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Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle.
They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter resumed hitting and fielding drills Friday for the first time since mid-April, a day after receiving medically clearance to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle.
The 13-time All-Star hasn't played this season after breaking his left ankle in the playoffs last fall and having surgery. Jeter sustained another fracture during his rehabilitation, and isn't expected back until after the All-Star break in mid-July.
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been medically cleared to resume full baseball activities and running on his surgically repaired left ankle.
Major League Baseball's lawyers issued subpoenas to Federal Express, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile USA in an attempt to gain records for its investigation of players suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Alex Rodriguez says he plans to keep tabs on developments in Major League Baseball's latest drug investigation _ the one where his name keeps popping up along with several other stars.
Don't count on Alex Rodriguez giving up his Yankees pinstripes any time soon.
Major League Baseball's lawyers issued subpoenas to Federal Express, AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile USA in an attempt to gain records for its investigation of players suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs.
MLB is interviewing players linked to Biogenesis, a now-closed clinic in the Miami area. Rodriguez is recovering from hip surgery in January and regularly works out at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Fla.
Derek Jeter was back in uniform at Yankee Stadium _ but only to play catch.
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.
Even on the unemployment line, Tim Tebow remains a popular presence.
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.
"Everything is a progression," Jeter said. "Do more each and every day. As soon as I can do it, I'll do it. As soon as I can comeback, I'll be back."
"In terms of everyday schedule, I don't know what that is," Jeter said. "It's more of taking it one day at a time."
