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Yankees 2, Rangers 0: Kuroda keeps dealing
It was another low scoring affair today in Arlington as the New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 2-0. Both the Yankees and Rangers got superb starts from Hiroki Kuroda and Derek Holland, but the...
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Alex Rodriguez on trusting Yankees: 'I'd rather not get into that'
The Alex Rodriguez drama continues, as the third baseman wouldn't say whether he trusted his team's opinion in an interview with New York sports radio station WFAN.The situation seems to be this:...
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Yankees close to acquiring Cubs Alfonso Soriano
The move that has been in motion for days is now nearly complete as the Cubs are set to send Alfonso Soriano to the Yankees. Soriano was originally in tonight's lineup for Chicago before he was a late...
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Alfonso Soriano scratched from Cubs lineup, trade to Yankees '99 percent done'
Alfonso Soriano appears to finally be on his way out of Chicago after being scratched Thursday night with a trade nearing. Manager Dale Sveum seemed certain the deal will take place between the Cubs...
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Dodgers designate Ted Lilly for assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated left-hander Ted Lilly for assignment in order to make room for Elian Herrera, according to an announcement from the team. The team will now have ten days to...
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Corey Black going to the Cubs for Alfonso Soriano
The trade is complete. Alfonso Soriano is in New York and playing tonight for the Yankees, and High-A Tampa pitcher Corey Black is moving to the Cubs organization. The Cubs will pay $17.7 million of...
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Yankees acquire Alfonso Soriano from Cubs
The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Alfonso Soriano from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor-league right hander Corey Black, in a a deal that has officially been approved by the...
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Trade review: Alfonso Soriano to the Yankees
"Got what you wanted, lost what you had" is one of those frightening equations we all face when making a decision. Like the man who divorced his plain but kind and caring wife to marry the beautiful...
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Corey Black: A nice prospect, but certainly worth Alfonso Soriano
Whether or not acquiring Alfonso Soriano is too little too late, the Yankees made the move without sacrificing anything of significant value. As we well know by now, the Yankees offense desperately...
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The Yankees-Rangers series: A season in microcosm
Is there really such a thing as "Yankee-style baseball"? If there is, then whatever it is now is a far cry from whatever it used to be. Like it or not, these 2013 Yankees definitely have their own...
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POLL: Do You Like The Alfonso Soriano Trade?
We've been discussing the possible trade of Alfonso Soriano for what seems to be two years now, ever since Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer took over as baseball management for the Cubs.Or maybe it goes back...
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Yankees trades: Alfonso Soriano and cash acquired for Corey Black
The Yankees have officially acquired Alfonso Soriano and $17.7 million from the Cubs in return for High-A right-handed pitching prospect Corey Black. Soriano is in the Yankees lineup tonight, batting...
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Phillies agree to sign Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez
The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to sign Cuban right-hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez to a six-year contract worth $48 million in guaranteed money, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports. Passan...
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Yankees 6, Rays 10: Soriano doesn't help
This one got away in a hurry. Alfonso Soriano's return to the New York Yankees was ruined by that terrible, no good, very bad CC Sabathia after he gave up seven runs on nine hits after walking three...
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Derek Jeter could be activated this Sunday
Per Jon Heyman, Derek Jeter could be activated off of the DL this coming Sunday, July 28th against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Captain's is eligible to come off of his DL stint this Saturday, but the...
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Derek Jeter injury: Yankees SS could return to lineup Sunday
The New York Yankees could get their captain back -- again -- this weekend, as Derek Jeter could be ready to play as soon as Sunday. The 39-year-old will play in a simulated game Saturday, and if all...
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Phillies trade rumors: Phillies will listen to offers on Cliff Lee
The Philadelphia Phillies are not closing the door on a potential trade involving Cliff Lee and will listen to offers for the star left-hander, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. Crasnick notes...
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Yankees to honor Hideki Matsui on Sunday
It has been known for months now that the Yankees planned to sign Hideki Matsui to a one day contract in order to allow him to retire as a Yankee, but now we have details about the ceremony and how it...
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Around the League - AL
NotesJoe Blanton will pitch in long relief for the time being. Garret Richards has taken his spot in the rotation. Richards is not a guy worth trusting in mixed leagues.Brett Lawrie is likely done...
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Alfonso Soriano trade: Brian Cashman overruled by Yankees ownership (again)
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the decision to acquire Alfonso Soriano did not come from Brian Cashman, but directly from ownership. When asked about the decision to make the trade,...
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