Yankees pitcher Jake Cousins received a concerning injury update ahead of New York's game against the Red Sox.

Facing the Red Sox (37-36) on back-to-back weekends, the Yankees (42-28) dropped five of six and seemingly gave life to their rival’s season. In The Bronx, it was their pitching that failed them. At Fenway, it was their lifeless bats, plus a costly baserunning miscue in each of the past two games.

The 32-year-old pitcher, a veteran of seven major league games, was cut in spring training and released Tuesday by the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said before Sunday’s game against San Diego that the veteran right-hander will work out of the bullpen.

If the Red Sox hang around and pester the Yankees later this season, Aaron Boone & Co. might remember an early June series.

The New York Yankees signed a veteran of nine major league seasons to a minor league contract in May, but now he's on the move for a better opportunity.

The New York Yankees announced that they optioned sent left-handed pitcher Brent Headrick to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes/Barre.

Surprise pitching availability may shift Yankees’ trade outlook originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Yankees need a starter. The Brewers might be offering more than one.