All about the brace: CC gets assist in 'pen session

TAMPA, Fla. -- CC Sabathia is continuing to make progress as he returns from right knee surgery, and the Yankees left-hander plans to attack his workload with the assistance of a brace that has been hidden underneath his billowing pinstriped pants....

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Backup infielder Ryan sidelined with mid-back strain

TAMPA, Fla. -- The exasperating part for Brendan Ryan, as he discussed the mid-back strain that will keep him off the field for about five days, is that he was injured while doing an exercise that was really just for show. Ryan said that he sustained...

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A-Rod gets reps at first base, preps for transition

"It was fun. Any time I'm on the field, I'm just happy," Rodriguez said. "But I've got a good tutor in Tex." Rodriguez said that he grew up watching Keith Hernandez play All-Star defense for the Mets, and he noted that he has been fortunate to play...

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Surveying full spring squad, Cashman expresses optimism

TAMPA, Fla. -- After Brian Cashman watched the full squad of Yankees players assemble Thursday, the veteran general manager referred to his roster as a "potpourri" of bounce-back candidates and young newcomers, voicing hope that they will fit together...

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Girardi, Yankees adjusting to life without Jeter

TAMPA, Fla. -- As the Yankees went through their drills Thursday, Joe Girardi wandered around the lip of the outfield grass, exchanging pleasantries with the infielders. When he reached the shortstop position, he had to remember why Derek Jeter was...

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Sterling hosts fundraiser for families displaced by NJ fire

There was one woman proud to show him the bottle opener that also played recordings of his famous calls, another smiling giddily while explaining that she grew up in Edgewater listening to his broadcasts. From the selfies to the autographs to the old-fashioned...

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A-Rod works out at camp, chats with Headley

"I think it's going to be a process," Rodriguez said. "I think for me, the most important thing is to be patient. It's going to take at least three to four weeks to start getting a good read on everything, so patience is key." Didi Gregorius and Garrett...

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Capuano ready to earn one of Yanks' 5 spots

TAMPA, Fla. -- Two November weeks spent touring Japan with a team of Major League All-Stars planted a seed in Chris Capuano's mind. As he absorbed that rich culture, the veteran left-hander entertained the idea of a continental swap in his baseball...

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Bailey hoping to make Yankees' investment pay off

Tampa, Fla. -- The Yankees have preached patience with Andrew Bailey, hoping that the former All-Star closer will be able to take advantage of their facilities and pay big dividends down the line. That time may be quickly approaching. Bailey has been...

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Beltran eager to get back to form in pinstripes

Beltran, who turns 38 in April, said that he spent most of the offseason commuting to Yankee Stadium for rehab following a September procedure that removed a painful bone spur and three loose pieces from his right elbow. That injury kept Beltran from...

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A-Rod a distraction? Girardi sees no reason

Rodriguez returned to the Yankees on Monday after a season-long suspension for the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Before he admitted this usage, he had insisted upon his innocence and sued Major League Baseball, the players union and one of the...

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Yankees get up-close look at Miller in bullpen

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees got their first up-close look at Andrew Miller on Monday morning as the lefty reliever threw his first Spring Training bullpen session at George M. Steinbrenner Field. In fact, it's hard to get a closer look than the one...

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Developing secondary pitches is Eovaldi's spring goal

"That's one of the big issues I've had, is not being able to finish the batters and trying to do too much," Eovaldi said. "I've got to have better consistency of the offspeed pitches. I think that split is going to help out a lot." Despite a fastball...

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Girardi: Yankees could potentially use co-closers

Betances and Miller were both elite setup men last season, with Betances starring in the Bronx and Miller locking down leads for the Red Sox and Orioles. The Yanks believe they both have the stuff to close effectively, but that hasn't been proven yet,...

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No discomfort for Tanaka after second 'pen session

TAMPA, Fla. -- There are plenty of eyes fixed upon Masahiro Tanaka with each windup, watching his face cautiously for any hint of a grimace. Thus far, there has been no reason for the Yankees to be concerned. Tanaka threw his second bullpen session...

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Sabathia comfortable with added weight in 2015

TAMPA, Fla. -- The best seasons of CC Sabathia's career had him tipping the scales heavier than most Major Leaguers, and so as the big left-hander reported to his seventh Spring Training with the Yankees, he showed up comfortable with his weight. ...

