Yanks acquire Martinez in swap with Astros

The Yankees acquired outfielder Fernando Martinez from the Astros on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Charles Basford, though the club has not confirmed the deal.

Mattingly has place in his heart for Bronx memories

As he leads his struggling Dodgers, Don Mattingly looks back to the lessons learned across 161st Street, when his job was to play a stellar first base and hit big home runs for The Boss' headline-grabbing team.

Kuroda, Hughes set for twin bill with Dodgers

The Yankees' first meeting with the Dodgers since 1981 was pushed back a day, and the two historic clubs will meet for a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium after Tuesday's series opener was rained out.

Yanks-Dodgers rained out; twin bill Wednesday

Don Mattingly will have to wait one more day to make his managerial debut in the new Yankee Stadium. The Yankees' game against the Dodgers on Tuesday has been postponed. The teams will play a day-night split-admission doubleheader on Wednesday.

Inflammation in wrist lands Teixeira on DL

Mark Teixeira decided to take some swings off a tee before Saturday's game, but after two at-bats, he removed himself from the lineup. An MRI revealed inflammation in his right wrist, and the Yankees placed their first baseman on the disabled list on Tuesday.

Youkilis to miss at least 10 weeks after surgery

Kevin Youkilis has been scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back and is not expected to return to the lineup for a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks, general manager Brian Cashman said on Tuesday.

Teixeira could be headed to disabled list

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday that he is leaning toward placing first baseman Mark Teixeira on the 15-day disabled list, but a final decision has not yet been made.

Pineda making strides on rehab assignment

Right-hander Michael Pineda's next Minor League rehabilitation start will come on Thursday for Class A Advanced Tampa in Dunedin, Fla.

Yanks nearing deal with first-rounder Clarkin

Moments before Ian Clarkin was chosen in the First-Year Player Draft, a video showed the southpaw confessing his dislike for the Yankees. But that didn't dissuade the Bombers from taking him with the 33rd overall pick, and it hasn't stopped the 18-year-old southpaw from closing in on signing with New York.

Fifty years later, Downing recalls '63 season fondly

Al Downing was a major factor in the Yankees' run to the 1963 AL title, 50 years ago. And he had a front-row seat as Dodgers' pitchers dominated the Bombers in a historic World Series.

Teixeira has inflammation in right wrist, no tear

The news on Mark Teixeira's ailing right wrist was positive Sunday, but the Yankees are still uncertain if their slumping first baseman is headed for another stint on the disabled list. An MRI in New York on Sunday morning revealed inflammation, but no tear, manager Joe Girardi said before Sunday's game against the Angels.

Overbay to handle first base with Tex out of action

Since he arrived in the Bronx, Lyle Overbay's role with the Yankees has been fluid. He filled in for a couple months when first baseman Mark Teixeira was on the disabled list. When Teixeira returned, Overbay shifted to a spot outfielder, backup first baseman and pinch-hitter. Now, with Teixeira's wrist problems flaring up again, for at least the next couple games, Overbay is penciled back in as th

Girardi staying positive during offensive slump

It's no secret that the Yankees' bats are in a funk. They haven't seen a number higher than three on the top half of the scoreline since Tuesday in Oakland. But despite the club's struggles at the plate, manager Joe Girardi is taking a positive approach with his hitters.

Girardi thinking of his dad on Father's Day

Playing on Father's Day has always taken on special meaning to Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who shared an extremely close bond with his father, Jerry. Jerry passed away last October, but Joe continues to honor his memory, specifically on days like Sunday.

After CC's gem, Mo holds on to help Yanks snap skid

Travis Hafner belted a three-run homer, CC Sabathia pitched into the ninth inning and Mariano Rivera and the Yanks held off a late charge by the Angels for a 6-5 win on Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.

Derby captain Cano leads pack at second base

American League Home Run Derby captain Robinson Cano is maintaining his lead at second base, as the sweet-swinging Yankees slugger seeks his fourth consecutive starting assignment in the All-Star Game.

Teixeira heads to NY early to have wrist evaluated

Mark Teixeria was removed from Saturday's game against the Angels in the bottom of the fourth inning because of an aggravated right wrist. He will miss the rest of the series so he can fly back to New York early to be evaluated by team physician Christopher Ahmad on Sunday.

Mo's farewell stop in Anaheim has special meaning

Mariano Rivera's farewell tour continued on Saturday, as the Yankees closer was recognized during a pregame ceremony at Angel Stadium and hosted a meet and greet with a few longtime Angels employees, stadium staffers and fans.

Power drought is only part of Yankees' issue

The Yankees entered Saturday's matchup with the Angels with only one home run in their last 68 innings, a stat manager Joe Girardi said was partly a product of a string of games at pitcher-friendly Safeco Field and O.co Coliseum, but the dropoff in power numbers isn't the Bombers' only problem.

Yanks dealt fifth straight loss in Anaheim

The Yankees' offensive funk continued during a 6-2 loss to the Angels on Saturday at Angel Stadium, New York's fifth setback in a row, tying a season high. Making matters worse, Mark Teixeira was pulled and left the club to have a right wrist injury evaluated.

Yankees stumble in Anaheim lid-lifter

The Yankees' scoring drought came to an end with David Adams' two-run single in the fourth inning, but their losing streak reached four with a 5-2 loss to the Angels on Friday night at Angel Stadium.

Youk returns to DL with back injury

The Yankees have placed third baseman Kevin Youkilis on the disabled list for the second time this season on Friday. The 34-year-old has a lumbar strain and will visit a doctor on Monday.

Yankees call up Bootcheck, Neal

In response to Thursday's 18-inning series finale in Oakland and Kevin Youkilis hitting the disabled list, the Yankees called up right-handed pitcher Chris Bootcheck and outfielder Thomas Neal from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Wells returns to Anaheim

When the Yankees face the Angels this weekend, Vernon Wells will be doing everything he can to help New York come away with a series win, but prior to the three-game set on Friday, the left fielder enjoyed reuniting with his former teammates.

With green light, Jeter hits, fields, plays catch

Derek Jeter hit in the batting cage, fielded grounders at shortstop and played catch at the Yankees' Minor League complex on Friday, his first day of work since being cleared to resume baseball activities.

Cano upset by A's suspicion of sign stealing

Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was involved in a minor flare-up in the 13th inning of New York's 3-2 loss to the Athletics in 18 innings on Thursday when he was accused of stealing signs.

Outlasted: Yanks miss chances, fall in 18th inning

Mariano Rivera broke a pair of bats but served up Nate Freiman's walk-off RBI single, giving the Athletics a 3-2 victory and a series sweep and had the Yankees rushing for the exits of O.co Coliseum on Thursday.

Jeter healing, cleared for baseball activities, running

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been cleared to progress into baseball activities and running, the team announced on Thursday.

Cano and father team up on and off the field

Robinson Cano flashed that million-dollar smile and laughed when he was asked if he planned to have his father throw to him again in this year's State Farm Home Run Derby contest.

A's honor Rivera with proper Oakland sendoff

Continuing the trend of Major League ballparks presenting the 12-time All-Star with iconic items from their respective areas, manager Bob Melvin met Mariano Rivera at home plate to present him with a custom-designed surfboard, a bottle of cabernet and a $10,042 donation to the Mariano Rivera Foundation before Thursday's series finale.