Kuroda, Yanks' Shut Down Orioles

Kuroda tags out Nick Markakis at the plate to end the 7th inning in Monday's game. (The Associated Press Photo)

Hiroki Kuroda and the Yankees shut down the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night by limiting them to just one run. Kuroda pitched 7 innings of 4 hit ball. He allowed 1 run and struck out 3. He also walked 1.

Eric Chavez lead the Yankees offense tonight with his 2 run home run that counted as the Yankees only runs of the game.

David Robertson came on in the 8th inning and struck out the side.

Mariano Rivera was summoned in the 9th and got a game ending double play started by Derek Jeter. He notched his 5th save of the season.

Game 2 between these two teams will take place tomorrow.

Game 22: Orioles at Yankees

                                      April 30th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 


The Yankees and Orioles will start a 3 game set tonight at the Stadium. 


Here are the lineups.


Orioles (14-8)

Nolan Reimold, LF
J.J. Hardy, SS
Nick Markakis, RF
Adam Jones,CF
Matt Wieters, C
Chris Davis, 1B
Wilson Betemit, 3B
Mark Reynolds, DH
Robert Andino, 2B


Pitching: Jason Hammel RHP (3-0, 1.73 ERA this season) 


Yankees (12-9)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez. DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Raul Ibanez, RF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Russell Martin, C
Eduardo Nunez, LF


Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (1-3, 4.38 ERA this season)


Enjoy the game. 

David Phelps to Start Against Royals

David Phelps is set to make his first major league start on Thursday after showing impressing stuff while coming out of the bullpen.

Phelps has a record of 0-0 with a 3.57 ERA this season. He has appeared in in 6 games and has pitched 17.2 innings.

Freddy Garcia has been moved to the bullpen after failing to impress the Yankees as a starter. Garcia is 0-2 with a 12.51 ERA in 4 games this season. He has pitched 13 2/3 innings.

On a side note, the Yankees have made some minor roster moves. D.J. Mitchell has been recalled from Triple-A to serve as a long reliever. Cody Eppley has been optioned to Triple-A.

Nick Swisher Out With Mild Hamstring Strain

Nick Swisher left Sundays game early after feeling discomfort in his left hamstring.

Swisher worked a walked against Tigers starter Max Scherzer in the 3rd inning and while jogging down to first base, he felt discomfort. Joe Girardi and Steve Donahue came out and Swisher was lifted. Andruw Jones pinch ran for him and went 2-2 on the day.

"He's got a real low-grade strain," Girardi said. "We've probably looking at more than a few days, but I'm not saying it's a DL situation. We'll have to see how it progresses in the next few days."

The Yankees did not expect to call up another outfielder. Brett Gardner is expected to return Thursday from the disabled list.

Alex Rodriguez Passes Willie Mays

Alex Rodriguez drives in Eric Chavez with a single in the 2nd inning. (The Associated Press)

Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays on the all-time RBI list on Sunday when he hit a little dribbler went under the hand of the Tigers 3rd baseman, Miguel Cabrera. They ruled the play a base hit and Alex was rewarded his 1,903 run batted in. He would then hit a ground ball to short in the 7th inning that plated Chris Stewart for his 1,904 career run batted in.

Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays to gain sole possession of 9th place on the all-time RBI list.

Rodriguez could pass Hank Aron who leads the list with 2,297 career runs batted in.

Yanks' Take Finale Against Tigers

C.C. Sabathia delivers a pitch against the Tigers on Sunday. (Getty Images)

C.C. Sabathia took the mound Sunday afternoon looking to secure his 3rd win of the season, and did just that. Sabathia shut down the Tigers Sunday by limiting them to just 2 runs and 4 hits. He struck out 8 and walked 2.

The Yankees' offense back Sabathia by scoring 6 runs. Alex Rodriguez drove in 2 runs to secure 9th place on the all-time RBI list. He passed Willie Mays in doing so.

Curtis Granderson had a home run as well as Andrus Jones, who came into the game after Nick Swisher exited with a hamstring injury.

Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, Eric Chavez, and Andruw Jones all had a multi-hit game.

The Yankees and Orioles will begin a 3 game set tomorrow.

Game 21: Tigers at Yankees

                                      April 29th, 2012, 1:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 


The Yankees and Tigers will play the rubber game of this 3 game set today. 


Here are the lineups.


Tigers (11-10)
Austin Jackson, CF
Brennan Boesch, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 3B
Prince Fielder, 1B
Brad Eldred, DH
Ryan Raburn, LF
Ramon Santiago, SS
Gerald Laird, C
Danny Worth, 2B

Pitching: Max Scherzer (1-2, 8.24 ERA this season) 


Yankees (11-9)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, DH
Chris Stewart, C


Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (2-0, 5.27 ERA this season)


Enjoy the game. 

Garcia Struggles in Loss Against Tigers

Freddy Garcia looks down in the 2nd inning on Saturday. (Getty Images)

Freddy Garcia continued to struggle as he was only able to get 5 outs before getting pulled by Joe Girardi. Garcia allowed 6 runs and 5 hits in 1 2/3 innings. He struck out 3 and walked 2. His ERA is up to 12.51 on the season.

The Yankee bullpen worked 7 1/3 innings today. They limited the Tigers to 2 hits and 1 run.

The Yankees offense couldn't find their way today after being down early. Nick Swisher homered twice and Curtis Granderson hit a solo shot.

The Yankees' were making a comeback in the 9th by scoring 3 runs. Eric Chavez stepped up to the plate as the tying run but he flied out to deep right to end the game.

The Yankees and Tigers will play the finale of this 3 game set tomorrow with C.C. Sabathia taking the mound for the Yankees.

Game 20: Tigers at Yankees

                                  April 28th, 2012, 4:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

The Yankees took Game 1 of of 3 last night after Derek Jeter scored the winning run in the 9th by a passed ball. The Yankees and Tigers will play Game 2 of 3 today.

Here are the lineups.

Tigers (10-10)
Austin Jackson, CF
Brennan Boesch, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 3B
Prince Fielder, 1B
Andy Dirks, LF
Brad Eldred, DH
Alex Avila, C
Jhonny Peralta, SS
Ramon Santiago, 2B

Pitching: Drew Smyly LHP (0-0, 1.13 ERA this season)

Yankees (11-8)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, LF
Russell Martin, C
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (0-1, 9.75 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Walk Off on Passed Ball

Derek Jeter slides into home after a past ball to win the game in the 9th inning. (Getty Images)

The Yankees' and Tigers played game 1 of this 3 game set tonight and it was the Yankees' that came out on top. Ivan Nova started for the Yankees and he didn't look as sharp as he was in his previous outings. Nova allowed 6 runs on 11 hits. He walked 3, but struck out 5.

The Yankees' were able to score on Verlander quickly after an RBI single by Alex Rodriguez gave them the lead in the first inning. The Tigers quickly bounced back and scored 1 in the 2nd inning and 2 in the 3rd inning, but the Yankee offense would battle back.

Alex Rodriguez started the 4th inning off with a solo shot and Russell Martin would hit a 2 run shot in the 5th inning to give the Yankees the 4-3 lead.

The Tigers would regain the lead in the 6th after a double by Jhonny Peralta and a single by Ryan Raburn. Raburn would advance to 2nd on a wild pitch by Nova. Austin Jackson was next and he drove in both runs with a RBI double to right. After intentionally walking Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder would hit an RBI single to give the Tigers the 6-4 lead.

The Yankees' would trim the lead to 1 after a 2 out double by Nick Swisher and a fielding error by Don Kelly in left field on a line drive by Raul Ibanez.

In the 8th inning, the Yankees' would tie the game. Alex Rodriguez started the inning off with a single to right and Robinson Cano would follow with a single of his own to right. Alex Rodriguez would move to third. Mark Teixeira was next and he hit a sacrifice fly to plate Alex Rodriguez and tie the game. They would not score again in the inning.