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McCann better prepared for second season in AL

As he begins his second year with the Yankees, McCann is one of the stars being counting on for a bounce-back campaign. He explained that an offline bat path hurt his numbers, but he made tweaks late -- hitting eight September homers -- and he expects...

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Yankees have high hopes for top prospect Severino

TAMPA, Fla. -- There were plenty of young hurlers on display as Joe Girardi patrolled the back of the bullpen at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday, but the Yankees manager made sure to check in on Luis Severino, who has been rated as the team's...

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Girardi embracing competitive spirit of Yanks' camp

Up and down the roster, Girardi and his coaches will have plenty of questions to answer over the next seven weeks. The rotation, lineup and bullpen all seem flexible to an extent, and Girardi said it could take until the last two weeks of Grapefruit...

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Girardi: A-Rod could get extra ABs in Minors games

"I haven't really put any numbers on it," Girardi said. "I think it's fair to give him a fair number of at-bats before you start to judge where you think he might be at. He's played 44 games in two years and did not play last year. I think it's going...

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Yankees embracing unlikely role of underdog

Strip it all away, though, and one thing won't change for the New York Yankees: Expectations. That's the beauty of the Yankees. They don't make excuses. Nor do they lower the bar. Girardi made that point several times during a Friday morning news...

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Tanaka airs out right arm from bullpen mound

TAMPA, Fla. -- A crowd of about a dozen coaches and other observers clustered behind a chain-link fence on Thursday morning, watching closely as Masahiro Tanaka aired out his right arm. It's a scene that will likely be repeated many times this spring....

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Yanks spring into action as pitchers and catchers report

TAMPA, Fla. -- Get ready to shake off that brutal winter up north, because the date we have all had circled on our calendars has arrived. Today is the official report date for Yankees pitchers and catchers, who are filtering in to George M. Steinbrenner...

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Yanks eye healthy production from stars

The storylines promise to be rich and on full display as the Yankees attempt to improve upon their 84-win, second-place finish in the American League East, turning the page to a new era that no longer features Derek Jeter on the diamond. Even the organization...

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Rothschild: Yanks may use sixth starter in early going

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees are considering using a sixth starter at times in April and May to reduce a potential early strain on their rotation, pitching coach Larry Rothschild said on Wednesday. While they will not have a set six-man rotation going...

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Tanaka arrives at camp, plays long toss

"That's unbelievable," said Yankees right-hander Ivan Nova. "I didn't know that he would be able to do it like he did it. At the end of the season, to be able to pitch two more games and then come here like nothing happened, it's awesome." Tanaka...

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Moncada reportedly has second workout with Yanks

The Yankees see Moncada as a potential second baseman or third baseman at the big league level, but they have been said to be wary of a price tag that could exceed a $40 million signing bonus. The Dodgers, Red Sox and Padres are among the other clubs...

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Yankees bringing Burton to camp on Minors deal

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees have agreed to terms with right-hander Jared Burton on a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to big league Spring Training. Burton, 33, has compiled a career record of 18-19 with a 3.44 ERA and 10 saves in...

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A-Rod reaches out to Headley with phone call

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees signed Chase Headley to a four-year, $52 million contract this offseason in part because of their uncertainty regarding Alex Rodriguez's future at third base. That could have placed Headley and Rodriguez in an awkward situation...

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Yankees have several options regarding lineup

As previously examined, the Yankees have many questions that need answers, and so club officials are reluctant to lock into many decisions at this time. Thus, the lineup published below is just one possibility and certainly will be open for discussion...

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Jeter won't be at Yankees' opener

TAMPA, Fla. -- The captain won't be tossing this year's ceremonial first pitch. Derek Jeter plans to be far away from the Bronx when the Yankees begin the regular season against the Blue Jays on April 6. "I think actually I'll be out of the country,"...

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Severino leads pack of Yanks' up-and-comers

OF Tyler Austin: The 23-year-old burst onto the scene in 2012 before his rise was disrupted by a wrist injury. He hit .275/.336/.419 last year at Double-A, with nine homers and 47 RBIs in 105 games, and the organization still likes his raw power. Austin...

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Yankees planning to retire Pettitte's No. 46

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees will celebrate the career of baseball's winningest postseason pitcher, Andy Pettitte, by retiring his uniform number (46) and unveiling a plaque in Monument Park prior to an Aug. 23 game against the Indians at Yankee Stadium....

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