Mark Teixeira Injures Left Wrist

Mark Teixeira left Monday night's game after injuring his left wrist. Teixeira dove for a ball in the seventh inning and came up a bit lame. He would later exit the game in the eighth inning.

Joe Girardi told reporters after the game that Teixeira had X-Rays, but nothing showed up. He will go for an MRI tomorrow.

"We'll keep our fingers crossed," Girardi said. "Hopefully it's only a couple of days."

It was also revealed after the game that he originally hurt his wrist on Sunday against the Red Sox, but decided to play through it.

Mark Teixeira said that his concern on this injury is low and that he hopes it is only a sprain.

Yankees Lose Third Straight; Teixeira Injured

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Freddy Garcia pitches in the first inning against the Orioles on  Monday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to snap their small skid as they lost to the Orioles 5-4 Monday night. The Yankees had the tying and winning run on base in the ninth, but were unable to come through. Mark Teixeira exited during tonight's game after diving for a ball and injuring his left wrist.

Freddy Garcia started for the Yankees and he took the loss. Garcia allowed 3 runs on 9 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 2 and did not issue a walk. Garcia exited with 93 pitches thrown, in which 61 of them were for strikes.

Eric Chavez started the scoring for both teams tonight as he singled in the second inning to give the Yanks' the early lead.

The Orioles would tie the game in the third inning by a home run to right field by former-Yankee, Wilson Betemit.The Orioles would score two more in the fifth and two in the seventh.

Ichiro Suzuki launched his first home run as a Yankee in the seventh inning, which also extended his hitting streak to 7 games.

The Yankees attempted to battle back in the ninth inning, but fell just short. Nick Swisher opened the frame up with a double, but the Yankees were unable to drive him in.

The Yankees and Orioles will continue their three game set tomorrow night.

Game 102: Orioles at Yankees

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

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 76 degrees, Wind: SE at 9 MPH

The Yankees and Orioles will begin a three game set with the Orioles tonight. The Yankees currently lead the Orioles by 7 1/2 games in the AL East.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Orioles (52-49)
Nick Markakis, RF
J.J. Hardy, SS
Chris Davis, DH
Adam Jones, CF
Matt Wieters, C
Lew Ford, LF
Wilson Betemit, 3B
Mark Reynolds, 1B
Omar Quintanilla, 2B

Pitching: Miguel Gonzalez RHP (2-2, 4.28 ERA this season)
(Miguel Gonzalez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (60-41)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, DH
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (4-4, 5.16 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Orioles: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Orioles at Yankees

The Yankees and Orioles will begin a three game set on Monday at Yankee Stadium.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Monday, July 30th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Orioles
Miguel Gonzalez RHP (2-2, 4.28 ERA this season)
(Miguel Gonzalez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Freddy Garcia RHP (4-4, 5.16 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Orioles: Click Here)

Game 2: Tuesday, July 31st, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Orioles: 
Chris Tillman RHP (3-1, 1.66 ERA this season)
(Chris Tillman against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (10-4, 4.08 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Orioles: Click Here)

Game 3: Wednesday, August 1st, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Orioles:
Zach Britton LHP (1-0, 5.74 ERA this season)
(Zach Britton against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (10-8, 4.08 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Orioles: Click Here)


Enjoy the series!

Joba Chamberlain Throws for Double-A Trenton

Joba Chamberlain continued his road back to the Bronx on Sunday as he pitched a solid 1 1/3 innings for Double-A Trenton. 

Chamberlain threw 30 pitches, in which 23 of them were for strikes. Joba struck out the side in the eighth inning after allowing a leadoff single.

Joba Chamberlain has been clocked in the mid-to-high 90's with his fastball. The first pitch that he fired tonight was a 94 MPH for a strike. 

The Yankees hope to get Chamberlain back at the beginning of August. 

Andy Pettitte Encounters Minor Setback

Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from his fractured left ankle. Pettitte suffered the injury after being hit with a line drive that hit his left ankle on June 27th.

Pettitte said that he did "a little too much in Seattle" and that his ankle hasn't healed up as much as the doctors had hoped.

"He pushed himself too far, so we will back off," Brian Cashman said.

Brian Cashman also stated that they still expect Pettitte back in September.

The Yankees will look to Pettitte to provide a solid number three or four starter once the postseason comes along.

Yanks' Lose Finale to Red Sox

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Red Sox on Sunday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to come up with a victory in the series finale as they lost to the Red Sox 3-2. The Yankees battled back and forced extras, but a bloop hit by Pedro Ciriaco spoiled the Yankees chances of winning.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he was sharp. Kuroda allowed 2 runs on 7 hits in 8 innings of work. He struck out 4 and walked only 1. Kuroda finished up with 102 pitches thrown, in which 64 of them were for strikes.

Russell Martin kicked-started the Yankee offense tonight with his solo shot to right field in the seventh inning. Martin would later drive home the Andruw Jones in the eighth inning, which at the time tied the game.

David Robertson surrendered a bloop single to Pedro Ciriaco in the tenth inning which scored the game-winning run from third.

The Yankees will begin a three game set with the Orioles tomorrow night.

