Yanks' shutout by Archer, Rays

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Rays	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	8	1
Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0

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Ivan Nova pitches against the Rays on July 27th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays for a second consecutive day as they were shutout 1-0.

Ivan Nova started for the Yankees and he undeservingly suffered the loss. Nova allowed one run on six hits in seven innings of work. He struck out eight and walked three. He finished his outing with 105 pitches, in which 68 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was unable to get going today as they collected just two hits in the loss.

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

Game 104: Rays at Yankees

Game 104: Rays at Yankees

July 27th, 2013, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

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

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Rays (61-42)
Desmond Jennings, CF
Evan Longoria, 3B
Will Myers, RF
James Loney, 1B
Ben Zobrist, 2B
Matt Joyce, DH
Kelly Johnson, LF
Jose Molina, C
Yunel Escobar, SS

Pitching: Chris Archer RHP (5-3, 2.76 ERA this season)
(Chris Archer against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (54-49)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alfonso Soriano, DH
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Vernon Wells, LF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Brent Lillibridge, 3B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (4-3, 3.66 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Rays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Sabathia struggles in opener against Rays

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Rays	0	6	0	0	1	0	3	0	0	10	12	0
Yankees	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	3	6	11	2

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0

6

0

0

1

0

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12

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0

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6

11

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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Rays on July 26th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Rays in the opener on Friday night as they were defeated 10-6.

C.C. Sabathia struggles this season continued as he allowed seven runs on nine hits in five innings of work. He struck out six and walked three. He finished his outing with 102 pitches, in which 65 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was able to score six runs on eleven hits, but had nothing to show for it in the loss.

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

Game 103: Rays at Yankees

Game 103: Rays at Yankees

July 26th, 2013, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: My 9 Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees look to get on a hot streak as they return home to take on their American League East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, in a three-game set that begins tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Rays (60-42)
Desmond Jennings, CF
Evan Longoria, 3B
Will Myers, DH
Ben Zobrist, 2B
Sean Rodriguez, RF
Yunel Escobar, SS
James Loney, 1B
Jose Lobaton, C
Sam Fuld, LF

Pitching: Jeremy Hellickson RHP (9-3, 4.62 ERA this season)
(Jeremy Hellickson against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (54-48)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Alfonso Soriano, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Travis Hafner, DH
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Brent Lillibridge, 3B
Austin Romine, C

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-8, 4.37 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Rays: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees acquire Alfonso Soriano from Cubs

The Yankees have released the following statement after acquiring outfielder Alfonso Soriano from the Cubs for minor league Corey Black.

The New York Yankees today announced they acquired outfielder Alfonso Soriano and cash consideration from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Corey Black.

Soriano, 37, hit .254 (92-for-362) with 47 runs, 24 doubles, 17 home runs and 51 RBI in 93 games with the Cubs in 2013. He owns a .272 (1,989-for-7,305) career batting average with 1,093 runs, 458 doubles, 31 triples, 389 home runs and 1,086 RBI in 1,850 games over 15 Major League seasons with the Yankees (1999-2003), Texas Rangers (2004-05), Washington Nationals (2006) and Chicago Cubs (2007-13). His 54 career leadoff home runs trail only Rickey Henderson (81) for most in Major League history.

The San Pedro de Macoris, D.R., native was named to the All-Star team in seven consecutive seasons, playing for the American League from 2002-05 and the National League from 2006-08. He has also earned the Silver Slugger Award four times, once with the Yankees (2002), twice with Texas (2004-05) and once with the Nationals (2006). 

The Yankees hope Soriano will provide a spark to their offense and help them reach the playoffs.

Probable Pitchers: Rays at Yankees: July 26th-28th

The Yankees and Rays will begin a three-game set at Yankee Stadium on Friday.

Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Friday, July 26th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Rays:
Jeremy Hellickson RHP (9-3, 4.62 ERA this season)
(Jeremy Hellickson against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-8, 4.37 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Rays: Click Here)

Game 2: Saturday, July 27th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Rays:
Chris Archer RHP (5-3, 2.76 ERA this season)
(Chris Archer against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (4-3, 3.66 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Rays: Click Here)

Game 3: Sunday, July 28th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Rays:
Matt Moore LHP (14-3, 3.17 ERA this season)
(Matt Moore against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (4-9, 4.33 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Rays: Click Here)

Enjoy the series! 

