Hiroki Kuroda will start Sunday against the Orioles.

Kuroda was scratched from his start Friday with a hip flexor injury, but was cleared to return after making it through a bullpen session without any issues. Phil Hughes will pitch on six days rest and be pushed back to Monday.

Hiroki Kuroda's status for Friday's start against the Orioles is up in the air due to a leg issue.

Kuroda flew back to New York to get checked out, and that's all that's known at the moment. The Yankees could provide an update on his status later Tuesday or Wednesday. Ivan Nova threw a bullpen session Tuesday and would start in Kuroda's place Friday if need be.

Hiroki Kuroda was charged with four runs on seven hits over six innings in his start on Sunday night against the Orioles.

Kuroda gave up three home runs, but continues to be the victim of poor run support. Despite the loss, he didn't allow any walks and had seven strikeouts. Kuroda will take a 2.95 ERA and 1.06 WHIP into his next start.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed three runs -- two earned -- in 6 2/3 innings of a no-decision against the Rangers on Tuesday.

The ball was flying out of Yankee Stadium on Tuesday as the teams combined for six home runs, two served up by Kuroda. Still, he held the Rangers to five hits and a walk in his 6 2/3 innings while striking out six. He'll look for a better fate Sunday when he faces the Orioles in Baltimore.

Facing his old team for the first time, Hiroki Kuroda outdueled Hyun-Jin Ryu with 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball as the Yankees beat the Dodgers 6-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.

The Yankees were up 3-0 when Ryu left after six before Kuroda gave up both of his runs in the seventh. Fortunately, the Yankees were able to build on from there, and the two-run home run that Preston Claiborne gave up to Hanley Ramirez in the eighth didn't cost Kuroda the win. It was his first since May 17. The Yankees had scored a total of seven runs in his previous five starts.

Hiroki Kuroda held the Athletics to two runs on just two hits and two walks over eight innings in Thursday's extra innings loss.

He struck out three. Kuroda certainly deserved his seventh win of the season, but the Yankees were unable to score after Robinson Cano's first-inning blast. The veteran right-hander will carry a splendid 2.78 ERA and 1.04 WHIP into next week's start at home against the Dodgers.

Hiroki Kuroda gave up three runs on eight hits over 5 1/3 innings in his start on Sunday night against the Red Sox.

Kuroda managed five strikeouts, but struggled after opening the game with three scoreless frames. He allowed home runs to Jose Iglesias and David Ortiz and was pulled in the sixth inning following a rain delay. Kuroda now has a 2.59 ERA through his first 12 starts.

Hiroki Kuroda shut out the Mets for seven innings but took a no-decision in the Yankees' loss on Tuesday.

Kuroda did his part, holding the cross-town rivals to just four hits over seven innings. The right-hander also struck out seven batters, and he lowered his ERA and WHIP to 2.39 and 1.00, respectively, in the outing. Unfortunately he failed to pick up his seventh win due to a rare blown save by Mariano Rivera. He'll look for a better fate against another rival, the Red Sox, in his next turn on Sunday.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he would be "shocked" if Hiroki Kuroda (calf) was unable to make his next start.

Kuroda's calf tightened up on him an inning after he was hit with a comebacker Wednesday, forcing him to leave the game. But he'll be fine. The right-hander is scheduled to face the Mets early next week.

Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday's start against the Orioles in the third inning with a bruised right calf.

Kuroda was hit on the calf by a comebacker in the previous inning, and it evidently tightened up on him. All things considered, it's good news for the Yankees, though it remains to be seen if Kuroda will be ready for his next start. He was charged with five runs on eight hits over two frames before exiting.

Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday's start against the Orioles in the third inning with an apparent injury.

Kuroda was hit on the calf by a comeback in the previous inning, but some are speculating that his back might be the issue. The Yankees will provide an update on his status soon. It would be yet another big injury blow to the Bombers if Kuroda has to miss significant time.

Hiroki Kuroda was dominant Friday night against the Blue Jays, giving up two hits over eight shutout innings as part of a 5-0 victory.

Continued excellent from Kuroda, who issued one walk while striking out five. The veteran right-hander has delivered quality starts in each of his last seven outings and now has a 1.99 ERA for the year. He's quietly one of the best pitchers in the American League.

Hiroki Kuroda has not allowed more than three earned runs in a start this season.

Since surrendering five earned runs over 6 2/3 innings in his first two starts, Kuroda is 4-1 with a 1.64 ERA, a .541 OPS against and a 27/8 K/BB rate over six starts and 44 innings. Kuroda is earning every penny of his $15 million salary and remains a must-start pitcher in all fantasy formats.

Hiroki Kuroda tossed seven scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Astros 7-4 on Tuesday.

Kuroda was shaky early but settled down nicely to get through seven frames. The Astros aren't the toughest lineup he'll have to face this year, but it's still a good showing for the right-hander. Kuroda now owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.06 WHIP to go with his four wins. He's on schedule to start again Tuesday in Colorado and is a must-start right now in all standard formats.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed just one run in seven-plus innings Saturday against the Blue Jays, but was handed a no-decision.

Kuroda gave up just three hits and one walk while striking out a season-high seven. The veteran right-hander had his scoreless streak end at 20 2/3 innings after David Robertson allowed an inherited runner to score in bottom of the eighth. Robertson then gave up two more runs to cost him a chance at the victory. Kuroda owns a 2.35 ERA and 19/6 K/BB ratio in 23 innings through four starts and has been rock-solid since joining the Yankees last season. He'll face the Blue Jays back in New York next Thursday.

Hiroki Kuroda threw a complete game shutout in Sunday night's win over the Orioles.

Kuroda held the Orioles to just five hits and didn't allow any walks. He pounded the strike zone all night and managed to shut down one of the league's better hitting lineups. The Yankees had no problems letting Kuroda throw 113 pitches, so he's clearly over his injury concerns. He punched out Chris Davis to end the game and finished with five strikeouts.

Hiroki Kuroda gave up three runs in 5 1/3 innings Monday in a win over the Indians.

Kuroda allowed all three runs in a 34-pitch first inning, but he managed to hold the Indians off the board the rest of the way. All told, he gave up five hits and four walks while notching six strikeouts. We think he'll be more effective as his bruised finger continues to heal. He'll make his next start against the Orioles on Saturday.

Hiroki Kuroda (finger) won't be cleared to make his next start until he tries to throw a bullpen session Friday.

An earlier report said that he had already been cleared, but evidently that's not the case, as he said he doesn't feel "normal" and there's a "little discomfort" in his bruised right middle finger. Ultimately, he'll probably be OK to take the ball on April 8, but if it turns out that he isn't, the Yankees could give Adam Warren a spot start or possibly call up Chien-Ming Wang or Vidal Nuno from the minors.

Hiroki Kuroda (finger) has been cleared to make his next scheduled start against the Indians.

Kuroda made an early exit from his Wednesday debut after taking a line drive off his right hand. He was diagnosed with a bruised middle finger. X-rays were clean.

X-rays on Hiroki Kuroda's right middle finger have come back clean and he is listed as day-to-day.

Kuroda had to leave Wednesday's start after a line drive deflected off his pitching hand and into center field. His exit was precautionary, though, and he should be fine for his next outing.