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Outfielder Curtis Granderson became the first of the New York Yankees' injured stars to return to the lineup, rejoining the team 2 1/2 months after breaking his right forearm in his first at-bat of spring training.
Alex Rodriguez is back on the field for the first time since surgery on his left hip almost four months ago.
The banged-up New York Yankees put pitcher Ivan Nova and catcher Francisco Cervelli on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, the latest setbacks in an injury-riddled season.
Mark Teixeira isn't dreading his next doctor's visit. He's actually excited about it.
Mark Teixeira isn't dreading his next doctor's visit. He's actually excited about it.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has resumed on-field hitting after being shut down last month by left ankle soreness.
As Derek Jeter dug in against Andy Pettitte, a familiar voice boomed from the top step of the dugout.
Mark Teixeira is confident the New York Yankees can overcome key injuries likely to impact the team through the first month of the regular season.
Initially, Teixeira was expected to be out eight to 10 days, but Teixeira was examined by Yankees doctors in New York on Wednesday and a diagnosis of eight to 10 weeks was given.
Mark Teixeira will to be out at least until early May with a strained right wrist tendon, the latest major injury setback for the New York Yankees.
Curtis Granderson jogged to first base after being hit on his right forearm as if it was a minor annoyance. Back at the ballpark in a brace a couple of hours later, it was clear the New York Yankees had a pretty big power problem on their hands.
Yankees captain Derek Jeter is about two weeks away from playing in a game for the first time since breaking his ankle last fall.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year, $6,725,000 contract with right-hander Max Scherzer and avoided salary arbitration.
Hank Steinbrenner says too much blame is being directed at Alex Rodriguez for Detroit's sweep of the Yankees, and won't address whether the slumping star will be back in New York next season.
George Steinbrenner would have issued a public apology.
"I knew the time was going to come, sooner than later," Granderson said.
"I'm ready to play," Granderson said. "I'm as ready as I can be."