Kuroda, Yanks' defeat Rangers; Spit Series

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	10	0
Rangers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	x	0	7	1

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Rangers on July 25th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to split their four-game set with the Rangers on Sunday as they took the finale by a final score of 2-0.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he was outstanding once again as he quietly puts himself into the Cy Young race. Kuroda allowed no runs on six hits in seven innings of work. He struck out three and walked only one. He finished his outing with 100 pitches thrown, in which 61 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was powered by Brent Lillibridge and Eduardo Nunez as both of them contributed with one run batted in each.

Mariano Rivera came on in the ninth inning and ended the game for the Yankees to collect his 33rd save of the season.

The Yankees will head back home to begin a three-game set with the Rays tomorrow night.

Game 102: Yankees at Rangers

Game 102: Yankees at Rangers

July 25th, 2013, 2:05 pm ET, Rangers Ballpark

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Rangers will conclude their four-game set today.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (53-48)
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Brent Lillibridge, 3B
Robinson Cano, DH
Vernon Wells, LF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
David Adams, 2B
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Melky Mesa, LF
Austin Romine, C

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (9-6, 2.65 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Rangers: Click Here)

Rangers (56-45)
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Elvis Andrus, DH
Nelson Cruz, RF
Adrian Beltre, 3B
A.J. Pierzynski, C
Mitch Moreland, 1B
Jurickson Profar, SS
David Murphy, LF
Leonys Martin, CF

Pitching: Derek Holland LHP (8-5, 3.10 ERA this season)
(Derek Holland against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' lose again against Rangers

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Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	6	0
Rangers	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	x	3	9	2

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Andy Pettitte pitches against the Rangers on July 24th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Rangers on Wednesday as they were defeated 3-1.

Andy Pettitte started for the Yankees and he was given absolutely no run support tonight. Pettitte allowed two runs on eight hits in six innings of work. He struck out two and walked only one. He finished his outing with 94 pitches thrown, in which 65 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense came from Robinson Cano tonight as he drove in their only run with a RBI single to center field in the sixth inning.

The Yankees and Rangers will conclude their four-game set tomorrow afternoon.

Game 101: Yankees at Rangers

Game 101: Yankees at Rangers

July 24th, 2013, 8:05 pm ET, Rangers Ballpark

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Rangers four-game set is tied at one a piece as they play the third of four tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (53-46)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Vernon Wells, DH
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Brent Lillibridge, 3B
Melky Messa, LF
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (7-7, 4.47 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Rangers: Click Here)

Rangers (54-44)
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Elvis Andrus, SS
Nelson Cruz, RF
Adrian Beltre, 3B
A.J. Pierzynski, DH
Jeff Baker, LF
Mitch Moreland, 1B
Geovany Soto, C
Craig Gentry, CF

Pitching: Matt Garza RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA with the Rangers)
(Matt Garza against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees storm past Rangers in ninth

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	5	8	1
Rangers	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	4	6	0

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Phil Hughes pitches against the Rangers on July 23rd. (Getty Images)

The Yankees probably just won the biggest game of the year as they scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Texas Rangers 5-4.

Phil Hughes started for the Yankees and he pitched well. Hughes allowed three runs, none of them earned though, on four hits in five and two-thirds innings of work. He struck out one, but walked three. He finished his outing with 80 pitches thrown, in which 53 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense came to life in the ninth inning against Joe Nathan as they scored two runs to take a 5-4 lead.

Mariano Rivera came on in the ninth inning and shut the door to earn his 32nd save of the season.

The Yankees and Rangers will continue their four-game set tomorrow night.

Game 100: Yankees at Rangers

Game 100: Yankees at Rangers

July 23rd, 2013, 8:05 pm ET, Rangers Ballpark

TV: MY 9 Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Rangers will continue their four-game set tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (52-47)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Vernon Wells, DH
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Brent Lillibridge, 3B
Melky Messa, LF
Ausitn Romine, C

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (4-9, 4.57 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Rangers: Click Here)

Rangers (55-44)
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Jurickson Profar, 3B
Nelson Cruz, RF
Adrian Beltre, DH
A.J. Pierzynski, C
Elvis Andrus, SS
Mitch Moreland, 1B
Craig Gentry, CF
Engel Beltre, LF

Pitching: Alexi Ogando RHP (4-2, 2.93 ERA this season)
(Alexi Ogando against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' shutout in opener against Rangers

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Rangers	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	x	3	8	0

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Ivan Nova pitches against the Rangers on  July 22nd. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Rangers on Monday as they were defeated 3-0.

