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August 2008 Archives
Blue Jays Take Series In New York
The Blue Jays took two out of three from the Yankees this weekend, their final trip to Yankee Stadium, which could have helped end New York's playoff chances, according to MLB.

Chamberlain Could Pitch Monday
Joba Chamberlain could return to the mound for the Yankees as soon as Monday, and the team plans to start him out as a reliever, according to New York Post.

Joba Throws In Sim Game, Says He's Ready
Joba Chamberlain easily threw 35 pitches while facing batters in a simulated game on Saturday and claims that he's ready to help the Yankees during the stretch run, according to Associated Press.

Carl Pavano Moves To 2-0 This Season
Yankees' starter Carl Pavano moved to 2-0 on the season with a victory over the Blue Jays on Friday night, according to Associated Press.

Steinbrenner: Girardi Isn't To Blame
Hank Steinbrenner doesn't blame manager Joe Girardi for the Yankees' struggles this season, according to New York Post.

Steinbrenner Keeping Eye On Sabathia, Burnett
Hank Steinbrenner admitted on Thursday that the Yankees are keeping on eye on pitchers CC Sabathia and A.

Joba Hoping To Return Next Week
Joba Chamberlain is hoping to return from the disabled list next week although he's the only one to mention the timetable, according to New York Daily News.

Cashman: Yankees Are Trying
Yankees' GM Brian Cashman believes that the team is trying despite their struggles this season, according to MLB.

Pavano Placed On Waivers By New York
After just one start the Yankees have reportedly placed starter Carl Pavano on waivers within the last 24 hours, according to New York Post.

Pedroia: 'We're Not Writing Yankees Off Yet'
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam on Wednesday night to help Boston defeat New York 11-3, giving the Sox a seven-game lead over the Yankees for the AL Wild Card, but he's not writing off the Bombers yet, according to Associated Press.

Yankees Won't Call Hughes Up?
The Yankees will expand their roster on Sept.

Chamberlain May Return Soon
Joba Chamberlain inched closer to his return to the mound earlier this week as his bullpen session on Monday was deemed a success, according to Hartford Courant.

Yankees Playoff Hopes Quickly Fading
The playoff hopes of the Yankees are quickly fading after they lost their series opener against the Red Sox on Tuesday night, according to Associated Press.

Burnett Prefers The Bronx?
Toronto's A.

Joba And Giambi Lose At Beer Pong?
Jason Giambi and Joba Chamberlain were recently celebrating a win against the Kansas City Royals at Southern Hospitality, on Second Avenue, when a table of fans challenged them to a game of the college drinking sport.

Girardi: Chamberlain Will Return This Season
Yankees' Manager Joe Girardi says that pitcher Joba Chamberlain will return to the mound this season, according to The Associated Press.

Pavano Wins In Return To The Mound
Carl Pavano returned to New York's rotation on Saturday against Baltimore and provided the Yankees with five innings of solid pitching, according to The Associated Press.

Jeter Gets 2,500th Hit In Yankees Win
New York shortstop Derek Jeter recorded the 2,500th hit of his career on Friday night in the team's comeback win over the Orioles in Baltimore, according to The Hartford Courant.

Joba To Test Shoulder With 30 Pitches
Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain will test his shoulder on Saturday during a 30-pitch bullpen session, according to The New York Daily News.

Pavano Will Start For Yanks On Saturday
Carl Pavano will return to the major leagues and start for the Yankees on Saturday against the Orioles, according to ESPN.

Yankees Could Call On Pavano This Weekend
Carl Pavano is in the running to make a spot start for the Yankees this weekend, according to The New York Post.

Girardi: Matsui On Track For Tuesday
Yankees manager Joe Girardi admitted on Sunday that Hideki Matsui is on track to return to the club on Tuesday in their series-opener against the Blue Jays, according to The New York Post.

Yanks Think Joba, Matsui Will Return Soon
The Yankees are confident that injured starter Joba Chamberlain and injured outfielder Hideki Matsui will return to the lineup soon, according to The Associated Press.

Sexson Cut, Cabrera Sent To Minors
The New York Yankees sent outfielder Melky Cabrera to the minor leagues and cut first baseman Richie Sexson.