Mariano Rivera came on in the 9th and shut down the Tigers.

Derek Jeter earned a 1 out walk with nobody on. He would advanced to 2nd on a walk to Curtis Granderson, but the ball was in the dirt and scattered away from Alex Avila. Derek Jeter would take advantage and move to 3rd on the wild pitch. Alex Rodriguez was up next, but Alex Avila mishandled a pitch from Brayan Villarreal and Derek Jeter would come home to score the game winning run.

The Yankees and Tigers will play Game 2 tomorrow at 4:05.

Game 19: Tigers at Yankees

                               April 27th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

The Yankees and Tigers look to have an ALDS rematch tonight. Ivan Nova will take the mound for the Yankees and he squares off against the powerful Verlander for the Tigers. 

Here are the lineups.

Tigers(10-9)
Austin Jackson, CF
Brennan Boesch, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 3B
Prince Fielder, 1B
Don Kelly, LF
Brad Eldred, DH
Alex Avila, C
Jhonny Peralta, SS
Ryan Raburn, 2B


Pitching: Justin Verlander RHP (2-1, 1.72 ERA this season) 

Yankees (10-8)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (3-0, 3.79 ERA this season) 

Enjoy the game!

Hughes Disappoints in Final Against Rangers

Phil Hughes and Russell Martin talk on the mound Wednesday against the Texas Rangers (Getty Images)

Phil Hughes had another pour outing tonight in the loss to the dangerous Texas Rangers by a final score of 7-3. Hughes was hoping to have a good start to secure a spot in the rotation, but he was unsuccessful.

Hughes allowed 4 runs on 5 hits. He lasted only 2 2/3 innings. He struck out 2 and walked 0.

Clay Rapada relieved Hughes to get out of the jam. He pitched 1/3 of an inning.

David Phelps was called on to provide a long relief outing. He struggled too tonight. He gave up 3 runs on 5 hits. He walked 3 and struck out 1. Mike Napoli and Mitch Moreland both went deep off of him.

Derek Jeter increased his hit streak tonight to 15 games. He went 2-4.

The Yankees' have an off day tomorrow, but they will be back at the Stadium on Friday night. They conclude this road trip with a 3-2 record.

Michael Pineda to Have Surgery; Out for '12

Michael Pineda in a Spring Training start in March. (The Associated Press)

Michael Pineda will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair an anterior labral tear in his right shoulder.

The Yankees were counting on Michael Pineda to bring some depth to their rotation this year. With Freddy Garcia and Phil Hughes struggling, the Yankees really could have used Michael Pineda this season.

Brian Cashman has made many statements regarding receiving damaged goods in the trade to acquire the hard throwing right hander in the offseason for Jesus Montero, the Yankees top prospect.

"In no way do I believe, or do the New York Yankees believe, that the Seattle Mariners had any knowledge of any issues here with Michael Pineda prior to the trade or anything of that nature," Cashman said. "He was a fully healthy player we acquired. We had full access to his medicals, which were clean."

"We had the opportunity to do a full physical exam, which we did, which came out clean. Michael has never had a shoulder issue nor has he complained of one with the Mariners, nor has he ever had any tests on the shoulder with the Mariners. This is just an unfortunate circumstance that can happen. It happened."

Pineda reportedly had weakness in his right shoulder this past Saturday when he had to cut his extended spring training start in Tampa short. He threw only 15 pitches and complained of weakness in his right shoulder, not pain.

Fortunately the righty did not injure his rotator cuff. That's a positive sign for Pineda and the Yankees.

The surgery requires a minimum of a 12 month recovery period. If everything goes right, he should be pitching by May of 2013.

Andy Pettitte Pitches in Double-A Trenton

Andy Pettitte delivers a pitch in the first inning. (The Associated Press Photo)

Andy Pettitte pitched in his fourth minor league start tonight for Double-A Trenton. He threw 81 pitches, the most he's thrown in an outing so far.

