Sabathia throws simulated game; Capuano out until May

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — CC Sabathia thinks he is ready for his first spring training start. The New York Yankees left-hander threw 29 pitches broken down into two innings during his first simulated game of spring training Thursday. Sabathia is lined up to possibly pitch on Tuesday. The 34-year-old was hobbled by a degenerative cartilage[…]

LEADING OFF: Japanese ace Masahiro Tanaka makes

A look at the highlights of what’s happening all around spring training in Florida and Arizona today: ___ BACK ON THE MOUND Japanese ace Masahiro Tanaka will make his first spring start when the New York Yankees host the Atlanta Braves at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Tanaka missed 2 1/2 months last season while[…]

LEADING OFF: Comedian Will Ferrell to play for 10 teams

A look at the highlights of what’s happening all around spring training in Florida and Arizona on Thursday: ___ NO JOKE Comedian Will Ferrell plans to play ball in spring training — and play ball and play ball and play ball. The “Anchorman” star is going to play every position while making appearances at five[…]

A-Rod hits 1st homer since returning from drug suspension

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has hit his first home run since returning to the New York Yankees following a one-season drug suspension. Rodriguez hit a long drive to left-center on a 3-1 pitch from Boston right-hander Brandon Workman leading off the fourth inning Wednesday. Rodriguez has five hits in 11 at-bats (.455) this[…]