Andy Carey, third baseman for the New York Yankees dynasty of the 1950s that won four straight American League pennants and two World Series, has died at 80. Daughter Elizabeth Carey tells the New York Times (http://nyti.ms/zPIC61) he died Dec. 15 in California of Lewy body dementia. Joining the Yankees in 1952, Carey became a regular at third two years later on a team that included Mickey Mantle,...

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Andy Carey, third baseman for the New York Yankees dynasty of the 1950s that won four straight American League pennants and two World Series, has died at 80.

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Alex Rodriguez used to be one of the most durable players in baseball, but those days seem long gone after a four-year stretch in which he hasn't played more than 138 regular-season games. In 2011, A-Rod only appeared in 99 games.

However, general manager Brian Cashman believes his third baseman is now fit.

"I don't think he's anything but 100 percent right now," Cashman said. "He's obviously had some problems. We feel we've corrected them. When he is healthy, he's one of the best players in the game. ... As far as we're concerned, his issues are resolved."

On the recommendation of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Rodriguez went to Germany in December to undergo a form of plasma-rich platelet therapy in his right knee and left shoulder.

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The Boston Red Sox activated third baseman Kevin Youkilis from the 15-day disabled list in time for Friday's game against Texas. He started at third base and batted cleanup. Youkilis was sidelined for the minimum 15 days after dealing with a stiff back for nearly a week.

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Atlanta Braves veteran Chipper Jones confirmed that he will return to play for the Braves in 2012, the Atlanta Journal Constituion reported. Jones' announcement ended speculation that the 39-year-old third baseman might retire after this season and walk away with a year left on...

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NEW YORK--Third baseman Alex Rodriguez will play for the Single-A Tampa Yankees and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to rejoining the New York Yankees, according to an ESPN.com report. Rodriguez, who underwent surgery last month to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee in...

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Third baseman Alex Rodriguez could return to the New York Yankees by the second week of August, general manager Brian Cashman said. Interviewed on ESPN's Baseball Tonight, Cashman said Rodriguez is "doing very well" in his recovery and rehabilitation from surgery on a...

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Third baseman Chipper Jones could be back in the Atlanta Braves' lineup Monday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was eligible to come off the disabled list Sunday, although no one expected that to happen unless everything went perfectly.

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NEW YORK--In the New York Yankees' 17-7 blowout victory over the Oakland Athletics Friday night, the last of their runs came on rookie third baseman Brandon Laird's RBI single off reliever Craig Breslow in the eighth.

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The New York Yankees officially placed third baseman Alex Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 8, following right knee surgery. Outfielder Greg Golson was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Rodriguez underwent surgery Monday to repair a slightly torn...

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