Game 101: Red Sox at Yankees

July 29th 2012, 8:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

TV: ESPN Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 75 degrees, Wind: ESE at 3 MPH

The Yankees and Red Sox will conclude their three game set tonight at Yankee Stadium.

Here are the lineups:

Red Sox (50-51)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Carl Crawford, LF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Cody Ross, DH
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Will Middlebrooks, 3B
Ryan Sweeny, RF
Pedro Ciriaco, SS

Pitching: Felix Doubront LHP (10-5, 4.54 ERA this season)
(Felix Doubront against the Yankees: Click Here)


Yankees (60-40)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, DH
Andruw Jones, LF
Russell Martin, C
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Jayson Nix, 3B

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (10-7, 3.34 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Red Sox: Click Here)


Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Lose Intense Game Against Red Sox

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Mark Teixeira watches his game-tying home run against the Red Sox on Saturday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Boston Red Sox on Saturday as they lost the high intensity game 8-6. The game was delayed over two hours due to inclement weather.

C.C. Sabathia struggled during this game as he allowed 6 runs on 8 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 6 and walked 2. Sabathia allowed three runs in the very first inning. He exited with 104 pitches thrown, in which 69 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees were trailing the whole game as the Red Sox scored three in the third and three in the fifth. Mark Teixeira was facing his good friend Vincente Padilla (Joking) in the bottom of the eighth inning with one on and two outs. The score was 6-4. Mark Teixeira was ahead in the count 2-0 when Padilla threw a 51 MPH curveball in for a strike. The next pitch Teixeira drilled a 2-1 fastball into the right field stands to tie the game at 6.

The Red Sox would answer back in the ninth after Curtis Granderson misplayed a ball, which probably cost them the game.

The Yankees lost a touch one tonight, but these two teams will play the finale tomorrow night.

Game 100: Red Sox at Yankees

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

TV: FOX Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Isolated Thunderstorms, 81 degrees, Wind: ENE at 7 MPH

The Yankees and Red Sox will play Game 2 of 3 this afternoon at the stadium.

Click Here for the probable pitchers:

Here are the lineups:

Red Sox (49-51)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Pedro Ciriaco, DH
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Cody Ross, RF
Will Middlebrooks, 3B
Kelly Shoppach, C
Mike Aviles, SS
Daniel Nava, LF

Jon Lester LHP (5-8, 5.46 ERA this season)
(Jon Lester against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (60-39)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Andruw Jones, LF
Jayson Nix, 3B
Russell Martin, DH
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (10-3, 3.30 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Red Sox: Click Here)


Enjoy the game!

Yankees Slam Red Sox in Opener

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Phil Hughes pitches against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. (Associated Press Photo)

The Yankees came out swinging tonight as they slammed the Red Sox 10-3 in front of a crowd of 49,571. Curtis Granderson hit his second grand slam of the season in the eighth inning to blow the game wide open. 

Phil Hughes started for the Yankees and he was solid after some early struggles. Hughes allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in 7 innings of work. He struck out 5 and walked 1. All of the runs that he gave up were solo home runs. Hughes exited the game after throwing 110 pitches, in which 77 of them were for strikes.

Hughes gave up a solo shot to Dustin Pedroia in the first inning, a solo shot to Carl Crawford in the third inning, and a solo shot to Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the fourth inning.

Raul Ibanez gave the Yankees the lead early with his two-run shot to right field in the first inning. Previously, Mark Teixeia beat out a routine double play ball which scored Derek Jeter and tied the game at one. The Yankees finished the first inning with a 3-1 lead.

Curtis Granderson smacked his second grand slam of the season which blew the game wide open. After the home run, the Yankees led the Red Sox 10-3 and that would be enough to win the game.

The Yankees and Red Sox will play game two of three tomorrow afternoon.

Nick Swisher Injury Update

It's been a while since we posted anything about Swisher's hip flexor strain so lets jump right into it.

• Swisher ran in the outfield and took batting practice swings on July 25th.
• He ran bases on July 26th. 
• Brian Cashman said that Swisher would not return until Saturday against the Red Sox.
• Swisher said he feels good, but understands the Yankees being cautious with him. 
• He also said that he is ready to go on Saturday.

Ichiro Suzuki will play right field for the Yankees until Swisher returns. 

Game 99: Red Sox at Yankees

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

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Isolated Thunderstorms, 85 degrees, Wind: N at 6 MPH

The Yankees will begin a three game set with the Red Sox tonight. This is the first time that the Red Sox have visited Yankee Stadium this season.

