Yankees Offense Struggles in Loss to Blue Jays


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Andy Pettitte pitches against the Blue Jays on Saturday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were unable to record consecutive victories as they were defeated 3-2 by the Blue Jays.

Andy Pettitte started for the Yankees and he put the team in a spot to win. Pettitte allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 4, but allowed 3 walks. Pettitte exited with 94 pitches thrown, in which 56 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense scored twice in the first inning on sacrifice flies by Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson.

The Yankees were 2-for-11 in today's game and left 10 runners on base. They had the chance to blow the game wide open, but they could not get the big hit. The Yankees out-hit the Blue Jays 9-7.

The Yankees and Blue Jays will continue their four game set tomorrow.

Game 158: Yankees at Blue Jays


September 29th, 2012, 1:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Blue Jays will continue their four game set today.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (91-66)
Derek Jeter, DH
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Andruw Jones, RF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (5-3, 2.71 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays (69-88)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Rajai Davis, LF
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
Yunel Escobar, SS
Yan Gomes, 1B
Moises sierra, RF
Jeff Mathis, C
Adeiny Hechavarria, 2B
Anthony Gose, CF

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (5-3, 2.71 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Ricky Romero LHP (9-14, 5.76 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees Offense Explodes Against Blue Jays


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Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays on Friday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to pick up a win against the Blue Jays on Friday as they won 11-4.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he was able to pick up the win. Kuroda allowed 2 runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings of work. He struck out 4, but walked 2. Kuroda finished his outing with 98 pitches thrown, in which 61 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was productive from top to bottom tonight. Russell Martin and Eric Chavez both hit homers in the win. Ichiro Suzuki, Robinson Cano, Nick Swisher, and Raul Ibanez all drove in runs tonight as well.

The Yankees and Blue Jays will continue their four game set tomorrow.

Game 157: Yankees at Blue Jays


September 28th, 2012, 7:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A



he Yankees and Blue Jays will play the second game of their four game set tonight.

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Here are the lineups:

Yankees (90-66)
Derek Jeter, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Russell Martin, C
Eric Chavez, DH

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (14-11, 3.34 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays (69-87)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
J.P. Arencibia, C
Adam Lind, 1B
Yunel Esobar, SS
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Rajai Davis, RF
Anthony Gose, LF

Pitching: Chad Jenkins RHP (0-2, 4.24 ERA this season)
(Chad Jenkins against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!


Yankees Shut Out in Opener Against Blue Jays


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Ivan Nova pitches against the Blue Jays on Thursday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were unable to defeat the Blue Jays on Thursday as they were defeated 6-0 in the opener. Ivan Nova's struggles continued as he took the loss tonight.

Nova allowed 4 runs on 6 hits in 4/23 innings of work. He struck out 4 and walked 2 batters. Nova exited with 77 pitches thrown, in which 51 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was unable to score against Toronto's pitching staff.

Robinson Cano collected three hits in four at-bats tonight, which increased his average to .300 on the season.

The Yankees will look to bounce back tomorrow as they will continue their four game set with the Blue Jays.


Game 156: Yankees at Blue Jays


September 27th, 2012, 7:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 57 Degrees, Wind: E at 6 MPH


The Yankees and Blue Jays will begin a four game set tonight.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (90-65)
Derek Jeter, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Russell Martin, C
Raul Ibanez, LF
Jayson Nix, 3B

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (12-7, 4.94 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays (68-87)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
Yunel Escobar, SS
Adam Lind, 1B
J.P. Arencibia, C
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Moises Sierra, RF
Anthony Gose, LF

Pitching: Brandon Morrow RHP (8-7, 3.28 ERA this season)
(Brandon Morrow against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Blue Jays

The Yankees will conclude their final road trip of the season with a four game set against the Blue Jays.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:


Game 1: Thursday, September 27th, 7:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (12-7, 4.94 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Brandon Morrow RHP (8-7, 3.28 ERA this season)
(Brandon Morrow against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Friday, September 28th, 7:07 pm ET, Roger Centre

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (14-11, 3.34 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Chad Jenkins RHP (0-2, 4.24 ERA this season)
(Chad Jenkins against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Saturday, September 29, 1:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

Yankees:
Andy Pettitte LHP (5-3, 2.71 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Ricky Romero LHP (9-14, 5.76 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 4: Sunday, September 30th, 1:07 pm ET, Rogers Centre

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (16-13, 4.10 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Blue Jays:
Henderson Alvarez RHP (9-14, 4.91 ERA this season)
(Henderson Alvarez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!