Yankees Fire Scouts Amid Probe
The Yankees have fired a pair of scouts that are under investigation in a probe relating to kickbacks from contracts with Latin American players, according to The Associated Press.

Jeter Leaves Yankees' Win On Cart
Derek Jeter left the Yankees' victory over the Twins on Tuesday night on a cart with an injured left ankle, according to The New York Post.

Hughes Pitches Well In Rehab Start
Phil Hughes pitched well for the Yankees Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night against Pawtucket.

Hank: Injuries Have Hurt Yanks
Hank Steinbrenner has blamed a myriad of injuries for the Yankees' struggles this season, according to The Associated Press.

Joba Expected To Begin Rehab Friday
Yankees' pitcher Joba Chamberlain is expected to begin a throwing program on Friday as he rehabs his injured right shoulder, according to The New York Daily News.

Yanks Send Kennedy To Minors After One Start
The Yankees have sent pitcher Ian Kennedy back to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre after just one start, according to The Associated Press.

Kennedy's Comments Lingering In New York
Ian Kennedy wasn't phased by his poor outing against the Angels on Friday night and his comments after the loss have yet to be forgotten, according to The New York Post.

Manny In The Bronx?
Sources close to Manny Ramirez claim that the outfielder would like to sign a free-agent deal with the Yankees this winter, according to The New York Post.

Joba Expects To Rejoin Rotation This Month
Joba Chamberlain plans to start a throwing program next week and expects to rejoin the Yankees’ rotation this month, according to an Associated Press report on Friday.

Carl Pavano Solid In Trenton Start
Carl Pavano was solid in a start for the Trenton Thunder on Thursday night, allowing no runs in 2 2/3 innings of work, according to The New York Post.

Hughes Two Rehab Starts Away?
Phil Hughes, rehabbing from a fractured rib, could be two minor-league starts away from providing help to the Yankee rotation.

Agent: Garcia Will Decide Soon
The agent for pitcher Freddy Garcia claims that his client will soon make his decision on where he will sign for the remainder of the season, according to ESPN.

Joba Has Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Will Throw Again In One Week
Joba Chamberlain has been diagnosed with tendinitis of his right rotator cuff and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Joba Put On 15-Day DL
A Yankees official confirmed that Joba Chamberlain has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a still-undefined right shoulder injury.

Kennedy Likely To Rejoin Yankee Rotation
Ian Kennedy is likely to rejoin the starting rotation of the Yankees with Joba Chamberlain headed to Alabama to see a specialist about his ailing shoulder, according to The New York Daily News.

Joba Sent To Specialist
Joba Chamberlain had an MRI of his right shoulder on Tuesday.

Joba Hurts Shoulder In Loss To Rangers
The Yankees lost Joba Chamberlain to a shoulder injury on Monday night as New York lost to the Rangers 9-5, as reported by the Associated Press.

Aviles, Nady, Ludwick Named Players Of Week
Kansas City infielder Mike Aviles, New York outfielder Xavier Nady and St.

Giambi Shaves Off Mustache
Jason Giambi, 12-for-66 (.

How Did Babe Ruth Really Die?
Babe Ruth came to Yankee Stadium in 1948 wearing his pinstripe uniform to hear the cheer of the crowd one more time.

Rivera Suffering From Shoulder Soreness
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is suffering from some shoulder soreness and was not available for Sunday's game against the Angels, according to The New York Daily News.

Boomer Admits He's Probably Done
David Wells admitted on Saturday during an appearance at Yankee Stadium for Old-Timers' Day that he's basically done playing, according to The New York Post.

Randolph: I'd Love To Manage Again
Nearly two months after being fired as the manager of the Mets, Willie Randolph returned to the field in New York on Saturday and expressed his desire to manage again, according to The Associated Press.

Girardi Says Wang Won't Return In September
Yankees' Manager Joe Girardi has ruled out the possibilty that Chien-Ming Wang could return to the team's lineup in September, according to ESPN.

Damon: Not Too Many Players Leave Boston Happy
Upon the Manny Ramirez trade, Johnny Damon commented on how many players leave the Boston Red on bad terms.

Victor Zambrano Signs Minor League Deal With Yanks
The Yankees have signed RHP Victor Zambrano to a minor-league deal.

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