Kevin Cash News

The Fleer don't lie. It's all true. Mike Lowell was once a Yankee. He may have even liked it.

It's a good thing the Rays thought Kevin Cash could be their starting catcher in 2005-06. Or Chad Gaudin might not be in the World Series with the Yankees this year.

A.J. Burnett looks to bounce back in his World Series debut after losing Game 5 of the ALCS.

More than five months ago, the Phillies came to The Bronx for a three-game weekend series.

So, it's... Molina and his 49 OPS+ out Posada and his 120 OPS+ in... Jeter and his 129 OPS+ out Cody Ransom and his 53 OPS+ in.... I'm not sure how they managed to get Cody on to the roster, but kudos to them for doing what's right for AJ.

Movements in the world of baseball Thursday: American League NEW YORK YANKEES-Announced C Kevin Cash has cleared waivers and is now a free agent.

Derek Jeter 's pursuit of the Yankees ' all-time hits record will be the story of the night at Yankee Stadium , but the pregame ceremonies promise to be memorable for a different reason.

Pitcher David Robertson has been told to rest for 10-14 days by Dr. James Andrews.

A few quick notes from the Rogers Centre, where jets participating in the nearby Canadian International Air Show are periodically buzzing the ballpark.

Yankees news, commentary and more musings from beat writer Erik Boland and the Newsday baseball team.

Closer Mariano Rivera has been nursing a sore groin. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO -- Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw "almost 20 pitches" in a bullpen session Saturday and reported no pain in his sore left groin, meaning he might be able to return to the mound Sunday.

Despite communication problems between A.J. Burnett and Jorge Posada during the three most recent games they worked, Joe Girardi doesn't plan to split them on purpose.

TRENTON _ The Thunder playoff hopes suffered a serious blow when top prospect Jesus Montero went down with a season-ending hand injury last Saturday at Altoona.

TRENTON _ The Thunder playoff hopes suffered a serious blow when top prospect Jesus Montero went down with a season-ending hand injury last Saturday at Altoona.

The experiment seems to be working for Tony Delmonico. The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted the former Farragut High School star in the sixth round in 2008 as a second baseman.

With Chien-Ming Wang on the disabled list and Joba Chamberlain having issues performing under the requirements of taking a regular turn in the Yankees rotation, today's wild thought suggests it's time for Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi to make some changes to their pitching staff.

Alex Rodriguez reported to spring training having to answer questions about his years of drug use, played a few games, then learned he needed hip surgery.

Fans agree -- Alfredo Aceves, right, getting a high-five from Kevin Cash after a game in May, gets an A for his surprisingly effective season for the Yankees.

Last year at this time, Francisco Cervelli was working his way back from a severe wrist injury.

Kei Igawa will have to wait a few more days before he gets another opportunity to enter the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre record book.