New York Yankees NewsNew York Yankees news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Matsui resumes taking batting practice.- July 13, 2008 Yankees outfielder-designated hitter Hideki Matsui resumed on-field batting practice Saturday, taking 55 swings as he continues to rehab a sore left knee.Matsui, who went on the 15-day disabled list June 27, also hit off a tee and took part in a soft-toss session for the fourth consecutive day. He is scheduled to take BP again Sunday.Matsui is batting .323 with seven homers and 34 RBIs in 69 games.Left fielder Johnny Damon underwent treatment for his injured left shoulder and still plans to hit.http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/matsui-resumes-taking-batting-practice?f... Ex-Yanks star, broadcaster Bobby Murcer dies at 62- July 13, 2008 Bobby Murcer, a five-time All-Star outfielder who spent nearly four decades with the New York Yankees as a player, executive and announcer, has died. He was 62. The Yankees said Murcer died Saturday due to complications from brain cancer. He was surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital in his hometown of Oklahoma City, the team said.'Bobby Murcer was a born Yankee, a great guy, very well-liked and a true friend of mine,' Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said. 'I extend my deepest sympathies to...http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/ex-yanks-star-broadcaster-bobby-murcer-d... Red Sox DH Ortiz to return July 25 against Yankees- July 12, 2008 David Ortiz is expected to return to Boston's lineup in less than two weeks. Manager Terry Francona said Saturday that Ortiz is tentatively scheduled to return to the team on July 25, the opening game of a ...http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/red-sox-dh-ortiz-to-return-july-25-again... Shaving no longer an option for warm, fuzzy Giambi- July 12, 2008 Jason Giambi says he has no choice now. He must keep the mustache. His is a long way from the mustache hall of fame, an honor he believes belongs to Goose Gossage, Keith Hernandez and Don Mattingly .http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/shaving-no-longer-an-option-for-warm-fuz... Kat O'Brien: If Jorge isn't behind plate, there's a catch- July 12, 2008 Jorge Posada wants to catch -- no ifs, ands or buts about it. Posada reiterated his position Thursday before Jose Molina caught for the sixth consecutive game, his career high.http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/kat-obrien-if-jorge-isnt-behind-plate-th... Halladay's 2-hitter leads Blue Jays over Yankees- July 12, 2008 Roy Halladay threw a two-hitter and Matt Stairs and Rod Barajas homered to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/halladays-2-hitter-leads-blue-jays-over-... Yankees' Hideki Matsui might take BP Saturday- July 12, 2008 Yankees outfielder-designated hitter Hideki Matsui could resume taking onfield batting practice Saturday while he progresses in a rehab program for his sore left knee.http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/yankees-hideki-matsui-might-take-bp-satu... Baseball: Yankees' Damon hopes to swing bat Monday- July 11, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. - Johnny Damon's injured left shoulder is still too sore for baseball activities and the New York Yankees left fielder is hoping to start hitting off a tee on Monday.http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/baseball-yankees-damon-hopes-to-swing-ba... Canseco says Madonna tried to seduce him- July 11, 2008 Former baseball player and author Jose Canseco signs copies of his new book 'Vindicated: Big Names, Big Liars, and the Battle to Save Baseball' at Book Soup on April 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/canseco-says-madonna-tried-to-seduce-him... Rivera not starting All-Star game in New York- July 11, 2008 NEW YORK - Mariano Rivera is far more likely to close next week's All-Star game than to start it.http://www.topix.net/mlb/new-york-yankees/2008/07/rivera-not-starting-all-star-game-in-new... |