According to Brian Cashman, the general manager of the Yankees, Andy is just 2-3 starts away from being back in the big leagues.

Pettitte allowed 4 runs, 3 earned runs, in 5 innings of work. He gave up 7 hits and struck out 3. He walked 1 batter also. He threw 81 pitches, 59 of them for strikes.

Andy will likely make a start Sunday or Monday of next week.

The Yankees could use another starter in their rotation, with Freddy Garcia and Phil Hughes struggling.

Game 18: Yankees at Rangers

                                April 25th, 2012, 8:05 ET, Rangers Ballpark, Arlington, Texas

The Yankees and Rangers finish up their 3 game series tonight. Phil Hughes takes the mound for the Yankees and looks to shutdown the Rangers.

Here are the lineups.

Yankees (10-7)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (1-2, 6.75 ERA this season)

Rangers (14-4)
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Elvis Andrus, SS
Josh Hamilton, CF
Adrian Beltre, 3B
Michael Young, DH
Nelson Cruz, RF
David Murphy, LF
Mike Napoli, C
Mitch Moreland, 1B

Pitching: Scott Feldmen RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees' Fall to Rangers

Hiroki Kuroda throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Rangers Tuesday night. (Getty Images)

The Yankees' lost to the Rangers Tuesday night by a score of 2-0. Yu Darvish was lights out for the Rangers as he pitched 8 1/3 innings of shut out ball. He allowed 7 hits while walking 2 and striking out 10.

Hiroki Kuroda was sharp tonight, but he was on the losing side of this match up. Kuroda allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched. He walked 2 and struck out 5. Kuroda allowed a lead off home run to Ian Kinsler that gave Texas the early lead. The other run came from a single by Josh Hamilton to score Elvis Andrus in the 3rd inning.

Derek Jeter continued his hot hitting tonight by going 2-4. His average is up to .416 on the season.

The Yankees and Rangers conclude this 3 game series tomorrow when Phil Hughes takes the mound for the Yankees.

Game 17: Yankees at Rangers

                                April 24th, 2012, 8:05 ET, Rangers Ballpark, Arlington, Texas

The Yankees took the first game of the series last night by a score of 7-4 and have won 4 straight. They look to keep the winning streak going tonight in game 2 of 3 against the Texas Rangers.

Here are the lineups.

Yankees (10-6)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (1-2, 5.00 ERA this season)

Rangers (13-4)
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Elvis Andrus, SS
Josh Hamilton, CF
Adrian Beltre, 3B
Michael Young, DH
Nelson Cruz, RF
David Murphy, LF
Mike Napoli, C
Mitch Moreland, 1B

Pitching: Yu Darvish RHP (2-0, 3.57 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Bats Power Past Rangers

Alex Rodriguez trots around the bases after hitting a 3-run shot in the 5th inning. (The Associated Press Photo)

The Yankees' beat the Rangers tonight by a score of 7-4. C.C. Sabathia looked great tonight. He gave up 4 runs on 7 hits in 8.0 innings of work. He matched his season high of strike outs tonight with 8. He walked 1. 

The Yankees' bats picked up where they left off Saturday. They scored 2 runs in the 1st, 4 in the 5th, and 1 in the 6th. 

Curtis Granderson gave the Yankees' the lead early on with a bases loaded 2 run single in the top of the 1st. 

Derek Jeter went 4-5 with an RBI double. He boosted his batting average up to .411. 

Alex Rodriguez hit a 3-run home run in the 5th off of Derek Holland. Holland picked up his 1st loss of the season. 

Mariano Rivera came on to shut the door in the 9th to pick up his 4th save of the season. 

Hiroki Kuroda and Yu Darvish face off tomorrow when the Yankees and the Rangers go back at it for game 2 of this 3 game set. 

Game 16: Yankees at Rangers

                                  April 23rd, 2012, 7:05 ET, Rangers Ballpark, Arlington, Texas


The Yankees look to pick up a win tonight in the 1st game of a 3 game set against the Texas Rangers. C.C. Sabathia will take the mound for the Yankees tonight. He was supposed to start last night, but the Yankees and Red Sox finale was rained out. 


