Derek Jeter

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

Mark Teixeira (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Mark Teixeira: My Goal Is To Rejoin Yankees On May 1

Mark Teixeira hopes to get the protective brace on his injured right wrist removed on Monday. Speaking before New York’s exhibition game at the Washington Nationals on Friday, he said his goal is to rejoin the Yankees as soon as May 1.

2013/03/29

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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

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Overbay Is Top Contender To Be Starting First Baseman; Yanks Release Rivera

Lyle Overbay has emerged as the top contender to be the Yankees’ starting first baseman with Mark Teixeira beginning the season on the disabled list.

2013/03/28

Yankees manager Joe Girardi (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Obstacles Aplenty, But Yankees Taking No-Excuses Approach To 2013

October baseball is almost a divine right in the view of the Yankees. But there are doubts this year. Lots of them.

2013/03/28

Lyle Overbay (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)

Yankees Sign First Baseman Lyle Overbay To Minor League Deal

The Yankees signed first baseman Lyle Overbay to a minor league contract on Tuesday. He was released hours earlier by the American League East-rival Red Sox.

2013/03/26

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Derek Jeter Will Start Season On Disabled List; Says He ‘Ran Out Of Days’

Jeter is undergoing treatment for his sore left ankle, which is still recovering from surgery last October. His last game action came as a designated hitter on Saturday in a minor league exhibition.

2013/03/26

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Hal Steinbrenner: We’re Not Selling The Team, And We Can Win With $189M Payroll

“We are committed as a family to be in this long-term,” Steinbrenner said. “We enjoy this, this is why we’re all involved — all of my siblings. And we’re going to continue, every year, to field a championship-caliber team.”

2013/03/26

Robinson Cano (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images), Mariano Rivera (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images) and Mark Teixeira (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Sweeny: My Sweet 16 Thoughts With Opening Day Around The Corner

Let’s remember how long a baseball season is. When 2012 began, the Marlins and the Angels were supposed to be in the playoffs and the A’s and the Orioles weren’t. We still haven’t played Game 1 of 162. Let’s try to enjoy the ride.

2013/03/25

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Report: Once Deal Is Official, Vernon Wells Will Become Yankees’ Starting Left Fielder

As of now, newly-signed Brennan Boesch is slated to be the starting left fielder. But if and when Wells becomes a member of the Bronx Bombers, he’ll immediately take over as the everyday left fielder, according to a report.

2013/03/25

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On Verge Of Joining Yankees, Vernon Wells Tweets He’s ‘Thankful And Blessed’

Wells is on the verge of becoming the latest addition to the Yankees’ injury-depleted lineup.

2013/03/25

Derek Jeter (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Palladino: Derek Jeter’s Ankle A Harbinger Of Bad Things To Come

You see, one has to be on the field in order to lead. Whether Jeter will admit it or not, he’s not going to be there. Not consistently enough to be a factor, anyway.

2013/03/25

Derek Jeter (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cashman: Yankees Captain Jeter Likely To Begin Season On DL

According to WFAN’s Sweeny Murti, Brian Cashman believes that Derek Jeter will begin the 2013 season on the DL.

2013/03/24

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David Wright Named 4th Captain In Mets History; Jon Niese To Start Opening Day

“This is probably one of the proudest days of my career so far,” Wright said. “(I’m) honored and very proud to be on the short list of guys that have been captain of this franchise. For me it’s a dream come true, to say the least.”

2013/03/21