Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Yankees will use their 12th different starting pitcher on Friday when Esmil Rogers takes the ball against Cleveland. Two teams have used more that. The Colorado Rockies have run 14 starters out there, […]
Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals acquired relief pitcher Matt Thornton off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The left-hander went 0-3 with a 2.55 ERA in 24 2/3 innings over 46 appearances with the Yankees this […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira was scratched from the lineup for Monday night’s game against Detroit because of lightheadedness. Third baseman Chase Headley made his first career start at first in Teixeira’s place. The […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Yankees placed pitcher David Phelps on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation, the team announced Monday. Phelps left Sunday’s start in Boston after two brutal innings due to the injury. He […]
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Yankees designated veteran second baseman Brian Roberts for assignment on Friday. The club also optioned infielder Zelous Wheeler and outfielder Zoilo Almonte to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The moves opened roster spots for infielders Martin […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Yankees acquired infielder Martin Prado from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. In exchange for the 30-year-old Prado, the Yankees sent the Diamondbacks minor league catcher Peter O’Brien and a player to be named […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The Boston Red Sox continued their busy trade deadline day by sending shortstop Stephen Drew and cash to the division-rival Yankees for infielder/outfielder Kelly Johnson on Thursday. Drew, 31, has struggled at the plate this season, […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Six-time Gold Glove third baseman Eric Chavez is retiring after 17 years in the majors. Chavez told CBSSports.com on Wednesday he didn’t feel right accepting over $1 million remaining on his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks this season, […]
Arlington, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Before Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers, the New York Yankees recalled outfielder Zoilo Almonte from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designated pitcher Jeff Francis for assignment. Almonte has appeared in 10 games for the Yankees this season, […]
Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The New York Yankees signed recently acquired pitcher Chris Capuano to a major league contract and added him to the 25-man roster on Friday. The veteran was pitching in the Colorado Rockies’ minor league system when […]