Rodriguez smacked his 12th home run in Tuesday's win over the

Rodriguez smacked his 12th home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. [...]

A-Rod launches 12th homer

Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in tonight's 8-5 win over the Mariners at Yankee Stadium.

Our View: A-Rod continues to hit for power while coming off hip surgery, as he crushed a homer in three of his last five games, and has 12 for the season.

Beltran visiting specialist

Carlos Beltran is visiting a specialist in Colorado Monday at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic to examine the bone bruise under his right knee, according to Newsday. That is the same facility that Alex Rodriguez underwent his hip surgery.

Our View: Dr. Richard Steadman is a specialist in micro-fracture surgery, but he or the Mets did not comment that Beltran may need the procedure. The club wants to see how far the star outfielder's injury has progressed.

3 Up: Mo's Greatness, Yank Roster And A-rod's Walks

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Yankees | A-Rod told to cut down practice swings by 75 percent

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team plans to keep giving 3B Alex Rodriguez days off, according to The Associated Press. In theory, the Yankees want to limit him to five or six games in a row. In addition, after hitting his 564th career home run Friday, Rodriguez was told to cut down his practice swings by 75 percent by Dr. Marc Philippon. "The competitiveness in a player sometimes doesn't allow them to say that I need a day, so it's our job to watch him, and we see or feel that he needs a day, we give him a day," Girardi said.

New York manager Joe Girardi said the Yankees planned to keep

News: New York manager Joe Girardi said the Yankees planned to keep giving Alex Rodriguez days off. After hitting his 564th homer Friday night to pass Reggie Jackson and move into sole possession of 11th place, Rodriguez he had been told to cut down his practice swings by 75 percent by Dr. Marc Philippon. "It's not probably clear cut as the Joba rules," Girardi said, referring to restrictions in place on Joba Chamberlain when he first joined the Yankees two years ago. With Rodriguez's stroke coming back only slowly following hip surgery in March, New York wants to limit to him to five or six games in a row, at least in theory. "The competitiveness in a player sometimes doesn't allow them to say that I need a day, so it's our job to watch him, and we see or feel that he needs a day, we give him a day," Girardi said. [...]

Yankees | A-Rod passes Mr. October Friday

New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit the 564th home run of his career Friday, June 26, against the New York Mets, passing Reggie Jackson for 11th place on the all-time list, according to The Associated Press.

A-Rod passes Reggie with No. 564

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez launched a two-run homer, the 564th of his career, in the eighth inning of Friday's game against the Mets at Citi Field to take sole possession of 11th place on the all-time list, passing Reggie Jackson.

Alex Rodriguez homered Friday to pass Reggie Jackson for 11th

Alex Rodriguez homered Friday to pass Reggie Jackson for 11th place on the all-time home run list. A-Rod has homers on back-to-back days and has driven in eight runs in his last five games. [...]

Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 1 for 2 with three walks Friday

News: Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 1 for 2 with three walks Friday at the Mets. His one hit was a home run, giving him two in two days and 11 on the season. [...]

Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in the Yankees'

Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in the Yankees' win over the Mets Friday. [...]

Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in the Yankees'

Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in the Yankees' win over the Mets Friday. [...]

A-Rod crushes another homer

Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer off reliever Elmer Dessens in Friday's 9-1 win at the Mets.

Our View: A-Rod homered in back-to-back games and seems to be past his battle with fatique. He hit his 564th homer, hence passing Reggie Jackson on the career list.

CC's Yanks take what Mets give them

CC Sabathia denied the Mets on Friday with an RBI single and seven three-hit innings during the Yankees' 9-1 win, in which Alex Rodriguez passed Reggie Jackson with his 564th homer.

A-Rod passes Reggie on HR list, Yankees rout Mets

Alex Rodriguez hit his 564th home run to pass Reggie Jackson on the career list, three errors by Mets infielders led to a four-run second inning and CC Sabathia pitched the Yankees to a 9-1 win Friday night in the first Subway Series game at Citi Field.

