Wang tossed three scoreless innings in relief of Philip Hughes

Wang tossed three scoreless innings in relief of Philip Hughes on Sunday. [...]

Andy Pettitte is expected to make his next scheduled start for

News: Andy Pettitte is expected to make his next scheduled start for the New York Yankees on Wednesday against Texas despite leaving his most recent outing with a strained lower back. If Pettitte, who turns 37 next month, can't pitch Wednesday, right-hander Chien-Ming Wang might make the start. Wang has made two relief appearances since coming off the disabled list. He began the season in the rotation, but was 0-3 with a 34.50 ERA in three starts before going on the DL with weakness in his hips. "Hypothetically, he could make the start, but you never know," Girardi said. "We might have to use him in relief before that." Wang pitched two scoreless innings against the Rangers on Wednesday. [...]

Wang threw two scoreless innings against the Rangers Wednesday.

Wang threw two scoreless innings against the Rangers Wednesday. [...]

Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang pitched two hitless innings and struck

News: Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang pitched two hitless innings and struck out two in his second relief appearance since coming off the disabled list on Wednesday against the Rangers. The Yankees' righty lowered his ERA from 25.00 to 20.45. [...]

Chien-Ming Wang threw two hitless innings of relief in a 9-2

Chien-Ming Wang threw two hitless innings of relief in a 9-2 win over the Rangers on Wednesday. Now this is encouraging. He threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes, fanning two. [...]

Yankees | Wang pitches well Wednesday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang threw two hitless innings in relief Wednesday, May 27, striking out two and lowering his ERA to 20.45.

The Journal News reports that Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang isn't

News: The Journal News reports that Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang isn't happy with his new role as a reliever. "This is very hard for me," said Wang, who admitted he would actually prefer to be in the minors than in the limbo he is in now. "At least I could pitch," he said. "Now I don't know what to do." [...]

MLB Players on Twitter

We’ve reported before about major league baseball players like Chien-Ming Wang and Justin Morneau and their Twitter habits.So, we thought we’d compare the amount of followers that various MLB stars have.  Now, we realize this may not be as important as the all-star voting, but Twitter is a subtle indication of a player’s popularity.Nick Swisher

Yankees | Wang to remain in bullpen for now

Marc Carig, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang will remain in the bullpen with SP Phil Hughes pitching well. Manager Joe Girardi said he will not hesitate to use Wang in non-long relief situations.

Wang needs to work on consistency

Skipper Joe Girardi indicated that Chien-Ming Wang needs to improve his consistency on his sinker before rejoining the Yankees' rotation, according to the New York Daily News.

Our View: Wang performed better while throwing three innings of relief Friday, but Girardi did not speculate when he may move back to the rotation. The club will use him as a starter if they need him.

Manager Joe Girardi wants to see more consistency from Chien-Ming

Manager Joe Girardi wants to see more consistency from Chien-Ming Wang's sinker before slotting him back in the starting rotation. Girardi thought Wang looked "better" in three innings of relief on Friday, but there isn't a timetable in place to get him back in the rotation. [...]

Wang's teammate Phil Hughes is expected to remain in the rotation

Wang's teammate Phil Hughes is expected to remain in the rotation at least through his start on Sunday against Cleveland, NY Newsday reports. [...]

Wang will remain in the bullpen and potentially relieve Joba

Wang will remain in the bullpen and potentially relieve Joba Chamberlain (knee) if needed during Tuesday's game against the Rangers, the Yankees' official site reports. [...]

Yankees | Wang could start Tuesday

New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang will start Tuesday, May 26, against the Texas Rangers, if SP Joba Chamberlain (knee) is unable to pitch, according to Ronald Blum of The Associated Press.

Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang, activated before Friday's game against

News: Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang, activated before Friday's game against the Phillies after nearly a month on the disabled list, made his third career relief appearance and gave up a long homer deep over the Yankees bullpen to Raul Ibanez. Wang threw 51 pitches, allowing two runs and six hits in three innings while lowering his ERA from 34.50 to 25.00. He issued one walk and recorded two strikeouts. "I saw a lot more velocity. I saw a lot more sink when the ball was down," New York manager Joe Girardi said. "His arm strength is back. His sinker was exploding. It was a step in the right direction." Wang will be given at least three days off and would start Tuesday night at Texas if Chamberlain's knee prevents him from pitching. For now, the Yankees could use Wang in the bullpen. [...]

Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang, activated before Friday's game against

News: Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang, activated before Friday's game against the Phillies after nearly a month on the disabled list, made his third career relief appearance and gave up a long homer deep over the Yankees bullpen to Raul Ibanez. Wang threw 51 pitches, allowing two runs and six hits in three innings while lowering his ERA from 34.50 to 25.00. He issued one walk and recorded two strikeouts. "I saw a lot more velocity. I saw a lot more sink when the ball was down," New York manager Joe Girardi said. "His arm strength is back. His sinker was exploding. It was a step in the right direction." [...]

In his first game after nearly a month on the disabled list,

In his first game after nearly a month on the disabled list, Wang allowed two runs in three innings. [...]

In his first game after nearly a month on the disabled list,

In his first game after nearly a month on the disabled list, Wang allowed two runs in three innings. [...]

Yankees | Wang gives up homer in return

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang made his third career relief appearance Friday, May 22, and gave up a long home run. He allowed two runs in three innings, lowering his ERA from 34.50 to 25.00.

Chien-Ming Wang yielded two runs over three innings of relief

Chien-Ming Wang yielded two runs over three innings of relief in a 7-3 loss to the Phillies on Friday night. And he didn't look good. He gave up six hits over the three frames, including an absolute blast to Raul Ibanez, while walking one and striking out two. [...]

Wang activated by Yankees to help short bullpen

Chien-Ming Wang was in a car, about 70 miles from New York City and headed to Pawtucket, R.I., when he received a call. Joba Chamberlain had been hit by a line drive, so the Yankees wanted him to turn around.

Yankees | Wang activated

The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees activated SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 22.

Yankees activated RHP Chien-Ming Wang from the 15-day disabled

Yankees activated RHP Chien-Ming Wang from the 15-day disabled list. Wang was recalled a bit sooner than expected when the Yankees needed an extra arm for their bullpen. [...]

Wang had been scheduled to start Friday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Wang had been scheduled to start Friday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Pawtucket, but Thursday's on-field injury to Joba Chamberlain and a less-public situation with right-handed reliever Brian Bruney changed those plans, one night after the bullpen had to turn in 8 1/3 innings of work. "We need some distance, and we love the way [Wang] threw in the bullpen the other day," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "Right now, he's in the bullpen, and after that I can't tell you." Wang had a 34.50 ERA in three big league starts before going on the disabled list with weakness in the abductor muscles of both hips.

Wang activated by Yankees to help short bullpen

Chien-Ming Wang has been activated by the New York Yankees to help a short bullpen.

Chien-Ming Wang (hips) was activated off the disabled list prior

News: Chien-Ming Wang (hips) was activated off the disabled list prior to Friday's game against Philadelphia. As reported earlier, he will be available out of the bullpen. Wang had been scheduled to start Friday night for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Pawtucket. Jonathan Albaladejo was optioned to Triple-A. [...]

Chien-Ming Wang was reportedly called back to New York Thursday

Chien-Ming Wang was reportedly called back to New York Thursday night after Joba Chamberlain departed with a bruised knee. Wang will be activated from the disabled list before Friday's game and will be available out of the bullpen as a long reliever. [...]

Yankees | Wang returning early

The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hip) will be activated from the disabled list Friday, May 22, and will be in the bullpen as a long reliever. Plans beyond that haven't been determined.

The New York Journal News reports that Chien-Ming Wang will

News: The New York Journal News reports that Chien-Ming Wang will be in the Yankees bullpen Friday night against Philadelphia as a long reliever. Wang was slated to pitch a minor league game in Pawtucket, R.I., but was called back Thursday night. The Yankees called him back after Joba Chamberlain was forced out of the game in the first inning due to taking a line drive off his knee. So the Yankees will call up Wang as insurance in the bullpen after having to burn the bullpen in a win over the Orioles Thursday. [...]

Wang (hip) is going to be activated from the DL and be available

Wang (hip) is going to be activated from the DL and be available for long relief on Friday night, the New York Daily News reports. [...]

The New York Journal News reports that Chien-Ming Wang will

News: The New York Journal News reports that Chien-Ming Wang will be in the Yankees bullpen Friday night against Philadelphia as a long reliever. Wang was slated to pitch a minor league game in Pawtucket, R.I., but was called back Thursday night. [...]

