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Billy Butler has hits in his first five games as a member of the New York Yankees, the best streak to start a career in pinstripes in more than two years. "Billy's done a really good job," manager Joe Girardi said. As the Yankees struggle to stay alive in the American League wild-card chase, trailing by 3 1/2 games with 12 to play, every win carries urgency now. Continue to Article

September 21, 2016 1:34:am EST

ST.PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The New York Yankees have reinstated outfielder Aaron Hicks from the 15-day disabled list and inserted him into the lineup for Tuesday night's game against Tampa Bay. Continue to Article

September 20, 2016 5:54:pm EST

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is not in the starting lineup for Sunday night's series finale against the New York Yankees, resting after running a lot the last few games. The 40-year-old Ortiz, who announced in November that it would be his final season, is 5 for 10 with a homer and five RBIs in the first three games against the Yankees, all wins by AL East-leading Boston. Manager John Farrell thought it was the right day to give him a break. Continue to Article

September 18, 2016 7:35:pm EST

Yankees manager Joe Girardi is hoping to get second baseman Starlin Castro back in a week after the infielder left Saturday's game with a strained right hamstring. Hopefully it's not too long,'' Girardi said. Center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury was also injured Saturday, when he bruised his right knee sliding into a bullpen wall trying to make a catch. Continue to Article

September 18, 2016 6:30:pm EST