Rodriguez won't sit any of the three games against the Mets

Rodriguez won't sit any of the three games against the Mets this weekend, NY Newsday reports. [...]

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI during the

Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI during the Yankees' 11-7 win over the Braves on Thursday. [...]

Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, slumping so much in June that manager

News: Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, slumping so much in June that manager Joe Girardi even benched him last weekend, finally woke up Thursday at Atlanta, going 3 for 5 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored. He entered the game batting .080 (2 for 25) over his last eight. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Rodriguez will be in the lineup all three games this weekend. [...]

Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, slumping so much in June that manager

News: Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez, slumping so much in June that manager Joe Girardi even benched him last weekend, finally woke up Thursday at Atlanta, going 3 for 5 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored. He entered the game batting .080 (2 for 25). [...]

Jeter, Damon, A-Rod power Yankees

Alex Rodriguez is starting to get his groove back.

Yankees | A-Rod will be in lineup this weekend

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez will play in all three games this weekend, according to manager Joe Girardi.

Yankees | A-Rod homers Thursday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 563rd career home run Thursday, June 25. He has knocked in six runs in his last seven at-bats. Ramirez now has 10 home runs on the season. It was his first multi-hit game since May 25.

Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI as the

Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI as the Yankees defeated the Braves 11-7 on Thursday night. A-Rod helped the Yankees build a big early lead with a solo homer and an RBI single, and added a big two-run single in the seventh after the Braves had trimmed their deficit to two. [...]

Recharged A-Rod carries Yankees

The Yankees powered past the Braves on Thursday at Turner Field, 11-7, with Alex Rodriguez and Johnny Damon contributing four RBIs apiece in the series win.

A-Rod homers in Atlanta

Alex Rodriguez carried the Yankees offensively in tonight's 11-7 win at Atlanta, as he went 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. He hit two singles and a solo homer off Derek Lowe.

Our View: A-Rod looks to be past his bout with fatigue, evidenced by his solid performance. He should be safe to keep active in fantasy lineups.

Alex Rodriguez walked, singled twice, swatted his 10th home

Alex Rodriguez walked, singled twice, swatted his 10th home run, scored twice and drove in four runners in six plate appearances on Thursday.

Analysis: The homer has to be a refreshing bit of news for owners who had seen A-Rod produce just two hits -- both singles -- in his prior eight games. It also could be a promising indication that Rodriguez is set to rake at Citi Field this weekend against the Mets. Plans are for A-Rod to start all three games vs. the Mets before the Yanks' off-day June 29.

Jeter, Damon, A-Rod power Yankees

Alex Rodriguez tied Reggie Jackson with his 563rd home run and Mariano Rivera earned his 499th career save in the New York Yankees' 11-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.

Alex Rodriguez should be in the lineup this weekend when the

News: Alex Rodriguez should be in the lineup this weekend when the Yankees play their first games at the Mets' new Citi Field. "It's our home city, and I think our guys enjoy the Subway Series," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday before New York played the Atlanta Braves. "Alex feels good, feels like he's got a lot of energy in his legs. He feels good, so we'll let him keep going." A-Rod then went out and showed his manager how well his surgically repaired hip was feeling, hitting his 563rd home run to tie Reggie Jackson for 11th place all-time with a solo shot in the first inning. Girardi said he and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman discussed Rodriguez's recovery from the surgery in March with team physician Christopher Ahmad on a conference call earlier Thursday. According to Girardi, Ahmad said Marc Phillipon, the Colorado specialist who operated on the $275 million third baseman, doesn't think Rodriguez needs one off day a week as the team indicated recently. [...]

A-Rod feels good

Skipper Joe Girardi indicated that Alex Rodriguez is feeling good and should play in this weekend's subway series against the Mets, according to the Associated Press. Rodriguez has been dealing with fatigue.

