by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/23/2013) Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday he spoke with trainer Steve Donohue, who assured him starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda was fine a day after leaving his start against the Orioles with a bruisted right calf, according to The Star-Ledger. Kuroda said after leaving Wednesday's game he was confident he would make his next start Tuesday against the Mets, and manager Joe Girardi echoed those sentiments.
Hiroki Kuroda expected to make next start
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/23/2013) Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he expects starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to make his next start Tuesday against the Mets after the right-hander left his start Wednesday against the Orioles with a bruised right calf.
"I would be shocked if he couldn’t make his next start,’’ Girardi said, per the New York Post.
Kuroda also seems confident he will be back on the hill Tuesday.
"It will depend on how it feels [Thursday], but for me I will make the next start,’’ Kuroda said.
Loss follows Hiroki Kuroda's injury
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/22/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda, who left the game with a calf injury and is questionable for his next start, took the loss in the 6-3 defeat in Baltimore.
Kuroda (6-3), who has a 2.67 ERA, was losing 3-1 when he left in the third.
Hiroki Kuroda suffers bruised right calf
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/22/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday's game against the Orioles with a bruised right calf, the television broadcast of the game on ESPN reported.
When asked if the injury had anything to do with his back, Kuroda said it did not. He is day-to-day and questionable for his next scheduled start Monday in New York against the Mets.
Kuroda had his worst outing of the season before leaving Wednesday. He had not allowed a home run in his previous two starts and had allowed one over his last four outings, but surrendered two Wednesday. In fact, entering the start he'd given up three homers all year over 58 2/3 innings.
Kuroda also allowed the first stolen base against him this season when Nate McLouth took second. Kuroda was 6-2 with a 1.99 ERA entering Wednesday.
Hiroki Kuroda injured in poor outing
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/22/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday's outing in Baltimore trailing 3-1 and runners on first and third following a Chris Davis single with no outs in the third inning. After being checked by trainers, Kuroda appeared to leave injured.
Kuroda was hit in the calf by a line drive but remained in the game. Following Davis' single, Kuroda appeared to touch his back in discomfort. His next start is supposed to be Monday at the Mets.
Kuroda allowed two homers in his two innings. Preston Claiborne's first pitch to Matt Wieters after Kuroda departed was a three-run homer to complete the starter's line. Kuroda allowed five runs on eight hits and no walks with no strikeouts.
The 38-year-old had been New York's best starter entering Wednesday with a 1.99 ERA and 6-2 record over his first nine outings.
Hiroki Kuroda nearly goes the distance
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (5/17/2013) Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda turned in a stellar performance as he picked up his sixth win of the season Friday night against the Blue Jays.
Kuroda (6-2), who made his ninth start of the season, fired eight scoreless innings and surrendered just two hits. He struck out five and walked one in a 5-0 victory.
Kuroda has five starts with eight-plus scoreless innings since the start of the 2012 season. The only pitcher with more over that span is Felix Hernandez (eight). Kuroda is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at Baltimore. He pitched a complete-game shutout in his previous meeting against the Orioles on April 14.
Hiroki Kuroda wins for fifth time in seven starts
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/12/2013) Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda allowed only a sacrifice fly to Alex Gordon and an RBI groundout to Alcides Escobar in 7 2/3 innings, leading New York to a 4-2 win against the Royals Sunday. Kuroda (5-2) allowed the two runs on six hits and a walk, while striking out one.
The right-hander had a 15-batter stretch without allowing a hit and win for the fifth time in his last seven starts.
Kuroda is expected to start Friday against the Blue Jays. Kuroda is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in two starts against Toronto this season.
Hiroki Kuroda not supported in Colorado
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/8/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda didn't pitch well enough to beat Jorge De La Rosa and the Rockies in Colorado Tuesday night. Still, he was pretty good over seven innings in defeat.
Kuroda threw 101 pitches and gave up just two runs on seven hits and a walk with three strikeouts. However, he surrendered a two-run homer in the sixth to Carlos Gonzalez and De La Rosa and the Colorado bullpen combined for a 2-0 shutout.
Kuroda has been sharp for the Yankees with his 4-2 record and 2.30 ERA. He's allowed no more than three runs in any start and has done that only twice over seven outings. He consistently gets deep in games and has a beautiful 1.07 WHIP with 33 Ks over 43 innings.
Kuroda is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Kansas City.
Hiroki Kuroda could stumble at Coors Field
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (5/4/2013) Given his strong start to the season, Fantasy owners probably do not need much of a reason to trust Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda. The veteran is 4-1 with a 2.25 ERA through the first five weeks of the season, but he might have a bit of trouble in Week 6 (May 6-12). Kuroda is set to take the mound on the road twice in the week, and one of those trips could prove to be a problem for him.
In Week 5, Al Melchior had Kuroda ranked 39th among all pitchers in his Pitching Forecaster, despite him taking the mound just once. Now, Kuroda is scheduled for two starts in Week 6 (May 6-12), and Al has him a spot lower, at No. 40. That is because Kuroda has to travel to Colorado to face the Rockies in one of the worst environments for a pitcher.
