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Roy Halladay (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Sims: What’s Wrong With Phillies Ace Roy Halladay?

Phillies ace Roy Halladay evidently kept his shoulder symptoms from the team’s coaching and training staff while underwhelming all — including his opponents — in his last few starts.

2013/05/06

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

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

Stephen Strasburg (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Sims: The Latest On Stephen Strasburg’s Forearm Scare

Even mild forearm soreness and stiffness may be significant for a pitcher. Hopefully Strasburg’s is as mild as he claims and will be as transient as he anticipates.

2013/05/01

Kevin Youkilis (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Youkilis Placed On DL With Lumbar Spine Sprain; Yankees Call Up Corban Joseph

Kevin Youkilis has joined Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Curtis Granderson on the New York Yankees’ disabled list. The Yankees said on Tuesday that Youkilis has a lumbar spine sprain.

2013/04/30

David Wright (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

David Wright Held Out Of Mets’ Starting Lineup With Stiff Neck

“It’s not something I’m worried about,” Wright said before heading to treatment. “I just wouldn’t be any good to anybody today. Hopefully it’s just one day, and then I’ll be back in there.”

2013/04/29

Amar'e Stoudemire (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sims: Amar’e Stoudemire Returning For Round 2? Don’t Bet On It

Reports that Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire could make his return to action soon are establishing expectations he may not be able to fulfill.

2013/04/24

Mark Teixeira (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Yankees’ Teixeira Admits Wrist Won’t Be Ready For May 1 Return

Teixeira has finally admitted the obvious: his wrist won’t be ready with his target just around the bend.

2013/04/24

Derek Jeter (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Jeter Expected To Be In Walking Boot When He Rejoins Teammates On Thursday

New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter is expected to be in a walking boot when he rejoins his teammates on Thursday for the start of a homestand at Yankee Stadium.

2013/04/24

Terry Collins #10 of the New York Mets talks to Jonathon Niese #49 of the New York Mets after he was hit by a comebacker hit by Mark Ellis #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Niese Day To Day After Taking Comebacker Off Leg; Is Expected To Make Next Start

X-rays were negative and Niese left with a bruise. The Mets said he was day to day. “We’ll see how it feels tomorrow,” Niese said. “But I should be able to throw a bullpen and make my next start.”

2013/04/24

Albert Pujols (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Sims: Breaking Down Albert Pujols’ Plantar Fasciitis, And What It Means Going Forward

Manager Mike Scioscia commented that Pujols is tolerating the pain enough to not miss a start, and he continues to produce at the plate. Yes, but he also commented that, as the season progresses, Pujols’ condition is worsening. Here we go again.

2013/04/22

Mariano Rivera #42 and Derek Jeter #2 (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Sweeny: Mo Rivera Speaks Out About What Losing Derek Jeter Means To Yanks

If anyone knows what Jeter must be feeling — that he has to come back and can’t leave us with the image of him lying on the turf unable to get up — it is Rivera.

2013/04/19

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