Our View: A-Rod should be fine to keep active in fantasy lineups, but expectations should be tempered as he is only hitting .152 over 66 at-bats in June.

A-Rod feels good

Skipper Joe Girardi indicated that Alex Rodriguez is feeling good and should play in this weekend's subway series against the Mets, according to the Associated Press. A-Rod has been dealing with fatigue.

Our View: A-Rod should be safe to keep active in fantasy lineups.

A-Rod ties Reggie on all-time homer list

Alex Rodriguez finally caught Mr. October, hitting the 563rd home run of his Major League career and tying Reggie Jackson -- now a Yankees front-office advisor -- for 11th place in history.

A-Rod's plan for rest slightly altered

But since the Yankees have an off-day on Monday, it now appears possible Alex Rodriguez could play through the Subway Series at Citi Field.

Yankees | A-Rod on the decline?

Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports one scout said New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez looks "like he's aged about five years overnight." He can't move. He can't run. And when he does run, he looks like he's got a weight belt on. I see that guy with nine years left on his contract, and I say, 'Uh-oh.'"

Francisco Cervelli hit his first career homer to break a 14-inning

News: Francisco Cervelli hit his first career homer to break a 14-inning drought in Atlanta, then Alex Rodriguez came through with a two-run single that sparked the Yankees to a 8-4 victory Wednesday night. After Joba Chamberlain lined out, Derek Jeter singled to left, Johnny Damon lined a single to center and Mark Teixeira walked to load the bases in the sixth. The Braves brought on Jeff Bennett to face Rodriguez, having a miserable season since missing the first month with a hip injury. He was batting just .204 and quickly fell behind 0-2 in the count. Bennett barely missed the strikeout when Rodriguez fouled a pitch off the glove of catcher Brian McCann, who stared at his empty mitt in disgust. Rodriguez lined the next pitch -- a fastball over the inside corner -- into right-center for a two-run single. Clearly relieved, he clapped his hands and exchanged a slap with first-base coach Mick Kelleher. [...]

Alex Rodriguez was 1-for-3 with two walks and two RBI in a win

Alex Rodriguez was 1-for-3 with two walks and two RBI in a win over the Braves on Wednesday night. The Yankees were held hitless over the first five innings before they broke through with three in the sixth to push ahead for good. [...]

Yankees | A-Rod's June slump continues

The New York Times reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 0-for-4 Tuesday, June 23, extending his slump to 1-for-23. “I thought he had some good swings tonight,” manager Joe Girardi said. “There were no results. It’s taking him a little time. He’s been in a funk. But he’s going to come out of it, too. History’s on his side. He’s too good of a hitter.”

3 Up: Girardi's Seat Gets Warmer

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As far as health is concern, the Yankees are going in a different direction than the Mets. Sure there are little bumps such as questions about fatigue with Alex Rodriguez and whether CC Sabathia indeed just had a minor blip with some biceps tightness. These are not insignificant since A-Rod and Sabathia also qualify as the most expensive hitter and pitcher, respectively, in the history of the game.

Yankees | A-Rod breaks out of slump Sunday

Bobbie Dittmeier, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez singled Sunday, June 21, to break out of an 0-for-16 slump.

A-Rod to rest one day a week through break

Alex Rodriguez, who did not start on Friday and Saturday due to fatigue six weeks after returning from surgery on his right hip, will get one day of rest each week through next month's All-Star break.

Rodriguez had hip surgery during Spring Training and missed

Rodriguez had hip surgery during Spring Training and missed the first six weeks of the season, then started 38 consecutive games from May 8-June 18 before resting due to fatigue June 19 and 20. He hit seven home runs in his first 15 games, but has just two in his last 25 contests and is batting .153 since June 1. While owners should want A-Rod in the lineup as much as possible, his production has dropped off drastically of late and extra rest could be the solution. Ramiro Pena and Angel Berroa will likely fill in on days when Rodriguez sits.

Rodriguez will receive a day off per week until the All-Star

Rodriguez will receive a day off per week until the All-Star break, the Yankees' official site reports. [...]