Wang (hip) is scheduled to make his third rehab start for Triple-A

Wang (hip) is scheduled to make his third rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Yankees | Wang to pitch Friday in minors

Marc Carig, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hip) will pitch Friday, May 22, against the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate.

Wang's Next Start In Minors

By GEORGE A. KING III

Wanting to see a repeat of the stuff Chien-Ming Wang displayed Tuesday in a bullpen session, the Yankees will leave the righty in the minors for a start tonight for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Pawtucket.

"We want to see what we saw in the bullpen,'' Joe Girardi said. "That will tell us a lot.''

Joe Girardi announced that Chien-Ming Wang will make a start

Joe Girardi announced that Chien-Ming Wang will make a start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Thursday night. Wang's return to the Yankees was speculated to be imminent, possibly as soon as a start on Friday against the Phillies. [...]

In a radio interview with WFAN radio station in New York, Yankees

News: In a radio interview with WFAN radio station in New York, Yankees manager Joe Girardi confirmed that Chien-Ming Wang (hips) will pitch in one more rehab start Friday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre against Red Sox Triple-A affiliate Pawtucket. He could then be activated off the disabled list. [...]

No Decision On Wang; Unlikely Friday

By GEORGE A. KING III

It sure doesn't sound like Joe Girardi is clearing immediate space in the rotation for Chien-Ming Wang.

After watching Wang throw in the bullpen Tuesday, no decision was made on his status. And nothing was decided today.

Wang (hip) reported no problems after a 50-pitch bullpen session

Wang (hip) reported no problems after a 50-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, the New York Post reports. [...]

Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) threw 50 pitches during a bullpen

Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) threw 50 pitches during a bullpen session at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday evening. "I feel good -- everything is down," Wang said, referring to the sharpness of his sinking pitches. [...]

Chien-Ming Wang, on the DL since April 24 with soreness in his

News: Chien-Ming Wang, on the DL since April 24 with soreness in his hips, threw in the bullpen before Tuesday's game against the Orioles. He is 0-3 with a 34.50 ERA in three starts for the Yankees. Wang has made two rehab starts in Triple-A, and said he wasn't sure whether he would make another before returning to the majors. Either way, he was eager to rejoin the Yankees. "No doubt about it," he said through a translator. [...]

Wang Feels Good After 50 Pitches

By MIKE PUMA

Chien-Ming Wang threw 50 pitches in a bullpen session at the Stadium before the Yankees faced the Orioles and said he received a thumbs up from pitching coach Dave Eiland for the manner in which his sinker was biting.

"I feel good -- everything is down," Wang said.

According to the Tacoma Times-Tribune, Chien-Ming Wang has cleared

According to the Tacoma Times-Tribune, Chien-Ming Wang has cleared out his locker at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. It sounds like Wang will be headed to New York by the end of the week. [...]

According to the Tacoma Times-Tribune, Chien-Ming Wang has cleared

According to the Tacoma Times-Tribune, Chien-Ming Wang has cleared out his locker at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. It sounds like Wang will be headed to New York by the end of the week. [...]

Daily Linkage - 5/18/2009

Just dropping off a few links on a beautiful Monday afternoon around most of the baseball world. I’ll be back Wednesday with another “meta analysis.” There are nine games on tap today.Chien-Ming Wang appears ready to rejoin the Yankees. He’s thrown 16 scoreless innings over two rehab starts for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and [...]

Yankees | Taking it slow with Wang

George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports the New York Yankees might not place SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) back into the rotation as quickly as speculated. The team noticed some inconsistencies with his sinker in his last rehab outing Sunday, May 17, according to manager Joe Girardi. Wang was unable to locate his sinker down in the zone and his fastball was reading only 88 to 92 mph on the radar gun.

Yankees | One more rehab start for Wang

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hip) will make another rehab start Tuesday, May 19.

Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang, on the DL since April 24, threw

News: Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang, on the DL since April 24, threw seven shutout innings during a minor league rehab start Sunday and is to throw a bullpen session in New York on Tuesday. Wang was 0-3 with a 34.50 ERA in three starts this year after missing the final 3 1/2 months of last season with a foot injury. The Yankees said he had weakness in the abductor muscles in his hips and replaced him in the rotation with Phil Hughes, who is 1-2 with a 7.56 ERA. Wang's velocity has been about 88-92 mph, down from 92-94 mph last year. "There was some inconsistency in his sinker. We want to see him, see how he's doing, and then we'll make a decision after that," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. [...]