Yanks' Give Bullpen Rest in Rout of Twins


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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Twins on Wednesday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to give their overworked bullpen a rest on Wednesday as C.C. Sabathia gave the Yankees eight strong innings in their 8-2 win over the Twins.

C.C. Sabathia was solid again as he lasted eight innings in back-to-back games. Sabathia allowed 2 runs on 6 hits in his outing. He struck out 10 batters and walked only 1. He finished the eighth inning with 118 pitches thrown, in which 89 of them were for strikes.

Cody Eppley came on to work the ninth inning as he relieved C.C. Sabathia.

The Yankees did their damage in the third inning when they scored six runs. Robinson Cano, Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson, and Eric Chavez all drove in runs in their big inning.

Chris Dickerson padded their lead in the sixth inning when he launched a two-run shot to right field.

The Yankees will conclude their road trip with a four game set against the Blue Jays starting tomorrow night.

Game 155: Yankees at Twins


September 26th, 2012, 1:10 pm ET, Target Field
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: Sunny, 57 Degrees, Wind: NE at 9 MPH


The Yankees and Twins will conclude their three game set today.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (89-65)
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Derek Jeter, SS
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Raul Ibanez, DH
Chris Stewart, C
Chris Dickerson, LF

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (13-6, 3.47 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Twins: Click Here)

Twins (65-90)
Denard Span, CF
Ben Revere, RF
Joe Mauer, DH
Ryan Doumit, C
Chris Parmelee, 1B
Matt Carson, LF
Jamey Carroll, 3B
Alexi Casilla, 2B
Pedro Florimon, SS

Pitching: Samuel Deduno RHP (6-5, 4.54 ERA this season)
(Samuel Deduno against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Pen Struggles in Loss to Twins


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Phil Hughes pitches against the Twins on Tuesday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were unable to recover after their shaky seventh inning as they were defeated 5-4 by the Twins on Tuesday.

Phil Hughes started for the Yankees and he pitched decent. Hughes allowed 4 runs on 6 hits in 6 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 4 and walked 1. Hughes pitched better than his line shows. He exited in the sixth with 99 pitches thrown, in which 69 of them were for strikes.

Boone Logan replaced Hughes in the sixth inning, but could not escape the bases loaded jam. Logan issued a wild pitch, which scored one, then allowed a two-run single to give the Twins a 4-3 lead. The Twins would score one more on a Joe Mauer RBI single.

Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson provided the offense tonight as they both hit jacks in the game.

Andruw Jones came on in the ninth inning to pinch hit for Raul Ibanez and he hit a hanging slider for a home run. The Yankees wouldn't be able to score once more as they suffered the loss.

The Yankees and Twins will conclude their three game set tomorrow.

Yankees Activate Brett Gardner and David Aardsma from the Disabled List

The Yankees have announced that they have activated outfielder Brett Gardner and pitcher David Aardsma from the disabled list on Tuesday.

Gardner has been out since April 17th and is returning from arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow on July 24th. David Aardsma has been recovering from Tommy John Surgery which was performed in 2011. The Yankees signed him in the offseason knowing that he will not pitched until the end of the season or until 2013.

Brett Gardner will be used for mainly for pinch running and as a defensive substitute.

The Yankees have designated left-hander Justin Thomas and outfielder Steve Pearce for assignment.


Game 154: Yankees at Twins


September 25th, 2012, 8:10 pm ET, Target Field
TV:  MY 9 Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: Clear, 58 Degrees, Wind: W at 10 MPH


The Yankees and Twins will play the middle game of their three game set.

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Here are the lineups:

Yankees (89-54)
Derek Jeter, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Russell Martin, C
Raul Ibanez, LF
Jayson Nix, 2B

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (16-12, 4.05 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Twins: Click Here)

Twins (64-90)
Denard Span, CF
Ben Revere, LF
Joe Mauer, C
Justin Morneau, 1B
Ryan Doumit, DH
Chris Parmelee, RF
Trevor Plouffe, 3B
Jamey Carroll, 2B
Pedro Florimon, SS

Pitching: Esmerling Vasquez RHP (0-2, 6.75 ERA this season)
(Esmerling Vasquez agianst the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Pettitte Backed by Homers in Win


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Andy Pettitte pitches against the Twins on Monday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to take the opener against the Twins on Monday as they defeated them 6-3. The Yankees launched four home runs to back up Andy Pettitte, who picked up his fifth win of the season.

