Jeter, Tex contending with Mauer for MVP

Both were valuable. But Most Valuable? Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter will soon find their answers on Monday.

Inside the pinstripes: Part five

It has always been a dream to have the opportunity to stand 60 feet and six inches away from a big league player and see if there is any chance to succeed.

Dunn, Kennedy shine in AFL stint

The Arizona Fall League, if nothing else, opens eyes. Strong performances in the desert can lead to big reputations -- just ask Tommy Hanson of the Braves -- and big opportunities.

Inside the pinstripes: Part four

Jogging out for the final inning of our eight-game Fantasy Camp schedule, I checked in with our center fielder, Peter Tsebeilis, and we both agreed. Neither of us could believe that the finish line was already here.

Fall Classic memorabilia at Hall of Fame

Artifacts from baseball's most memorable moments from this past postseason -- one that saw the Yankees notch their 27th World Series championship -- have been put on display at the Autumn Glory exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Yankees finalize 40-man roster

Moving to protect their Minor Leaguers from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, the Yankees shifted seven players onto their 40-man roster late Friday afternoon.

Inside the pinstripes: Part three

Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch checks in from Yankees Fantasy Camp, where he is donning the pinstripes this November.

Pettitte files to become free agent

The final eligible Yankee, Andy Pettitte, officially filed for free agency on Thursday, in a formality that could have a ripple effect on the team's offseason plans.

Different goals in free-agent market

One year ago, right around this time, the Yankees officially shed more than $80 million in payroll, losing the expired contracts of Jason Giambi, Bobby Abreu, Andy Pettitte, Mike Mussina, Carl Pavano and Kyle Farnsworth to free agency.

Girardi third in AL Manager of the Year race

Joe Girardi survived the criticism. He took his stances in the playoffs, he defended them and now he is a World Series champion.

Inside the pinstripes: Part two

Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch checks in from Yankees Fantasy Camp, where he is donning the pinstripes this November.

Girardi's efforts in '09 priceless

CC finishes fourth in AL Cy Young race

Asked to choose between a World Series championship and a Cy Young Award, CC Sabathia would take the title every time.

Inside the pinstripes: Part one

Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch checks in from Yankees Fantasy Camp, where he is donning the pinstripes this November.

Kennedy happy with progress in AFL

Ian Kennedy, finally given a chance to develop and sharpen his two-seam fastball, struck out five over five innings Tuesday as Surprise beat Mesa, 9-2.

Joba's role for 2010 undefined

Joba Chamberlain may not be able to influence his own place in the Yankees' future plans, but he would certainly like to influence the plans of another.

Yankees decline option on Mitre

The Yankees declined their $1.25 million option for right-hander Sergio Mitre on Tuesday.

Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season

The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.

CC's regular-season work could net Cy

CC Sabathia is coming off a stellar postseason, but it's his first regular season in New York that could vault him over Zack Greinke and others for the AL Cy Young Award on Tuesday.

Yankees no stranger to hardware

Winning the World Series may be a team concept, but it's only natural that even on the most cohesive of units, a few outliers stand out. Enter CC Sabathia, Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira and Joe Girardi, four Yankees with outside shots at taking home some Major League hardware.

Inbox: What's the plan for the rotation?

What will the rotation look like in the 2010 season? Will the Yankees try to sign Matt Holliday? Beat reporter Bryan Hoch answers these questions and more in the latest edition of the Inbox.

Yankee Stadium hosts 5K cancer race

On the same field where the Yankees celebrated their 27th World Series championship, thousands of runners and walkers gathered on Sunday for their own victory lap in the fight against cancer.

Torre was rooting for Yanks in World Series

Joe Torre knew he was probably supposed to be pulling for the Phillies in the World Series. But in the end, he wound up cheering just as hard as ever for Joe Girardi and the Yankees.

Peers keep Wetteland in their thoughts

John Wetteland's former teammates and manager expressed concern for his well being at the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation gala in New York City.

Matsui comfortable with future up in air

One week after rolling down the Canyon of Heroes as the MVP of the World Series, Hideki Matsui said that his heart remains with the Yankees, though he understands that he may not.