Ivan Nova started for the Yankees and he didn't pitch poorly. Nova allowed three runs on seven hits in seven innings of work. He struck out four and walked three.

The Yankee offense couldn't do much tonight as they were set down by Yu Darvish and the Rangers.

The Yankees and Rangers are set to continue their four-game set tomorrow night.

Game 99: Yankees at Rangers

Game 99: Yankees at Rangers

July 22nd, 2013, 8:05 pm ET, Rangers Ballpark

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Rangers will play the first game of their four-game set tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (52-46)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Vernon Wells, LF
Travis Hafner, DH
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C
Luis Cruz, 3B

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (4-2, 3.63 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Rangers: Click Here)

Rangers (54-44)
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Mitch Moreland, 1B
Nelson Cruz, RF
Adrian Beltre, 3B
A.J. Pierzynski, DH
Elvis Andrus, SS
David Murphy, LF
Geovany Soto, C
Leonys Martin, CF

Pitching: Yu Darvish RHP (8-4, 3.02 ERA this season)
(Yu Darvish against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Rangers: July 22nd-25th

The Yankees and Rangers will begin a four-game set in Arlington, Texas on Monday night.

Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Monday, July 22nd, 8:05 pm ET, Rangers Ballpark

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (4-2, 3.63 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Rangers: Click Here)

Rangers:
Yu Darvish RHP (8-4, 3.02 ERA this season)
(Yu Darvish against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Tuesday, July 23rd, 8:05 pm ET, Rangers Ballpark

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (4-9, 4.57 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Rangers: Click Here)

Rangers:
Alexi Ogando RHP (4-2, 2.93 ERA this season)
(Alexi Ogando against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Wednesday, July 24th, 8:05 pm ET, Rangers Ballpark

Yankees: 
Andy Pettitte LHP (7-7, 4.47 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Rangers: Click Here)

Rangers: 
Matt Garza RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA with the Rangers)
(Matt Garza against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 4: Thursday, July 25th, 2:05 pm ET, Rangers Ballpark

Yankees: 
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (9-6, 2.65 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Rangers: Click Here)

Rangers: 
Derek Holland LHP (8-5, 3.10 ERA this season)
(Derek Holland against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series! 

Roster Moves: Almonte, Cruz, Mesa, Neal, Gonzalez, Lillibridge

Here are some roster moves that we may have missed:

• Zoilo Almonte has been placed on the disabled list with a sprained right ankle. 
• Alberto Gonzalez has been designated for assignment by the Yankees. 
• The Yankees have called up outfielders Melky Mesa and Thomas Neal. 
• Luis Cruz has been placed on the disabled list with a right knee injury. 
• Brent Lillibridge has been called up from Triple-A.

These are the latest roster moves made by the Yankees. 

Yanks' lose finale against Red Sox

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	R	H	E
Yankees	2	1	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	7	13	1
Red Sox	0	0	4	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	11	3

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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Red Sox on July 21st. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to take the three-game series against the Red Sox on Sunday as they were defeated 8-7 in eleven innings.

C.C. Sabathia started for the Yankees and he had a very pour outing. Sabathia allowed seven runs on nine hits in five innings of work. He struck out five and walked two batters. He finished his outing with 102 pitches thrown, in which 72 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was able to muster out seven runs on thirteen hits, but unfortunately suffered the loss tonight.

The Yankees will begin a four-game set tomorrow with the Texas Rangers in Arlington.

Game 98: Yankees at Red Sox

Game 98: Yankees at Red Sox

July 21st, 2013, 8:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

TV: ESPN Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

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

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (52-45)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Vernon Wells, LF
Travis Hafner, DH
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C
Luis Cruz, 3B

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-8, 4.07 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox (59-40)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Shane Victorino, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Napoli, 1B
Jonnny Gomes, LF
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Stephen Drew, SS
Jose Iglesias, 3B

Pitching: Ryan Dempster RHP (5-8, 4.24 ERA this season)
(Ryan Dempster against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Kuroda, Yanks' defeat Red Sox

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	1	5	12	1
Red Sox	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	7	1

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Red Sox on July 20th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to defeat the Red Sox on Saturday 5-2 after they were given a great start from Hiroki Kuroda. The Yankee offense picked Kuroda up as well as some flashy defense. Chris Stewart helped his pitcher out with a spectacular double-play on a pop up.