Click Here for the probable pitchers:

Here are the lineups:

Red Sox (49-50)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Carl Crawford, LF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Cody Ross, RF
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Will Middlebrooks, 3B
Daniel Nava, DH
Mike Aviles, SS

Pitching: Aaron Cook RHP (2-3, 3.50 ERA this season)
(Aaron Cook against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (59-39)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Raul Ibanez, LF
Andruw Jones, DH
Eric Chavez, 3B
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (9-8, 4.09 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Red Sox: Click Here)


Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Red Sox at Yankees

The Yankees and Red Sox will begin a three game set at the Stadium on Friday.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Friday, July 27th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Red Sox:
Aaron Cook RHP (2-3, 3.50 ERA this season)
(Aaron Cook against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (9-8, 4.09 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Game 2: Saturday, July 28th, 4:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Red Sox:
Jon Lester LHP (5-8, 5.46 ERA this season)
(Jon Lester against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (10-3, 3.30 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Game 3: Sunday, July 29th, 8:00 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Red Sox: 
Felix Doubront LHP (10-5, 4.54 ERA this season)
(Felix Doubront against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (10-7, 3.34 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Red Sox: Click Here)


Enjoy the series!

Yanks' Down Mariners; Nix's Big Hit

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Jayson Nix lines a three run double in the eighth inning. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to beat the Mariners on Wednesday 5-2 after a a three run double by Jayson Nix in the eighth inning.

Ivan Nova started for the Yankees and he had his velocity today, but not his command. Nova allowed 2 runs on 2 hits and struck out 5. The issue was his 6 walks that he allowed, which elevated his pitch count early. He kept his team in it and gave them a chance to win.

Derek Jeter cracked the scoring open in the first inning with his solo shot to left field. Jeter, who batted in the No. 2 spot for the first time this season, snapped his homerless streak of 119.

The Mariners would answer right back with two of their own in the first inning.

The Yankees were down one in the eighth and Joe Girardi pinch hit Jayson Nix for Raul Ibanez. The move was worked and Nix lined a three run double into the left field gap which gave the Yankees a 4-2 lead late. Russell Martin would later single home Nix to make it 5-2.

Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth and he shut the door to earn his 26th save of the season.

The Yankees will have an off day tomorrow and begin a three game set with the Red Sox on Friday.

Game 98: Yankees at Mariners

July 25th 2012, 3:40 pm ET, Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Sunny, 71 degrees, Wind: NNW at 6 MPH

The Yankees will conclude their final west coast trip for the regular season today against the Mariners. 

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (58-39)
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Derek Jeter, SS
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Raul Ibanez, DH
Eric Chavez, 3B
Andruw Jones, LF
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (10-4, 4.10 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Mariners: Click Here)

Mariners (43-56)
Dustin Ackley, 2B
Michael Saunders, CF
Jesus Montero, C
John Jaso, DH
Kyle Seager, SS
Mike Carp, 1B
Casper Wells, LF
Carlos Peguero, RF
Munenori Kawasaki, SS

Pitching: Hisashi Iwakuma RHP (1-2, 4.86 ERA this season)
(Hisashi Iwakuma against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees Call Up Ramiro Pena

Due to the loss of Alex Rodriguez in Tuesday's game, the Yankees have called up Ramiro Pena to fill in his spot at third.

Pena was batting .263 with 1 home run and 22 RBI's in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He also has 71 hits in 79 games.

The Yankees will also explore the trade market for a third basemen, General Manager Brian Cashman stated. They could go out and try to get the Padres' Chase Headley.

Alex Rodriguez Diagnosed with Fractured Left Hand

The Yankees announced after their 4-2 loss against the Mariners on Monday that Alex Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his left hand. There has been no word when he will be back.

Rodriguez was hit on the left hand in the eighth inning by Felix Hernandez. It was the third batter that Hernandez has hit in the game.

Alex Rodriguez will travel with the team tomorrow and will meet with a doctor in New York.

Alex Rodriguez Injured in Yanks' Loss to Mariners

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Freddy Garcia pitches against the Mariners on Tuesday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees lost Tuesday night's game to the Mariners 4-2, but more importantly lost their star third basemen, Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez exited in the eighth inning after getting hit on the left hand by a 89 MPH changeup, which was thrown by Felix Hernandez. It was his third batter hit in the game. Rodriguez suffered a fractured left hand and no timetable has been given. 

Freddy Garcia started for the Yankees and he struggled early on, but was sharp in the late inning. Garcia allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in 7 1/3 innings pitched. He struck out 8 and didn't allow a walk. Garcia left the game after retiring the last 15 batters in a row.

The Yankees got on the board in the first inning by a Curtis Granderson solo shot to right field. The Mariners would answer in the first inning with a home run of their own. The Yankees would go on to score once more in the game on a Mark Teixeira sacrifice fly to center field in the eighth inning.

The Yankees and Mariners will conclude their three game set tomorrow afternoon.

Joba Chamberlain Throws Scoreless Inning for Class-A Tampa

Joba Chamberlain continued his road back to the majors on Tuesday as he pitched a scoreless inning for the Class-A Tampa Yankees. He retired all three batters that he faced.

Chamberlain induced a flyout, a popout, and a groundout in his outing. He was clocked in the high 90's on the radar gun.

Joba Chamberlain could be back in the Bronx on or before August 6th, the day when his 30-day rehab assignment comes to a conclusion.

Alex Rodriguez Exits in the Eighth

Alex Rodriguez exited Tuesday's game against the Mariners after getting plunked on the left hand by Felix Hernandez. Rodriguez fell to the ground and withered in pain.

