Today it was announced that Patrick Vieira, former World Cup-winning soccer star and current "Head of the Elite Development Squad" for Manchester City Football Club, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to tonight's 7:05 p.m. Yankees-Blue Jays game at Yankee Stadium.
Major League Baseball recently announced the 30 winners of the 2013 Honorary Bat Girl Contest that recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and demonstrate a commitment to eradicating the disease. The winner of the Honorary Bat Girl Contest for the New York Yankees is Lisa Forte-Doyle, who will be recognized in a pregame ceremony on Sunday, prior to the Yankees' scheduled 1:05 p.m. game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays.
Two outdoor regular-season NHL® games will be played at Yankee Stadium during the 2013-14 season as part of the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ the National Hockey League announced today.
The New York Yankees Foundation will hold the third annual New York Yankees/New Era Pinstripe Bowl Charity Golf Tournament brought to you by UnitedHealthcare on Monday, May 20, at Westchester Country Club in Rye, N.Y.
Today it was announced that individual-game tickets for the international friendly soccer match between Spain and the Republic of Ireland, scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, at Yankee Stadium, will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, May 16, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at www.yankees.com/soccer and www.ticketmaster.com.
Today it was announced that a special television event will take place at Yankee Stadium prior to the match between Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC on Saturday, May 25.
The New York Yankees today announced that relief pitcher David Robertson has assumed the role of Yankees Spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). He will represent the Yankees in WWP outreach efforts and participate in Wounded Warrior visits to Yankee Stadium throughout the season.
The New York Yankees tonight announced they have acquired infielder Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.