Larry Rothschild
Yankees’ Hughes Escapes Injury After Being Hit In Back By Comebacker
Yankees starter Phil Hughes was struck in the back by a comebacker, but appears uninjured.
Nova Feels He’s Ready For The Rotation, Yankees Beat Pirates
Ivan Nova feels he’s ready for the Yankees rotation after earning a victory over the Pirates on Sunday.
Nova Snaps Winless Drought, Yankees Defeat Jays 5-2
Ivan Nova snapped a five game winless streak as the Yankees took their winning streak to 4 games by defeated the Blue Jays, 5-2 on Saturday.
Chamberlain Nearing Game Action, Claims He Is Ready For Hitters
Joba Chamberlain could soon pitch in a minor league game for the first time since injuring an during spring training.
Andy Pettitte Eager To Show His Stuff In Comeback Start At Yankee Stadium
Pettitte is all set — to spend time with the Yankees in the clubhouse, to sit on the bench with his teammates, to warm up in the bullpen.
Andy Pettitte Takes ‘Step In The Right Direction’ With BP, Simulated Game
Yankees manager Joe Girardi thinks the 39-year-old could pitch in a spring training contest next week.
Sweeny: Who Will Fill Out The Yankees’ Rotation?
Of course, the competition will continue this April as Andy Pettitte readies for his return in May, and the Yankees will have to bounce someone else from the rotation.
Sweeny: A Positive Pinstripe Debut For Yanks’ Pineda
Michael Pineda made a good first impression on Monday. In his first start of the spring, Pineda gave up a leadoff single and then retired six straight hitters, two of which via strikeout.
Joba Started Throwing Off Half-Mound
New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain has started throwing off a half-mound as part of a rehabilitation program after elbow ligament replacement surgery.
Sweeny Says: Big Start For Yankees’ A.J. Burnett
Could it be A.J. Burnett’s last turn in the Yankees’ rotation? What happens if he doesn’t pitch well? What happens if he DOES pitch well?
Hughes Encouraged By Throwing Session
Phil Hughes, sidelined since April 15 because of shoulder inflammation, threw 22 pitches to batters in a side session on Saturday and was encouraged by the way it went.
Yankees’ Phil Hughes To Undergo Tests On ‘Dead Arm’
Injured Yankees starter Phil Hughes had setback Monday in his rehabilitation from a “dead arm,” cutting short a bullpen session after only about a dozen pitches. Joe Girardi said after the 2-0 loss to the White Sox that Hughes will have tests Tuesday.
Phil Hughes’ Lack Of Velocity A Growing Concern For Yankees
Before Opening Day, most Yankees fans were worried about A.J. Burnett, Ivan Nova or Freddy Garcia being the weak link in the Yankees’ rotation. Add Phil Hughes to the list.
Who Will It Be For Yankees’ Rotation, Garcia Or Colon?
With Opening Day less than one week away, the Yankees need to make a decision on their rotation. And soon.
Sweeny Says: The Good A.J. Burnett
When CC Sabathia pitches badly in spring training the overwhelming reaction is to not read too much into it. He’s CC Sabathia and it’s March. But when A.J. Burnett has a good outing do the same rules apply?
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