New York Yankees

12/13/2007 -- The New York Yankees announced today they have signed third baseman Alex Rodriguez, three-time American League Most Valuable Player, to a 10-year contract.    » read more »

12/13/2007 -- Statement from Howard J. Rubenstein, spokesman for the New York Yankees regarding The Mitchell Report:

"We are reviewing the report and have no comment."

Source: MLB

12/12/2007 -- The New York Yankees announced today they have signed left-handed pitcher Andy Pettitte to a one-year contract.    » read more »

New York Yankees will play exhibition at Virginia Tech on March 18

12/03/2007 -- The 26-time World Champion New York Yankees will open their 2008 Major League spring training schedule on Saturday, March 1, at 1:05 p.m. vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater. In addition to playing 29 spring games against Major League opposition, the New York Yankees will play the University of South Florida on Friday, February 29, at 1:15 p.m. at Legends Field in Tampa and Virginia Tech on Tuesday, March 18, at 3:00 p.m. in Blacksburg, Va.    » read more »

11/02/2007 -- The New York Yankees announced today that they have exercised their 2008 club option on the contract of outfielder Bobby Abreu.

The 33-year-old Abreu batted .283 (171-for-605) with 40 doubles, 16 home runs, 101 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 158 games with the Yankees in 2007. He scored a career-high 123 runs to rank second in the American League, and his 90 hits with two strikes led the Majors. From July 1 to August 22, Abreu recorded 52 RBI in 46 games, batting .354 (63-for-178) with 11 home runs.    » read more »

11/01/2007 -- The Florida Marlins are set to host the New York Yankees in two exhibition games, March 28-29, 2008, as the Yankees will make their first appearance at Dolphin Stadium since the 2003 World Series.

WHO: Florida Marlins vs. New York Yankees

WHEN: Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2008 @ 6:10 p.m.

WHERE: Dolphin Stadium, Miami, FL

Information on Marlins 2008 Season Ticket packages and tickets for the New York Yankees series is available by calling the Marlins Ticket Office at 1-877-MARLINS.    » read more »

Annual award recognizes the most outstanding offensive performers in each league

10/28/2007 -- Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced today that Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers and Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees have been selected by the fans as the winners of the 2007 Sharp presents Hank Aaron Award.    » read more »

10/25/2007 -- Statement from Howard J. Rubenstein, Spokesman for the New York Yankees:

"There has been widespread speculation about who the next manager of The New York Yankees will be. The evaluation process is continuing and there will be no immediate decision or announcement."

Source: MLB

10/24/2007, NEW YORK -- Major League baseball players in each league cast votes for the "best of the best," and the 2007 Players Choice Award winners for Outstanding Player are Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder in the National League and New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez in the American League. The announcement was made today on Yahoo!    » read more »

10/24/2007 -- Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees has been named the inaugural recipient of the "2007 MLB Clutch Performer of the Year Presented by Pepsi," it was announced Wednesday.

Rodriguez is the winner of the officially sanctioned Major League Baseball award, as voted by the fans, which recognizes the player who performed his best when the game was on the line.

The winner was revealed during a compelling one-hour primetime special, produced by Major League Baseball Productions, on ESPN.    » read more »

New York Yankees sign outfielder Jason Rees and catcher Eladio Rodriguez of the Israel Baseball League to Minor League contract

10/24/2007 -- The New York Yankees announced today that they have signed outfielder Jason Rees and catcher Eladio Rodriguez to minor league contracts. Both players participated in the Israel Baseball League's inaugural season in 2007.    » read more »

Manchester, NH - Senator and lifelong Red Sox fan Chris Dodd welcomed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to Red Sox Nation this afternoon after Giuliani announced he would be supporting the Red Sox in the World Series. Dodd released the following statement after hearing of Mayor Giuliani's recent conversion:    » read more »

10/23/2007 -- The New York Yankees are saddened to announce the passing of media relations department intern Matthew Wasser, 22, who passed away tragically early Sunday morning in Waltham, Mass., as a passenger in a cab hit by a person charged with operating under the influence of alcohol.

Matt began working with the Yankees media relations department in the spring of 2007, dealing extensively with local, national and international media covering the team on a daily basis.    » read more »

10/23/2007 -- Statement by Derek Jeter on Joe Torre:

"Out of my great respect for Mr. Torre, I have refrained from comment until he had a chance to address the public.

"In my eyes, Joe Torre is more than a Hall of Fame manager. He is a friend for life, and the relationship we have shared has helped shape me in ways that transcend the game of baseball. His class, dignity, and the way he respected those around him--from ballplayers to batboys--are all qualities that are easy to admire, but difficult to duplicate.    » read more »

10/17/2007 -- Statement from Howard J. Rubenstein, spokesman for the New York Yankees:

"The Yankees have completed their discussions today. No decisions have been made concerning Joe Torre. The discussions will continue."

Source: MLB