New York Yankees

10/16/2007 -- Statement from Howard J. Rubenstein, spokesman for the New York Yankees:

"The meetings are adjourned for tonight. There have been no decisions made, nor will there be any comment today. The meetings will resume tomorrow."

Source: MLB

10/09/2007 -- Statement from Howard J. Rubenstein, Spokesman for George M. Steinbrenner:

"George Steinbrenner is traveling back to his home in Tampa and will have no statement at this time."

Source: MLB

10/09/2007 -- The Toronto Blue Jays have completed their coaching staff for the 2008 season after hiring Hitting Coach, Gary Denbo. Denbo, 47, joins the Toronto Blue Jays from the New York Yankees organization where he was the Roving Hitting Coordinator. This is his second Major League position after serving as the Yankees Batting Coach in 2001.

Denbo played four Minor League seasons in the Cincinnati Reds organization after they selected him in the 17th round of the 1983 free-agent draft. In 206 Minor League games, from 1983 to 1986, the Princeton, Indiana native hit .208.    » read more »

10/08/2007 -- The New York Yankees announced today that they have made an in-series injury substitution, adding LHP Ron Villone to the American League Division Series roster and removing RHP Roger Clemens.

Ron Villone, 37, was 0-0 with a 4.25 ERA (42.1IP, 20ER) in 37 appearances with the New York Yankees in 2007, following his recall from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on May 15. He owns two career postseason appearances, tossing a combined 1.2 scoreless innings (1H, 1BB, 1K).    » read more »

08 October 2007 -- The Boston Red Sox are going to Major League Baseball's American League Championship series, while the New York Yankees have kept their season alive.

The Boston Red Sox beat the host Los Angeles Angels Sunday, 9-1, to take the best-of-five playoff series in three straight games.

The Boston Red Sox secured the win with a seven-run eighth inning. Veteran Boston ace Curt Schilling pitched seven strong innings to get credited with the win.    » read more »

- Shaker Heights native and gold & platinum solo piano recording artist Jim Brickman to perform the National Anthem
- Musician, tv & film star Queen Latifah to toss ceremonial first pitch
- 16 year-old Erik Williams will be representing Flashes of Hope and Littlest Heroes by also tossing a ceremonial first pitch

10/04/2007, CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians today announced pregame festivities for 2007 A.L. Division Series Game 2 at Jacobs Field on Friday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. vs. the New York Yankees.    » read more »

10/04/2007 -- The Cleveland Indians announced this morning their 25-man roster for the 2007 American League Division Series against the New York Yankees:

PITCHERS (11)

BETANCOURT, Rafael, RH
BOROWSKI, Joe, RH
BYRD, Paul, RH
CARMONA, Fausto, RH
FULTZ, Aaron, LH
LAFFEY, Aaron, LH
LEWIS, Jensen, RH
MASTNY, Tom, RH
PEREZ, Rafael, LH
SABATHIA, C.C., LH
WESTBROOK, Jake, RH

CATCHERS (2)

MARTINEZ, Victor
SHOPPACH, Kelly

INFIELDERS (7)

BARFIELD, Josh
BLAKE, Casey
CABRERA, Asdrubal
GARKO, Ryan
GOMEZ, Chris
HAFNER, Travis
PERALTA, Jhonny

OUTFIELDERS (5)    » read more »

Cleveland Orchestra Double String Quartet to perform the National Anthem, Jacobs Field "Drummer" John Adams to represent "THE FANS" by tossing ceremonial first pitch

10/03/2007, CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians today announced pregame festivities for 2007 A.L. Division Series Game 1 at Jacobs Field on Thursday, October 4 at 6:30PM vs. the New York Yankees.    » read more »

10/02/2007 -- Major League Baseball has assigned the four umpiring crews that will work the American League and National League Division Series, which are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct. 4. The four crew chiefs will be Gary Darling, Bruce Froemming, Ed Montague and Dale Scott.    » read more »

01 October 2007 -- The Philadelphia Phillies have qualified for Major League Baseball playoffs for the first time since 1993, winning their final game of the regular season over the visiting Washington Nationals, 6-1.

The New York Mets could have tied Philadelphia for the National League East Division and forced a one-game playoff, but they lost at home to the Florida Marlins, 8-1. The New York Mets had a seven-game lead in the division as recently as September 12. They finished with seven games at home and won only one of them.    » read more »

- Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees to visit Minute Maid Park for first time during regular season
- Home slate begins with NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals on April 7

09/28/2007, HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros today unveiled their home schedule for the 2008 championship season, which includes weekend series vs. the New York Yankees (June 13-15) and the Boston Red Sox (June 27-29). The club opens the season on the road for the first time in seven years (since 2000) and for only the fourth time in the last 27 seasons.    » read more »

09/28/2007 -- Statement by Harold (Hal) Z. Steinbrenner:

"I am very honored to be elected Chairman of Yankee Global Enterprises LLC.

"There are many exciting ventures that we're considering, and I look forward to working hard to bring about success for our organization and for all New York Yankee fans."

Source: MLB

09/28/2007 -- The Board of Directors of Yankee Global Enterprises LLC announced today that Harold Z. (Hal) Steinbrenner has been elected as Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Steinbrenner is the General Partner of the New York Yankees and served as a board member of Yankee Global Enterprises LLC, as well as its Executive Vice President and Treasurer. Mr. Steinbrenner is a member of the YES Board of Directors and serves as Chairman and CEO of Steinbrenner Hotel Properties.

Hal graduated from Williams College with a BA and received his MBA from the University of Florida.    » read more »

Host opening series against New York Yankees on April 8-10

09/27/2007, KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas City Royals today announced their regular season home schedule for the 2008 season. The Royals home opener is set for Tuesday, April 8 against the New York Yankees, kicking off a three-game series. The first homestand will conclude with a weekend visit from division rival Minnesota for a three-game set that runs from April 11-13.    » read more »

09/26/2007 -- Statement from George Steinbrenner: "I'm elated we have clinched the playoff spot.    » read more »