New York Yankees

Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees follows assistant trainer Mark Littlefield to the locker room
Joe Torre
Ryota Igarashi has been obtained by the New York Yankees
Derek Jeter (pictured) on Saturday tied George Brett for 14th on MLB all-time hits list
Andy Pettitte gave up two-run homers to Casper Wells and Justin Smoak in his first start in the big leagues since 2010
Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees is interviewed outside of team's clubhouse
The New York Yankees veteran closing pitcher Mariano Rivera's 608 saves are the most in major league history
Michael Pineda
Hiroki Kuroda, 37, struck out five and walked two as he fell to 1-3 on the season
Yu Darvish improved to 3-0 on the season
New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez
The Yankees showed just how dangerous today's sluggers can be in a ballpark built in the "dead ball" era
For the Red Sox and their fervent fans, Friday was all about Fenway
A view of the outside of Fenway Park
Fans watch the game from the bleacher seats at Fenway Park
Kei Igawa
New York Yankees Burnett pauses while pitching to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of Game 4 in their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs in Detroit
Washington Nationals third baseman Zimmerman loosens up before a MLB spring training game against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees Burnett pauses while pitching to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of Game 4 in their MLB American League Division Series baseball playoffs in Detroit
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Wakefield throws to New York Yankees during their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium

Dominicans rally to edge Italy in World Classic

New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano homered and scored the go-ahead run to rally the Dominican Republic over Italy 5-4 on Tuesday in the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
 

Taiwan ace pitcher Wang eyes US return

Ace Taiwanese pitcher Chien-ming Wang Monday said he hoped to return to the US major leagues, denying reports he is mulling a deal to play in Japan.
 

Canada routs Mexico in fight-filled game

Michael Saunders went 4-for-4 and Justin Morneau drove in three runs as Canada routed Mexico 10-3 Saturday in a first-round World Baseball Classic game that included a ninth-inning brawl.
 

Rivera's historic career to end after 2013 season

New York Yankees closing relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, Major League Baseball's all-time saves leader with 608, said Saturday that he will retire after the 2013 season.
 

Dominicans dump Spain in World Classic

Carlos Santana smacked a home run and Robinson Cano went 3-for-5 to spark the Dominican Republic over Spain 6-3 on Saturday in a Group C first-round matchup at the World Baseball Classic.
 

Mexico upsets US in baseball World Classic

Adrian Gonzalez blasted a home run and drove in three runs as Mexico shocked the United States 5-2 in a stunning first-round upset at the World Baseball Classic.
 

Yankee reliever Rivera to retire this year: report

New York Yankees ace relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, Major League Baseball's all-time saves leader, plans to announce this weekend that this will be his last season, the New York Post reported Thursday.
 

Teixiera will miss 8-10 weeks for Yankees

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will miss eight to 10 weeks with a right wrist strain suffered with the US World Baseball Classic team, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday.
 

USA's Teixera to miss WBC with arm injury

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is out of the World Baseball Classic after suffering a strained right forearm during Team USA's batting practice on Tuesday.
 

Yanks' Jeter expects to be ready for Opening Day

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter says he expects to be ready for Major League Baseball's Opening Day after recovering from the broken left ankle that ended his 2012 campaign.
 

Braun, Cabrera say little on latest doping links

Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun and Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera are cooperating with a Major League Baseball investigation into a Florida clinic and banned substances.
 

Cabrera working with MLB doping probe

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera said Friday that he is cooperating with Major League Baseball's probe into a Miami clinic that allegedly gave players performance-enhancing drugs.
 

Hernandez agrees to richest-pitcher deal

Felix Hernandez agreed to terms on a seven-year deal worth $175 million with Seattle on Tuesday that will make the 26-year-old right-hander the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball.
 

Girardi focus on A-Rod rehab not doping

With questions surrounding injured star Alex Rodriguez and much of the healthy lineup, the New York Yankees reported to pre-season training camp Tuesday in quest of a 28th World Series title.
 

Reports differ on record deal for Hernandez

Felix Hernandez could walk into Seattle Mariners training camp on Tuesday as the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball, or he might not be there at all, according to US reports.
 

Braun denies wrongdoing in doping clinic links

Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Ryan Braun and other Major League Baseball players denied any wrongdoing on Wednesday after their names were linked to a Miami clinic that allegedly aided dope cheats.
 

Armstrong tops Forbes most disliked US athletes list

Disgraced US cyclist Lance Armstrong, who confessed last month to doping after being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles last year, tops the new Forbes magazine list of most disliked US athletes.
 

Philippine farmers hope for coconut-craze windfall

Philippine farmer Liezl Balmaceda has never heard of Madonna, but the US pop star's endorsement of coconut water may help change her impoverished life for the better.
 

A-Rod among players named in doping report

New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and other Major League Baseball players were named in a report detailing the records of a Miami clinic that allegedly supplied them performance-enhancing drugs.
 

A-Rod could miss entire 2013 season: Yankees

New York Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez could miss the entire 2013 Major League Baseball season as he recovers from left hip surgery, team general manager Brian Cashman said Friday.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

New York Yankees
Established 1901
Based in New York since 1903
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Team logo
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Cap Insignia
Major league affiliations
Current uniform
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Retired Numbers1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 42, 44, 49
Colors
  • Navy Blue, White

         

Name
  • New York Yankees (1913–present)
Other nicknames
  • The Bronx Bombers, The Yanks, The Pinstripers, The Bronx Zoo
Ballpark
Major league titles
World Series titles (27)2009 • 2000 • 1999 • 1998
1996 • 1978 • 1977 • 1962
1961 • 1958 • 1956 • 1953
1952 • 1951 • 1950 • 1949
1947 • 1943 • 1941 • 1939
1938 • 1937 • 1936 • 1932
1928 • 1927 • 1923
AL Pennants (40) [1]2009 • 2003 • 2001 • 2000 
1999 •1998 • 1996 • 1981 
1978 •1977 • 1976 • 1964 
1963 •1962 • 1961 • 1960 
1958 •1957 • 1956 • 1955 
1953 •1952 • 1951 • 1950 
1949 •1947 • 1943 • 1942 
1941 •1939 • 1938 • 1937 
1936 •1932 • 1928 • 1927 
1926 •1923 • 1922 • 1921
East Division titles (16) [2]2009 • 2006 • 2005 • 2004 

2003 • 2002 • 2001 • 2000 
1999 • 1998 • 1996 • 1981 
1980 • 1978 • 1977 • 1976

Wild card berths (3)2007 • 1997 • 1995  

[1] – In 1981, a players' strike in middle of the season forced the season to be split into two halves. New York had the best record in the East Division when play was stopped and was declared the first-half division winner. Per the year's playoff format, the Yankees beat the Brewers in the division series and defeated the A's in the ALCS.[1]
[2] – In 1994, a players' strike wiped out the last eight weeks of the season and all post-season. New York was in first place in the East Division by six and a half games when play was stopped. No official titles were awarded in 1994.[2]

Owner(s): Yankee Global Enterprises LLC
Manager: Joe Girardi
General Manager: Brian Cashman