Williams chased early, Angels lose to Yankees 11-5 (AP)

NEW YORK (AP) Albert Pujols is still looking for his first home run with his new team. Torii Hunter is having a hard time making contact. Jerome Williams was gone by the third inning.

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Jeter, Nova lead Yankees over Angels 11-5 (AP)

NEW YORK (AP) Derek Jeter and the rest of the Yankees hitters made it easy for Ivan Nova to prolong his impressive winning streak.

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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 16, 2012

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Angels-Yankees Preview (AP)

Ivan Nova didn't make a strong case during spring training that he deserved a spot in the New York Yankees' rotation, but his first start of 2012 showed he's right where he belongs.

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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 14, 2012

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Chat with Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson After Yankees’ 5-0 Win Over Angels (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

There was nothing ominous about Friday the 13th, 2012, for the New York Yankees.

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Angels-Yankees Preview (AP)

NEW YORK (AP) - When Mariano Rivera jogs out to the first base line and humbly tips his cap to the adoring crowd Friday during festivities at Yankee Stadium he will do so without tipping anyone off to his retirement plans.

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The Angels Are Heavenly…The American League West: A Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

As the Major League Baseball season progresses through its staggered start, teams wave enthusiastically good bye to the palm trees of the Sunshine State and the cactuses of Arizona. Everyone delights in the curtain elevation for the 2012 baseball season.

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Abreu’s final chapter may not play out with Angels (Yahoo! Sports)

A supporting role for a World Series contender may not be enough for Bobby Abreu, who still thinks he should play every day.

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Vernon Wells must hit to remain in Angels’ lineup (Yahoo! Sports)

Class and experience won't suffice for Vernon Wells in 2012. Not with Albert Pujols on board and Mike Trout waiting in the wings.

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Reports: Burnett vetoes trade to Angels for Abreu (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett vetoed a trade to the Angels that would have sent designated hitter Bobby Abreu back to the Bronx, according to multiple media reports. The proposed swap would have included two of the most overpaid players in baseball.

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Mike Scioscia gets a bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium (Yahoo! Sports)

When fans enter the gates of Dodger Stadium for the Angels-Dodgers game on June 12, they'll be given what I assume is a first in the world of baseball giveaways — a bobblehead of that night's opposing manager. Of course, … Continue reading →

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