Andy Pettitte, who is making his second start since coming off of the disabled list, pitched 6 innings of shutout ball. He allowed 7 hits, struck out 3 batters, and walked only 1. Joe Girardi said prior to the game that Pettitte would throw a maximum of 85-90 pitches. He would finish his outing with 88 pitches thrown, in which 53 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense jumped on the Twins early as they scored three runs in the first inning. Nick Swisher drove in two runs with his monster shot to right center field, which gave the Yankees a 3-0 lead early.

Curtis Granderson would launch his 40th home run this season and his 207th of his career.

Raul Ibanez and Eric Chavez both homered in the seventh inning, which at the time gave the Yankees a 6-0 lead.

The Yankees were able to rest some of their key guys in the bullpen. Cory Wade and Justin Thomas struggled as they allowed three runs combined.

David Robertson came on in the ninth inning with one out to shut the door.

The Yankees and Twins will resume their three game set tomorrow night.

Granderson Becomes Fifth Yankee with Consecutive 40 Homer Seasons

With his home run in the fourth inning against the Twins on Monday, Curtis Granderson placed himself in Yankee History. Granderson launched a 437 foot moonshot to right field for his 40th home run, but more importantly it made him only the fifth player in Yankee history to record consecutive 40 home run seasons.

Curtis Granderson joins Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, and Jason Giambi in this exclusive club.

Game 153: Yankees at Twins


September 24th, 2012, 8:10 pm ET, Target Field
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: Sunny, 70 Degrees, Wind: W at 10 MPH


The Yankees and Twins will begin a three game set tonight in Minnesota.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (88-64)
Derek Jeter, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Russell Martin, C
Eric Chavez, 3B

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (4-3, 2.97 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Twins: Click Here)

Twins (64-89)
Denard Span, CF
Ben Revere, RF
Joe Mauer, 1B
Josh Willingham, LF
Justin Morneau, DH
Ryan Doumit, C
Trevor Plouffe, 3B
Jamey Carroll, 2B
Pedro Florimon, SS

Pitching: Liam Hendriks RHP (1-7, 5.88 ERA this season)
(Liam Hendriks against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Twins

The Yankees will begin their 7 game road trip tonight starting with the Minnesota Twins.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Monday, September 24th, 8:10 pm ET, Target Field

Yankees:
Andy Pettitte LHP (4-3, 2.97 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Twins: Click Here)

Twins:
Liam Hendriks RHP (1-7, 5.88 ERA this season)
(Liam Hendriks against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Tuesday, September 25th, 8:10 pm ET, Target Field

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (16-12, 4.05 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Twins: Click Here)

Twins:
Esmerling Vasquez RHP (0-2, 6.75 ERA this season)
(Esmerling Vasquez agianst the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Wednesday, September 26th, 1:10 pm ET, Target Field

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (13-6, 3.47 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Twins: Click Here)

Twins: 
Samuel Deduno RHP (6-5, 4.54 ERA this season)
(Samuel Deduno against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!

Yanks' Lose Finale Against Athletics


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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Athletics on Sunday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were unable to complete their sweep against the Athletics as they were defeated 5-4 in a close game.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he struggled in his outing. Kuroda allowed 5 runs, 4 earned, on 7 hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 5, but walked 3. He finished his outing with 102 pitches thrown, in which 62 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense did their damage in the fourth inning when they scored four runs. Nick Swisher highlighted the inning with a two-run shot to right field.

The Yankees will travel to Minnesota to take on the Twins tomorrow night.

Game 152: Athletics at Yankees


September 23rd, 2012, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Athletics will play the finale of their three game set today with the Yankees going for the sweep.

Here are the lineups:

Athletics (85-66)
Stephen Drew, SS
Seth Smith, LF
Yoenis Cespedes, CF
Brandon Moss, 1B
Jonny Gomes, DH
Josh Reddick, RF
Josh Donaldson, 3B
George Kottaras, C
Cliff Pennington, 2B

Pitching: A.J. Griffin RHP (6-1, 2.45 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (88-63)
Derek Jeter, DH
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Russell Martin, C
Raul Ibanez, RF
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (14-10, 3.26 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Win Marathon Against Athletics


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Ivan Nova pitches against the Athletics on Saturday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to come out with a 10-9 win in their 14 inning affair with the Athletics on Saturday. The game lasted about five hours and forty-five minutes.

