Ex-Yankee Leyrtiz accused of battery in Fla. (AP)
Authorities say former major leaguer Jim Leyritz has been arrested and accused of battery in South Florida. The arrest comes about two months before he faces a trial on a DUI manslaughter charge. Broward County Jail spokeswoman Keyla Concepcion said Leyritz was booked Thursday morning after an incident in Davie, a Fort Lauderdale suburb. Read the original here: Ex-Yankee Leyrtiz accused of battery in Fla. (AP)
A-Rod’s homer lifts Pettitte, Yankees over Seattle (AP)
A little rest here and there has done wonders for Alex Rodriguez. The streaking slugger hit a tiebreaking homer and Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings, leading the New York Yankees over the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh consecutive victory. A fatigued Rodriguez, who had hip surgery in March, was held out of the lineup June 19-20 in Florida. Read the original: A-Rod's homer lifts Pettitte, Yankees over Seattle (AP)
Clemens loses bid to revive defamation claims (AP)
A federal judge has rejected Roger Clemens's bid to revive some of his defamation claims against Brian McNamee, clearing the way for the former trainer to file his own suit against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. U.S. District Court Judge Keith Ellison on Tuesday reaffirmed his earlier ruling against Clemens. See the rest here: Clemens loses bid to revive defamation claims (AP)
Joba’s mom pleads not guilty on meth charge (AP)
The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has pleaded not guilty in a Nebraska court to a felony drug charge. The Lancaster County District Court clerk's office said 44-year-old Jacqueline Standley entered the plea Wednesday to a felony charge of delivery of a controlled substance. Standley was arrested in May on suspicion of selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer... View post: Joba's mom pleads not guilty on meth charge (AP)
Hinske’s versatility will be a plus for Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Yankees general manager said there are a lot of benefits to having Eric Hinske, who was acquired from... View post: Hinske's versatility will be a plus for Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)
Cabrera hits key double, Yanks win 6th straight (AP)
Mariano Rivera walked down off the mound, took a few more steps toward the plate and began the evening with a nice, soft toss. He ended it in much more familiar fashion, with a hard fastball for strike three. Rivera started what he finished and the New York Yankees, helped by Melky Cabrera's go-ahead double in the eighth inning, beat the Seattle Mariners 8-5 Tuesday night for their sixth... Read this article: Cabrera hits key double, Yanks win 6th straight (AP)
Yankees acquire Hinske from Pirates (AP)
Former AL Rookie of the Year Eric Hinske was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday for a pair of minor leaguers. Pittsburgh will receive right-hander Casey Erickson and outfielder Eric Fryer for the utilityman. In addition, the Pirates will give the Yankees cash. The 31-year-old Hinske hit .255 in 106 at-bats this season with nine doubles, one homer and 11 RBIs,... Excerpt from: Yankees acquire Hinske from Pirates (AP)
We’re Going Streaking! Hanley continues Hall of Fame head start (Yahoo! Sports)
Big League Stew goes through the quad and into the gymnasium to look at some of the hottest players in baseball... Continue reading here: We're Going Streaking! Hanley continues Hall of Fame head start (Yahoo! Sports)
Gossage says Mariano Rivera is the best of all time (Yahoo! Sports)
No squawking from Goose Gossage about New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera being the best of all time. Excerpt from: Gossage says Mariano Rivera is the best of all time (Yahoo! Sports)
Rivera adds to legacy as elite closer (AP)
Mariano Rivera has seen all the histrionics by some closers. It's fine, he said, because it's part of their personalities. Rivera has his own way of celebrating a big save for the Yankees. "I go home," he said. "Simple as that. As quick as I finish, I go home." Rivera went home Sunday night with his 500th save, getting four outs in a 4-2 victory over the Mets to become the... More here: Rivera adds to legacy as elite closer (AP)