This comes as little surprise but David Roberston has declined the teams $15.3 million qualifying offer.
It remains to be seen if the Yankees and Robertson can come to terms on a long term deal, but if Robertson signs elsewhere then the Yankees will receive a compensation draft pick.
Many outlets are reporting that the Yankees and Chris Young have reached an agreement on a one year deal, $2.5MM deal. The Yankees acquired Chris Young after he was released by the Mets late in the 2014 season.
Young, 31, will likely be one of the Yankees platoon outfielders as he joins Brett Gardner, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Carlos Beltran.
In only 79 plate appearances with the Yankees last season, Young posted a .289/.354/.521, which was an improvement after what he had done with the Mets.
Derek Jeter will participate in his final All-Star Game of his career tomorrow.
Jeter is penciled in at shortstop in leading off in his 14th and final All-Star Game.
The All-Star Game takes place on Tuesday, July 15th at 8:00 PM ET on FOX.
The Yankees were unable to hold a late lead against the Rays on Friday as they were defeated 11-5 in what seemed like another win for the bombers.
After jumping out to an early 4-0 start, the Rays kept chipping away before taking a 6-5 lead in the seventh inning. In the very next inning, the Rays put up a crooked five spot in the bottom of the eighth inning. From that point on, the game was out of reach for the Yankees.
Hiroki Kuroda pitched well for the Yankees but picked up the no decision.
The Yankees and Rays will continue their four-game set tomorrow.
The Yankees were able to defeat the Rays 10-2 in the battle of the ace's game, which featured the Yankees C.C. Sabathia and the Rays David Price.
Sabathia clearly out pitched Price, who struggled all night long. From the first batter of the game, it felt like it would go the Yankees way tonight as Jacoby Ellsbury hit a high chopper to first base for a single.
The Yankee offense poured it after home runs from Soriano, McCann, and Solarte. The Yankees collected 16 hits in the game.
The Yankees and Rays will continue their four game set tomorrow night.
The Yankees will travel to St. Petersburg to begin a four-game set with the Rays, which marks the first time these two teams meet in 2014.
Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:
Game 1: Thursday, April 17th, 7:10 pm ET, Tropicana Field
Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (1-2, 6.63 ERA this season)
Rays:
David Price LHP (2-0, 2.91 ERA this season)
Game 2: Friday, April 18th, 7:10 pm ET, Tropicana Field
Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (2-1, 3.86 ERA this season)
Rays:
Erik Bedard LHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Game 3: Saturday, April 19th, 7:10 pm ET, Tropicana Field
Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (2-1, 5.94 ERA this season)
Rays:
Chris Archer (1-1, 4.50 ERA this season)
Game 4: Sunday, April 20th, 1:40 pm ET, Tropicana Field
Yankees:
TBA
Rays:
Cesar Ramos LHP (0-1, 7.50 ERA this season)
Enjoy the series!
The Yankees were able to sweep the day-night double header today against the Cubs after shutting them out in both games.
Michael Pineda started and he followed Masahiro Tanaka's foot steps. Pineda dominated the Cubs lineup as he didn't allow a single run. With his impressive outing today, Pineda improved his record to 2-1 on the season.
The Yankees will be on the road to begin a four game set with the Rays starting tomorrow.
The Yankees took the first game of the split admission double header against the Cubs on Wednesday after defeating them 3-0.
Masahiro Tanaka pitched an absolute gem today by striking out ten batters in eight innings of work. Tanaka allowed only two hits, in which they were two bunt singles. Although it was frigid in the Bronx, Tanaka had all of his pitches working today, including his prized splitter.
Carlos Beltran got the Yankees rolling on offense with a solo shot in the first inning.
The Yankees and Cubs will play the second game of the double header tonight.
The Yankees and Cubs will play a quick two-game set at Yankee Stadium.
Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:
Game 1: Tuesday, April 15th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Cubs:
Jason Hammel RHP (2-0, 2.63 ERA this season)
Yankees:
Masahiro Tanaka RHP (1-0, 3.21 ERA this season)
Game 2: Wednesday, April 16th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Cubs:
Travis Wood LHP (0-1, 2.92 ERA this season)
Yankees:
Michael Pineda RHP (1-1, 1.50 ERA this season)
Enjoy the series!
The Yankees were able to take three games out of four against their rivals, the Red Sox, after defeating them 3-2 on Sunday.
Ivan Nova pitched excellent to earn his first win of the season. Nova had most of his pitches working, especially his big breaking curve ball. He worked into and out of jams all night and got a big ovation when he walked off the mound.
The Yankee offense was powered by Carlos Beltran, who hit a go-ahead two-run home run on a hanging curveball from Felix Doubront.
The Yankees will enjoy an off-day tomorrow before beginning a two game set with the Cubs.
The Yankees were able to defeat the Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday after blasting five home runs in the game.
Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he pitched very well to pick up his second win of the season. Kuroda had most of his pitches working as he kept the Red Sox hitters off-balance throughout the game. He struck out five batters, but walked three in six and a third innings of work. He allowed four earned runs in the game.
Carlos Beltran, Brian McCann, Alfonso Soriano and Kelly Johnson all hit home runs in their 7-4 win.
The Yankees and Red Sox will conclude their four-game set tomorrow night.
The Yankees were unable to come up with back-to-back wins as they were defeated 4-2 on Friday night.
C.C. Sabathia looked very good, but one bad inning cost the Yankees the game. Sabathia left a hanging breaking ball over them middle of the plate which was hit for a three-run home run. Most of Sabathia's pitches were working well tonight as he was missing a lot of bats.
The Yankee offense was powered by Alfonso Soriano and Kelly Johnson as they both drove in runs.
The Yankees and Red Sox will continue their four-game set tomorrow afternoon.
The Yankees were able to take the first of four tonight as they defeated the Yankees 4-1.
Michael Pineda picked up his first Yankee win tonight as he dominated the powerful Red Sox lineup. Pineda went six innings and allowed only one run with seven strikeouts. Pineda had a no-hitter going into the fifth inning, but allowed a bloop single to left field.
Dean Anna homered in the game tonight, which marked his first career home run.
The Yankees and Red Sox will continue their four-game set tomorrow.
The Yankees and Red Sox will square off in a four-game set at Yankee Stadium.
Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:
Game 1: Thursday, April 10th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Red Sox:
Clay Buccholz RHP (0-0, 12.46 ERA this season)
Yankees:
Michael Pineda RHP (0-1, 1.50 ERA this season)
Game 2: Friday, April 11th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Red Sox:
Jon Lester LHP (0-2, 2.51 ERA this season)
Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (1-1, 7.50 ERA this season)
Game 3: Saturday, April 12th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Red Sox:
John Lackey RHP (2-0, 2.92 ERA this season)
Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (1-1, 2.92 ERA this season)
Game 4: Sunday, April 13th, 8:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Red Sox:
Felix Doubront LHP (1-1, 9.00 ERA this season)
Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (1-1, 8.68 ERA this season)
Enjoy the series!
The Yankees were unable to take the series against the Orioles tonight as they were defeated 5-4 in a close game.
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The Yankees have announced that Eduardo Nunez has been traded to the Minnesota Twins for minor league left-hander Miguel Sulbaran.
Nunez was designated for assignment by the Yankees before the season started after Yangervis Solarte won the final spot on the Yankees roster.
Miguel Sulbaran is 21-10 with a 3.15 ERA in 55 career minor league games. He has split time between the Dodgers and Twins. Before being traded he was pitched for Class A Cedar Rapids in the Twins organization.
The Yankees have placed their closer, David Robertson, on the 15-day DL with a Grade 1 strain of his left groin strain.
