Yankees’ Rodriguez has knee treated in Germany (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has traveled to Germany for a new therapy on his aching knees, according to a New York Post report. Rodriguez, 36, went to Europe for Orthokine therapy on the recommendation from Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who had the...

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Brees and Jeter’s Record Breaking Events: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

When the New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino's record for most yards in a single season on a touchdown pass during the season finale of Monday Night Football, I thought it was great that the record occurred on a...

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Happy Birthday Boy! Roy White turns 68 today (Yahoo! Sports)

On occasion, Big League Stew honors a birthday boy per week by taking a longer look at his career. Please join us in lighting the candles. These days, probably the most famous thing about Roy White is a single sentence … Continue reading →

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Hamilton, Ichiro could spice up 2012-13 hot stove (Yahoo! Sports)

Proven outfielders and 20-something arms will give the 2012-13 free-agent class depth that this year's star-heavy market lacks.

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New York Yankees 2012 Interleague Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Yankees' 2012 interleague schedule begins on Friday, May 18, when the team hosts the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game series. After that, the rest of the Yankees' 2012 interleague schedule pucks up again in June.

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Indians call about Yankees’ Nick Swisher (Yahoo! Sports)

As of now, Nick Swisher is scheduled to be one of the starting three outfielders for the New York Yankees when the season kicks off. But a few other teams would like to see him pull on their jerseys on … Continue reading →

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New York Yankees 2012 Spring Training Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 New York Yankees Spring Training schedule is out and it begins with an interesting three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies from March 3-5. The schedule includes games against the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and even a two-game series against the Florida...

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APNewsBreak: Yankees hit with $13.9M luxury tax (AP)

The New York Yankees were hit with a $13.9 million luxury tax bill Thursday, their lowest since 2003. The fee, assessed by Major League Baseball under its labor contract, is down from $18 million last year and $25.7 million in 2009, when the Yankees won the World Series. Boston, which missed the playoffs for the second straight season, is the only other team that will have to pay a tax.

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Are the Yankees Breaking Up with Me?: A Fan’s Lament (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

It has been nearly two months; yes almost eight weeks since the New York Yankees have given me anything of substance. It makes me worry that something has gone wrong in our relationship. Have we grown apart? I remember just a few years ago how we would celebrate during the winter...

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Happy Birthday to Former Yankees First Baseman Chris Chambliss: A Fan Remembers (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

I, as a fervent New York Yankees fan, was surprised to learn that former first baseman Chris Chambliss actually played more games with the Atlanta Braves than he did in the Bronx. Chambliss, who will be 63 this Dec. 26, was a large part of the successful Yankees clubs of the...

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