Hiroki Kuroda allowed two runs on five hits in seven innings of work. He struck out four and walked one. He finished his outing with 104 pitches thrown, in which 72 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense picked up the pitching staff today by plating five runs on twelve hits. Brett Gardner and Lyle Overbay both drove in one run while Robinson Cano drove in two. As a team the Yankees were 4-for-14 with runners in scoring position and they stranded a total of seven runners on base.

Mariano Rivera came on in the ninth inning and shut the door as he pitched a scoreless inning.

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

Game 97: Yankees at Red Sox

Game 97: Yankees at Red Sox

July 20th, 2013, 4:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

TV: FOX Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Red Sox will continue their three-game set this afternoon, one day after the Red Sox took the opener.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (51-45)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Vernon Wells, LF
Travis Hafner, DH
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C
Luis Cruz, 3B

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (8-6, 2.65 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox (59-39)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Daniel Nava, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Carp, 1B
Jhonny Gomes, LF
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Stephen Drew, SS
Jose Iglesias, 3B

Pitching: John Lackey RHP (7-6, 2.78 ERA this season)
(John Lackey against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees fall to Red Sox in opener

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	5	0
Red Sox	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	x	4	8	1

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Andy Pettitte pitches against the Red Sox on July 20th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Red Sox on Friday as they were defeated 4-2 in their first game since the All-Star break.

Andy Pettitte started for the Yankees and he was a little shaky to begin the game, but calmed down as the game went on. Pettitte allowed four runs on six hits in six and a third innings of work. He struck out four and walked one. He threw 95 pitches, in which 61 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense came off the bat of Chris Stewart as he drove in one run in today's game. The other Yankee run came solely from Brett Gardner and he worked a walk, then stole second and third and scored on a throwing error.

The Yankees and Red Sox will continue their three-game set tomorrow afternoon.

Yankees call up Lillibridge; Release Boesch

The Yankees have called up utility man Brent Lillibridge from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Derek Jeter as he was placed on the disabled list today.

Lillibridge, 29, was hitting .341 for the Railriders with seven home runs in 23 games.

In order to make room for Brent Lillibridge on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have released outfielder Brennan Boesch.

Game 96: Yankees at Red Sox

Game 96: Yankees at Red Sox

July 19th, 2013, 7:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy/Windy, 93 Degrees, Wind: SW at 20 MPH

The Yankees look to get off to a good start in the second half of the season as they begin a pivotal three-game set with the Boston Red Sox tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (51-44)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Vernon Wells, DH
Zoilo Almonte, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Brent Lillibridge, 3B
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (7-6, 4.39 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox (58-39)
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Shane Victorino, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Napoli, 1B
Jhonny Gomes, LF
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Brandon Snyder, 3B
Jose Iglesias, SS

Pitching: Felix Doubront LHP (6-3, 3.91 ERA this season)
(Felix Doubront against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankees place Derek Jeter (Quad) on disabled list

The Yankees have announced on Friday that they have placed Derek Jeter on the 15-day disabled list with a right quad strain.

Jeter injured his right quad in his first game back from his ankle injury on July 11th while running the bases.

Derek Jeter has already missed 91 games this season due to his broken right ankle. Jeter sat out the final three games before the All-Star break, hoping that his quad would heal. He underwent more tests on Friday, but they still showed a strain in his quad. He is eligible to be reinstated from the disabled list on July 27th.

Eduardo Nunez will take over as the Yankee shortstop until Jeter returns.

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Red Sox: July 19th-21st

The Yankees will begin the second half of their season with a three-game set against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Friday, July 19th, 7:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

Yankees:
Andy Pettitte LHP (7-6, 4.39 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox:
Felix Doubront LHP (6-3, 3.91 ERA this season)
(Felix Doubront against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Saturday, July 20th, 4:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (8-6, 2.65 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox:
John Lackey RHP (7-6, 2.78 ERA this season)
(John Lackey against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Sunday, July 21st, 8:05 pm ET, Fenway Park

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-8, 4.07 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox:
Ryan Dempster RHP (5-8, 4.24 ERA this season)
(Ryan Dempster against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series! 