Kuroda should be able to post solid ERA and WHIP numbers for the week overall, with a matchup against the Royals looming afterwards, but that game in Colorado could knock him off course a bit. Kuroda is still a solid Fantasy option in all formats, but this is something to consider as you set your lineup.
Hiroki Kuroda goes seven shutout for win
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/30/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven shutout innings Tuesday night at home against the Astros.
Kuroda (4-1) needed 108 pitches and struck out a season-high eight as he allowed four hits to get th win in the 7-4 victory. He walked four, but 71 of his 108 pitches were strikes. His ERA is 2.25.
Kuroda not allowed more than three runs in any of his six starts this season. The 38-year-old has 30 strikeouts over 36 innings. H is next start is Sunday against Oakland.
Hiroki Kuroda hangs on for win No. 3
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (4/25/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda served up two homers but hung on to pick up his third win of the season Thursday night against the Blue Jays.
Kuroda (3-1), who made his fifth start of the season, gave up a two-run home run to Edwin Encarnacion in the second and a solo shot to Brett Lawrie in the third for his only damage of the night. The right-hander was charged with three runs and six hits in six innings of work in a 5-3 victory. He also struck out three and walked one on 103 pitches, 65 for strikes.
Kuroda has a 2.79 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP. He is scheduled to start Tuesday at home against the Astros. The 38-year-old has not faced the Astros since 2011. He is 3-0 with a 1.61 in seven career starts against Houston.
Hiroki Kuroda sees scoreless streak end
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/20/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda took a no-decision Saturday in Toronto. He ended a long scoreless streak in the process.
Kuroda held a 3-0 lead going into the eighth inning before the Jays plated three runs in the frame. Kuroda, who settled for the no-decision, ended his scoreless streak at 20 2/3 innings.
He ended up allowing just one earned run on three hits and a walk over 7 1/3 innings. Kuroda struck out seven and threw 108 pitches.
The veteran's ERA dropped to 2.35 with the performance, as he's gone 2-0 in his last three outings. He is next scheduled to take the mound on Thursday against Toronto.
Hiroki Kuroda shuts out Orioles for second win
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com (4/14/2013) Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda threw the fifth complete-game shutout of his career Sunday night against the Orioles. The right-hander gave up just five hits and struck out five in the 3-0 win.
He threw 79 of his 113 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 2.87.
Kuroda also did not walk a batter while running his record to 2-1.
His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Blue Jays. In three starts against Toronto last season, Kuroda went 2-1 with a 4.67 ERA, including shutting out the division rival on July 18.
Yankees' rotation to stay on turn
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/11/2013) For the second straight day, the Yankees and Indians were postponed by rain, cutting a four-game series in half. Despite the inclement weather, New York will keep its rotation in order for the team's upcoming three-game series against Baltimore: CC Sabathia will start Friday followed by Hiroki Kuroda (Saturday) and Andy Pettitte (Sunday).
Yankees manager Joe Girardi indicated Ivan Nova could start Tuesday's interleague matchup against Arizona while Phil Hughes takes the hill Wednesday.
Hiroki Kuroda overcomes finger issue for win
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/8/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda said before Monday's start in Cleveland that he wasn't feeling 100 percent due to his bruised right middle finger. But he persevered to earn his first win.
Kuroda (1-1) clearly wasn't himself early Monday as he struggled with his command and allowed three first-inning runs after the Yankees staked him to a 3-0 lead. But he regrouped to hold the Indians scoreless the rest of the way. Kuroda allowed the three earned runs on five hits and four walks over 5 1/3 innings.
He threw 111 pitches, with six strike outs, before being replaced by Boone Logan.
Kuroda, who has a 6.75 ERA, lasted 1 1/3 innings against Boston in his first start before suffering the finger injury. His next start is Saturday against Baltimore.
Hiroki Kuroda doesn't miss start
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (4/8/2013) As expected, Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda was in Monday's lineup against the Indians despite being less than 100 percent because of a bruised right middle finger. Kuroda was removed from his first start of the season against Boston after getting hit with a comebacker.
Hiroki Kuroda plans to start despite soreness
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/7/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda is fully expected to make his next scheduled start Monday in Cleveland. That said, he is still dealing with soreness from his bruised right middle finger and is not 100 percent, reports the Newark Star-Ledger Sunday.
"I wouldn’t say I’m 100 percent," Kuroda said before Sunday’s game against the Tigers. "But when you think about the season, you won’t be physically ideal every outing. So it’s something I have to deal with."
Kuroda, who was hurt attempting to catch a line drive off the bat of Shane Victorino with his bare hand, didn't immediately leave the game but struggled with command afterward before ultimately departing.
"I would be lying if I said there’s nothing that’s bothering me," Kuroda said. "But at the same time, I have to deal with it."
Still, the Yankees plan to trot him out there against the Indians. Kuroda went 1-1 with a 2.40 ERA over two starts against the Tribe last year with 13 strikeouts and four walks over 15 innings.