Yankees | A-Rod to get more rest

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez will receive one day off per week until the All-Star break.

Add partying to list of A-Rod worries

The New York Post reports that Alex Rodriguez may have been fatigued this weekend from staying out too late on Friday night.

Our View: It's unclear what exactly A-Rod was celebrating, since his season is quickly becoming comparable to David Ortiz's, sans the walkoff pop fly he hit against the Mets. Whatever it was, he's left his owners with little reason to celebrate. You have to keep starting him, but you may want to consider unloading him if there is anybody in your league who thinks he might turn his season way A-Round in the near future and is willing to give up a haul for the struggling slugger.

Alex Rodriguez will be given one day off a weak through the

Alex Rodriguez will be given one day off a weak through the All-Star break. It's a plan worked up by a plan created by Dr. Marc Philippon, the surgeon who operated on A-Rod's hip in March. [...]

A-Rod to rest one day a week through break

Alex Rodriguez, who did not start on Friday and Saturday due to fatigue six weeks after returning from surgery on his right hip, will get one day of rest each week through next month's All-Star break, according to published reports.

Alex Rodriguez returned to the Yankees' lineup on Sunday at

News: Alex Rodriguez returned to the Yankees' lineup on Sunday at Florida after being benched the past two games, ending his 0 for 16 skid with a two-run single in the third during his first start ever in his hometown of Miami. Greeted with a mix of cheers and boos, Rodriguez hit a two-run single in the third to give New York a 3-1 lead after Mark Teixeira hit an RBI double earlier in the inning. Rodriguez said he reserved about 100 tickets for family and friends, including his mother and high school coach, but he didn't give them much else to cheer about. He finished 1 for 4 with two strikeouts, including one leading off the ninth. [...]

A-Rod notches two RBI in losing effort

Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a single and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss at Florida.

Our View: A-Rod snapped a five-game skid without a hit or RBI. He is struggling in June with a dismal .152 (9-for-59) batting average.

Rodriguez broke an 0-for-16 slump with a two-run single in the

Rodriguez broke an 0-for-16 slump with a two-run single in the forth inning for Sunday's 6-5 loss to Florida. [...]

Rodriguez returned to the lineup Sunday after sitting out two

Rodriguez returned to the lineup Sunday after sitting out two days with fatigue, but manager Joe Girardi said Rodriguez will receive one day off every week until the All-Star break, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. [...]

A-Rod returned to the starting lineup with success Sunday, recording

A-Rod returned to the starting lineup with success Sunday, recording his first RBIs since June 13. As planned, he came back after spending June 19-20 on the bench with what was termed as general fatigue. A team day off for travel -- they're starting a series against the Braves June 23 -- will give Rodriguez another day to recuperate.

A-Rod to play Sunday

According to the Miami Herald, Manager Joe Girardi states that barring any unforeseen setbacks Alex Rodriguez will play in the the Yankees-Marlins series finale on Sunday.

Our View: Girardi continues to insist that A-Rod was benched due to fatigue and not poor play, so I guess he feels the ever-newsworthy slugger isn't tired any more. Adjust your lineups accordingly and get A-Rod back in there (you kind of have to, you know?). We'll monitor his status in case one of those "unforeseen setbacks" rears its ugly head.

A-Rod won't need to request future rest

It's been a commotion-filled two days for Yankees manager Joe Girardi, thanks to what he thought was a minor issue. Had the Yankees simply followed doctor's orders, Alex Rodriguez would have rested seven or eight times by now. Regardless, Rodriguez will be back in the lineup on Sunday at 5:05 p.m. ET for the last of three games against the Marlins.

Alex Rodriguez was spotted with Kate Hudson in a Miami night

Alex Rodriguez was spotted with Kate Hudson in a Miami night club at 2:30am on Saturday morning. Rodriguez's complaints of "fatigue" have already drawn criticism, and now the New York-based media is going to have an absolute field day. [...]

