Family, turkey, football sit atop Kelley's holiday list

"It's got whipped cream and other things in it; it's like a big spread," Kelley said in a recent telephone interview. "It's creamy and thick and it's got cherries and grapes and apples. It's like a smorgasbord of fruit all mixed up, and it's probably...

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Yankees must counter Red Sox's big moves

Forgive them for being tempted. That was an impressive double the Red Sox pulled off by signing both Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval. And Boston made it clear there's more to come, because the club intends to add two veteran starting pitchers --...

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Early Hot Stove feast in AL East, but room left for dessert

The Yankees and Orioles have been relatively quiet, but this is a wide open division, and we should expect action from all of them, particularly the Yanks, who will likely be in the mix for one of the remaining big-name starting pitchers. As we recover...

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AL ROY candidate Betances found form in bullpen

"There's a different mentality out of the bullpen," Betances said. "You're only going to face the guys once; as a starter, you face them two or three times. It's definitely a little different." Outfielder Jose Abreu of the White Sox and pitcher Matt...

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Yanks to wrap Spring Training with exhibition in D.C.

NEW YORK -- The Yankees will wrap their spring with a visit to the nation's capital, announcing on Wednesday that they have scheduled an April 4 exhibition game to be played at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The contest between the Yankees and...

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Yankees to bring back Bailey on Minor League pact

NEW YORK -- Andrew Bailey and the Yankees have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract, MLB.com has confirmed. The Yanks have not officially announced the signing of the 30-year-old right-hander, who was with the organization this past season while...

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Yanks to wrap Spring Training with exhibition in D.C.

NEW YORK -- The Yankees will wrap their spring with a visit to the nation's capital, announcing on Wednesday that they have scheduled an April 4 exhibition game to be played at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The contest between the Yankees and...

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After minor surgery, Gardner close to 100 percent

NEW YORK -- Brett Gardner had a minor surgical procedure in October to address a core muscle injury and expects to be ready for Spring Training, the Yankees outfielder said in a radio interview on Wednesday. Gardner told MLB Network Radio that he...

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Former big league lefty Halsey dies at 33

Former Major League left-hander Brad Halsey died last week at the age of 33, according to a tweet by Halsey's agency, O'Connell Sports. According to a report from USA Today citing anonymous sources, Halsey's death occurred Friday in a recreational...

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Former big league lefty Halsey dies at 33

Former Major League left-hander Brad Halsey died last week at the age of 33, according to a tweet by Halsey's agency, O'Connell Sports. According to a report from USA Today citing anonymous sources, Halsey's death occurred Friday in a recreational...

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After minor surgery, Gardner close to 100 percent

NEW YORK -- Brett Gardner had a minor surgical procedure in October to address a core muscle injury and expects to be ready for Spring Training, the Yankees outfielder said in a radio interview on Wednesday. Gardner told MLB Network Radio that he...

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Yanks to wrap Spring Training with exhibition in D.C.

NEW YORK -- The Yankees will wrap their spring with a visit to the nation's capital, announcing on Wednesday that they have scheduled an April 4 exhibition game to be played at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The contest between the Yankees and...

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After 16-year career, Soriano hangs up spikes

Alfonso Soriano is retiring from the Major Leagues after 16 seasons, according to a report from The Associated Press. Soriano, 38, was released by the Yankees in July after playing in 67 games in 2014, the final year of an eight-year, $136 million...

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Betances a finalist for AL Rookie of the Year Award

NEW YORK -- Yankees right-hander Dellin Betances has been named as a finalist for the American League Rookie of the Year Award, as selected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and to be announced on Monday. First baseman Jose Abreu of...

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Former big league lefty Halsey dies at 33

Former Major League left-hander Brad Halsey died on Tuesday at the age of 33, according to a tweet by Halsey's agency, O'Connell Sports. Halsey spent three years in the Majors from 2004-06, pitching one season each with the Yankees, D-backs and Athletics....

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Yankees extend qualifying offer to Robertson

NEW YORK -- The Yankees announced on Monday that they extended a qualifying offer to closer David Robertson. He will have seven days to decide if he will accept the deal, valued at $15.3 million for the 2015 season. No player has accepted a qualifying...

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Bird flying high, claims Fall Stars Game MVP

"It was a lot of fun," Bird said. "I was looking forward to playing and having fun. That's what these kinds of games are all about. The fact that this happened, it's cool, I'm honored." Howard retired the East in order in the first inning, then battled...

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Inbox: Will Tanaka be at full strength in 2015?

At this point, the Yankees are operating under an expectation that Tanaka will return as the All-Star-caliber pitcher you saw in the first half of last season. Tanaka went home to Japan and said he planned to use the offseason to further rest his right...

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Chavez hired by Yankees as special assignment scout

NEW YORK -- The Yankees have hired Eric Chavez, who announced his retirement after playing this season for the D-backs, as a special assignment scout. Chavez, 36, won six Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at third base over 17 seasons in the big leagues...

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Revisions made to Yankees' spring schedule

NEW YORK -- The Yankees announced on Friday that four revisions have been made to their 2015 Spring Training schedule. The team's March 13 game against the Red Sox will start at 7:05 p.m. ET, while the March 15 game against the Phillies will be played...

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Bird flying high, claims Fall Stars Game MVP

"It was a lot of fun," Bird said. "I was looking forward to playing and having fun. That's what these kinds of games are all about. The fact that this happened, it's cool, I'm honored." Howard retired the East in order in the first inning, then battled...

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Bird flying high, claims Fall Stars Game MVP

"It was a lot of fun," Bird said. "I was looking forward to playing and having fun. That's what these kinds of games are all about. The fact that this happened, it's cool, I'm honored." Howard retired the East in order in the first inning, then battled...

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Revisions made to Yankees' spring schedule

NEW YORK -- The Yankees announced on Friday that four revisions have been made to their 2015 Spring Training schedule. The team's March 13 game against the Red Sox will start at 7:05 p.m. ET, while the March 15 game against the Phillies will be played...

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Chavez hired by Yankees as special assignment scout

NEW YORK -- The Yankees have hired Eric Chavez, who announced his retirement after playing this season for the D-backs, as a special assignment scout. Chavez, 36, won six Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at third base over 17 seasons in the big leagues...

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Yankees prep for busy Hot Stove season

As general manager Brian Cashman returns with a new three-year extension in hand, he is being challenged to restore the Yankees' roster to one that can truly be considered championship-caliber, coming off a second dark October in as many seasons. ...

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Revisions made to Yankees' spring schedule

NEW YORK -- The Yankees announced on Friday that four revisions have been made to their 2015 Spring Training schedule. The team's March 13 game against the Red Sox will start at 7:05 p.m. ET, while the March 15 game against the Phillies will be played...

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Chavez hired by Yankees as special assignment scout

NEW YORK -- The Yankees have hired Eric Chavez, who announced his retirement after playing this season for the D-backs, as a special assignment scout. Chavez, 36, won six Rawlings Gold Glove Awards at third base over 17 seasons in the big leagues...

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