Ivan Nova started for the Yankees, but he didn't last very long. Nova allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in 2 1/3 innings of work. He struck out 2 batters, but walked 2. Nova exited with 58 pitches thrown, in which 33 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees had to use 8 relief pitchers due to Nova's early exit. Cory Wade ended up picking up the win after pitching a scoreless 14th inning.

Raul Ibanez had a big day today, even though he wasn't in the starting lineup. Ibanez came on to pinch hit in the fifth inning and launched a solo shot to give the Yankees a 5-4 lead. He would then hit a big two-run shot to tie the game at 9 in the thirteenth inning.

Down four going into the home half of the thirteenth, the Yankees were able to start a rally which led to four runs to tie the game. The Yankees began the inning with three consecutive hits, which loaded the bases. After a wild pitch which cut the Athletics lead to 9-6, Eduardo Nunez would lift a sacrifice fly to left field to make the score 9-7. Raul Ibanez was next and he would tie the game with a long home run to left field.

After a scoreless 14th inning pitched by Cory Wade, the Yankees would win the game when Eduardo Nunez grounded to first basemen, Brandon Moss, who booted the ball to end the game.

The Yankees and Athletics will conclude their three game set tomorrow.

Game 151: Athletics at Yankees


September 22nd, 2012, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Athletics will continue their three game set today.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Athletics (85-65)
Stephen Drew, SS
Seth Smith, LF
Yoenis Cespedes, CF
Brandon Moss, 1B
Chris Carter, DH
Josh Reddick, RF
Josh Donaldson, 3B
George Kottaras, C
Cliff Pennington, 2B

Pitching: Travis Blackley LHP (5-3, 3.36 ERA this season)
(Travis Blackley against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (87-63)
Derek Jeter, SS
Ichiro Suzuki, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, RF
Casey McGehee, 1B
Jayson Nix, 3B
Andruw Jones, LF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (12-7, 4.85 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Martin, Yanks' Walk-Off Against Athletics


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

The Yankees defeated the Athletics 2-1 on Friday as Russell Martin led the Yankees to a walk-off win with his home run in the tenth inning.

C.C. Sabathia started for the Yankees and he was solid. Sabathia allowed 0 runs on 3 hits in 8 innings of work. He struck out 11 and walked only 2 batters. Sabathia finished his outing with 113 pitches thrown, in which 71 of them were for strikes.

Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth inning, but could not save the game for the Yankees. Soriano blew his fourth save of the season after allowing a game-tying home run to Brandon Moss.

Curtis Granderson drove in the first Yankee run with a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. The game would remain scoreless until the ninth inning when Brandon Moss hit a game-tying home run. Russell Martin would lead off the tenth inning with a solo-shot to left field to give the Yankees the win.

The Yankees and Athletics will continue their three game set tomorrow.

Game 150: Athletics at Yankees


September 21st, 2012, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  MY 9 Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Athletics will kick off a three game set tonight.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Athletics (85-64)
Collin Cowgill, CF
Johnny Gomes, DH
Josh Reddick, RF
Yoenis Cespedes, LF
Chris Carter, 1B
Josh Donaldson, 3B
Derek Norris, C
Stephen Drew, SS
Adam Rosales, 2B

Pitching: Jarrod Parker RHP (11-8, 3.51 ERA this season)
(Jarrod Parker against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (86-63)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Russell Martin, C
Eric Chavez, 1B
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (13-6, 3.63 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Athletics at Yankees

The Athletics will visit the Yankees on Friday which will be the start of their three game set.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Friday, September 21st, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Athletics:
Jarrod Parker RHP (11-8, 3.51 ERA this season)
(Jarrod Parker against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (13-6, 3.63 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Game 2: Saturday, September 22nd, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Athletics: 
Travis Blackley LHP (5-3, 3.36 ERA this season)
(Travis Blackley against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (12-7, 4.85 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)

Game 3: Sunday, September 23rd, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Athletics: 

A.J. Griffin RHP (6-1, 2.45 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (14-10, 3.26 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!