Here are the lineups:

Yankees (9-6)

Derek Jeter, SS

Nick Swisher, RF

Robinson Cano, 2B

Alex Rodriguez, 3B

Mark Teixeira, 1B

Curtis Granderson, CF

Andruw Jones, LF

Eduardo Nunez, DH

Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (1-0, 5.59 ERA this season)

Rangers (13-3)

Ian Kinsler, 2B

Elvis Andrus, SS

Josh Hamilton, LF

Michael Young, 3B

Mike Napoli, 1B

Nelson Cruz, RF

Yorvit Torrealba, C

Brandon Snyder, DH

Craig Gentry, CF

Pitching: Derek Holland LHP (2-0, 3.10 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game.

Rain Out: Yankees at Red Sox Called

The final game of this 3 game set between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox has been postponed due to rain. Their is a 100% chance of rain in Boston from 5 PM to 7 AM.

The game has been called at approximately 3:30 PM ET.

There has been no make-up date announced yet.

The Yankees will travel to Arlington Texas to start a 3 game set tomorrow against the Rangers.

Yanks' Stun Sox In Surreal Victory

Nick Swisher gives the Yankees' the lead with a 2- run double in the 8th inning. (Getty Images)

The Yankees' beat the Boston Red Sox 15-9 after trailing 9-0 early on. Freddy Garcia was hit early as he only lasted 1 2/3 innings. He allowed 5 runs on 7 hits. He didn't strike out any or walk any. 

Clay Rapada came on to pitch 1/3 innings and he allowed 1 run on 1 hit.

 David Phelps was next as he went 4 innings. He allowed 3 runs on 6 hits. He walked 1 and struck out 2. 

The Red Sox scored 2 in the first, 3 in the 2nd, and 2 in the 5th to make it 9-0 Sox. 

The Yankees' put their first run on the board by a Mark Teixeira solo shot in the 6th. 

The Yankees' dugout celebrate after Mark Teixeira hits a 3-run home run. (Getty Images)

The Yankees' would build a rally in the 7th inning. Nick Swisher came up with the bases loaded and hit an opposite field grand slam over the green monster. The Yankees' cut the lead to 9-5. After a double by Robinson Cano and a Mile Aviles error to allow Alex Rodriguez to reach base safely, Mark Teixeira stepped up to the plate and cranked a 3-run home run over the green monster. The Yankees trailed by 1. The Yankees' scored 7 runs in the 7th, but they were not done just yet. 

Rafael Soriano came on to pitch the bottom of the 7th inning. He worked out of a lead off double by Jarrod Saltalamacchia to hold the Red Sox to a 1 run lead going into the 8th inning. 

The Yankees' would start the top of the 8th inning off with a single by Eduardo Nunez. Derek Jeter worked a walked and then Nick Swisher gave the Yankees' the lead with a 2-run double to straight away center field. The Yankees' took the lead 10-9. Robinson Cano was intentionally walked and then Alex Rodriguez worked a walked. Mark Teixeira was up with the bases loaded and he hit a 2 RBI ground rule double to right field. The Yankees now had a 12-9 lead.

The inning was not over yet. 

Curtis Granderson worked a walk  to load the bases yet again. Raul Ibanez pinch hits for Andruw Jones and lines into a double play. Russell Martin was next and he hit a 2-run double to center field to give the Yankees a 14-9 lead. Eduardo Nunez was next and he picked up his 2nd single of the inning. Derek Jeter entered the batters box and he hit an RBI single to give the Yankees' a 15-9 lead. The inning would finally end when Nick Swisher lined out to center field. 

Bobby Valentine used 6 pitchers in 2 innings. Every time he would go to the mound, the Boston crowd would give him an outstanding amount of boos. All he could do is tip his cap and go back into the dug out. 

The Yankees' came all the way back from a 9-0 deficit to stun the Red Sox and their fans. 