Yanks' lose sloppy game against Twins

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Twins	0	2	3	3	0	0	0	1	1	10	14	1
Yankees	0	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	4	10	2

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3

0

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10

14

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10

2

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0

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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Twins on July 14th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to go into the All-Star break on a high note as they were defeated 10-4 by the Twins on Sunday. 

C.C. Sabathia allowed eight runs, three of them earned, on eight hits in four innings of work. He struck out five, but walked two. He finished his outing with 93 pitches thrown, in which 60 of them were for strikes. 

The Yankee defense really ruined Sabathia's start as their miscues accounted for most of the Twins runs. The Yankees commited two official errors in the game today, but some defensive plays resulted as doubles instead of errors. The Yankees allowed the Twins to get two free doubles today as Robinson Cano and Vernon Wells had a miscommunication in the outfield. Ichiro Suzuki also misplayed a ball as it skipped right by him to his left. 

The Yankees hope to enjoy the All-Star break and really make a push in the second half of the season. 

Game 95: Twins at Yankees

Game 95: Royals at Yankees

July 14th, 2013, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

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

Here are the lineups:

Twins (38-53)
Brian Dozier, 2B
Joe Mauer, C
Justin Morneau, 1B
Ryan Doumit, RF
Trevor Plouffe, DH
Aaron Hicks, CF
Clete Thomas, LF
Jamey Carroll, 3B
Pedro Florimon, SS

Pitching: Kyle Gibson RHP (1-2, 7.27 ERA this season)
(Kyle Gibson against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (51-43)
Ichiro Suzuki, CF
Zoilo Almonte, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Travis Hafner, DH
Vernon Wells, RF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Luis Cruz, 3B

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-7, 3.99 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Twins: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Hughes suffers loss against Twins

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Twins	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	4	6	0
Yankees	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0

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0

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1

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8

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1

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Phil Hughes pitches against the Twins on July 13th. (Associated Press Photo)

The Yankees were unable to defeat the Twins in the middle game of their three-game set as they were defeated 4-1.

Phil Hughes suffered the loss today as he allowed four runs on five hits in seven and a third innings of work. He struck out ten and walked only one. He finished his outing with 108 pitches, in which 73 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense came from Robinson Cano as his RBI single in the first inning stood as their only run.

Game 94: Twins at Yankees

Game 94: Twins at Yankees

July 13th, 2013, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Twins will continue their three-game set tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitches for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Twins (37-53)
Brian Dozier, 2B
Joe Mauer, DH
Justin Morneau, 1B
Ryan Doumit, C
Trevor Plouffe, 3B
Chris Parmalee, RF
Aaron Hicks, CF
Clete Thomas, LF
Pedro Florimon, SS

Pitching: Samuel Deduno RHP (4-4, 3.90 ERA this season)
(Samuel Deduno against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (51-42)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Vernon Wells, DH
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Zoilo Almonte, LF
Luis Cruz, SS
Alberto Gonzalez, 3B
Austin Romine, C

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (4-8, 4.55 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Twins: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' shutout Twins in opener

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Twins	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
Yankees	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	x	2	6	0

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0

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Royals on Juyl 12th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to defeat the Twins in the series opener by a final score of 2-0.

Hiroki Kuoda started for the Yankees and he allowed no runs on six hits in five innings of work. He struck out five and walked two. He finished his outing with 90 pitches thrown, in which 52 of them were for strikes.

Brett Gardner and Robinson Cano both drove in the only runs of the game in the bottom half of the fifth inning.

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

Game 93: Twins at Yankees

Game 93:Twins at Yankees

July 12th, 2013, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Twins will begin a three-game set today at Yankee Stadium.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Twins (37-52)
Brian Dozier, 2B
Chris Parmalee, RF
Joe Mauer, C
Justin Morneau, 1B
Ryan Doumit, DH
Trevor Plouffe, 3B
Oswaldo Garcia, LF
Aaron Hicks, CF
Pedro Florimon, SS

Pitching: Scott Diamond LHP (5-8, 5.52 ERA this season)
(Scott Diamond against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (50-42)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Vernon Wells, DH
Zoilo Almonte, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Luis Cruz, 3B
Chris stewart, C

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (7-5, 2.77 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Twins: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Twins at Yankees: July 12th-14th

The Yankees will conclude their first-half of the regular season with three games against the Minnesota Twins.

Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Friday, July 12th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Twins:
Scott Diamond LHP (5-8, 5.52 ERA this season)
(Scott Diamond against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (7-5, 2.77 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Twins: Click Here)

Game 2: Saturday, July 13th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Twins:
Samuel Deduno RHP (4-4, 3.90 ERA this season)
(Samuel Deduno against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (4-8, 4.55 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Twins: Click Here)

Game 3: Sunday, July 14th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Twins:
Kyle Gibson RHP (1-2, 7.27 ERA this season)
(Kyle Gibson against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-7, 3.99 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Twins: Click Here)

Enjoy the series! 

Jeter sparks Yanks' in return

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Royals	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	10	0
Yankees	1	2	0	0	4	1	0	0	x	8	11	2

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Andy Pettitte pitches against the Royals on July 11th. (Getty Images)

On a day when Derek Jeter returned, the Yankees seemed to find their groove as they defeated the Royals 8-4 on Thursday.

Andy Pettitte started for the Yankees and he allowed four runs, three earned, on eight hits in five and two-thirds innings of work. He struck out one and walked one. He finished his outing with 95 pitches, in which 60 of them were for strikes. 

The Yankee offense collected eleven his on eight runs in todays game.

The Yankees will begin a three-game set with the Minnesota Twins tomorrow. 

Game 92: Royals at Yankees

Game 92: Royals at Yankees

July 10th, 2013, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees will have their captain back today as they take on the Royals in the finale of their four-game set.

Here are the lineups:  

Royals (43-45)

Alex Gordon, LF

Alcides Escobar, SS

Eric Hosmer, 1B

Billy Butler, DH

Salvador Perez, C

Lorenzo Cain, CF

Miguel Tejada, 3B

Johnny Giavotella, 2B

David Lough, RF

Pitching: Ervin Santana RHP (5-5, 2.90 ERA this season)

(Ervin Santana against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (49-42)

Ichiro Suzuki, CF 

Derek Jeter, DH

Robinson Cano, 2B

Vernon Wells, RF

Lyle Overbay, 1B

Zoilo Almonte, LF

Eduardo Nunez, SS

Luis Cruz, 3B

Austin Romine, C

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (6-6, 4.37 ERA this season)

(Andy Pettitte against the Royals: Click Here) 

Enjoy the game!

Report: Jeter set to return to Yankees' on Thursday

Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com has reported that Derek Jeter is set to return to the Yankees lineup on Thursday, one day earlier then many have reporter this afternoon.

It is unclear as of yet (obviously) if Jeter will play shortstop or be the designated hitter for their matinee game against the Royals.

Derek Jeter has yet to play in a Major League game since breaking his ankle in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Tigers in October.

Nova, Yanks' defeat Royals

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Royals	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	0
Yankees	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	0	x	8	9	0

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Ivan Nova pitches against the Royals on July 10th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to defeat the Royals 8-1 on Wednesday night after they were given a great start from Ivan Nova.

Ivan Nova allowed one run on five hits in eight innings of work. He struck out six and walked two batters. He concluded his outing with 105 pitches thrown, in which 67 of them were for strikes.

Robinson Cano got the Yankee' offense going tonight with a three-run home run to center field in the third inning.

The Yankees and Royals will conclude their four-game set tomorrow afternoon.

Game 91: Royals at Yankees

Game 91: Royals at Yankees

July 9th, 2013, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Royals will play the third game of their four-game set tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Royals (43-44)
Alex Gordon, LF
Alcides Escobar, SS
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Billy Butler, DH
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Lorenzo Cain, CF
David Lough, RF
Johnny Giavotella, 2B
George Kottaras, C

Pitching: Wade Davis RHP (4-7, 5.42 ERA this season)
(Wade Davis against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (48-42)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Travis Hafner, DH
Zoilo Almonte, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Luis Cruz, 3B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (3-2, 4.09 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Royals: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Sabathia pitches complete game in loss

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Royals	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	3	7	0
Yankees	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0

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Royals

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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Royals on July 9th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to give C.C. Sabathia in his complete game effort tonight as they were defeated 3-1 by the Royals.