Yanks' Complete Sweep of Blue Jays


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Phil Hughes pitches against the Blue Jays on Thursday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to complete their sweep of the Blue Jays on Thursday as they defeated them 10-7. Phil Hughes was able to pick up his team-leading 16th win.

Hughes allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings of work. He struck out 9 batters and walked only 3. Hughes threw 102 pitches, in which 62 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense did it's work in the fourth inning when they scored seven runs. Nick Swisher capped the inning off with a grand slam to give the Yankees a 8-2 lead.

David Robertson came on in the ninth a shut down the Blue Jays to notch the victory.

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

Game 149: Blue Jays at Yankees


September 20th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Blue Jays will conclude their three game set tonight with the Yankees going for the sweep.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (66-81)
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
Adam Lind, 1B
Moises Sierra, RF
Kelly Johnson, 2B
J.P. Arencibia, C
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
Anthony Gose, LF

Pitching: Aaron Laffey LHP (3-5, 4.55 ERA this season)
(Aaron Laffey against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (85-63)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Russell Martin, C
Curtis Granderson, CF
Casey McGehee, 1B
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Jayson Nix, 3B

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (15-12, 3.96 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Ichiro, Yanks' Sweep Double Header


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David Phelps pitches against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to defeat the Blue Jays 2-1 in the nightcap of the double header with the help of Ichiro's go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. Ichiro finished the double header with 7 hits in 8 at-bats.

David Phelps started for the Yankees and he was solid. Phelps allowed 1 run on 3 hits in 6 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 6 and walked 3 batters. Phelps finished his night with 110 pitches thrown, in which 65 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee bullpen was solid for the second time today as they held the Blue Jays hitless in 2 innings of work.

Chris Stewart and Ichiro Suzuki drove in the only two runs that the Yankees would score.

Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth and shut the door for the second time today to notch his 42nd save of his season.

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

Game 148: Blue Jays at Yankees


September 19th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  MY 9 Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Blue Jays will conclude their double header tonight. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 4-2 in the day game.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (66-80)
Rajai Davis, RF
Colby Rasmus, CF
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Adam Lind, DH
J.P. Arencibia, C
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Yan Gomes, 1B
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
Anthony Gose, LF

Pitching: Ricky Romero LHP (8-14, 5.87 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (84-63)
Derek Jeter, SS
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, DH
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Jayson Nix, 2B
Casey McGehee, 1B
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: David Phelps RHP (4-4, 3.39 ERA this season)
(David Phelps against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees Win in Pettitte's Return


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Andy Pettitte makes his return from the disabled list against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to take the first game of the double header today as they defeated the Blue Jays 4-2.

Andy Pettitte returned to the mound after a long absence due to his ankle injury today and he was able to pick up a victory. Pettitte allowed 0 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings of work. He struck out 3 and walked 2. Pettitte finished his outing with 75 pitches thrown, in which 46 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee bullpen was outstanding all day long as they held the lead for Pettitte and the Yankees.

The Yankees did their damage in the first inning when they scored three runs against Henderson Alvarez, the Blue Jays starter. Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, and Curtis Granderson all drove in runs in the first inning.

Ichiro Suzuki led off for the Yankees and he collected three hits in four at-bats.

Rafael Soriano worked the ninth inning and collected his 41st save of the season.

The Yankees and Blue Jays will play the nightcap of their double header tonight.

Game 147: Blue Jays at Yankees


September 19th, 2012, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Blue Jays will play the first game of their double header today.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (66-79)
Rajai Davis, RF
Colby Rasmus, CF
Brett Lawire, 3B
Adam Lind, 1B
Jeff Mathis, C
Moises Sierra, DH
Omar Vizquel, 2B
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
Anthony Gose, LF

Pitching: Henderson Alvarez RHP (9-12, 4.91 ERA this season)
(Henderson Alvarez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (83-63)
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Nick Swisher, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Curtis Granderson, CF
Russell Martin, C
Eric Chavez, 3B
Raul Ibanez, RF
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (3-3, 2.22 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees and Blue Jays Opener Postponed

The opener between the Yankees and Blue Jays tonight has been postponed due to incliment weather. The Yankees have announced that a double header will take place on Wednesday.

Andy Pettitte, who was supposed to start tonight, will pitch start the day game tomorrow. David Phelps will be called on to pitch the nightcap.

