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For the first time in 12 seasons, the New York Yankees find themselves going into spring training without a leader. Ever since an awkward night in Cincinnati, the Yankees have had No.2 Derek Jeter as its captain, and leader. While Jeter has never been the rah-rah locker room guy, he has always had an untouchable demeanor surrounding him...

After the Yankees signed third baseman Chase Headley to a 4 year/$52 million deal on Monday, the big question now is: What does this mean for Alex Rodriguez? Headley is now signed on long-term to play the hot corner for New York, which is the position that Rodriguez formerly occupied before injuries and suspension...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Derek Jeter was hit on the arm by a Steve Geltz pitch in the eighth inning of a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay last night, the fifth time a New York Yankees batter has been hit by a Rays pitcher in the past week. Yankees manager Joe Girardi came out of the dugout and was ejected after New York's captain was hit...

The New York Yankees, and Joe Girardi accepted the "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge". They have also agreed to donate $100,000 to the organization. Girardi went on to nominate Joe Torre, Paul O'Neill, Tino Martinez, and Goose Gossage. Here's a link to other athletes that have accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge...

Most would say that the first half of the season for the pinstripes was disappointing. With many fans wondering whether or not the Yanks should be sellers at this year’s trade deadline, it seems like General Manager Brian Cashman refuses to wave the white flag...

Daniel Carbonell is a 6’3″, 220-pound switch-hitting outfielder with four years of pro experience in Cuba. FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported over the weekend that the Mariners and Yankees were two of the five finalists. Neither team has offered the young outfielder a legitimate contract offer at this time...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Angels scored three runs on five straight walks in the eighth inning after Jered Weaver escaped a based-loaded jam with no outs in the top half, and Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Monday night...

"All I know is he pitched extremely well and we are glad to have him back." These are the words New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi repeated when asked about his winning pitcher Michael Pineda during his post-game press conference after beating the Red Sox 4-1...

The New York Yankees open their 2014 season tonight at 7:10 versus the Houston Astros. Here's a glance at Manager Joe Girardi's line-up for Opening Day. Jacoby Ellsbury CF Derek Jeter SS Carlos Beltran RF Brian McCann C Mark Teixeira 1B Alfonso Soriano DH Brett Gardner LF Brian Roberts 2B Kelly Johnson 3B CC Sabathia P Predicted Series Pitching Matchups Wednesday: Hiroki Kuroda (11-13) versus Jarr

The Yankees had a busy weekend, signing injured reliever Andrew Bailey and more notably, reaching an extension with outfielder Brett Gardner. The extension for Gardner is reported to be at four years and $52 million. He will play this season under his existing contract, with the extension kicking in after the season ends...

The Yankees are hanging onto dear life in regards to their post-season chances and if they eventually wind up losing to the Orioles (currently 3-1 O's in the 7th) thenthiscould wind up being the most entertaining part of the game. At the conclusion of the first inning, good 'ole Buck Showalter came out of the O's dugout and started screaming at Girardi with the family friendly words of, "F***

Derek Jeter is set to return yet again to the Yankees, this time tonight in Toronto.