Yankees executive charged with DUI in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla.(AP) — A top New York Yankees executive was charged
with driving under the influence in Tampa.

Hillsborough County Jail reports show that Mark Newman, the
Yankees’ senior vice president of baseball operations, was
arrested Monday night. He reportedly refused to take a
blood-alcohol test. He was released several hours later on $500
bail.

The Yankees released a statement Tuesday night saying the team
is taking the situation seriously and is looking into the
matter.

Newman did not respond to a message left on his cell phone by
The Associated Press.

Jail records did not list an attorney.