Ahead Of Rangers-Bruins, A Look At The Legendary Boston-New York Sports Rivalry

Here’s a look at the very best of the Boston-New York rivalries in football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Enjoy the history lesson.

2013/05/15

Curtis Granderson (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

The 1st Big Bopper Is Back: Yankees Activate Outfielder Curtis Granderson From DL

Granderson was activated on Tuesday by the Yankees, and in the lineup against Seattle batting fourth and playing left field. New York optioned left-hander Vidal Nuno to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

2013/05/14

Eduardo Nunez of the New York Yankees. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Sweeny: From ‘Mayday’ To May 1 — Yankees Surviving, But It Could Get Tricky

As the Yankees fell victim to one injury after another earlier this year, fans were screaming “Mayday, mayday!” Well now it’s May Day — May 1, that is — and the Yankees have survived pretty well so far.

2013/05/01

Ichiro Suzuki (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

CC Surrenders 4 Runs In 5 Innings As Yankees Fall To Rival Red Sox In Opener

Facing a Yankees lineup minus injured Derek Jeter for the first time since 2001 and just three starters from Opening Day a year ago, Jon Lester gave up five hits and two runs in five sharp innings against the defending AL East champions.

2013/04/01

Newtown ribbon on Yankees jersey (credit: Twitter/@YankeesPR)

Yankees Honor Newtown Community, Victims On Opening Day

On Monday, the Yankees will honor the town of Newtown, Conn., and the victims who were tragically killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

2013/04/01

Andy Pettitte (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Pettitte Likes Yankees’ World Series Credentials

Andy Pettitte expects big things from the Yankees in 2013.

2013/03/31

Phil Hughes (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Keidel: It’s Time For Phil Hughes To Pitch Up To Snuff For The Yankees

Aside from a brilliant half-season during an 18-8 2010, Hughes has been a huge disappointment. Now, nearing 27, with the sheen of youth scrubbed off and the “upside” banner quite tattered, it’s time for Hughes to pitch up to snuff.

2013/03/28

(Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Sweeny: Blue Jays Haven’t Proven Anything Yet, And They Know It

Until the Blue Jays prove they can do it, they are a favorite only on paper.

2013/03/10

Teixeira (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images), Rivera (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images), Granderson (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Palladino: Baseball’s Gods Are Playing Dirty With Yankees

The baseball gods may just have doomed the Bombers to a bad season, a year where they get to see how the other half lives.

2013/03/08

Hal Steinbrenner (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Hal Steinbrenner Dishes On State Of The Yankees, $189 Million And Michael Pineda

“Let me say what I’ve been saying: $189 (million) is the goal,” Steinbrenner said. …”That is the goal, but in no way, shape or form will we sacrifice our commitment to field a championship-caliber team. That’s not going to happen.”

2013/03/07

Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

A-Rod Will Stay In New York To Rehab; Girardi Says Yanks Can Win 95 Games

Alex Rodriguez will not report to spring training with the Yankees’ position players, and will work on his rehabilitation from hip surgery in New York. Meanwhile, Joe Girardi believes the Yankees “could win 95 games and get to the World Series.”

2013/02/12

Brian Cashman (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Brian Cashman Cautions Yankees Fans To Expect Far Less Home Runs In 2013

“I know a lot of people have told me they think home runs are bad,” Cashman said. “I’m not one of them. Well, those people are going to get a chance to see what it looks like.”

2013/01/04

Brian Cashman (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Sweeny: Let It Play Out A Bit Longer Before Passing Judgment On Yanks’ Offseason

I’ll admit that I’m as skeptical of what the Yankees can do in 2013 as most of you. I’m just willing to let it play out a little longer before I make final judgement.

2013/01/02