Hiroki Kuroda in line for next start
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (4/5/2013) Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild said Friday he expects Hiroki Kuroda (fingers) to make his next scheduled start Monday at Cleveland, the New York Daily News reports. Kuroda, who departed his last outing after taking a line drive off his right hand, threw 36 pitches without issue during a bullpen session Friday.
Hiroki Kuroda cleared for next start
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (4/4/2013) Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda has been cleared to make his next start.
Kuroda took a line drive off his hand during his last start, but an X-ray came back clean. Kuroda should be in the lineup Monday against the Indians.
Hiroki Kuroda expects to make next start
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/4/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda believes he'll be able to make his next start, reports the New York Daily News Wednesday. Kuroda left Wednesday's game against Boston after 1 1/3 innings after taking a ball off his fingers. X-rays came back clean.
"During the game, I thought I was going to continue to pitch," Kuroda said. "But against the lefties, I wasn’t able to make that pitch so I felt like I couldn’t go any more. No swelling. The skin was good. The result was good, so we’ll see how it goes. I’ll talk to the doctor tomorrow and talk about the next outing. I guess it happens. I’ll try to regroup myself and prepare for my next start."
Kuroda is listed as day to day for the Yankees and should make his next start, which is scheduled for Monday at Cleveland. If he makes that start, Kuroda would be in line to pitch twice next week.
X-rays come back clean for Hiroki Kuroda
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/3/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda, who had to be removed from Wednesday's start against the Red Sox shortly after taking a line drive off the fingers of his pitching hand hit by Shane Victorino, underwent X-rays and they came back clean, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Kuroda is listed as day to day for the Yankees and should make his next start, which is scheduled for Monday at Cleveland. If he makes that start, Kuroda would be in line to pitch twice next week.
Kuroda suffered the loss on top of the injury Wednesday as he allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 1 1/3 innings and hit two batters before leaving. He threw 41 pitches.
Hiroki Kuroda exits early against Red Sox
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/3/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda had to be removed from Wednesday's start against the Red Sox shortly after taking a line drive off the fingers of his pitching hand hit by Shane Victorino.
Kuroda was immediately checked by team doctors and remained in the game. Unfortunately, he faced only four more batters the rest of the way and hit two of them and walked another on four pitches. He was pulled just one out into the second inning in favor of Cody Eppley.
Kuroda allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk with the two HBPs as he threw 41 pitches and was on the hook for the loss when he left the game. He had one strikeout.
He won 16 games last year with a solid 3.32 ERA over 33 starts and is scheduled to make his next start Monday at Cleveland. If healthy, he would be in line to make two starts next week.
Hiroki Kuroda stellar in spring finale
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/28/2013) Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda capped his spring with a stellar performance Thursday against the Pirates. Kuroda allowed only a hit in six scoreless innings. He struck out five but didn't factor into the decision as he left in a scoreless game. Kuroda finishes the spring with a 1-2 record and 1.53 ERA in four starts. He struck out 15 and walked two in 17 2/3 innings.
Hiroki Kuroda has hiccup in fourth inning
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (3/16/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda was strong through three innings on Saturday in a Grapefruit League start against the Phillies.
Kuroda threw three scoreless frames before faltering a bit in the fourth, when he surrendered a three-run home run to Philadelphia's Domonic Brown. Kuroda, who figures to start the season as the No. 3 starter, regrouped and finished six innings. He gave up four runs -- two earned -- on six hits and a walk over his six frames, striking out two.
Kuroda has a 2.31 ERA on the spring and has allowed three earned runs over 11 2/3 innings with 10 strikeouts.
Kuroda warming up for season
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/11/2013) Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda earned his first spring win Monday during a 4-0 victory against the Cardinals. Kuroda was able to outduel Lance Lynn and tossed four scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and struck out six. Kuroda lowered his spring ERA from 5.40 to 1.59. He threw 38 of 62 pitches for strikes. "Obviously I'm not at peak of my conditions, but I'm in a good place," Kuroda said through an interpreter, per MLB.com.
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer (3/6/2013) Facing a Dominican Republic lineup that scored 15 runs against the Phillies Tuesday, Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda threw three scoreless innings Wednesday. He allowed two hits, issued no walks and recorded four strikeouts. The Dominican Republic went on to score eight runs in the contest.
Kuroda roughed up by Phils
(3/1/2013) Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda allowed four runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk in 1 2/3 innings Friday against the Phillies. He struck out two batters. It was Kuroda's first outing of the spring.
Kuroda showcases durability
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com (2/17/2013) Even CC Sabathia was unable to accomplish the feat Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda did last season. Foiled by two trips to the disabled list, Sabathia was limited to just 28 starts -- matching the lowest total of his career -- while Kuroda led the team with 33 starts and finishing with a 16-11 record and 3.32 ERA. The right-hander is hoping to carry sustain that durability into his second season with the club. "I’m really satisfied the past few years that I was able to stay healthy," Kuroda told the New York Daily News on Saturday. "That’s one of the things that I take pride on and I want to continue doing that for the team."
