Lou Piniella set to rejoin the Yankees organization (Yahoo! Sports)

It looks like Lou Piniella's homecoming to the Bronx is finally becoming a reality. At least officially. While the old manager made an appearance at Old Timers Day in 2011, Sweet Lou surprised many by taking a consulting job with … Continue reading →

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Major League Baseball Team with the Best World Series Winning Percentage: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Everybody knows that the New York Yankees lead the American League and all of baseball in World Series appearances and World Series wins. The St. Louis Cardinals already had the most World Series wins of any National League team but their appearance in the 2011 World Series tied...

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Yankees have mixed history in ALDS Game 5 battles (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers in the deciding game of the ALDS on October 6, 2011. The Yankees have a long history in the ALDS. This is the 16 th appearance for the Yankees in the division series, the most of any team.

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Yankees snap 4-game skid, edge Angels 6-5 (AP)

Mariano Rivera made his 1,036th appearance with a catcher making his major league debut. Rivera earned his 599th career save with help from Austin Romine, who was shopping in a store in Kentucky 24 hours earlier. Although injuries and slumps have forced the New York Yankees to get resourceful -- and a little lucky -- in the last few weeks, they're still leaving California with their biggest AL...

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Prior scratched with shoulder discomfort (AP)

New York Yankees right-hander Mark Prior was scratched from his scheduled minor league appearance Tuesday because of shoulder discomfort. The converted reliever was slated to pitch in a Gulf Coast League game. Prior has struggled with shoulder injuries and his last major league appearance came in August 2006.

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Prior scratched with shoulder discomfort (PA SportsTicker)

New York Yankees right-hander Mark Prior has been scratched from his scheduled minor league appearance because of shoulder discomfort.

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A first look at the American League playoff landscape: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

With just under 50 games remaining in the regular season the playoff race in the American League is starting to take shape. Two teams in the East have already declared their dominance and will likely make an appearance in October.

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MLB Notebook: Strasburg makes first rehab appearance (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg pitched in a competitive game for the first time in a year on Sunday, pitching 1 2/3 innings for Class A Hagerstown (Md.). It was Strasburg's first rehab start since having Tommy John surgery last fall.

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Beckett scratched from All-Star appearance with knee injury (Yahoo! Sports)

Boston Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett threw a bullpen session Sunday morning, testing his mildly hyperextended left knee, and he declared himself ready to pitch in the All-Star Game. Turned out, he spoke too soon. Beckett was scheduled to open the second inning for the American...

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Should Derek Jeter be making an appearance at All-Star Game? (Yahoo! Sports)

Ryan Braun won't be playing in Tuesday's All-Star Game, but he still plans on flying to Phoenix to be part of baseball's midsummer celebration. Same for Placido Polanco. Shane Victorino and David Price, too. Derek Jeter, however, will not be … Continue reading →

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