Freddy Garcia was once the main topic of this game, but he quickly moved into the forgotten column. 

The Yankees and Red Sox finish this 3 game set tonight when C.C. Sabathia takes the mound. Rain is in the forecast for the game. 

Game 15: Yankees at Red Sox

                                   April 21st, 2012, 4:05 ET, Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts   

The Yankees' took game 1 of this 3 game set yesterday afternoon. Freddy Garcia looks to match Ivan Nova's performance as he takes the mound today.


Yankees (8-6)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, LF
Russell Martin, C
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (0-1, 6.97 ERA this season)

Red Sox (4-9)
Mike Aviles, SS
Ryan Sweeny, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Koukilis, 3B
Jarod Saltalamacchia, C
Cody Rossa, CF
Darnell McDonald, LF

Pitching: Felix Doubront LHP (0-0, 5.40 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Pettitte Goes 5 Innings in Extended Spring Start

Andy Pettitte delivers a pitch in a spring training game against the New York Mets  on April 4th, 2012. (Getty Images)

Andy Pettitte pitched 5 innings in an extended spring start today against Pirates prospects in Tampa, Florida.

Pettitte allowed 2 earned runs on 4 hits in 5 innings of work. He threw 66 pitches, 58 of them for strikes.

Andy is supposed to make his next start on Wednesday, possibly for Double-A Trenton, the Associated Press Reports. He is looking to throw around 80 or so pitches in that start.

Pettitte is aiming for a mid-may return.

Yanks' Blast Past Rival Red Sox

Eric Chavez trots home after hitting a solo shot. (Getty Images)

The Yankees' beat their arch rivals the Boston Red Sox, the day when they honored Fenway Park before the game, by a final score of 6-2. Today marks the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park and to honor this day, both teams have agreed to wear 1912 throwback jerseys.

Eric Chavez led the charge today with 2 home runs. Alex Rodriguez was the Designated Hitter, so Chavez was able to get some at-bats. Rodriguez also homered and had an RBI single in the 1st to score Derek Jeter. He had 2 RBI's on the day.

Nick Swisher and Russell Martin also went deep today, each a solo shot.

Ivan Nova picked up the win by going 6.0 strong innings of 7 hit ball. He allowed 2 runs. He struck out 5 and did not allow a walk.

The Yankees' look to continue their winning ways tomorrow when Freddy Garcia takes the mound.

As always, pre-game lineups will be posted before hand.

Game 14: Yankees at Red Sox

April 20th, 2012, 3:05 ET, Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts  

The Yankees and Red Sox will face off today for the first time this season. The Red Sox will honor Fenway Park today to acknowledge the 100th year anniversary of the stadium. There is a special start time of 3:05 and both teams will be wearing the 1912 jerseys.

Here are the lineups.

Yankees (7-6)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (2-0, 4.15ERA this season)

Red Sox (4-8)
Mike Aviles, SS
Ryan Sweeny, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Jarod Saltalamacchia, C
Cody Ross, LF
Jason Repko, CF

Pitching: Clay Buchholz RHP (1-0, 9.82 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Granderson Cranks 3 Homers In Win Against Twins

Curtis Granderson smacks his 3rd home run of the game in the 4th inning. (Getty Images)

The Yankees' salvaged the final game of this 4 game set against the Minesota Twins. Curtis Granderson led the charge by going 5-5 with 3 home runs. The only Yankee player that hit 4 home runs is Lou Gherig. Granderson homered in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th inning. He had 4 runs batted in on the night. 

Phil Hughes started for the Yankees' and he struggled early on. He allowed 4 unearned runs in the 1st inning thanks to an error my Eduardo Nunez, but the Yankees' countered with 3 of their own in the bottom half. Hughes pitched 5.1 innings and allowed 6 R, 2 earned, on 5 hits. He struck out 4 and walked 2. His fastball velocity was reaching mid 90's. He struggled with command early on, but it seemed as he adjusted as the game went on. 

Their bullpen was fantastic once again. Rafael Soriano was able to battle out of a jam, as well as David Robertson. 