Alex Rodriguez was spotted with Kate Hudson in a Miami night

Alex Rodriguez was spotted with Kate Hudson in a Miami night club at 2:30am on Saturday morning. Rodriguez's complaints of "fatigue" have already drawn criticism, and now the New York-based media is going to have an absolute field day. [...]

Alex Rodriguez was spotted with Kate Hudson in a Miami night

Alex Rodriguez was spotted with Kate Hudson in a Miami night club at 2:30am on Saturday morning. Rodriguez's complaints of "fatigue" have already drawn criticism, and now the New York-based media is going to have an absolute field day. [...]

Rodriguez is expected to start Sunday after missing the past

Rodriguez is expected to start Sunday after missing the past two starts with general fatigue. Daily leaguers should take note by inserting the All-Star back into their lineups.

A-Rod out again on Saturday

Updating a previous report, Alex Rodriguez is indeed out of the Yankees' lineup for their Saturday night game against the Marlins. This will be the second straight game A-Rod has missed.

Our View: Manager Joe Girardi said he was sitting A-Rod for the weekend, but many people thought he would be back in the lineup tonight. He is not, so fantasy owners should hurry and replace him for tonight's game if possible. His status for tomorrow's contest in still unknown.

After a conference call with team brass, general manager Brian

After a conference call with team brass, general manager Brian Cashman ordered the two-day rest for Alex Rodriguez, reports Jon Heyman of SI.com. Citing "people familiar with the situation" Heyman writes that the conference call included Hal Steinbrenner and Alex Rodriguez himself, among others. [...]

Yankees bench fatigued A-Rod for two games

Reuters - The New York Yankees have benched slugger Alex Rodriguez due to fatigue, the team announced on their website (yankees.mlb.com/) prior to the 5-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday.

Strong pitching lifts Yanks to win over Marlins

Andy Pettitte and two relievers combined on a three-hitter as the New York Yankees beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Friday night without a slumping Alex Rodriguez.

Strong pitching lifts Yanks to win over Marlins

Andy Pettitte and two relievers combined on a three-hitter as the New York Yankees beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Friday night without a benched Alex Rodriguez.

A-Rod a late scratch with fatigue

Alex Rodriguez, who walked into Joe Girardi's office Thursday night and told the Yankees manager that he needed a blow, was a late scratch from Friday's lineup with a case of general fatigue.

What's Girardi to do with A-Rod?

1) Does Yankees manager Joe Girardi need to find more down time for Alex Rodriguez? Or does the New York manager keep running Rodriguez out there hoping the third baseman, who turns 34 next month and is coming off hip surgery, simply needs more at-bats to find his groove? Those questions have become more acute as A-Rod continues to slump, and Girardi will not have use of the DH option for the next nine games as New York plays in NL parks.

Yankees bench slumping Alex Rodriguez for 2 days

Alex Rodriguez's homecoming will have to wait a little longer. Following a tumultuous month at the plate, the slumping third baseman was benched Friday for two games by the New York Yankees for what he and the team called "fatigue." The three-time AL MVP had been set to play his first regular-season games in his hometown of Miami against the Marlins.

Slumping A-Rod benched by Yankees for 2 days

Alex Rodriguez's homecoming will have to wait a little longer.

The Associated Press is reporting that Alex Rodriguez is being

The Associated Press is reporting that Alex Rodriguez is being benched for two days. Manager Joe Girardi cited fatigue as a reason. Girardi might just be tired of Rodriguez's struggles -- he's at . [...]

Yankees | A-Rod to receive next two days off

Anthony Rieber, of Newsday, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (rest) will be given the next two days off, according to manager Joe Girardi. Rodriguez has played in every game since his return May 8 from hip surgery. "We just feel that he needs a little blow," Girardi said. "Is he sore? No. We just feel he's a little run down. We just want to give him a couple of days to recharge the batteries." He will be available to pinch hit, but is just 8-for-55 with two home runs in June, according to The Miami Herald's Manny Navarro and Andre C. Fernandez. SS Angel Berroa will start at third in place of Rodriguez.

