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September 2007
- Yankees Clinch Playoff Spot
  
  ESPN | Sep 27, 07 3:53 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Yankees yesterday clinched a playoff berth for the 13th straight season, with a 12-4 battering of the Devil Rays. With the win, the 15th in their last 20 games, New York has eliminated defending AL champs Detroit from the playoffs. They will likely face off against the Indians in the ALDS. More »
- A-Rod Eyes Stake in Cubs
  
  ESPN | Sep 23, 07 5:48 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Alex Rodriguez could join Alfonso Soriano at the heart of a monster Cubs lineup next season: ESPN reports that A-Rod's agent, Scott Boras, is brokering a deal with future Cubs owners that could net the star $300 million over 10 years. Part of the contract would give A-Rod a stake in the franchise, New York magazine reports in the issue out tomorrow. More »
- A-Rod Powers Yanks Past Mariners
  
  MLB.com | Sep 6, 07 3:16 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A-Rod wasn't even supposed to play in last night's game. Less than two hours before the opening pitch, Rodriguez was stuck in a Manhattan hospital while doctors examined his injured ankle. Hours later, he cracked his Major League-leading 47th and 48th homer in the 7th inning, leading the Yankees to a 10-2 win over the Mariners. More »
August 2007
- 'Stupid' Feud Continues
  
  MSNBC | Aug 9, 07 5:42 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Blue Jays third base coach accused two Yankees of "terrible" slides that endangered his middle infielders, a perpetuation of the bad blood between the teams that began with A-Rod's infielder-distracting yawp on May 30. Toronto second baseman Aaron Hill, however, has had enough of the sniping and the plunkings, calling the feud "stupid." More »
- Benches Clear in Yanks Win Over Jays
  
  New York Daily News | Aug 8, 07 5:46 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Roger Clemens was ejected and the benches cleared twice yesterday in the Yankees tension-filled 9-2 win over the Blue Jays. The Jays made it clear they were still incensed over A-Rod's "Ha!" play when pitcher Josh Towers hurled his first pitch of the third inning directly right at A-rod's left knee. More »
- A-Rod Smashes 500th Homer
  
  MLB.com | Aug 4, 07 3:23 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Alex Rodriguez finally blasted his way into the 500-homer club today, becoming, at age 32 and 8 days, the youngest baseball player to hit the mark. A-Rod swatted the first pitch he saw from Kansas City Royals' Kyle Davies, belting a three-run homer at Yankee Stadium. It had been a week since he hit #499, and the fans were ecstatic. More »
- Who's the (Next) Boss?
  
  Portfolio | Aug 3, 07 4:31 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - George Steinbrenner has mysteriously disappeared from the public eye, and Portfolio reveals that he appears to be in the early stages of dementia. Reporter Franz Lidz made a rare visit to Steinbrenner on an invitation from a golfing buddy—and found the legendary owner pale and swollen, stuck repeating the same phrase long after it was appropriate. The Boss's state throws the future on the Yankees further into confusion. More »
- Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers
  
  New York Daily News | Aug 1, 07 6:58 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Yankees dealt reliever Scott Proctor to the Dodgers yesterday, in exchange for infielder Wilson Betemit. Proctor, who will likely be replaced by minor-league righty Edwar Ramirez, had struggled in the Bronx, giving up four home runs in his last six outings. The Yanks are hoping to add depth to their backup roster with the versatile Betemit. More »
July 2007
- Yanks Down Orioles, 10-6
  
  Associated Press | Jul 30, 07 6:34 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Yankees snapped a three-game losing streak with a 10-6 outing against Baltimore yesterday. A struggling Johnny Damon came up big for New York, posting three hits, four runs, and one spectacular catch in left field that stymied a fourth-inning Orioles rally. Alex Rodriguez came up empty in his bid for home run 500, going 0-2 with an intentional walk in the seventh. More »
- For A-Rod, 499 May Be 500
  
