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Kevin Edmund Youkilis (pronounced /ˈjuːkəlɪs/; born March 15, 1979, in Cincinnati, Ohio), also known as "Youk" (pronounced /ˈjuk/), is an All Star Major League Baseball player, who has played for the Boston Red Sox and its minor league affiliates throughout his professional career, which began in 2001. Known for his extraordinary ability to get on base, Youkilis (while still a minor leaguer) was nicknamed "The Greek God of Walk




Yankees pregame: Welcome Reid Brignac, and you’re starting at shortstop today

By: LoHud

19May2013

The newest new guy is here. Joe Girardi has Reid Brignac in his lineup (although it’s raining right now at 11:30). He’s down to play short and bat eighth. He arrived in town last night after being acquired Saturday from the Rockies, who h...

Yankees Designate Alberto Gonzalez, Acquire Reid Brignac From Rockies

By: WFAN

18May2013

Yankees have acquired infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash, adding a left-handed bat to the group of backups filling in.

Yankees: Teixeira causing an Overbay problem

By: Lady Loves Pinstripes

17May2013

No one hypothesized that the New York Yankees would be anything less than joyful and relieved to get back their wounded superstars. Of course, no one assumed this haphazard army of reserves would be winning enough games to be atop of the AL East eith...

Injury Updates: Pineda, Hafner, Joba, More

By: River Ave Blues

16May2013

Got a trio of injury updates to pass along… Michael Pineda (shoulder) will throw 50 pitches in an Extended Spring Training game tomorrow. Brian Cashman has said they want to stretch him out to 65 pitches before sending him out on an official re...

The 1st Big Bopper Is Back: Yankees Activate Outfielder Curtis Granderson From DL

By: WFAN

14May2013

Granderson was activated on Tuesday by the Yankees, and in the lineup against Seattle batting fourth and playing right field. New York optioned left-hander Vidal Nuno to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre...

Indians weekend, language police, Redskins, Cleveland kidnappings, Gatsby, Goldthwait and more – WFNY Podcast – 2013-05-13

By: Waiting for Next Year

13May2013

It was a record-setting day I think for Scott and me. We went just over an hour, but it was all good conversation. If you’re daunted by the length, just don’t be. Listen to it over the course of a day. I don’t mind. The Tribe tying...

Yankees Rumor: Do you want to know prospect David Adams?

By: Lady Loves Pinstripes

12May2013

Finally, New York Yankees fans might just get their wish granted this coming Wednesday according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Feinsand says sources told him that the Yankees would promote 25-year old prospect David Adams to be the eve...

Yankees Shortstop Nunez Suffers Ribcage Injury, Set To Undergo MRI

By: WFAN

5May2013

Eduardo Nunez left Sunday's game after four innings because of tightness in his left ribcage and was sent for an MRI.

Yankees, How Ya Doin’? Can’t Complain, All Things Considered

By: Double G Sports

3May2013

Multiply everything by six, and you’ll realize that the New York Yankees, the team bitten by the injury bug so bad that they need bug spray more than Joba Chamberlain did in the 2007 ALDS, aren’t doing so bad. Wins? 17 x 6 = 102. Saves by Rivera...

Yankees Place Reliever Joba Chamberlain On DL With Strained Oblique

By: WFAN

2May2013

Joba Chamberlain is joining the New York Yankees' crowded disabled list. The reliever has a strained right side and will be put on the DL retroactive to April 28, the Yankees said on Thursday.

Yankees Acquire Infielder Chris Nelson From Rox For Player To Be Named Or Cash

By: WFAN

2May2013

Seeking depth for their injury-depleted infield, the New York Yankees acquired Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named or cash on Wednesday night.

Youkilis Thinks He Can Return When Eligible To Come Off DL; Girardi Not So Sure

By: WFAN

2May2013

Kevin Youkilis is happy that his back injury doesn't appear serious, and thinks he could return to the Yankees' lineup as soon as his stint on the 15-day disabled list is up. Manager Joe Girardi sounded more cautious.

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Nationality: United States of America
Date of Birth: 1979-03-15
Gender: M
Height (meters): 1.8542
Weight (kg): 99.7903
Team: Boston Red Sox
Jersey Number: 20
Position: First baseman