Wang's Return May Be Delayed

By GEORGE A. KING III

The talk about Chien-Ming Wang rejoining the Yankees' rotation shortly may have been a case of premature speculation.

Though Wang hasn't allowed a run in two minor league rehab games (13 innings), there are some red flags so bright the Yankees will watch him in a bullpen session tomorrow at Yankee Stadium.

"He will throw a side in front of us. There was some inconsistency with his sinker (Sunday) and we want to see him and see how he is doing and then we will make a decision," Joe Girardi said today.

Wang (hip) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session in New York

Wang (hip) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session in New York on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Vintage Wang on SundayFrom ESPN.com's Tristan H. Cockcroft:

Vintage Wang on SundayFrom ESPN.com's Tristan H. Cockcroft: "Wang's second rehabilitation start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday was an outstanding one, as he tossed a seven-inning, four-hit shutout against a Columbus team that entered batting an International League-best .285. Twelve of his 21 outs came on the ground and another by strikeout, and he threw 49 of 75 pitches (65.3 percent) for strikes, demonstrating impeccable command. It's unclear how quickly the Yankees intend to slot Wang back into their rotation, but he's seemingly deserving of another chance now, and while he doesn't exactly line up perfectly with Phil Hughes' spot, which next arrives on Wednesday, he might supplant Hughes shortly thereafter."Out of the BoxMon, May 18 [...]

Daily Linakge - 5/18/2009

Just dropping off a few links on a beautiful Monday afternoon around most of the baseball world. I’ll be back tomorrow with another “meta analysis.” There are nine games on tap today.Chien-Ming Wang appears ready to rejoin the Yankees. He’s thrown 16 scoreless innings over two rehab starts for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and [...]

Daily Linakge - 5/18/2009

Just dropping off a few links on this beautiful Monday afternoon. I’ll be back tomorrow with another “meta analysis.” There are nine games on tap today.Chien-Ming Wang appears ready to rejoin the Yankees. He’s thrown 16 scoreless innings over two rehab starts for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will quickly get to work on [...]

Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) tossed seven shutout innings on

Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) tossed seven shutout innings on Sunday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. Wang has been dominant in 16 scoreless innings for Scranton and is likely to make his next start with the Yankees. [...]

Yankees | Wang great in rehab start

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang allowed four hits in seven shutout innings in a rehab start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre Sunday, May 17.

Wang (hip) pitched seven shutout innings of four-hit ball in

Wang (hip) pitched seven shutout innings of four-hit ball in his second rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, against Columbus, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Wang threw 75 pitches, 49 of them for strikes. Facing a Clippers

Wang threw 75 pitches, 49 of them for strikes. Facing a Clippers lineup featuring big leaguers Travis Hafner, Andy Marte and Tony Graffanino that entered the game hitting an International League-best .285, Wang was efficient. In his first six innings, his longest frame lasted 11 pitches. The seventh, in which he allowed two hits -- a broken-bat bloop to Hafner and a swinging bunt to Columbus catcher Chris Gimenez -- required 16 offerings. Wang's fastball didn't reach higher than 92 on the PNC Field radar gun, but his command was strong and he didn't issued any walks. He recorded 12 ground-ball outs against eight flyouts on a windy day in Moosic, Pa. Wang has not allowed a run while scattering seven hits and three walks over 13 innings in his two rehab starts.

MLB.com reports that Chien-Ming Wang tossed seven scoreless

News: MLB.com reports that Chien-Ming Wang tossed seven scoreless innings of four-hit ball on Sunday in his second rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He threw 75 pitches, 49 for strikes. Facing a Clippers lineup featuring big leaguers Travis Hafner, Andy Marte and Tony Graffanino that entered the game hitting an International League-best .285, Wang was efficient. In his first six innings, his longest frame lasted 11 pitches. The seventh, in which he allowed two hits -- a broken-bat bloop to Hafner and a swinging bunt to Columbus catcher Chris Gimenez -- required 16 offerings. [...]

Yankees | Hughes could be sent down

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Phil Hughes could be sent to the minors when SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) returns to the rotation. Hughes gave up three runs and six hits to lower his ERA to 7.56 Friday, May 15.

Yankees | Wang scheduled for Sunday rehab start

Updating an ongoing story, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hip) will make a second rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, May 17.

Wang (hip) will make a second rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

Wang (hip) will make a second rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) will make his second rehab start

Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) will make his second rehab start Sunday, according to manager Joe Girardi. Wang looked good in tossing six shutout innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Tuesday, allowing just three hits. [...]

