Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner singled out players for criticism in discussing the team's slow start but praised manager Joe Girardi and the coaching staff.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi is regularly phoning, texting and emailing with Alex Rodriguez and is excited about the much-maligned player's comeback.
The Yankees are making a strong push to sign free-agent infielder Chase Headley due to their belief that Alex Rodriguez will be unable to play third base on an everyday basis.
Following a loss that saw three New York Yankees ejected and the benches clear, a "pissed" Joe Girardi accused the Tampa Bay Rays of pitching inside incompetently.
The New York Yankees have acquired third baseman Chase Headley in a trade with the San Diego Padres, a source confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com's Andrew Marchand.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' ace had his streak of scoreless innings pitched end at 41 2/3 in the sixth Thursday night against the San Diego Padres. Kershaw's streak is the third-longest by a Dodgers pitcher since the team moved to Los Angeles in 1958.