Rodriguez will receive days off on Friday and Saturday in Florida

Rodriguez will receive days off on Friday and Saturday in Florida due to fatigue, NY Newsday reports. [...]

A-Rod to ride the pine

Alex Rodriguez has been benched by the Yankees for two days, according to the Associated Press.

Our View: A-Rod will ride the pine as he is only hitting .145 so far in June, and is stuck in an 0-for-15 slump. Skipper Joe Girardi noted that A-Rod is fatigued, and should be held out of fantasy lineups for tonight's game against Florida.

Yankee manager Joe Girardi announced on Friday that Alex Rodriguez

News: Yankee manager Joe Girardi announced on Friday that Alex Rodriguez will not start each of the next two games in Florida against the Marlins because of "general fatigue." He will be available to pinch hit, but the Yankees won't insert him back into the starting lineup until Sunday. [...]

Rodriguez will receive days off on Friday and Saturday in Florida

Rodriguez will receive days off on Friday and Saturday in Florida due to fatigue, NY Newsday reports. [...]

Yankees | A-Rod to receive next two days off

Anthony Rieber, of Newsday, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (rest) will be given the next two days off, according to manager Joe Girardi. Rodriguez has played in every game since his return May 8 from hip surgery. "We just feel that he needs a little blow," Girardi said. "Is he sore? No. We just feel he's a little run down. We just want to give him a couple of days to recharge the batteries."

Slumping A-Rod benched by Yankees for 2 days

Slumping Alex Rodriguez has been benched for two days by the New York Yankees.

The New York Journal News reports that Alex Rodriguez was not

News: The New York Journal News reports that Alex Rodriguez was not listed in the lineup for Friday's game in Florida. He will sit out the next two games before returning to the lineup Sunday. [...]

What's Girardi to do with A-Rod?

1. Does Yankees manager Joe Girardi need to find more down time for Alex Rodriguez? Or does the New York manager keep running Rodriguez out there hoping the third baseman, who turns 34 next month and is coming off hip surgery, simply needs more at-bats to find his groove? Those questions have become more acute as A-Rod continues to slump, and Girardi will not have use of the DH option for the next nine games as New York plays in NL parks.

A-Rod trying to fight through slump

Alex Rodriguez isn't entirely sure why he's struggling. He's been through slumps before, so this current skid could just be part of the natural cycle of a long season.

Yankees | A-Rod still feeling effects of hip surgery

Jared Diamond, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip) is still feeling the effects of hip surgery that kept him out for more than a month earlier this year. He has seen his average fall to .219 and has looked progressively worse in the last few weeks. Rodriguez has been favoring his hip while running the bases and playing defensively at third base. "I'm seeing the ball well. The big issue is the body and responding," Rodriguez said. "I can hit. I'm always going to be able to hit, I know that. There are some days where your body's just not bouncing back the way I like it to."

Rodriguez went 0-for-3 on Wednesday night, dropping his season

Rodriguez went 0-for-3 on Wednesday night, dropping his season average to .219. [...]

3 Up: Should A-rod Stay At Cleanup?

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1. Someone enlighten me why the New York fans love Phil Mickelson, the Alex RodriguezAlex Rodriguez of golf, but don't like Alex Rodriguez, the Alex Rodriguez of baseball.

On the subject of A-Rod, if the Red Sox could eventually drop David Ortiz from the No. 3 hole to sixth in the lineup because Big Papi was struggling could the YanksNew York Yankees think of moving Rodriguez out of cleanup?

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Yankees | A-Rod enduring June slump

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez is 8-for-48 (.167) in June and is hitting just .224 on the season.

A-Rod schmoozes with Yanks fans

Alex Rodriguez was in Monument Park on Tuesday afternoon, meeting with fans before the Yankees' game against the Nationals, giving them a rare chance to interact with a star player.

