Yankees’ Marcus Stroman Takes Big Step in His Knee Injury Recovery

Yankees’ Marcus Stroman takes big step in his knee injury recovery

Marcus Stroman finally broke out of his holding pattern and faced hitters Saturday at Dodger Stadium for the first time in three weeks.

Yankees’ Fernando Cruz, Marcus Stroman throw live batting practice at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES — Two rehabbing Yankees pitchers threw live batting practice on Saturday, as Fernando Cruz and Marcus Stroman took the mound at Dodger Stadium. Cruz, on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, threw about 18 pitches to a hitting group that included Pablo Reyes and J.C. Escarra. So long as he recovers well from the session, the reliever is expected to be activated as soon as he’s eligible on Tuesday. Cruz went on the IL on May …

Yankees' veteran starter takes key step towards return from knee injury

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Marcus Stroman threw a live bullpen session in Los Angeles, as the right-hander is hoping to work his way back to the Yankees‘ rotation. He struggled mightily down the stretch last year and remained highly ineffective this season, sporting an 11.57 ERA across three starts with a -0.1 WAR on FanGraphs. The veteran is still determined to make his return to the Yankees rotation, but he’…

Cruz, Stroman throw live BP -- what comes next?

LOS ANGELES -- Hours before the Yankees and Dodgers took the field for the second game of their World Series rematch, Fernando Cruz and Marcus Stroman were both on the mound at Dodger Stadium, taking significant steps in their respective returns to big league action. Cruz said he felt “amazing”