American League East

Austin Romine (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Romine Expected To Begin ’13 At Triple-A; Cervelli, Stewart To Compete At Camp

If the Yankees don’t trade for or sign a catcher in the coming months — which they’re not expected to do — Francisco Cervelli and Chris Stewart will compete for the starting job in spring training.

2013/01/03

Manager Joe Girardi and GM Brian Cashman of the Yankees. (credit: Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Hartnett: 2013 Brings Uncertainty For Aging Yankees

2013 brings major issues and tons of uncertainty for the aging, payroll-trimming New York Yankees.

2013/01/01

Andy Pettitte (Photo by Jason Szenes/Getty Images)

Andy Pettitte Reportedly Close To Announcing Return; Mo Expected To Sign Soon

Left-hander Andy Pettitte will likely announce in the coming days that he will return to the Yankees for the 2013 season, WFAN’s Jon Heyman reported. The 40-year-old is expected to sign a contract worth slightly over $11 million, Heyman said.

2012/11/27

Hal Steinbrenner (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) and Brian Cashman (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Yanks Reportedly Opted To Ignore Marlins’ Dangling Of Stars, Are Unlikely To Spend Big

The American League East champions passed on pursuing the Marlins’ top players, and instead are focusing on re-signing starting pitchers Andy Pettitte and Hiroki Kuroda.

2012/11/15

Hiroki Kuroda (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Yankees Make Qualifying Offers To Soriano, Kuroda And Swisher

With the start of free agency looming, the Yankees have made qualifying offers to reliever Rafael Soriano, starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda and right fielder Nick Swisher.

2012/11/02

Well-Rested Kuroda Ready For Critical Start In Friendly Confines Of Yankee Stadium

Though the 37-year-old has thrown more innings — 219 1/3 — in 2012 than in any other of his big league seasons, he’ll be taking the hill on six days’ rest. And he’d be lying if he said the extra days aren’t to his advantage.

2012/10/10

Chipper Jones #10 of the Atlanta Braves walks into the clubhouse after the Braves lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-3, during the National League Wild Card playoff game. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kallet: MLB’s New Wild Card Format Is Completely Unjust, And I Have A Solution

If Commissioner Selig is so insistent on having an extra Wild Card team in each league, then I have a solution. Is it a perfect solution? By no stretch of the imagination. It has its holes, and many would cry foul if it was ever implemented, but I can guarantee than it’s far more fair than what’s currently in place.

2012/10/09

CC Sabathia (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Keidel: Yanks Will Only Go So Far As CC Sabathia And Andy Pettitte Take Them

The pinstriped recipe for success this season will take a backseat to the sudden surge of southpaw pitching. The Yankees will remain in the playoffs for as long as CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte pitch to the back of their baseball cards.

2012/10/04

Andy Pettitte (Photo by Jason Szenes/Getty Images), Ichiro Suzuki (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) and Derek Jeter (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Silverman: Yankees Buoyed By ‘Turn Back The Clock’ Day

In one day, the Yankees found three of their old-timers — not the ones who show up for pomp, circumstance and a two-inning game during the summer — making significant contributions once again.

2012/09/20

Buck Showalter (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) and Joe Girardi (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Keidel: Buck Showalter And Joe Girardi Make An Interesting Juxtaposition

Joe Girardi can’t jam the reset button and make his team young and voracious again. But he is expected to beat Baltimore. And if he doesn’t, he could go hungry.

2012/09/19

Brett Gardner (credit: Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Yankees’ Brett Gardner Could Soon Be Activated To Pinch-Run, Play Outfield

With the season winding down and the American League East still in doubt, the Yankees are considering activating outfielder Brett Gardner, the team’s official site reported on Tuesday evening. The catch? He wouldn’t be asked to hit.

2012/09/19