Mariano Rivera came on in the 9th to notch his 3rd save of the year. 

Tomorrow the Yankees' will battle their rivals the Boston Red Sox for a weekend series. The game starts at 3:05. There will be pre-game ceremonies to celebrate Fenway Park's 100th Anniversary. They will wear 1912 throw back jerseys. You can view the jersey here. 

Lineups will be posted prior to the game as well as a Post-Game Recap.  

Game 13: Twins at Yankees

                                                 April 19th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 

The Yankees' lost game 3 of 4 to the Twins last night by a score of 6-5. The Yankees' look to bounce back tonight and even the series at 2 game apiece.

Here are the lineups.

Twins (4-8)
Denard Span, CF
Jamey Caroll, SS
Joe Mauer, C
Josh Willingham, LF
Justin Morneau, DH
Ryan Doumit, RF
Danny Valencia, 3B
Chris Paramelee, 1B
Alexi Casilla, 2B


Pitching: Anthony Swarzak RHP (0-2, 3.75 ERA this season)

Yankees (6-6)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, DH
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Russell Martin, C
Eduardo Nunez, 2B

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (0-2, 9.00 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Brett Gardner to DL

Joe Girardi announced after tonight's game that Brett Gardner will be placed on the disabled list with bruised right elbow and a muscle strain in that area. He suffered this injury as a result of a diving catch he made in the 3rd inning of Tuesday's game.

Brett Gardner was 2-2 with 2 doubes, two walks, and a stolen base.

Girardi said that Raul Ibanez or Andruw Jones will fill in his spot in left field. Eduardo Nunez could get some action in left as well.

The Yankees' will call up Cody Eppely, who they claimed off waivers from the Texas Rangers on April 5th.

Eppely appearing in 10 games for Texas last season. He allowed 8 runs in 9 innings of work. This season, he has thrown 6 1/3 innings of scoreless ball for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Associated Press Photo

Hiroki Kuroda, Yanks' Falter Against Twins

The Yankees' lost Wednesday Night's game by a score of 6-5. Hiroki Kuroda struggled early on by allowing 4 runs in the 1st inning. The Yankees' quickly came back with 3 of their own in the bottom half. Unfortunately, they weren't able to tie the score and the Twins added some more runs on in the 3rd and 5th inning. Justin Morneau homered twice to lead the offense for the Twins. Kuroda allowed 6 runs, on 10 hits, in 4 1/3 innings pitched. He struck out 4 and walked 0. 

Derek Jeter stayed red hot for the Yankees'. He collected 3 hits in 5 at bats. He slugged his 4th home run of the season in the 9th inning. 

The Yankees' and Twins will conclude this 4 game series tomorrow when Phil Hughes looks to pick up his first win against Anthony Swarzak and the Twins. 

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Game 12: Twins at Yankees

                                        April 18th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 


The Yankees' beat the Twins last night after a great start by C.C. Sabathia to even this series at one apiece. Both teams are set to play the 3rd game of this 4 game set tonight. 


Here are the lineups. 


Twins (3-8)
Denard Span, CF
Jamey Carroll, SS
Joe Mauer, C
Josh Willingham, LF
Justin Morneau, DH
Chris Parmelee, 1B
Sean Burroughs, 3B
Clete Thomas, RF
Alexi Casilla, 2B


Pitching: Jason Marquis RHP (0-0, .000 ERA this season)


Yankees (6-5)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, H
Raul Ibanez, RF
Brett Gardner Andruw Jones, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Russell Martin, C


Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (1-1, 2.63 ERA this season)


Brett Gardner scratched late with a right elbow injury.


Enjoy the game!

Sabathia Strong In Win Against Twins

C.C. Sabathia picked up his first win of the season tonight by beating the Minnesota Twins 8-3.He allowed 3 runs, on 4 hits, in 7.1 innings of work. He struck out 7 and walked 1. His toughest inning was the 3rd, when he allowed 3 runs. He elevated his pitch count above 60 that inning. He finished his outing with 11 pitches.

