CC Sabathia News

The New York Yankees return to Tropicana Field in first place in the AL East with a record of 28-18 and they hold a 4 game lead over the Rays .

Okay, so you think you are an expert on the New York Yankees ? Well, here we go with the fourth installment of " Name Your Yankee, " presented by Yankee Fan Dan.

Rather than have rookie Jake Odorizzi start Sunday's game against CC Sabathia, the Rays have moved up Alex Cobb to take the spot.

Robinson Cano hit a two-run double, Lyle Overbay delivered a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees rallied in the seventh inning after King Felix was forced to make an early exit, beating Seattle 4-3 Tuesday night.

Uh-oh. More bad news could potentially await the New York Yankees . Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a bruised right calf.

Nick Markakis scores in the 7th inning last night and is congratulated by Adam Jones.

On Friday morning, Yankees manager Andy Girardi intends to visit his well-stocked roster of starters on the mend at the team's complex in Tampa, Fla.

Last year I brought up the notion that we all feel like CC Sabathia at work sometimes; when it seems like everyone else is slacking off, your boss piles even more responsibility on you, because he knows you can handle it.

Summer in Baltimore is a sensory explosion, from the scent of Old Bay-smothered steamed crabs and the taste of marshmallow-topped chocolate snoballs to the smell of Ocean City salt water mixed with sunscreen and the vision of fireflies.

Rookie infielder David Adams owns a .318 batting average after his sixth straight start at third base since being called up from Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. "I think he's been pretty calm," said manager Joe Girardi of Adams' approach.

Free agent castoffs Lyle Overbay and Travis Hafner have combined for 15 homers, leading the Yankees to the top of the AL East.

The O's took a hard fought lead into the ninth inning, but it was erased in an instant thanks to a home run by Travis Hafner and Jim Johnson's third consecutive blown save.

Five straight losses and the Yankees are coming to town. No problem. Freddy Garcia versus C.C. Sabathia? Mmmm...okay. What do you think ails the O's? Is it a structural issue, a personal issue or are they just out of sync and things will iron themselves out? Comcast SportsNet Baltimore This is kind of interesting because it goes into a little ... (more)

Alex Anthopoulos, the GM of the Toronto Blue Jays is photographed during a a press conference at the Rogers Centre on Jan 8 2013.

The Baltimore Orioles try to put the brakes on a five-game losing streak Monday when they begin a three-game set with the New York Yankees at Camden Yards.

Francisco Cervelli was a pleasant surprise for the Yankees at the plate -- until he broke his hand last month.

The Blue Jays attempt to avoid a sweep at the hand of the devil Yankees today. CC Sabathia goes up against R.A. Dickey in a battle of the aces.

Sunday's rainout against Toronto gives Sabathia the chance to start in what perhaps may be a more meaningful series.

Reid Brignac has arrived in the Yankees clubhouse, on a misty morning at Yankee Stadium.

Terry Francona remains careful with Jimenez, pulling him after 5 1/3 inning in Friday's game.