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Hiroki Kuroda (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Sweeny: Breaking Down Kuroda, The Yankees’ Rotation And Potential Outfield Help

There was a point in the last week where it may have seemed that Hiroki Kuroda was going to pitch elsewhere in 2013. Eat without worry, my friends. Kuroda is indeed coming back to the Yankees next season.

2012/11/21

Alex Rodriguez (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Yankees GM Brian Cashman Denies A-Rod To Miami Report

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has denied that such a trade has been discussed, and other sources have said that talks between the Bombers and the Miami Marlins are premature at best.

2012/10/17

Joe Girardi (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Silverman: Girardi Must Make Difficult Decisions To Keep The Yanks In This Series

He has to give a lineup change serious consideration. It’s not about ego at this point. It’s about surviving and advancing. Chavez could launch a homer or two over the right-field porch, and there’s little doubt that Ibanez would hit the ball hard.

2012/10/09

American League MVP candidates Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout (credits: Thearon W. Henderson, Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Cabrera Vs. Trout — Sorting Through The Great 2012 AL MVP Debate

Both Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout have had historic 2012 seasons, but only one can take home the AL MVP.

2012/10/04

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

New MLB Playoff Format Could Hurt Top Teams On The Field, In The Pocket

Regardless of where you stand on the new MLB playoff schedule, one thing is for sure: The new format could hurt the teams with the best records, both on the field and in the pocket

2012/10/04

Joe Girardi (credit: J. Meric/Getty Images)

Hal Steinbrenner On Yankees’ Playoff Fate: ‘Jobs Are Not Riding On This’

“Are jobs riding on this? Not that I know of,” Steinbrenner told reporters outside the Yankees’ clubhouse on Monday. “Jobs are not riding on this. We’ll look at everything in the offseason, as we always do.”

2012/10/02

Derek Jeter and Ichiro Suzuki (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Ichiro On Playing For Yankees: ‘Before I Die I Think I Will Remember This Time’

This is a special time right now,’’ the outfielder said. “This is a special experience to play with (Derek) Jeter and the Yankees. When I am an old man I will look back and say, ‘What an experience that was to be on this team.’”

2012/09/27

MLB commissioner Bud Selig (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Silverman: Astros To The AL Means MLB Expansion, And That’s Revolting

MLB is not talking about expansion now, but it will happen. Don’t be surprised if the “official” discussion begins this offseason and is finalized within a year. In 2015 or ’16, there will be two more teams playing in the Major Leagues.

2012/09/13

Manager Buck Showalter of the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Buck Showalter Giving Orioles The Magic Touch

Buck Showalter’s inspired Orioles are defying logic and mastering the aging Yankees.

2012/09/07

Silverman: Red Sox Trade Could Push Yanks To The Limit In October

A Dodgers-Yankees World Series has not been seen since Tommy Lasorda led the 1981 Dodgers to a six-game victory over the Yankees.

2012/08/26

Hartnett: Yankees ‘Hiro’ Kuroda Worth Every Penny

Kuroda might have given fans on Tuesday a preview of things to come. He seems to have a coolness about him that should serve the Yankees well in the playoffs.

2012/08/15

Derek Jeter (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Derek Jeter, Baseball’s Mr. Consistency

Remember when you thought Derek Jeter was finished? Now it’s looking like 4,000 hits is a realistic possibility.

2012/08/13

Ivan Nova (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Late Homers From Martin, Cano Not Enough As Yanks Drop Second Straight To A’s

New York rallied to tie the game with solo homers from Russell Martin and Robinson Cano in the eighth and ninth innings, but it wasn’t enough as the A’s topped the Yankees, 3-2, on Friday night.

2012/07/21

Brian Cashman (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Silverman: Yankees Need To Make A Pitch For More Pitching

What the Yankees need is pitching help. There is an assumption that CC Sabathia will return at full strength after his stint on the disabled list with a strained groin. That seems reasonable, but there are no guarantees.

2012/07/17