Robertson first felt the injury against the Blue Jays on Sunday, in which he recorded his second save of the season. After about five or six pitches, he felt irritation in his left groin. Initially, he thought it would go away overnight, but notified the team Monday morning and was quickly sent for a MRI.
Shawn Kelley will likely close out ballgames for now on until Robertson makes recovers.
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After starting the season on the road, the Yankees come back home to face the Orioles in their Opening Series at Yankee Stadium.
Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:
Game 1: Monday, April 7th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Orioles:
Ubaldo Jimenez RHP (0-1, 6.00 ERA this season)
Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (0-1, 3.00 ERA this season)
Game 2: Tuesday, April 8th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Orioles:
Wei-Yin Chen LHP (0-1, 6.35 ERA this season)
Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (1-0, 3.18 ERA this season)
Game 3: Wednesday, April 9th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
Orioles:
Miguel Gonzalez RHP (0-1, 18.90 ERA this season)
Yankees:
Masahiro Tanaka RHP (1-0, 2.57 ERA this season)
Enjoy the series!
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Derek Jetet has tied and passed Paul Molitor for 8th place on the all-time hits list with two hits today against the Blue Jays.
With his two singles so far, he is up to 3,320 hits and next on the list is Carl Yastrzemski with 3,420.
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The Yankees have placed first basemen Mark Teixeira on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday due to a right hamstring strain. Teixeira suffered the injury Friday night after lunging for a foul ball.
Austin Romine has been recalled from Triple-A to give the Yankees a little more depth. With Teixeira out, Kelly Johnson will be the first basemen and backup catcher Francisco Cervelli may see time over there as well.
The Yankees hope that Mark is only out the minimum 15 days.
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The Yankees will conclude their first road trip of the season when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game set.
Here are probable pitchers for this series:
Game 1: Friday, April 4th, 7:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre
Yankees:
Masahiro Tanaka RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Blue Jays:
Dustin McGowan RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Game 2: Saturday, April 5th, 1:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre
Yankees:
Michael Pineda RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Blue Jays:
R.A. Dickey RHP (0-1, 10.80 ERA this season)
Game 3: Sunday, April 6th, 1:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre
Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (0-1, 9.00 ERA this season)
Blue Jays:
Drew Hutchinson RHP (1-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Enjoy the series!
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The Yankees have designated infielder Eduardo Nunez for assignment today in order to make room for Yangervis Solarte on the 40-man roster, the team has announced.
Nunez used to be looked at as a replacement for Derek Jeter, but with his inconsistent defense and sub par bat, the Yankees look to go in a different direction.
Solarte beat Nunez out in spring training for the final backup infield spot after posting impressive numbers.
The Yankees have 10 days to place him on waivers, trade him, release him, or send him down to the minors.
The Yankees will kick off their 2014 season with a three-game series against the Houston Astros.
Here are the probable pitchers for this series:
Game 1: Tuesday, April 1st, 7:10 pm ET, Minute Maid Park
Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Astros:
Scott Feldman RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Game 2: Wednesday, April 2nd, 8:10 pm ET, Minute Maid Park
Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (0-0. 0.00 ERA this season)
Astros:
Jarred Cosart RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Game 3: Thursday, April 3rd, 8:10 pm ET, Minute Maid Park
Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Astros:
Brett Oberholtzer LHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
Enjoy the opening series!
The Yankees have announced that Yangervis Solarte won the final back-up infield spot after having an impressive Spring Training.
The final spot came down to Solarte and Nunez. After failing to make the team, the Yankees have assigned Nunez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Solarte hit .429 with 2 home runs and 9 runs batted in this spring.
The Yankees spring finale has been rained out.
The game was just called - and obviously, this game will not be made up.
The Yankees and Marlins have been delayed due to rain on Saturday, which marks their final spring training game of 2014.
The game was scheduled to start at 1:05, but heavy rain has delayed the game.
The tarp is currently off the field, but the rain is still coming down.
Joe Girardi met with the media before their spring training game on Tuesday to address a couple of topics.