Wang To Pitch Again Sunday

AP

Chien-Ming Wang (hip) will make a second rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Wang allowed three hits in six scoreless innings in his first rehab start on Tuesday.

"We want to see him close to what he was," Joe Girardi said. "To me, that's consistency in his sinker and it was better last time. I'm pretty encouraged by that and I think Sunday it will be even better. At that point, we'll probably have to make a decision."

Wang (hip) will make at least one more rehab start for Triple-A

Wang (hip) will make at least one more rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the New York Times reports. "He just needs to continue doing the stuff he's been doing since he left us, the physical therapy side of it and building his pitch count up," GM Brian Cashman said. "He needs to keep throwing and he should be fine." [...]

Wang pitched six solid innings, allowing only three hits and

Wang pitched six solid innings, allowing only three hits and three walks, before the Charlotte Knights rallied to edge the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, 1-0, on Tuesday night at PNC Field in front of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. "He's definitely heading in the right direction," Cashman said. "He had great mound presence and showed some great tempo. I thought his slider was terrific." Wang threw 49 of his 82 pitches for strikes, coming in just under the estimated pitch count the Yankees had set for him. Cashman said Wang could have made it to 100 in a postgame bullpen session. Wang went on the 15-Day Disabled List with a hip injury on April 25 after he allowed 23 runs in his first three starts, all losses.

The New York Journal News reports that Chien-Ming Wang is likely

News: The New York Journal News reports that Chien-Ming Wang is likely headed for one more start in the minors. "I think everybody should assume that we'll keep going down here unless we decide otherwise, so if you want to look for an assumption, that's the way to go," said Yankees general manager Brian Cashman after watching his rehab start Tuesday in Tampa. [...]

Yankees | Wang likely to have at least one more rehab start

Justin Terranova, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) will likely receive at least one more rehab start in the minor leagues before rejoining the Yankees.

Yankees | Wang likely to have one more rehab start

Justin Terranova, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) will likely receive one more rehab start in the minor leagues before rejoining the Yankees.

Yankees | Wang makes rehab start Tuesday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (foot) allowed three hits in six shutout innings in his first rehab start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Tuesday, May 12. General manager Brian Cashman and manager Joe Girardi planned to discuss Wang's status as late as Wednesday, May 13.

The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that Yankees SP Chien-Ming

News: The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang turned in an impressive effort in his rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night. Wang went six shutout innings and struck out six against Charlotte. He gave up three hits and walked three on 82 pitches. [...]

Wang (hip) tossed six shutout innings during his rehab start

Wang (hip) tossed six shutout innings during his rehab start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night. [...]

Chien-Ming Wang tossed six shutout innings in his first rehab

Chien-Ming Wang tossed six shutout innings in his first rehab start Tuesday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Yankees GM Brian Cashman was in attendance and now must make the decision whether to recall Wang or have him throw another rehab game. [...]

Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot)

Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) will need more than one rehab start. Cashman will be in attendance Tuesday night as Wang makes his first rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. [...]

Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot)

Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) will need more than one rehab start. Cashman will be in attendance Tuesday night as Wang makes his first rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. [...]

Yankees | Wang to pitch Tuesday

Jeff Roberts, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) will pitch for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre Tuesday, May 12, and is getting closer to returning to the team.

Chien Ming Wang (hip, foot) will make his first rehab start

Chien Ming Wang (hip, foot) will make his first rehab start Tuesday night for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Wang will throw close to 100 pitches and could rejoin the Yankees' starting rotation by the end of the week if the results are positive. [...]

Wang will start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday,

Wang will start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, the cranton Times Tribune reports. [...]

The Journal News reports that Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang will

News: The Journal News reports that Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang will pitch in a minor league game Tuesday as he continues to rehab a hip injury. [...]

Yankees | Wang to throw 100 pitches in next outing

Updating a previous report, Anthony McCarron, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) will throw 100 pitches in his next rehab outing.

Want threw 72 pitches during five scoreless innings in an extended

Want threw 72 pitches during five scoreless innings in an extended spring training game on Thursday, the New York Daily News reports. [...]

Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) looked great in an extended spring

Chien-Ming Wang (hip, foot) looked great in an extended spring training game Thursday. Wang struck out seven batters over five innings on 72 pitches. His hip muscles are improving as is his surgically repaired right foot. [...]