Rodriguez couldn't get out of the way on a changeup up and in. Felix Hernandez plunked Derek Jeter just two batters prior to Alex and also hit Ichiro on the foot in the seventh inning.

We will find out more after the game about Alex Rodriguez's hand.

Game 97: Yankees at Mariners

July 24th 2012, 10:05 pm ET, Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees, Wind: NW at 8 MPH

The Yankees and Mariners will play the second game of this three game set tonight.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (58-38)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, DH
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (4-3, 5.37 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Mariners: Click Here)

Mariners (42-56)
Dustin Ackley, 2B
Michael Saunders, CF
Jesus Montero, DH
John Jaso, C
Kyle Seager, 3B
Casper Wells, LF
Mike Carp, 1B
Carlos Peguero, RF
Brendan Ryan, SS

Pitching: Felix Hernandez RHP (8-5, 2.82 ERA this season)
(Felix Hernandez against the Yankees: Click Here)


Enjoy the game!

Yankees Beat Mariners, Snap Skid

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Mariners on Monday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to snap their four game losing streak on Monday when they defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-1. 

Hiroki Kuroda received the start and he was outstanding. Kuroda allowed 1 run on 3 hits in 7 innings of work. He struck out 9 and only walked 1. Kuroda exited with 107 pitches, in which 65 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees did their damage offensivley in the fourth inning in which they scored three runs. Mark Teixeira, Raul Ibanez, and Andruw Jones all colected an RBI in the inning.

Alex Rodriguez would add to their lead with a solo blast to left center field in the eighth inning. It was his 15th save on the year.

Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth and collected his 25th save on the season.

The Yankees and Mariners will play Game 2 of 3 tomorrow.

Derek Jeter Shares His Thoughts About Ichiro Suzuki

Derek Jeter talked before the Yankees and Mariners game on Monday about Ichiro Suzuki, who they acquired prior to the game.

Here is what he had to say:

I’ve enjoyed playing against him for 11-12 years; he’s someone I’ve always admired from afar. I’ve had the opportunity to play with a lot of great players throughout the years. ... He’s done some great things in 11 ½ years he’s been in the league. Offensively, defensively, on the bases; there are a lot of different ways he can beat you. He’s been as consistent as any player for a long time. Ten years in a row of 200 hits, that’s not easy to do.


All positive things coming from the captain.

The Yankees will play the Mariners from July 23rd to July 25th.

Game 96: Yankees at Mariners

July 23rd 2012, 10:05 pm ET, Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 65 degrees, Wind: W at 3 MPH

The Yankees and Mariners will kick off a three game set on Monday. The Yankees acquired Ichiro Suzuki from the Mariners prior to the game.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (57-38)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Raul Ibanez, DH
Andruw Jones, LF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (9-7, 3.46 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Mariners: Click Here)

Mariners (42-55)
Dustin Ackley, 2B
Casper Wells, LF
John Jaso, C
Miguel Montero, DH
Kyle Seager, 3B
Michael Saunders, CF
Justin Smoak, 1B
Carlos Peguero, RF
Brendon Ryan, SS

Pitching: Kevin Millwood RHP (3-7, 4.15 ERA this season)
(Kevin Millwood against the Yankees: Click Here)


Enjoy the game!

Official: Yankees Acquire Ichiro Suzuki from the Mariners

The Yankees have made it official. Ichiro Suzuki is officially a New York Yankee.

The Yankees and Mariners have agreed on a deal which sent D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquahr to Seattle in exchange for Ichiro Suzuki and cash.

Ichiro Suzuki is batting .261 on the season with 4 home runs and 28 runs batted in.

Reports have surfaced that Ichiro requested to be traded a few weeks ago. He thought that he should be able to play for a contending team.

Ichiro is batting 8th and playing right field on Monday against the Mariners.

Yankees Designate DeWayne Wise for Assignment

With the addition of Ichiro on Monday, the Yankees had to make a roster move in order to put Ichiro on the active roster. The Yankees have decided to designate DeWayne Wise for assignment.

Wise was hitting .262 for the Yankees and hit 3 home runs while driving in 8 runs. He was mostly used as a pinch-runner during the later innings, but occasionally started in the outfield.

Yankees Acquire Ichiro Suzuki from Mariners

Update: 6:32 pm ET: The Yankees make the deal official. Ichiro is now a Yankee. 

Update 6:28 pm ET: There is a press conference at 7:00 pm ET regarding the trade. 

Update 6:20 pm ET: The deal is supposed to be announced soon. The Yankees will receive a huge amount of cash in this deal.

Update 6:17 pm ET: The deal is reportedly done. More coming.

Update 6:15 pm ET: The deal is still be negotiated. The money changing hands might be holding this deal up.

The Yankees have reportedly acquired Ichiro Suzuki from the Mariners for D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar. The Yankees will also receive an undisclosed amount of cash as well.

Ichicro Suzuki, who will become a free agent at the end of the season, has posted a .261 batting average thus far.

Full credit goes to Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) for breaking this developing story.

