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Joe Girardi (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images), Terry Collins (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Palladino: Yankees’ Girardi And Mets’ Collins Heading In Opposite Directions

On one side of town, a first-place team with a manager being talked up as the best of the best. On the other, a fourth-place disaster with little hope of improvement and a skipper on the ropes.

2013/05/20

Robinson Cano (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Hal Steinbrenner: Yankees, Roc Nation Sports Have Had Discussions About Cano

The club has “had several conversations with Roc Nation Sports about Robinson Cano’s future with the team,” Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner told reporters on Thursday, according to the New York Daily News.

2013/05/17

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

Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

A-Rod Cleared For Baseball Activities; Yankees GM: Rehab On Track

The Yankees third baseman, recovering from hip surgery on Jan. 16, has been running at full speed and has been cleared to start workouts Monday at the team’s minor league complex in Tampa, Fla.

2013/05/03

Joba Chamberlain (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Yankees Place Reliever Joba Chamberlain On DL With Strained Oblique

Joba Chamberlain is joining the New York Yankees’ crowded disabled list. The reliever has a strained right side and will be put on the DL retroactive to April 28, the Yankees said on Thursday.

2013/05/02

Chris Nelson (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Yankees Acquire Infielder Chris Nelson From Rox For Player To Be Named Or Cash

Seeking depth for their injury-depleted infield, the New York Yankees acquired Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named or cash on Wednesday night.

2013/05/02

Kevin Youkilis (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Youkilis Thinks He Can Return When Eligible To Come Off DL; Girardi Not So Sure

Kevin Youkilis is happy that his back injury doesn’t appear serious, and thinks he could return to the Yankees’ lineup as soon as his stint on the 15-day disabled list is up. Manager Joe Girardi sounded more cautious.

2013/05/02

Derek Jeter (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Yankees Captain Derek Jeter Disappointed By Injury Setback

Not wearing a boot and walking without a limp, Derek Jeter spent 45 minutes at the Yankees’ training complex Friday while he awaits more rehab for another ankle injury.

2013/04/19

Derek Jeter (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Sims: Derek Jeter’s ‘New’ Ankle Crack May Not Be So New

This is yet another important reason why symptoms should dictate rehab progression, and playing through pain isn’t productive.

2013/04/19

Derek Jeter (credit: Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

Derek Jeter Has New Fracture In Injured Ankle, Will Be Out Until After All-Star Break

Yankees captain Derek Jeter will be sidelined until after the All-Star break because of a new fracture in his injured left ankle. Brian Cashman said the injury to the shortstop “is obviously a setback.” Jeter could be out at least three months.

2013/04/18

Brett Gardner #11 celebrates with Kevin Youkilis #36 of the New York Yankees after Youkilis hit a two-run home run. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Sweeny: These Guys Ain’t So Bad! Yankees Bring ‘Major League’ Indians To Mind

So watching the Yankees the last few days I was suddenly reminded of the movie “Major League.” That happens nearly every time I’m in Cleveland — I mean, why wouldn’t it? — but this time it happened for another reason.

2013/04/10

Derek Jeter (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Report: Yankees Hope To Have Derek Jeter Back On The Field By May 1

Derek Jeter is taking part in long toss and undergoing therapy in Tampa, according to CBSSports.com/WFAN baseball insider Jon Heyman, so he doesn’t exactly appear to be on the fast track back to the Bronx.

2013/04/04

Robinson Cano signs with CAA and Roc Nation Sports (credit: Twitter/@RobinsonCano)

Cano Fires Boras; Will Be Co-Represented By CAA And Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports

Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, slated for free agency after the 2013 season, is moving on from super-agent Scott Boras. He has signed on to be co-represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports.

2013/04/02

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