Wang allowed three hits and no runs, resting around 91 mph with

Wang allowed three hits and no runs, resting around 91 mph with his fastball. "Velocity is more important if you don't have the sink," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "But from what I understand, the sink was pretty good today." Wang is expected to make a rehab start next week, and if all goes well following that outing, he could potentially rejoin the Yankees days later. Wang has been on the 15-day DL since April 19. He was 0-3 with a 34.50 ERA in three starts, prompting concern regarding an injury.

Wang Throws 72 Pitches

AP

Chien-Ming Wang, on the disabled list due to weakness of the abductor muscles in his hips, allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in the extended spring training game today. He struck out seven during a 72-pitch outing.

"He was fine," Yankees vice president Billy Connors said. "Good sinker. He's feeling good, too. He's healthy. That's the most important thing."

Wang, who missed the final 3 1/2 months last season with a right foot injury, said he felt better and hopes to return to the Yankees after one or two more minor league outings.

Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, on the disabled list due to

News: Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, on the disabled list due to weakness of the abductor muscles in his hips, allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in an extended spring training game Thursday. He struck out seven during a 72-pitch outing. "He was fine," Yankees vice president Billy Connors said. "Good sinker. He's feeling good, too. He's healthy. That's the most important thing." [...]

Yankees | Wang pitches Thursday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) allowed three hits in five scoreless innings in an extended Spring Training game Thursday, May 7. He struck out seven while throwing 72 pitches in the game. Wang said he felt good and hopes to return to the team after one or two more rehab outings.

RHP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) remains scheduled to throw around

News: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) remains scheduled to throw around 65 pitches in an extended spring training game Thursday, according to the team. Wang threw four shutout innings in an extended spring training game Saturday. [...]

Yankees | Wang to throw Thursday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) is on schedule to throw 65 pitches in an extended Spring Training game Thursday, May 7.

Zack Greinke might be ready to win a Cy Young

Zack Greinke might be ready to win a Cy Young, inside the struggles of Chien-Ming Wang, the adjustment for Gary Sheffield; plus notes, trades, injuries and a pitcher who won't give up a hit.

The Journal News reports that Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang threw

News: The Journal News reports that Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang threw four shutout innings in an extended spring training game Saturday. He did not allow a hit, walked two and struck out three. He was limited to 52 pitches. "I thought Wang was good," said 3B Alex Rodriguez, who also played in the game. "He was throwing the ball downhill. He's getting stronger. We're in the pool getting our work in and already in three or four days his progress has been very good." [...]

Wang says his mechanics were off in April due to stiffness in

Wang says his mechanics were off in April due to stiffness in his right foot, which resulted in weakness in his hip muscles, the New York Daily News reports. Wang will make at least two more starts in extended spring training before starting a minor league rehab assignment. [...]

Chien-Ming Wang confirmed that stiffness in his right foot was

Chien-Ming Wang confirmed that stiffness in his right foot was the culprit in his struggles. Organizational pitching coach Billy Connors remarked that Wang was unable to push off his back foot, which is where pitchers gather their power from. [...]

Wang (hip) threw 52 pitches during four scoreless innings at

Wang (hip) threw 52 pitches during four scoreless innings at an extended spring training game Saturday, New York Newsday reports. [...]

Yankees | Wang throws four no-hit innings Saturday

Updating previous reports, New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) tossed four no-hit innings Saturday, May 2, in an extended spring training game against Pittsburgh minor leaguers, according to The Associated Press. He threw 33 of 52 pitches for strikes.

Chien-Ming Wang (hip) threw four hitless innings in an extended

Chien-Ming Wang (hip) threw four hitless innings in an extended spring training game on Saturday. Wang pitched in the same game that Alex Rodriguez played in. [...]

Peter Abraham of the New York Journal News reports that Yankees

News: Peter Abraham of the New York Journal News reports that Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that Chien-Ming Wang would throw 50 pitches in extended spring training Saturday. He is expected to pitch every five days after that. "I was on the phone with Mark Lindsay (the rehab specialist) last night," said Cashman. "He's doing such hard-core physical therapy work from the ankles up to the hips so his pitch count will be kept low so we don't interfere with that." [...]

Yankees | Wang to pitch Saturday

Mike Puma, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (hips) is scheduled to throw 65 pitches in an extended Spring Training game Saturday, May 2. He could throw in another rehab game Thursday, May 7.