Trade Rumors: Victorino, Span, and Upton

The Yankees have reportedly called the Phillies, Twins, and Diamondbacks about acquiring an outfielder due to the recent loss of Brett Gardner. There has been much speculation that the Yankees would indeed acquire an outfielder to fill in Gardners position in left field.

Rumors have swirled around possible accusations of Shane Victorino of the Phillies, Denard Span of the Twins, or Justin Upton of the Diamondbacks.

Shane Victorino has been the main discussion lately about who the Yankees could acquire. Victorino will be a free agent at the end of the season and the Phillies could give him up if they do not want to sign him during the offseason.

Insiders have heard that the Yankees called the Twins recently about Denard Span, but they were asking for a ton, which the Yankees probably will not give up.

Justin Upton has been struggling as of late, so the Diamondbacks might just test the trade market and see if they could get anything that could benefit them this season or beyond.

Eduardo Nunez Activated from Minor League Disabled List

Eduardo Nunez, who has been sidelined for two months with a thumb injury, has been activated from the minor league disabled list after playing three Gulf Coast rehab games.

Nunez was optioned to Triple-A by the Yankees in mid-May. He played just four games in the minors before injuring his thumb.

The Yankees announced today that Nunez has been activated from the disabled list and that his option has been switched to Tampa. He will most likely play a few games while being watched by the Yankees staff at the minor league complex. There has been no word as far as if he will return to the Bronx anytime soon.

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Mariners

The Yankees will conclude their final west coast road trip on Monday with a three game set against the Mariners.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Monday, July 23rd, 10:10 pm ET, Safeco Field

Yankees: 
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (9-7, 3.46 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Mariners: Click Here)

Mariners: 
Kevin Millwood RHP (3-7, 4.15 ERA this season)
(Kevin Millwood against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Tuesday, July 24th, 10:10 pm ET, Safeco Field

Yankees:
Freddy Garcia RHP (4-3, 5.37 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Mariners: Click Here)

Mariners: 
Felix Hernandez RHP (8-5, 2.82 ERA this season)
(Felix Hernandez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Wednesday, July 25th, 3:40 pm ET, Safeco Field

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (10-4, 4.10 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Mariners: Click Here)

Mariners: 
Hisashi Iwakuma RHP (1-2, 4.86 ERA this season)
(Hisashi Iwakuma against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!

Yankees Swept by Athletics

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Athletics	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	1	5	11	1

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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Athletics on Sunday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were defeat by the Athletics 5-4 on Sunday, which was them their fourth consecutive loss. This was the first time that they were swept in Oakland by the Athletics.

C.C. Sabathia started for the Yankees and he pitched well. He allowed 3 runs on 6 hits in 7 innings of work. He struck out 6 and walked 1. He exited with 98 pitches thrown, in which 68 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees went into the ninth inning up by 1, but Rafael Soriano couldn't shut the door. He allowed a game-tying home run to Seth Smith which sent the game into extras. The Yankees would eventually lose in the twelfth inning on a Coco Crisp walk-off single.

The Yankees will head into Seattle on Monday riding a four game losing streak.

Game 95: Yankees at Athletics

July 22nd 2012, 4:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 81 degrees, Wind: W at 12 MPH

The Yankees and Athletics will conclude their four game set today in Oakland.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (57-37)
Curtis Grandeson, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Jayson Nix, SS
DeWayne Wise, RF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (10-3, 3.27 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics (50-44)
Jemile Weeks, 2B
Jonny Gomes, DH
Josh Reddick, RF
Yoenis Cespedes, CF
Chris Carter, 1B
Brandon Inge, 3B
Seth Smith, LF
Brandon Hicks, SS
Kurt Suzuki, C

Pitching: Bartolo Colon RHP (6-8, 3.88 ERA this season)
(Bartolo Colon against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Nick Swisher MRI Results

The Yankees took a precautionary MRI on Nick Swisher's left hip and it came back just as the hoped. The MRI showed that Swisher does indeed have a mild hip flexor strain. The Yankees have announced that he will sit out the remainder of the Oakland series and possibly the Seattle series as well.

Swisher suffered the injury while trying to beat out a ground ball to third base in Friday night's game. He would exit the game in the seventh inning.

Nick Swisher could be back on the field by the conclusion of the Seattle Series or the opener against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on July 27th. The Yankees also have an off day on the 26th, which could buy Swisher some extra time.

Yankees Lose Third Consecutive Game

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Phil Hughes walks off of the mound against the Athletics on Saturday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees couldn't fight their way back into the win column on Saturday as tey were defeated by the Oakland Athetics by a score of 2-1. The Yankees have lost the first three games of this four game set. 

Phil Hughes started for the Yankees and he was solid. He allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in 7 2/3 innings pitched. He struck out 2 and walked 2. Boone Logan relieved him in the eighth inning and didn't allow a hit.

The Yankees bats were silent once again as they could only put together 1 run over 6 hits.

Raul Ibanez drove in the Yankees lone run with a RBI single in the fourth inning.

The Yankees and Athletics will conclude their series tomorrow.

Game 94: Yankees and Athletics

July 21st, 2012, 9:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Sunny, 70 degrees, Wind: W at 10 MPH

The Yankees dropped the first two games of this four game set against the Athletics and they look to get back into the win column today. 