Chris Stewart led the charge tonight with 3 RBI's. Stewart was acquired by the Yankees' from the Giants in exchange for George Kontos. The deal was done at toward the end of Spring Training. Stewart went 2-4 tonight.

Brett Gardner, Eduardo Nunez, Andruw Jones, and Derek Jeter all drove in runs. Andruw Jones launched a solo shot in the 4th inning.

The Yankees' will play game 3 of 4 tomorrow when they battle the Twins back at the Stadium. 

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Yanks' Reveal 1912 Uniforms

The Yankees' will wear throwback jerseys for their game against the Boston Red Sox this Friday to celebrate Fenway Park's 100th anniversary. The YES Broadcast revealed these jersey's in the booth tonight, followed by pictures provided by MLB and the Yankees. 

Along with these jersey's, they will wear throwback hats and socks. 

The game starts a 3:05 ET time. 

Game 11: Twins at Yankees

                                         April 17th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 

The Yankees' fell to the Twins last night 7 to 3. They look to bounce back tonight with C.C Sabathia on the mound.

Here are the lineups.

Twins (3-7)
Denard Span, CF
Jamey Carroll, SS
Joe Mauer, DH
Josh Willingham, LF
Ryan Doumit, C
Danny Valencia, 3B
Trevor Plouffe, RF
Luke Hughes, 1B
Alexi Casilla, 2B

Pitching: Fransico Lirano LHP (0-1, 10.00 ERA this season)

Yankees (5-5)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Andruw Jones, RF
Curtis Granderson, CF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Brett Gardner, LF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (0-0, 6.75 ERA this season)

Yank's Fall to Twins

The Yankees' fell short to the Minesota Twins last night by a score of 7 to 3. Freddy Garcia wasn't that sharp and he allowed some late runs to earn the loss. The Twins scored 2 in the first, but the Yankees' quickly bounced back at put 3 up on the board. Derek Jeter and Curtis Granderson started the game off with back-to-back solo shots. 

Freddy Garcia allowed 5 Runs on 9 Hits in 5.2 innings of work. He struck out 5 and walked 0. 

Game 2 of this 4 game set will take place tomorrow with the Yankees' ace, C.C. Sabathia on the mound. 

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Michael Pineda Throws Successful Bullpen

Brian Cashman has confirmed the Michael Pineda threw a successful 26 pitch bullpen earlier today. Pineda, who has been on the disabled list with tendinitis in his right arm, is looking to make a mid-May comeback

The next step for Pineda is another bullpen session and then some minor league starts.

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Game 10: Twins at Yankees

                                     April 16th, 2012, 7:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 

The Yankees' improved their record to 5-4 last night after a win against the Angels. Tonight, the Yankees' start off a 4 game set against the Minnesota Twins.

Here are the lineups.

Twins (2-7)
Denard Span, CF
Jamey Carroll, SS
Joe Mauer, DH
Josh Willingham, LF
Justin Morneau, 1B
Ryan Doumit, C
Danny Valencia, 3B
Clete Thomas, RF
Alexi Casilla, 2B

Pitching: Carl Pavano RHP (0-1, 5.93 ERA this season)

Yankees (5-4)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, DH
Russel Martin, C
Brett Gardner, LF

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (0-0, 5.79 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Blast Past Angels

The Yankees' took the final game of this 3 game set against the Angels 11-5. Ivan Nova secured the win thanks to their explosive offense. Derek Jeter his a 3 run shot in the 4th inning to get the Yankees up and running. Raul Ibanez would add in the 7th when he hit a towering shot down the line that almost made it to the upper deck. 

Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson, Alex Rodriguez, and Mark Teixeira also picked up some RBI's in this blowout by the Yankees'.

Ivan Nova gave up 4 R on 8 Hits in 6.0 innings of work. He struck out 8 and walked 2. He picked up the win to improve his record to 2-0 on the season. 

Freddy Garcia will take the mound tomorrow against the Minnesota Twins.

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