Red Sox | Penny upset with Girardi

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Brad Penny is upset with accusations leveled by New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi that Penny threw at Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez. "He needs to worry about managing and let the league and the umpires take are of their job and he can take care of his," Penny said.

Yankees | A-Rod goes deep Saturday

Jay Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hit his 562nd home run Saturday, June 13, which is one shy of tying for 11th place on the all-time home run list.

A-Rod is batting just .195 this month, but he's collected an

A-Rod is batting just .195 this month, but he's collected an extra-base hit in each of his last three games. This could very well turn out to be the start of a hot streak for the star-crossed slugger, so sit tight.

Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 1 for 2 on Saturday during a

News: Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 1 for 2 on Saturday during a loss to the Mets. A-Rod homered in the 2nd inning with nobody on. It was his ninth of the season. He added a walk and is batting .237. [...]

A-Rod homers in losing effort

Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a solo homer off Fernando Nieve in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Mets at Yankee Stadium.

Our View: A-Rod ended a six-game skid without a homer, and now has nine for the season. Only one of his homers was hit away from the new Yankee Stadium.

Yanks marvel at fortune of fluke error

Alex Rodriguez walked to his locker modestly after Friday's game, tongue firmly in cheek, and asked reporters if they wanted to talk to the evening's hero.

Yanks marvel at fortune of fluke error

A little gallows humor was called for on Friday night, especially after Alex Rodriguez's Yankees became unlikely winners. Mets second baseman Luis Castillo couldn't find a soaring popup, the ball falling safely as two runs scored and the Yankees snuck off with a 9-8 victory on Friday at Yankee Stadium.

Evading Teixeira K-Rod's decision

The frustrating part, for the Mets, is that Francisco Rodriguez's decision in the ninth inning worked. Before Alex Rodriguez hit the popup that doomed the Mets, and before the Yankees leaped out of the dugout to grab their 9-8 win, Rodriguez decided that he'd rather pitch to A-Rod than to Mark Teixeira -- his former teammate and one of the hottest hitters in the league.

Yankees walk off on Mets' two-run error

Mets second baseman Luis Castillo dropped Alex Rodriguez's popup with two outs in the ninth inning, allowing two runs to score and giving the Yankees a wild 9-8 win.

Yankees walk off on Mets' two-run error

Luis Castillo dropped a sky-high Alex Rodriguez popup, allowing two runs to score with two outs in the ninth inning as the Yankees walked away with a Subway Series thriller in the first crosstown game played at the new Yankee Stadium, posting a 9-8 victory over the Mets on Friday.

Castillo's error gives Yankees wild win over Mets

Alex Rodriguez slammed his bat and then threw it. The first Subway Series game at new Yankee Stadium was over. And then it wasn't. Second baseman Luis Castillo dropped A-Rod's lazy popup with two outs in the ninth inning as two runs scored, and the Yankees escaped with a wild 9-8 victory over the Mets on Friday night.

Castillo's error gives Yankees wild win over Mets

Alex Rodriguez slammed his bat and then threw it. The first Subway Series game at new Yankee Stadium was over.

Penny's plunking intentional, Girardi says

Yankees manager Joe Girardi made no qualms about it. In his mind, the pitch from Red Sox starter Brad Penny that hit Alex Rodriguez in the back on Thursday night was no accident.

Yankees | Girardi: Penny plunked A-Rod on purpose

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston Red Sox SP Brad Penny of intentionally hitting 3B Alex Rodriguez with a pitch Thursday, June 11. "Penny's control was pretty good, and I thought it was on purpose," Girardi said. "You know, that's all part of baseball, I guess. You know, we hit (Red Sox OF Jason) Bay, and I know Jose did not hit him on purpose."