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series:

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (57-36)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, DH
Russell Martin, C
DeWayne Wise, LF

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (9-7, 4.22 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics (49-44)
Coco Crisp, CF
Jemile Weeks, 2B
Josh Reddick, DH
Yoenis Cespedes, LF
Brandon Moss, RF
Chris Carter, 1B
Brandon Inge, 3B
Eric Sogard, SS
Derek Norris, C

Pitching: Jarrod Parker RHP (6-4, 3.16 ERA this season)
(Jarrod Parker against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Nick Swisher Exits with Hip Injury

Nick Swisher exited Friday night's game in the seventh inning after grounding out to third baseman, Brandon Inge. Swisher came up limping after running down the line and he would have to exit the game.

The Yankees have announced that he had a mild left hip flexor strain. He is listed as day-to-day and they will reevaluate him tomorrow.

Raul Ibanez went in to the game and played left field as Andruw Jones moved to right field.

Yanks' Rally but Fall to A's

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Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	8	1
Athletics	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	13	0

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Ivan Nova pitches against the Athletics. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Athletics on Friday night as they were victims of the walk-off hit in the 3-2 loss. Robinson Cano tied the game in the ninth inning that gave them a chance to win the game.
Ivan Nova started for the Yankees and he put them in a spot to win the game. Nova allowed 2 runs on 9 hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched. He struck out 6 and walked 2. He finished with 107 pitches thrown, in which 78 of them were for strikes. He took the no decision in tonight's contest.

The Yankees were able to get on the board in the eighth inning when Russell Martin hit his 10th home run on the season, a solo shot, to make it 2-1.

Robinson Cano tied the game in the ninth with a solo shot to left field, his 22nd of the season. Cano extended his hitting streak to 23 games in the seventh inning with a single to left field.

The Yankees and Athletics will play game three of four tomorrow.

Joba Chamberlain Hurls Two Innings for Tampa Yankees

Joba Chamberlain took another step in returning to the Yankees when he pitched for the Tampa Yankees on Friday.

Chamberlain threw two innings for Class A Tampa and he was roughed up a bit. Chamberlain allowed 2 runs, 1 earned, on 2 hits in 2 innings of work. He walked 1 and struck out 1. He threw 32 pitches, in which 19 of them were for strikes.

Chamberlain will likely appear in another game next week for either Tampa or Double-A Trenton.

Game 93: Yankees at Athletics

July 20th, 2012, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Mostly Sunny, 70 degrees, Wind: W at 17 MPH

The Yankees and Athletics will play game two of four tonight after the Athletics took the opener last night.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (57-35)

Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Andruw Jones, LF
Jayson Nix, 2B
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (10-4, 4.18 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics (48-44)
Coco Crisp, CF
Jemile Weeks, 2B
Josh Reddick, RF
Yoenis Cespedes, LF
Seth Smith, DH
Brandon Moss, 1B
Brandon Inge, 3B
Eric Sogard, SS
Kurt Suzuki, C

Pitching: Tommy Milone LHP (9-6, 3.54 ERA this season)
(Tommy Milone against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Question: Do the Yankees Need to Acquire an Outfielder?

With the recent news about Brett Gardner undergoing surgery, their has been much speculation over whether or not Brian Cashman and the Yankees should acquire a speedy outfielder at the trade deadline. If the Yankees do indeed go shopping, they will most certainly be looking for a speedy corner outfielder who can steal bases. They defiantly won't be looking for an Andruw Jones type player who has little speed and has a lot of power.

There has been rumors that the Yankees are interested in the Phillies' outfielder, Shane Victorino. Many have been reporting that the Yankees and Phillies have discussed a deal that would bring Victorino to the Bronx, but the two sides have not reached one yet. Brian Cashman believes that the price tag on Victorino is too high and he isn't willing to give up young players just yet.

The Yankees are 22 games over as of July 20th. They have been without Brett Gardner since April, and yet they still manage to lead their division and have the best record in Baseball. Raul Ibanez and Andruw Jones have filled in nicely off of the bench. Although they don't have the speed that Brett Gardner brought to the table, they use their power to help win games. Jones and Ibanez combined have driven in 66 runs and have hit 24 home runs. DeWayne Wise also has seen some playing time in Left Field as well. Wise so far has knocked in 8 runs and has hit 3 home runs. Wise is second on the team with 7 stolen bases and has not been caught once this year.

So if the Yankees do go out and get a speedy outfielder before the deadline, then i don't think it will impact their team in a huge way. Yes, it's always nice to have a guy who is constantly a steal threat and who can score from first on a double in the gap, but i don't think that one player who can do that will change how the Yankees play the game. They lead baseball in home runs, but when the postseason comes, they can't always rely on the home run ball. They will be facing quality pitchers in every game and it will be tough to hit the same amount of home runs as they do in the regular season.

As i stated above, one player that they acquire will not change how the Yankees play the game, but it would be nice to have a player who is always a speed threat.

