New York Yankees backup catcher Kyle Higashioka and outfielder Shane Robinson are both in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Austin Romine and Brett Gardner both have the day off. Outfielder Aaron Hicks will lead off for the Yankees, with Robinson and Neil [...]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Cessa has been optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. The move comes in anticipation of recently-acquired starter J.A. Happ's availability on Friday. For the time being though, outfielder Shane Robinson has been recalled to take Cessa's roster spot. Expect Robinson to be subsequently optioned to make room for Happ on Friday. Cessa has pitched well in spot starts for the Yankees this season. It's doubtful that Robinson gets playing time even though he's hit .3[...]

This article references Shane Robinson and more! Free agent outfielder Shane Robinson signed with the Yankees to a minor league contract, including an invitation to spring training. The deal comes with a salary of $950,000 if Robinson makes the Yankees' major league roster, though that will be an uphill battle given the talent all across the organization's outfield depth chart. Robinson, 33, is a career .226/.294/.297 hitter in parts of eight seasons at the big league level.Keep on reading: Shane Robinson Signs With Yankees

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Cameron Maybin (side) is out of the lineup again tonight against Jaime Garcia and the Braves. Maybin was scratched yesterday after showing up to the ballpark and complaining of soreness in his side. Shane Robinson has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and will draw[...]

In the immediate aftermath of their series loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, the Los Angeles Angels will sit outfielder Kole Calhoun today for a simple day of rest. The Halos will be at Tropicana Field for a matchup with the Rays, and Shane Robinson will replace Calhoun and hit ninth. Calho[...]