C.C. Sabathia allowed three runs on seven hits in nine innings of work. He struck out six and walked two batters. He finished his outing with 102 pitches thrown, in which 64 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense was silent tonight as they scored only one run on six hits. Their lone run came in the first inning on a Robinson Cano RBI single. The Yankees would not score again in the game.

The Yankees and Royals will continue their four-game set tomorrow.

Game 90: Royals at Yankees

Game 90: Royals at Yankees

July 9th, 2013, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Royals will play the second game of their four-game set tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Royals (42-44)
Alex Gordon, LF
Alcides Escobar, SS
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Billy Butler, DH
Salvador Perez, C
Lorenzo Cain, CF
Miguel Tejada, 3B
Johnny Giavotella, 2B
David Lough, RF

Pitching: James Shields RHP (3-6, 3.23 ERA this season)
(James Shields against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (48-41)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Travis Hafner, DH
Zoilo Almonte, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Luis Cruz, 3B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-6, 4.06 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Royals: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' silent in loss to Royals

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Royals	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	10	0
Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	9	1

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Phil Hughes pitches against the Royals on July 8th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to solve the Royals in the opener of their three-game set on Monday as they were defeated 5-1. Phil Hughes started for the Yankees and he exited after four innings due to rain. The Yankees only run came off of a Lyle Overbay pinch-hit solo shot in the seventh inning.

Adam Warren came into the game to replace Hughes and he did well. Preston Claiborne followed him and he struggled a bit as he allowed two runs. The Yankees have to be a bit relieved as they didn't have to burn out their bullpen in the opener of this three-game set.

The Yankee offense was silent tonight as they scored only one run on nine hits.

The Yankees and Royals will continue this three-game set tomorrow night.

Game 89: Royals at Yankees

Game 89: Royals at Yankees

July 8th, 2013, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: 

The Yankees and Royals will begin their three-game set tonight.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Royals (41-44)
Alex Gordon, LF
Alcides Escobar, SS
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Billy Butler, DH
Salvador Perez, C
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Johnny Giavotella, 2B
David Lough, RF
Jarrod Dyson, CF

Pitching: Jeremy Guthrie RHP (7-6, 4.29 ERA this season)
(Jeremy Guthrie against Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (48-40)
Brett Gardner, CF
Zoilo Almonte, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Travis Hafner, DH
Vernon Wells, RF
Travis Ishikawa, 1B
Luis Cruz, SS
Alberto Gonzalez, 3B
Austin Romine, C

Pitching: Phil Hughes (4-7, 4.55 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Royals: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Mo surrenders lead; Win streak snapped

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Orioles	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	6	0
Yankees	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Orioles on July 7th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were two outs away from sweeping the Baltimore Orioles and increasing their win streak to even, but Mariano Rivera surrendered a two-run home run to Adam Jones, which gave them a 2-1 lead.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he was outstanding once again. Kuroda allowed no runs on three hits in seven innings of work. He struck out four and walked only one. He finished his outing with 88 pitches thrown, in which 53 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees had no offense today as they only scored one run on six hits.

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

Probable Pitchers: Royals at Yankees: July 8th-11th

The Yankees will continue their ten-game homestand with four games against the Kansas City Royals.

Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Monday, July 8th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Royals:
Jeremy Guthrie RHP (7-6, 4.29 ERA this season)
(Jeremy Guthrie against Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes (4-7, 4.55 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Royals: Click Here)

Game 2: Tuesday, July 9th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Royals:
James Shields RHP (3-6, 3.23 ERA this season)
(James Shields against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
C.C. Sabathia LHP (9-6, 4.06 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Royals: Click Here)

Game 3: Wednesday, July 10th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Royals:
Wade Davis RHP (4-7, 5.42 ERA this season)
(Wade Davis against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (3-2, 4.09 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Royals: Click Here)

Game 4: Thursday, July 11th, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Royals:

Ervin Santana RHP (5-5, 2.90 ERA this season)

(Ervin Santana against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:

Andy Pettitte LHP (6-6, 4.37 ERA this season)

(Andy Pettitte against the Royals: Click Here) 

Enjoy the series!