Back injury to Phil Hughes leads to MRI, epidural shot (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Phil Hughes is out at least until Sunday (Sept. 25) with back issues that don't seem to be improving. Now the New York Yankees have to seriously question if Hughes will be ready for the postseason or if the starting rotation will have to rely on one of the veterans that have...

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A-Rod sent home for MRI; Jeter’s knee still hurts (AP)

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez returned to New York on Monday to have an MRI on his left thumb, and the result "came out good," according to manager Joe Girardi. Rodriguez sat out Sunday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles after playing in the first half of the split-doubleheader.

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A-Rod sent home for MRI; Jeter’s knee still hurts (PA SportsTicker)

By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer

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Yankees’ Rodriguez diagnosed with mesniscus tear in knee (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees All-Star third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a slight meniscus tear in his right knee, manager Joe Girardi revealed at a press conference Saturday. Rodriguez had an MRI on Friday after being held out of the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays before...

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Alex Rodriguez out of All-Star game (AP)

Alex Rodriguez's sore right knee will keep him out of the All-Star game and the Yankees' lineup. Rodriguez pulled out of Tuesday's game in Arizona after he was held out of the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays before it was postponed by rain on Friday night. He was sent for an MRI that manager Joe Girardi said was precautionary but he wasn't sure if Rodriguez will be able to play...

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MLB Notebook: Joba to have Tommy John surgery (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow. A dye-contrast MRI taken Thursday revealed the ligament tear. Dr. James Andrews will perform the surgery.

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Yankees’ Soriano out indefinitely, will see Dr. Andrews (Yahoo! Sports)

The news got worse for New York Yankees reliever Rafael Soriano, after an MRI showed possible damage in his right elbow. The team's setup, who has been out since May 14, will travel to Alabama to meet with renowned specialist, Dr.

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Yankees get good news after MRI on Soriano (AP)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26:  Rafael Soriano(notes) #29 of the New York Yankees is joined by his teammates on the mound in the top of the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on April 26, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Yankees setup man Rafael Soriano is unlikely to need a trip to the disabled list after an MRI on Wednesday revealed only mild inflammation in his right elbow. Manager Joe Girardi said the right-hander won't pitch Wednesday night against the Kansas City Royals. Soriano is scheduled to play catch Thursday and might be available when New York hosts the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series...


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Yankees reliever Soriano will have MRI on sore elbow (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees right-hander Rafael Soriano will be sent for a precautionary MRI on his right elbow Wednesday after reporting some tenderness in his arm before Tuesday's game. Soriano was not available to pitch the eighth in the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Kansas City...

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MRI negative after neck spasms sideline Bautista (The Canadian Press)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista was not in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against Tampa Bay because of neck spasms.

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