  CBS | Jul 27, 07 5:18 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez may have to re-label his memorabilia: homerun-ball 499 may turn out to be number 500. The Yankees resume their June 28 suspended game with Baltimore tomorrow, and if A-Rod smashes one before the day is out, it will be retroactively booked as homerun 493, promoting Wednesday's blast to number 500. More »
- A-Rod to Yanks: We'll Negotiate After Season
  
  ESPN | Jul 13, 07 5:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Alex Rodriguez told the Yankees yesterday he's not ready to negotiate a contract extension, a day after the Yankees broke from tradition and said they'd be open to talks before the season ends. A-Rod has 3 1/2 seasons left on his record $252 million contract, but can opt out at season's end. More »
June 2007
- Giambi Gives in to Steroids Meeting
  
  New York Post | Jun 22, 07 4:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Yankees DH Jason Giambi acceded to a meeting with former Senate Majority Leader and steroids investigator George Mitchell, to discuss the power-hitter's possible use of performance-enhancing drugs. Giambi had initially balked at the official probe, but caved under pressure from Commissioner Bud Selig, who says the meeting will occur "promptly." More »
- Yankees Exit Subway Series Looking Up
  
  New York Times | Jun 18, 07 1:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Yankees took two out of three games against their interurban interleague rivals this weekend, capped by an 8-2 slaughter last night courtesy of sinker-server Chien-Ming Wang. Wang allowed only six hits through 8 2/3 and struck out 10, while Arod alone put up 3 RBIs—1 more than the sullen Mets, who have now lost 12 of their last 15 outings. More »
- Yankees Break Even With Win Streak
  
  Associated Press | Jun 14, 07 1:11 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Yankees have found their way back to the familiar side of .500 for the first time since April, with their eighth win in a row. The Yanks climbed to 32-31 at the expense of the Arizona Diamondbacks, aided by Alex Rodriguez's league-leading 25th home run and a strong eight innings from Mike Mussina. More »
- A-Rod's #23, 24 Finish Sweep of Pittsburgh
  
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Jun 11, 07 4:19 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - New York slugger Alex Rodriguez is on track to break Roger Maris's team home run record of 61 after hitting two to help sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates, 13-6. The Yankees abused their former starter Shawn Chacon, who lasted only 3.1 innings and gave up seven runs. Pittsburgh went 3-12 last year against the American League. More »
- Jays Squawk about A-Rod's Yawp
  
  MLB.com | Jun 1, 07 4:32 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Blue Jays were still upset a day after Yankees star Alex Rodriguez confused Jays third baseman Howie Clark by yelling at him while running the bases in the ninth inning. Clark was preparing to snag a fly ball, but then stepped aside, thinking the shortstop was calling the catch for himself. The play led to three Yankees runs. More »
May 2007
- New York Post Mocks 'Stray-Rod'
  
  Associated Press | May 30, 07 10:09 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The New York Post decorated its cover with a photo of Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and an unidentified blonde woman they allege he took out for dinner at a steakhouse; the two then proceeded to a strip club. Rodriguez is married with a child, and his wife appeared with him in the 2004 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. More »
- Rocket Looks Ready for Launch
  
  MLB.com | May 29, 07 4:34 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Seven-time Cy Young laureate Roger Clemens dominated a scoreless outing for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, as New York management prepares to announce whether the he'll make his next scheduled start in pinstripes. If he does, it'll be in Boston, against both the Yankees' arch-rival and Clemens' former squad. More »
- Pavano's Days in Pinstripes Likely Over
  
  MLB.com | May 24, 07 5:31 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - After soliciting four doctors' opinions, Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano will likely undergo surgery to repair ligaments in his pitching elbow, putting him out of commission through the end of the 2008 season and his four-year contract with New York. Pavano had already missed a year and a half due to injuries to the shoulder, back, ribs, elbow, and buttocks. More »
- Rocket Returns to the Bronx
  
  ESPN | May 6, 07 9:45 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Roger Clemens announced on Sunday to an ecstatic crowd at Yankee Stadium that he'd be joining New York this year. The news is well-timed for the best-paid team in baseball, which has suffered a catastrophic string of pitching injuries. Two of his other previous teams, Boston and Houston, had also been bidding to sign him. More »