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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 8, 2012
Former major leaguer faces sex abuse charges (The Associated Press)
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) A former major league outfielder is facing sex abuse charges on Long Island.
MLB: Suspended outfielder Young activated by Tigers (The SportsXchange)
The Detroit Tigers announced Friday they have activated designated hitter Delmon Young from his one-week suspension and have designated outfielder Brad Eldred for assignment.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 4, 2012
Five Facts About Former New York Yankees OF Roger Maris You May Not Know (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Roger Maris is not a Hall of Famer, in my opinion, despite posting one of the most fabulous years in baseball history. His career numbers simply do not stack up, but the former New York Yankees outfielder made great contributions to four pennant winners and two world championship clubs.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 4, 2012
Detroit Tigers’ 9-3 Win Over Kansas City Royals Can Finally (attempt) to Move Team Forward After Hectic Week (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
COMMENTARY | The Detroit Tigers' 9-3 victory Tuesday over the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit was a welcomed sigh of relief, considering what the club has been through the past week. A pesky losing trend, the seven-game suspension of outfielder Delmon Young and the lack of hitting have been more than enough to make Tigers fans cringe.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 1, 2012
Tigers’ Young banned seven days for hate crime (Reuters)
(Reuters) - Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young has been suspended seven days following his arrest in New York City for allegedly yelling anti-Semitic remarks during a scuffle with tourists, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Monday. Young, 26, was in New York for a three-game series with the Yankees when he was arrested early last Friday and charged with a hate crime. "An incident like this cannot and will not be tolerated," MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. "I understand that Mr. Young is regretful, and it is my expectation that he will learn from this unfortunate episode. ...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 30, 2012
Johnny Damon Set to Join the Cleveland Indians May 1 Against Chicago: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Cleveland Indians signed veteran outfielder Johnny Damon to a Minor League contract back on April 17 with a base salary of $1.25 million once he was added to the big league roster. He needed some time to prepare, as he did not participate in any team's Spring Training this season, so he has been participating in workouts and extended spring training games in Goodyear, Ariz. in preparation for joining the Indians.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 30, 2012
Yankees OF Swisher expected to miss a week (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher is expected to miss a week because of a strained left hamstring.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 30, 2012
Angels release 38-year-old OF Abreu (The Associated Press)
CLEVELAND (AP) The struggling Los Angeles Angels released slumping outfielder Bobby Abreu on Friday night.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 27, 2012
Detroit Tigers’ Young apologizes after hate crime arrest (Reuters)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young apologized on Friday for an incident that led to a hate crime charge against him for allegedly yelling anti-Semitic remarks during a scuffle with tourists in New York. Police say Young, 26, scuffled with four tourists from Illinois outside a hotel near Times Square early on Friday after the group gave money to a panhandler wearing a yarmulke. The baseball player is accused of yelling anti-Semitic remarks during the incident, but it was unclear at whom the remarks were directed, police said. ...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 27, 2012
Tigers’ Young issues statement about arrest (The SportsXchange)
Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young issued a statement before Friday's game against the New York Yankees about his arrest early that morning in New York for a hate crime after attacking a man at Manhattan hotel.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 27, 2012