Probable Pitchers: Blue Jays at Yankees

The Yankees and Blue Jays will begin a three game set at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Tuesday, September 18th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays:
Henderson Alvarez RHP (9-12, 4.91 ERA this season)
(Henderson Alvarez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Andy Pettitte LHP (3-3, 2.22 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Game 2: Wednesday, September 19th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays:
Ricky Romero LHP (8-14, 5.87 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
David Phelps RHP (4-4, 3.39 ERA this season)
(David Phelps against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Game 3: Thursday, September 20th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays:

Aaron Laffey LHP (3-5, 4.55 ERA this season)
(Aaron Laffey against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (15-12, 3.96 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Blue Jays: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!

Yanks' Down Rays in Finale


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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Rays on Sunday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to overcome the Rays on Sunday as they defeated them 6-4. With their win today, the Yankees increased their lead to five games over the Rays in the American League East.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he picked up the win. Kuroda allowed 4 runs on 4 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 10 and walked 2 in his performance today. Kuroda finished his outnig with 101 pitches thrown, in which 62 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense did their damage in the third inning when they scored put a five spot on the board. Russell Martin did the most damage with his opposite-field three-run shot to increase their lead to 5-0. Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez both drove in one run in the inning as well.

The Yankee bullpen was outstanding again today as they pitched three scoreless innings. Boone Logan, David Phelps, David Robertson, and Rafael Soriano all contributed in their win today.

Rafael Soriano worked the ninth inning and notched his 40th save of his season.

The Yankees will enjoy their day off tomorrow and will begin a three game set with the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Game 146: Rays at Yankees


September 16th, 2012, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  YES Network, TBS Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Rays will conclude their three game set today.

Here are the lineups:

Rays (78-67)
Desmond Jennings, LF
Ben Zobrist, SS
Evan Longoria, 3B
Matt Joyce, DH
B.J. Upton, CF
Luke Scott, 1B
Jeff Keppinger, 2B
Scott Fuld, RF
Jose Lobaton, C

Pitching: Matt Moore LHP (10-10, 3.68 ERA this season)
(Matt Moore against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (82-63)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Russell Martin, C
Andruw Jones, LF
Curtis Granderson, CF
Steve Pearce, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (13-10, 3.17 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Rays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Nova Stellar in Return to Rotation


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Ivan Nova pitches against the Rays on Saturday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to defeat the Rays 5-3 on Saturday after they were given an outstanding performance from Ivan Nova.

Nova allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 8 batters and allowed only 2 walks. With his victory today, he increased his record to 12-7 on the season.

The Yankee bullpen did an outstanding job as they pitched 3 innings of 3 hit ball.

Curtis Granderson got the Yankees on the board in the second inning with his two-run shot to right field. Eduardo Nunez would follow with a solo-shot to left field to give the Yankees a 3-0 lead.

Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez also both drove in one run as well.

Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth and notched his 39th save of the season.

The Yankees will conclude their three game set with the Rays tomorrow afternoon.

Game 145: Rays at Yankees


September 15th, 2012, 4:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  FOX Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Rays will continue their three game set today. The Rays took the opener last night.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Rays (78-67)
Desmond Jennings, LF
Ben Zobrist, SS
Evan Longoria, DH
B.J. Upton, CF
Jeff Keppinger, 3B
Matt Joyce, RF
Ryan Roberts, 2B
Carlos Pena, 1B
Jose Lobaton, C

Pitching: James Shields RHP (14-8, 3.71 ERA this season)
(James Shields against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (82-63)
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Derek Jeter, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Raul Ibanez, RF
Eric Chavez, 1B
Curtis Granderson, CF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (11-7, 4.92 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Rays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Lose Close Game Against Rays


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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Rays on Friday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were unable to take the opener against the Rays on Friday as they were defeated 6-4. C.C. Sabathia continued to struggle as he gave away the lead once again.

Sabathia allowed 4 runs on 6 hits in 6 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 3 and walked 2. Sabathia finished his outing with 110 pitches, in which 73 of them were for strikes.

Curtis Granderson hit is 38th home run in the fifth inning to cut the Rays lead to 3-2. Alex Rodriguez would later hit a two-run shot in the eighth inning to shrink their deficit to 1.

Steve Pearce also drove in a run with his RBI single in the second inning.

