Jeff Niemann gave up Derek Jeter's 2,998th hit but little else, B.J. Upton homered and drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Thursday night to start strong in a ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:12:24 GMT — NEW YORK (AP) - Jeff Niemann was determined not to become a two-time footnote on Derek Jeter's hit list. The big right-hander gave up Jeter's 2,998th hit but little ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeff Niemann must overcome a health obstacle, again. The Tampa Bay Rays announced Friday that they have placed the right-hander on the 15-day disabled list because of right ...

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeff Niemann throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, March 14, 2013 in Sarasota, Fla. (AP ...