When the Yankees signed Raul Ibanez and Andruw Jones, they were going to be used as a designated hitter. With the loss of Brett Gardner, they had to fill that roll out in left field. I think that if the Yankees can acquire an outfielder then it will save Jones and Ibanez physically and they won't be burned out by the time the regular season ends. 

In my opinion, I think that the Yankees should go out and acquire a corner outfielder. Will it make a huge impact on their team? I don't think so. Will it help them in the long run? It could. They can go back to their plan from the beginning of the season which was to use Jones and Ibanez as designated hitters and have a regular corner outfielder play everyday.

The MLB deadline is July 31st and we will have coverage of all deals that are made.

Yanks' Fall to Athletics 4-3

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Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	3	8	0
Athletics	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	9	0

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Freddy Garcia is removed from the game on Thursday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Athletics on Thursday night as they were defeated 4-3. Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to 23 games and the team extended their streak to 43 of scoring 3 or more runs.

Freddy Garcia started for the Yankees and he struggled. Garcia allowed 4 runs on 9 hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched. He struck out 6 and walked 2. He finished his outing with 105 pitches, in which 68 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees got on the board in the sixth inning when they scored two runs by a Mark Teixeira sacrifice fly and a Nick Swisher RBI single. Swisher would later hit a home run in the ninth inning.

The Yankees fell just short of a victory tonight. These two teams will battle it out once again on Friday.

David Phelps Called Up: Mitchell Optioned

The Yankees have called up right-hander David Phelps to provide long relief to their bullpen. Phelps may also come in for situational pitching, like getting out of a jam.

Since Phelps was called up, the Yankees had to option D.J. Mitchell to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

David Phelps has been impressive in the minor leagues and it was just a matter of time until the Yankees called him back up.

Brett Gardner to Have Surgery; May Be Done for Season

The Yankees have announced that outfielder Brett Gardner will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week. There has been no information if he will return this season, but his agent stated that he could return this season.

The procedure will be done by Dr. Ahmad, the team doctor. They will remove inflamed tissue in his right elbow.

Gardner has played only 9 games this season. He suffered the injury in the middle of April by diving for a ball in left field. He tried to rehab the injury, but kept experiencing setbacks.

The Yankees may pursue a corner outfielder as the trade deadline approaches.

Game 92: Yankees at Athletics

July 19th, 2012, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Mostly Sunny, 62 degrees, Wind: W at 13 MPH

The Yankees will begin a four game set against the Athletics in Oakland, California.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series:

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (57-34)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (4-2, 5.25 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics (47-44)
Coco Crisp, CF
Jemile Weeks, 2B
Josh Reddick, RF
Yoenis Cespedes, LF
Seth Smith, DH
Brandon Moss, 1B
Brandon Inge, 3B
Derek Norris, C
Cliff Pennington, SS

Pitching: A.J. Griffin RHP (1-0, 2.63 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Athletics

The Yankees will travel to Oakland once more this season to take on the Athletics in a four game set.

Here are the probable pitchers for the series:


Game 1: Thursday, July 19th, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees: 
Freddy Garcia RHP (4-2, 5.25 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
A.J. Griffin RHP (1-0, 2.63 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Friday, July 20th, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (10-4, 4.18 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics:
Tommy Milone LHP (9-6, 3.54 ERA this season)
(Tommy Milone against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Saturday, July 21st, 7:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (9-7, 4.22 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
Jarrod Parker RHP (6-4, 3.16 ERA this season)
(Jarrod Parker against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 4: Sunday, July 22nd, 1:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees: 
C.C. Sabathia LHP (10-3, 3.27 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
Bartolo Colon RHP (6-8, 3.88 ERA this season)
(Bartolo Colon against the Yankees: Click Here)


Enjoy the series!

Kuroda Impressive in Shortened Game

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to sweep the Toronto Blue Jays with their 6-0 victory on Wednesday. The Game was delayed in the seventh inning, and was later called. Hiroki Kuroda was outstanding in his outing and pitched his first complete game since 2008. 

Kuroda allowed 0 runs on 4 hits in 7 innings of work. He struck out 5 and didn't allow a walk. He finished with 108 pitches, in which 78 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees did their damage in the first inning after they were able to score 4 runs off of Ricky Romero. Mark Teixeira highlighted the inning with a two-run home run to left field.

Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to 21 games with a double in the first inning.

The Yankees will fly out to Oakland to begin a four game set with the Athletics on Thursday.

Game 91: Blue Jays at Yankees

July 18th, 2012, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 95 degrees, Wind: WSW at 9 MPH

The Yankees and Blue Jays will conclude their three game set today.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (45-46)
Anthony Gose, RF
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B
Adam Lind, DH
J.P. Arencibia, C
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Rajai Davis, LF
Omar Vizquel, SS


Pitching: Ricky Romero LHP (8-5, 5.03 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (56-34)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Andruw Jones, LF
Jayson Nix, SS
Russell Martin, C
DeWayne Wise, CF


Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (8-7, 3.67 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays: Click Here)


Enjoy the game!

Sabathia Shuts Down Jays' in Return

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Blue Jays	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	7	1
Yankees	0	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	6	10	0

C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to defeat the Blue Jays 6-1 with the help of C.C. Sabathia. He made his first start since being placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain. 