The wait is over. The Yankees have announced that Michael Pineda will be in the Yankees five-man rotation for the first time since being traded to the Yankees from the Mariners in 2012.
Pineda has been impressive this spring by posting a 1.20 ERA in 15 innings of work. He has allowed 14 hits, struck out 16 batters, and issued 1 walk.
The only other real candidate for this spot would have been David Phelps, who will likely server as the long reliever in the bullpen.
Pineda will join C.C. Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda, Masahiro Tanaka, and Ivan Nova in the Yankees rotation this season.
The Yankees and Brett Gardner have agreed on a 4-year, $52 million extension on Sunday. Brian Cashman confirmed the agreement, but noted that some details still have to be worked out. This deal also comes with an option for 2019, with a buyout.
Gardner is going on his 7th year with the Yankees and has been a consistent player since being brought up. When he is healthy, he usually hits around .270 and steals 35 or more bases. He is known to be an automatic steal threat when he reaches base. Gardner also can always seem to find a gap too, which results in a lot of doubles (33 in 2013) and triples (10 in 2013).
The Yankees believe that Brett Gardner has a very similar skill set as Jacoby Ellsbury, who they just locked up for $152 million over 7-years.
Just moments after the news went public, Gardner commented by saying "There's no where else i want to play."
After acquiring Andrew Bailey yesterday, there has been much discussion about how and when Bailey can help the Yankees this season. Lets take a look:
The Yankees have announced that left-hander Vidal Nuno will start the Spring Training opener on Tuesday against Florida State.
Nuno spent about a month in the big leagues last year with the Yankees and posted a 2.25 ERA in five games pitched. Out of those five games, three of them were as the starting pitcher.
The Yankees also have announced that Ivan Nova will start Wednesday against the Pirates.
According to Buster Olney, The Yankees have agreed to terms with free agent reliever Andrew Bailey. The deal is reported to be a minor league deal that is stacked with incentives if he makes the major league roster. If he makes the big league club, he will earn $2.5 million in 2014, with a option for 2015 and a buyout.
Bailey was a solid reliever for the Athletics from 2009-2011, before getting traded to the Boston Red Sox after the 2011 season. He had a rough time in Boston after a sub-par 2012 and an injury filled 2013 season.
With this signing, the Yankees hope Bailey can bolster their bullpen towards the end of the game.
Bailey won't be able to pitch until at least May as he is recovering from surgery he had in July to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder.
Derek Jeter announced today that the 2014 will be his final season in Major League Baseball. Jeter posted a 15-paragraph note on Facebook announcing that this season will be his last. This news comes as a surprise to many as Jeter has been playing at a consistently high level before he missed most of the 2013 season with an ankle injury.
Jeter, a 13-time All-Star, has won five World Series rings and was the Series’ most valuable player against the Mets in 2000. Jeter has also posted a career batting average of .312 with 3,316 hits, which leads the Yankees.
After watching Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte retire at the end of the 2013 season, Jeter is set to follow their footsteps and become the final core-four member to retire.
The Yankees have announced that they have signed nine players to minor league contracts with an invite to spring training, which ups their total to 26.
These players include right-hander Bruce Billings, infielder Russ Canzler, right-hander Robert Coello, right-hander Brian Gordon, right-hander Chris Leroux, outfielder Antoan Richardson, infielder Scott Sizemore, infielder Yangervis Solarte and infielder Zelous Wheeler.
The Yankees have confirmed that they are in agreement with free-agent pitcher Masahiro Tanka with a deal that will earn him $155 million over 7 years. An opt out clause can be exercised after the 2017 season. The deal comes just two days before the scheduled deadline that Tanaka has to sign with a big league club.
Tanaka posted a 24-0 record with a 1.27 ERA last season with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
With the Yankees securing Tanaka, their rotation just got a lot deeper than it was 24 hours ago. Tanaka will likely be the number two or three starter in the rotation behind Sabathia and Kuroda.