New York Yankees Wiretap

A-Rod On Target For Sunday Return

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is on target for a return to the team's lineup on Sunday.

Rodriguez is working his way back from a strained left calf.

"He's good to go," hitting coach Kevin Long said of a weekend return.

He has not played a full game since Aug. 15.

Via New York Post


Pettitte Gets Closer To Return

Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte took another step forward Sunday in his recovery from a groin strain that has kept him out of action since July 18.

Pettitte threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session that he described as "a lot more intense" than the session he threw on Friday.

He said it would still be "two weeks at least" before he could return to the mound. "It all depends on what they want me to do," Pettitte said. "Whenever they want me, I'll go out there."

Via ESPN


Sabathia Is First Pitcher To 18 Wins

Yankees ace CC Sabathia became baseball's first pitcher to reach 18 wins for the season on Saturday night against the White Sox.

Sabathia struck out nine, but allowed five runs and nine hits.

The left-hander has won five consecutive starts and is 14-2 with a 2.55 ERA in his last 17 outings.

Via ESPN


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