Aaron Hicks
New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor reacts after turning a double play over Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu during the second inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cole give Yanks best starters' stretch since 1932, 7-0 win

By Larry Fleisher May. 22, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jordan Montgomery delivers a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, May 21, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Yanks turn triple play, edge White Sox 2-1 behind Torres

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 21, 2021 11:22 PM EDT

New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone, center, watches batting practice before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. New York announced two hours before first pitch that third base coach Phil Nevin, who is fully vaccinated, is under quarantine away from the team after a positive COVID-19 test. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Yankees staffer tests positive for COVID; Hicks goes on IL

By Todd Karpovich May. 16, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, right, is congratulated by teammate Yadier Molina before being removed during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, May 9, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: Major League Baseball nears 20,000 players

By The Associated Press May. 15, 2021 03:15 AM EDT

Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins is tagged out by New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu while attempting to steal second during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Judge hits 2 more homers vs O's, sends Yankees to 5-4 win

By Todd Karpovich May. 14, 2021 10:17 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson throws to first base to get an out against Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
LEADING OFF: Major League Baseball nears 20,000 players

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks hits an RBI-single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Yankees have no new COVID-19 cases, but injuries mount

By Todd Karpovich May. 14, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena connects for a three-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Michael King during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 13, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Yankees is Gary Sanchez. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

By Mark Didtler May. 13, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, left, scores past Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10) on a sacrifice fly by Aaron Hicks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cole strikes out 12 in eight innings, Yankees beat Rays 1-0

By Mark Didtler May. 12, 2021 10:01 PM EDT

This is a 2021 photo of Phil Nevin of the New York Yankees baseball team. The Yankees announced Tuesday, May 11, 2021, that third base coach Phil Nevin, who is fully vaccinated, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Nevin is currently under quarantine protocol in Tampa. Under Major League Baseball’s guidance and advice, and with its assistance, additional testing and contact tracing are ongoing. (Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via AP, File)
Yankees coaches Nevin, Willits test positive for coronavirus

May. 11, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nick Nelson talks to teammates and pitching coach Matt Blake, right, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, April 16, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rays dominate Yankees 8-2 in matchup of AL East strugglers

By Ronald Blum Apr. 16, 2021 10:39 PM EDT

The scoreboard at Target Field explains the postponement of the baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox on Monday, April 12, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Twins have postponed their game against the Boston Red Sox because of safety concerns following the fatal police shooting of a Black man in a nearby suburb. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Twins, Wolves, Wild postpone games following police shooting

By Dave Campbell Apr. 12, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Spectators wait on a security line outside Yankee Stadium before an opening day baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the Bronx borough of New York. Fans are back at the ballpark in limited numbers after they were shut out completely during the regular season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-2 in 10th inning as fans return

By Ronald Blum Apr. 01, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Jay Bruce waits on deck during the during the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Yanks' Voit needs knee surgery, giving chance for Jay Bruce

By Mark Didtler Mar. 27, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans

Mar. 11, 2021 11:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Jay Bruce bats during a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Clearwater, Fla. Bruce agreed this month to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees that would pay a $1.35 million salary while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors. If he’s not added to the 40-man roster by March 25, he would have the right to opt out. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Bruce makes it to Yankees, 3 1/2 years later than he thought

By Ronald Blum Feb. 26, 2021 07:19 PM EST

Jay Bruce agrees to minor league contract with Yankees

Feb. 13, 2021 01:26 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Jay Bruce agreed Saturday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a job at big league spring...

Kang tops Korda sisters, takes lead in LPGA Tour opener

By Jeff Babineau Jan. 21, 2021 05:08 PM EST
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Danielle Kang managed to steal some of the spotlight from the Korda sisters on Thursday as the LPGA Tour opened its 71st season...

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas, right, celebrates after throwing to first for the final out to clinch a playoff berth after the tenth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in New York. Yankees' Clint Frazier, left, looks back toward first base. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3

By Ronald Blum Sep. 25, 2020 10:48 PM EDT