Yanks' Girardi accuses Penny of throwing at A-Rod

Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch. Rodriguez was hit in the back in the first inning Thursday night at Fenway Park, prompting umpires to warn both teams. The Red Sox went on to win 4-3 and improved to 8-0 against the Yankees this season.

Girardi accuses Penny of throwing at A-Rod

Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch.

Yankees | Girardi accuses Penny for plunking A-Rod

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston Red Sox SP Brad Penny of intentionally hitting 3B Alex Rodriguez with a pitch Thursday, June 11. "Penny's control was pretty good, and I thought it was on purpose," Girardi said. "You know, that's all part of baseball, I guess. You know, we hit Bay, and I know Jose did not hit him on purpose."

Girardi: Penny Hit A-rod On Purpose

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Yankees manager Joe Girardi has accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch.

Yanks' Girardi accuses Penny of throwing at A-Rod

Yankees manager Joe Girardi has accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch. Rodriguez was hit in the back with a pitch in the first inning Thursday night at Fenway Park, prompting umpires to warn both teams. The Red Sox went on to win 4-3 and improved to 8-0 against the Yankees this season.

Girardi accuses Penny of throwing at A-Rod

Yankees manager Joe Girardi has accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch.

Yankees | A-Rod ends slump

George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez doubled in the seventh inning Thursday, June 11, to snap an 0-for-14 skid.

A-Rod productive in loss

Alex Rodriguez was productive in Thursday's 4-3 loss at Boston, as he went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. He also swiped a base.

Our View: A-Rod ended a three-game skid without a hit, and a four-game drought without an RBI. He is only hitting .176 so far in June.

Book On A-rod Isn't Selling

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Remember that tell-all book about A-Rod?

A month after making headlines with its allegations that the Yankees star likely used steroids as far back as high school, Selena Roberts' "A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez" has vanished from best seller lists.

Rodriguez went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.

Rodriguez went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox. [...]

Yankes 3B Alex Rodriguez entered Saturday's game against Tampa

News: Yankes 3B Alex Rodriguez entered Saturday's game against Tampa Bay having gone 43 at bats without a home run. He homered in the second inning off Rays starter David Price. [...]

A-Rod has raised his batting average from .189 on May 24 to

A-Rod has raised his batting average from .189 on May 24 to .253 by hitting safely in 10 of 11 contests. The fact that he's starting to hit the ball to the opposite field, including Saturday's homer which went to right-center field, shows that the third baseman's timing is coming together after he missed the season's first month with a hip injury.

TMR is a an A-Rod sellerFrom ESPN.com's Matthew Berry: "I'm

TMR is a an A-Rod sellerFrom ESPN.com's Matthew Berry: "I'm selling him now, and here's why: I believe you now can get full first-round value for A-Roid in a trade, and he won't earn it. Flashy debut aside, he's hitting .250 this season. He is hitting home runs at a better rate than last year and is walking more, so what's the problem? Well, he is not stealing and is projected to finish with 38 home runs. If he finishes with fewer than 10 steals and fewer than 40 home runs, he's like a lot of guys. And yet you can get value for him like he isn't."Talented Mr. RotoThu, Jun 4 [...]

3 Up: Jeter's Terrific Run

Yes, I am at twitter.

1. There are so many reasons that the Yankees have won 16 of their last 20 and soared to the AL's best record. There is Mark Teixeira's defense, what Alex Rodriguez had meant to the face of the offense and CC Sabathia behaving like a true ace.

But don't ignore this: In the past 20 games Derek Jeter has hit .400 with a .474 on-base percentage and a .576 slugging percentage. He had three more hits and a walk Tuesday night in a 12-3 rout of the Rangers. He led off the first inning with a hit for the eighth time in nine games.

Longoria leads AL players in All-Star fan voting

Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria leads all AL players in fan voting for All-Star spots, more than doubling the total of perennial starter Alex Rodriguez.

Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a walk

News: Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts Monday at Cleveland. He has now hit safely in seven straight games, batting .393 (11-for-28) during that stretch. [...]