Sabathia allowed 0 runs on 4 hits in 6 innings of work. He started the 7th, but was pulled after allowing a leadoff hit. He threw 87 pitches, in which 66 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was powered by Andruw Jones. Jones crushed a three run shot to left field in the second inning. They would go on to score three more runs in the seventh inning to give them a commanding 6-0 lead.

Rafael Soriano would come on in the ninth, due to the inability of Chad Qualls to shut the door. He would earn his 24th save on the season.

The Yankees and Blue Jays will conclude this series tomorrow afternoon.

Joba Chamberlain Impressive in Rehab Appearance

Joba Chamberlain has pitched yet another impressive rehab appearance for the Gulf Coast League on Tuesday. Chamberlain has been rehabbing from a right ankle injury and from Tommy John Surgery.

Chamberlain retired all three batters that he faced and he struck out two of them. He has been clocked on the radar gun in the high 90's.

"We're encouraged," Joe Girardi said. " and it seems like we're getting through this and it shouldn't be a real long time if everything goes according to plan."

Joba could be back in the Bronx sometime in early August.

Darnell McDonald Designated for Assignment

The Yankees have announced that they have designated Darnell McDonald for assignment. This was the move in order to reinstate C.C. Sabathia from the disabled list.

McDonald played just four games for the  Yankees this season. He had four at-bats and did not record a hit.

And for the record, i really never liked him anyway.

Game 90: Blue Jays at Yankees

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

TV: My 9 Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Sunny, 93 degrees, Wind: SW at 13 MPH

The Yankees took the opener against the Blue Jays last time, and they will play Game 2 tonight.

Click Here for the probable picthers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (45-45)
Rajai Davis, LF
Colby Rasmus, CF
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B
Adam Lind, DH
Yunel Escobar, SS
Ben Francisco, RF
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Jeff Mathis, C

Pitching: Brett Cecil LHP (2-1, 6.75 ERA this season)
(Brett Cecil against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (55-34)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, RF
Andruw Jones, LF
Jayson Nix, 3B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-3, 3.45 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Ibanez's Slam Drop's Jays'

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Blue Jays	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	3	6	0
Yankees	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	6	8	1

Raul Ibanez watches his go-ahead Grand Slam against the Blue Jays on Monday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to get back into the win column on Monday when the defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 thanks to a Raul Ibanez grand slam in the eighth inning. 

Phil Hughes started for the Yankeess and he had a solid outing. He allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in 7 innings of work. He was tabbed with the no decision though. Hughes exited the game with 106 pitches thrown, in which 61 of them were for strikes.

Russell Martin contributed to the scoring tonight with a solo home run to right field in the second inning. It was his 9th on the year.

Robinson Cano extended his hit streak to 19 games with his RBI double in the third inning, that made it's way past a diving Bautista.

The Yankees and Blue Jays were tied at 2 in the eighth inning when Raul Ibanez came up with the bases loaded and two out. Ibanez drilled a 3-1 fastball from Jason Fraisor that reached the second deck in right field to give the Yankees the 6-2 lead.

Rafael Soriano would relieve Cody Eppley in the ninth, who could not close the game out, to secure his 23nd save on the season.

Brett Gardner Shut Down Again; Could Be for Season

Brett Gardner has experienced soreness in his injured right elbow again, a day after he participated in a simulated game. Gardner has only played 9 games this season for the Yankees.

Before last night's game, it was revealed that Gardner would be shut down after experiencing elbow soreness. This is the third time that Gardner has been shut down.

"He came up a little bit sore today, so he's not playing today," Joe Girardi said. "We'll see how he feels tomorrow and we'll go from there. It's a concern because it happened before. Hopefully he can just get through this and continue to play, but we'll have to wait and see."

With the trade deadline approaching, the Yankees could scoop up an average outfielder to replace Gardner.

Game 89: Blue Jays at Yankees

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

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 86 degrees, Wind: W at 8 MPH

The Yankees will begin a three game set with the Blue Jays today at Yankee Stadium.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (45-44)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Jose Bautista, RF
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B
Adam Lind, DH
Yunel Escobar, SS
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Rajai Davis, LF
J.P. Arencibia, C


Pitching: Henderson Alvarez RHP (5-7, 4.36 ERA this season)
(Henderson Alvarez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (54-34)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, DH, 3B
Russell Martin, C

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (9-7, 4.33 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Blue Jays at Yankees

The Yankees and Blue Jays will kick off a three game set on Monday.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Monday, July 16th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays:
Henderson Alvarez RHP (5-7, 4.36 ERA this season)
(Henderson Alvarez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (9-7, 4.33 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Game 2: Tuesday, July 17th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays: 
Brett Cecil LHP (2-1, 6.75 ERA this season)
(Brett Cecil against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees: 
C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-3, 3.45 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Game 3: Wednesday, July 18th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays:
Ricky Romero LHP (8-5, 5.03 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees: 
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (8-7, 3.67 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays: Click Here)


Enjoy the series!