The Yankees were unable to rally against Fernando Rodney in the ninth inning as they were retired in order.

The Yankees and Rays will continue their three game set tomorrow afternoon.

Game 144: Rays at Yankees


September 14th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees and Rays will begin a three game set tonight.

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Here are the lineups:

Rays (77-66)
Desmond Jennings, LF
Ben Zobrist, SS
Evan Longoria, DH
B.J. Upton, CF
Jeff Keppinger, 3B
Ben Francisco, RF
Chris Gimenez, C
Carlos Pena, 1B
Elliot Johnson, 2B

Pitching: David Price LHP (17-5, 2.54 ERA this season)
(David Price against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (81-62)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Russell Martin, C
Andruw Jones, LF
Curtis Granderson, CF
Steve Pearce, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (13-5, 3.56 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Rays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Rays at Yankees

The Yankees will welcome the Rays on Friday as the two teams will begin a three game set. 


Here are the probable pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Friday, September 14th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Rays:
David Price LHP (17-5, 2.54 ERA this season)
(David Price against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (13-5, 3.56 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Rays: Click Here)

Game 2: Saturday, September 15th, 4:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Rays: 
James Shields RHP (14-8, 3.71 ERA this season)
(James Shields against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (11-7, 4.92 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Rays: Click Here)

Game 3: Sunday, September 16th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Rays:
Matt Moore LHP (10-10, 3.68 ERA this season)
(Matt Moore against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (13-10, 3.17 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Rays: Click Here)

Enjoy the series! 

Hughes Dominates Sox; Win Series


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Phil Hughes pitches against the Red Sox on Thursday. (Getty Images)
The Yankees were able to defeat the Red Sox 2-0 on Thursday as they were given an outstanding start by Phil Hughes.

Hughes allowed 0 runs on 5 hits in 7 1/3 innings of work. He struck out 7 and walked only 1 batter. Hughes exited with 95 pitches thrown, in which 68 of them were for strikes.

Derek Jeter reached another milestone tonight as he tied Willie Mays for 10th on the all-time hits list with 3,283 career hits. Jeter also drove in one run with his single in the seventh inning.

Andruw Jones drove in the other Yankee run with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the fourth inning.

Rafael Soriano came on in the ninth inning and secured his 38th save of the season.

The Yankees will travel back home and begin a three game set with the Rays.

Game 143: Yankees at Red Sox


September 13th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Fenway Park
TV:  YES Network, MLB Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: Clear, 75 Degrees, Wind: SSW at 11 MPH


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

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (80-62)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Russell Martin, C
Andruw Jones, LF
Curtis Granderson, CF
Steve Pearce, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (14-12, 4.13 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox (64-79)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Scott Podsednik, DH
James Loney, 1B
Cody Ross, RF
Daniel Nava, LF
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Mike Aviles, SS
Pedro Ciriaco, 3B
Ivan De Jesus, 2B

Pitching: Felix Doubront LHP (10-8, 5.21 ERA this season)
(Felix Doubront against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Granderson, Yankees Down Red Sox


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The Yankees were able to take the middle game of their three game set with the Red Sox as they defeated them 5-4.

David Phelps started for the Yankees and he was solid. Phelps allowed 1 run on 5 hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 5 and walked only 1 batter.

Curtis Granderson led the Yankee offense tonight as he launched two home runs tonight and drove in three runs.

Robinson Cano drove in two runs with his two-run shot to left field in the fourth inning.

The Yankee bullpen was busy tonight as Joe Girardi used six relief pitchers to lock down the win.

Rafael Soriano came on with two outs in the eighth inning to notch his 37th save of his season.

The Yankees and Red Sox will conclude their three game set tomorrow night.

Game 142: Yankees at Red Sox


September 12th, 2012, 7:05 pm ET, Fenway Park
TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A


The Yankees lost a tough one last night and they look to rebound against the Red Sox tonight.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (79-62)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderosn, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: David Phelps RHP (3-4, 3.55 ERA this season)
(David Phelps against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox (64-78)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Pedro Ciriaco, 3B
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
James Loney, 1B
Cody Ross, RF
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Daniel Nava, LF
Scott Podsednik, DH
Jose Iglesias, SS

Pitching: Aaron Cook RHP (3-9, 5.17 ERA this season)
(Aaron Cook against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

 
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